Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion

[newtiger]

I hope that when South's hand over the cheque to uncle Nick they don't drop it in case it bounces.

 

[TYGA]

Latrell deal was done today with Souths. Very reliable source 650k this year and 800k next year.


If so, looks like Roosters got their $150k back off Latrell and Latrell got his $800k contract. Good deal all round. Except Mitchell still owes Bennet $55k he gave to Ruston.

Tax deduction 27k net. They threw in a good looking admin clerk.

 

[the_third]

Mole saying latrell camp keep changing its mind. This was posted an hour ago.

Just followed up with this..

OK... for those who keep asking...
Latrell WILL be at @SSFCRABBITOHS in 2020... just fine details of release from @sydneyroosters to be finalised.
Kid has had a tough time of it through all this and just wants to get out and play footy for his new club. https://t.co/sHxqwEpMYI

It’s not the kid that’s having a hard time it’s the others around him realising they have got him Less money, a 3/4 position and no premierships. Lol

 

[weststigers]

We don't need to grovel any more then we have
Latrell knows we want him
Every rugby league fan on this planet knows we want him
We are not going to kiss his backside and beg him to come
If he wants the money he will come
But after all the charades I am not sure it is such a good idea anymore
I just don't think he has a clear head and that will affect his game for some time to come

He's negotiating in the mould of SBW and Hayne...guys that think they are bigger than the game. Hope this whole experience brings him down to Earth, but I won't be holding my breath.

For a guy that could have set himself up on a million bucks a year, he seems to have totally botched it.

I wonder if his pride will get in the way of dialing Tigers HQ to revisit that $1 million contract he was offered?

Will pride get in our way?

Yeah I see what you're saying, but it's like chasing a girl that has knocked you back twice and you won't take no for an answer. You start to look pathetic and desperate and you could even drive them away.

I think we've played it well...the offer is there if you want it...just pick up the phone and it's yours...he know's we haven't gone anywhere.

The big thing to come out of all of this is that he doesn't seem keen to sign on with Souths for less...I think the Tigers know the offer blows everyone else out of the water by a long way...we have simply said when you've finished shopping around, we'll be here with the best value offer. It's up to him to take it though.


Is that the same offer which was canceled on or around 28/11/19?

The same offer that was withdrawn with the comment attached that he could call us to re-open negotiations...it's been widely advertised that the Tigers withdrew the offer, but said we still want to chat if he calls us.


I still don’t see the value in punching out offers then withdrawing them. Why not agree on an offer termination date? That way you find out where the player is at and how long it may take them to make a decision, or if they are seriously considering the offer. Not to mention, that by setting a deadline, urgency is created.
If we gave an offer to Latrell with a 14 day expiry. He then starts shopping around and at the same time Josh phones wanting a contract offer, if both offers put you over the cap, then you simply say to Josh let’s talk next week.

All good, but you didn't make that point initially...

Personally, I think we should have offered and said nothing...no chasing, no withdrawal, no games. If we came across something more interesting, we could have pulled the offer then after a quick courtesy call to see if he was going to sign...

Then again, I don't know what went on behind the scenes for the Tigers to do this.

The Roosters pulled their offer and told him to get on his bike as well...there's obviously a reason they do this, but maybe someone closer to the action can elaborate. On the surface it seems like a pride/ego thing and not wanting to be used as leverage.

 

[twentyforty]

We don't need to grovel any more then we have
Latrell knows we want him
Every rugby league fan on this planet knows we want him
We are not going to kiss his backside and beg him to come
If he wants the money he will come
But after all the charades I am not sure it is such a good idea anymore
I just don't think he has a clear head and that will affect his game for some time to come

He's negotiating in the mould of SBW and Hayne...guys that think they are bigger than the game. Hope this whole experience brings him down to Earth, but I won't be holding my breath.

For a guy that could have set himself up on a million bucks a year, he seems to have totally botched it.

