Jayden "Bud" Sullivan #278

[tig_prmz]

LOL I want him to say the same things and say it with the same intent once he puts 5 or 6 good games together and other clubs are chasing him.

Have no trust in players these days to keep their contracts, just like clubs don't trust us to move them on if they play crap.

 

[Buttface]

Only a matter of weeks ago people were complaining that we had too many halves, there wasn't a place for him in first grade and then we had injuries and suspensions, to date he has played in something like 9 out of 12 games that we have played so far.

Good on him for sticking to his guns and backing himself, hoping he can continue to develop and become a success, whether it's here or if he eventually gets picked up by someone else.

The kid needs guidance and support, he’s young and has some skills, but he also needs to develop, and change his game to be a better player.
I think going to PomPoms could be could for him to, but I can see how any player would see it as getting cut. We need to have a connection with a Pom club so we can make it a viable sell to as young man. We send you over for a year in the top grade and bring you back a better player. You could have KPIs for him to meet that would trigger a return. You win the man of steel over there and we’ll bring you back early? It doesn’t surprise me he wants to stay.
We need to start thinking of ways to flout the cap, the NRL are about as proactive as a jellyfish. If we can make the first moves then the NRL will always be playing catch up.

 

[balmain boy]

Glad he is staying, he has a great attitude unlike some others and the mind is where winning starts. I know he hasn’t set the world on fire in his appearances for us, but I was surprised that Richo was ready to ship him off to England after only half a season with us! I mean, give the kid a chance to settle in and develop. He’s certainly not the worst. If the team would actually start playing like a structured team, then he might actually have a chance to shine.

A great attitude? He's a cocky immature brat, without the skills to back it up. His sin bin was absurd last week. His kicking game is abosultey appalling, much worse than Brooks. After the loss that he was instrumental in last week he was walking around smiling and laughing after the match. That shows a player who simply doesn't give a crap.
Even when demoted to NSW cup he was poor. Sat back and waited for bloody Noah Ryan to organise the team rather than show initiative and try lead that team to some wins.

He's currently our 3rd choice 5/8, probably 4th choice next season. Given his salary and attitude we can't afford to keep him. It's not his fault, but as soon as we signed Luai he became surplus. He may want to get another gig in the nrl but that's highly unlikely. It's a shame he got injured as playing out the season in NSW cup would give him that reality check as to where he's currently at.

While it's nice in a way for someone to not want to walk out on the club and fight for their position, i feel it's much more about comfort than a desire to be his best and help us win. He's getting paid a fortune to do very little, if he went to the uk he'd still be earning as much he is here, but he'd be expected to deliver.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I expected Bud to come out firing and hungry as he had a real big chance to lock down a spot with the talent around him. He hasn’t lifted his game and has struggled to lead the team around.

Bud went back to NSW Cup and didn’t shine either.

To be a 4th-6th string (Luai, Latu, Galvin, AD + Sezar stays) halves option on more than $350k+ is terrible business for the club. Unless he just wants a pay check or his form picks up I don’t see how he stays

 

[Tom Shines]

I expected Bud to come out firing and hungry as he had a real big chance to lock down a spot with the talent around him. He hasn’t lifted his game and has struggled to lead the team around.

Bud went back to NSW Cup and didn’t shine either.

To be a 4th-6th string (Luai, Latu, Galvin, AD + Sezar stays) halves option on more than $350k+ is terrible business for the club. Unless he just wants a pay check or his form picks up I don’t see how he stays

Well… I think with Sullivan staying .. this assures Sezer is surplus to requirements next year … probably AD as well …

Sullivan is guaranteed a further $1.5 m at WT … I doubt he gives that up unless he has an alternative..even if he is just a depth option here

 

[cktiger]

Everybody saying he has a great ‘attitude’ of the field might want to remember his great ‘attitude’ on the field this year.
He’s shown some plenty of times exactly the opposite.
When he signed I was really looking forward to him kicking on … but it’s just not happening.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Great attitude we need more of this

May be what his manager has told him to say. Why go to SL when he can earn $500k or whatever he's on right here at home playing NSW Cup and filling in when required.

