Kelma Tuilagi Signs With Manly

[Swordy]

Can't imagine they'll make a play for Garner now as well - something went cold there obviously and they moved on to pinch Kelma. Really hope we can grab Nanai to make up for the loss.
If we could get him and Blore returns fit to play we should be covered on the edge in 2023.

Question is were Manly ever in the picture for Garner, or was this another player manager wish or typical DT/Fox imagination piece?

I suspect the latter

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Question is were Manly ever in the picture for Garner, or was this another player manager wish or typical DT/Fox imagination piece?

I suspect the latter

There may have been some interest a while ago, but the only place it’s really been given any oxygen the last year or so is the forum.

 

[TieDye]

My Bad...
It's just with every comment of yours I read - I can actually feel myself getting dumber.
So I'll apologise if I glaze over anything.

Let me know if you decide to contribute anything of substance in the near future - I'll be sure to check it out.

Mate, you’re about as bright as a glazed donut…

 

[batboy]

There may have been some interest a while ago, but the only place it’s really been given any oxygen the last year or so is the forum.

If something was happening with him (anywhere) It would have been at least out by now...
Seems there's been rumblings for 18 months or more...

 

[batboy]

Mate, you’re about as bright as a glazed donut…

Thanks for reinforcing my previous claims

 

[TigerSJ]

Question is were Manly ever in the picture for Garner, or was this another player manager wish or typical DT/Fox imagination piece?

I suspect the latter

You could well be right, not being privy to any real info other than what we all read- mostly rumours and gossip from media who I imagine have less idea than fans half the time.

 

[hank37w]

In light of Luke's experience prior to signing an NRL contract, they wanted him to assist Josh with mowing duties at Brookvale Oval or whatever the place is called this week.

 

[Aidos]

The POM said in a previous post that Manly offered a lot more dollars then we were going to offer.

Kelma actually signed with Manly for almost half that price at around 250k per season, rather than the 500k reported by someone on here.

 

[tony soprano]

Mate, you’re about as bright as a glazed donut…

Ignore losers mate.

 

[Chainlink]

Kelma actually signed with Manly for almost half that price at around 250k per season, rather than the 500k reported by someone on here.

If this is true the. We have really dropped the ball here. If $1m over 3 years would have got him over the line, I can’t believe we didn’t make that offer. Sad.

 

[bigsiro]

If this is true the. We have really dropped the ball here. If $1m over 3 years would have got him over the line, I can’t believe we didn’t make that offer. Sad.

Yup. Cannot believe we are losing this guy.

 

[Aidos]

If this is true the. We have really dropped the ball here. If $1m over 3 years would have got him over the line, I can’t believe we didn’t make that offer. Sad.

I don’t think the tigers had an opportunity to make another offer though because it sounds like he just signed with Manly straight away without telling Madge or anyone at the club.

 

[Aidos]

If this is true the. We have really dropped the ball here. If $1m over 3 years would have got him over the line, I can’t believe we didn’t make that offer. Sad.

By the way just in case you were wondering my source is from a mate who’s involved heavily with Manly. He gets a lot of the inside news on contracts and that kind of stuff and he also reported it on silvertails recently.

 

[batboy]

I don’t think the tigers had an opportunity to make another offer though because it sounds like he just signed with Manly straight away without telling Madge or anyone at the club.

If that's true - He didn't want to stay....
That said, You can appreciate his perspective, They've got quality, big quality all over the park...
Also said, They've got some very good back rowers on the up he'll be a ways down the pecking order.

 

[the_third]

The POM said in a previous post that Manly offered a lot more dollars then we were going to offer.

I think they offered 3 years and we only offered 2 as well. Not sure where I read that though s

 

[TheDaBoss]

Heres to hoping we get nanai or nikora

To very suitable replacements for Tuilagi

 

[TieDye]

Kelma actually signed with Manly for almost half that price at around 250k per season, rather than the 500k reported by someone on

I think they offered 3 years and we only offered 2 as well. Not sure where I read that though s

That’s true… and it’s an offer upwards of 385k… honestly think we should’ve dipped in to beat their offer.

 

[Aidos]

That’s true… and it’s an offer upwards of 385k… honestly think we should’ve dipped in to beat their offer.

and who told you this? It's definitely not 500k that's for sure.

 

[TieDye]

and who told you this? It's definitely not 500k that's for sure.

Look, my source isn’t "a bloke who’s involved with Manly" hahaha, also Kelma really turned his back on us after first offer. Notice you haven’t mentioned that significant factor?

 

[TieDye]

And 500k is nowhere near 385k

Also I’m not the member who initially quoted that figure!