It may ultimately mean one of Sezer or Douehi cannot be retained.

Just the cynic in me.

 

[Lebanese_Coach_aspiration]

The NRL is like the Sydney real estate market. Once you leave it it's almost impossible to get back in.

Dont think thats true.
Especially with more expansion teams planned.
Hastings came back, Croft has received offers. Doggs got Amone next year, Mikaele retuned this yea, there has genuinely been alot.

 

[TYGA]

Sullivan will not be wise to play NSW cup for the next two years. He knows who is in front of him. We will have to compensate for a release but has to be done. If he takes the coin to play NSW cup he will become un singable.

 

[TYGA]

Sullivan will not be wise to play NSW cup for the next two years. He knows who is in front of him. We will have to compensate for a release but has to be done. If he takes the coin to play NSW cup he will become un singable.

Saleable

 

[Droppy05]

Bud is in the box seat. He has a 4 year contract and there nothing the club can do about it. If the right club offer comes a knocking, he can choose to leave, assuming we agree and make up any shortfall. Or he stays on our books. He may even turn into the player we envisaged when we signed him.
Only time will tell.

 

[balmain boy]

Well… I think with Sullivan staying .. this assures Sezer is surplus to requirements next year … probably AD as well …

Sullivan is guaranteed a further $1.5 m at WT … I doubt he gives that up unless he has an alternative..even if he is just a depth option here

He gets the money whether he starts with us or not. We will have to bridge any gap in salary. I don't think he's got the guts to uproot and live in a new town away from family and friends. It's not easy to do, and to me he just comes across as soft and complacent, everything I've hated about the club for a long time

 

[Buttface]

Saleable

Sellable?
Syllable?
A lead weight…phook mi da Inglesh langwich iz ard?

 

[twentyforty]

Bud says he is staying at Tigers

‘I’m not going anywhere’: Sullivan’s message to Tigers

Bud Sullivan’s goal is to play with, rather than be replaced by, Jarome Luai despite the Tigers allowing him to explore other options.

www.smh.com.au

I love to see that in a player. He’s backing himself and determined to be part of the solution, even though the movers and shakers at Tigers see him as part of the problem.
Do you think he may have had a frank discussion with Galvin?

 

[TYGA]

I love to see that in a player. He’s backing himself and determined to be part of the solution, even though the movers and shakers at Tigers see him as part of the problem.
Do you think he may have had a frank discussion with Galvin?

I think he had a discussion with Russell Packer

 

[The Chad]

If he plays hard, works & trains professionally, and doesn't kick stones if not selected- he's great for the club.

Guys like that don't stay in reserve grade too long & other clubs pay attention.

I don't know if he can beat out Luai, Fainu, Galvin, Sezar & Doueihi. But I do know there is a shortage of guys in key positions. And quality depth makes for good teams.

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

If he plays hard, works & trains professionally, and doesn't kick stones if not selected- he's great for the club.

Guys like that don't stay in reserve grade too long & other clubs pay attention.

I don't know if he can beat out Luai, Fainu, Galvin, Sezar & Doueihi. But I do know there is a shortage of guys in key positions. And quality depth makes for good teams.

I agree but I have said this all along - he is overweight and that has prevented him from being as quick as he was when he was the benchie at St George when he scored 2 tries against us - thankfully we got up that day.

 

[BrissieTiger67]

It's funny Richo and the club preaching the power of a contract in one breath , while working hard to rip them up with naden , bud and co.

 

[Roar_Power]

It's funny Richo and the club preaching the power of a contract in one breath , while working hard to rip them up with naden , bud and co.

I don't see a problem with it. If a player isn't in future plans, try to move them on. Obviously there is a process where the player should be advised of the intention. At the end of the day they still get paid their contract money and might secure a longer contract elsewhere.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

May be what his manager has told him to say. Why go to SL when he can earn $500k or whatever he's on right here at home playing NSW Cup and filling in when required.

It may ultimately mean one of Sezer or Douehi cannot be retained.

Just the cynic in me.

With the shortage of NRL quality halves I agree it may be that someone cannot be retained. I'm sure the club are well aware of this and probably already made a decision. The issue is not only money but also a top 30 spot.