I wonder if his pride will get in the way of dialing Tigers HQ to revisit that $1 million contract he was offered?

Will pride get in our way?

Yeah I see what you're saying, but it's like chasing a girl that has knocked you back twice and you won't take no for an answer. You start to look pathetic and desperate and you could even drive them away.

I think we've played it well...the offer is there if you want it...just pick up the phone and it's yours...he know's we haven't gone anywhere.

The big thing to come out of all of this is that he doesn't seem keen to sign on with Souths for less...I think the Tigers know the offer blows everyone else out of the water by a long way...we have simply said when you've finished shopping around, we'll be here with the best value offer. It's up to him to take it though.


Is that the same offer which was canceled on or around 28/11/19?

The same offer that was withdrawn with the comment attached that he could call us to re-open negotiations...it's been widely advertised that the Tigers withdrew the offer, but said we still want to chat if he calls us.


I still don’t see the value in punching out offers then withdrawing them. Why not agree on an offer termination date? That way you find out where the player is at and how long it may take them to make a decision, or if they are seriously considering the offer. Not to mention, that by setting a deadline, urgency is created.
If we gave an offer to Latrell with a 14 day expiry. He then starts shopping around and at the same time Josh phones wanting a contract offer, if both offers put you over the cap, then you simply say to Josh let’s talk next week.

All good, but you didn't make that point initially...

Personally, I think we should have offered and said nothing...no chasing, no withdrawal, no games. If we came across something more interesting, we could have pulled the offer then after a quick courtesy call to see if he was going to sign...

Then again, I don't know what went on behind the scenes for the Tigers to do this.

The Roosters pulled their offer and told him to get on his bike as well...there's obviously a reason they do this, but maybe someone closer to the action can elaborate. On the surface it seems like a pride/ego thing and not wanting to be used as leverage.

Not sure what point youre Talking about?
I still disagree though. You need to set time frames on decision making rather than having the offer open ended. It sends the wrong message. From the limited information I have to go on, Our real problem in the process was making an offer without a meeting between coach and player. Anyhoo, Justin has had more experience than me at negotiating contracts. My concern is how the media have created a perception of desperation and lack of professionalism. It may garner some sympathy for Tigers but it’s not what we need.
I didn’t hear of any offers from cowboys, bulldogs, or tight ones.

 

[weststigers]

We don't need to grovel any more then we have
Latrell knows we want him
Every rugby league fan on this planet knows we want him
We are not going to kiss his backside and beg him to come
If he wants the money he will come
But after all the charades I am not sure it is such a good idea anymore
I just don't think he has a clear head and that will affect his game for some time to come

He's negotiating in the mould of SBW and Hayne...guys that think they are bigger than the game. Hope this whole experience brings him down to Earth, but I won't be holding my breath.

For a guy that could have set himself up on a million bucks a year, he seems to have totally botched it.

I wonder if his pride will get in the way of dialing Tigers HQ to revisit that $1 million contract he was offered?

Will pride get in our way?

Yeah I see what you're saying, but it's like chasing a girl that has knocked you back twice and you won't take no for an answer. You start to look pathetic and desperate and you could even drive them away.

I think we've played it well...the offer is there if you want it...just pick up the phone and it's yours...he know's we haven't gone anywhere.

The big thing to come out of all of this is that he doesn't seem keen to sign on with Souths for less...I think the Tigers know the offer blows everyone else out of the water by a long way...we have simply said when you've finished shopping around, we'll be here with the best value offer. It's up to him to take it though.


Is that the same offer which was canceled on or around 28/11/19?

The same offer that was withdrawn with the comment attached that he could call us to re-open negotiations...it's been widely advertised that the Tigers withdrew the offer, but said we still want to chat if he calls us.


I still don’t see the value in punching out offers then withdrawing them. Why not agree on an offer termination date? That way you find out where the player is at and how long it may take them to make a decision, or if they are seriously considering the offer. Not to mention, that by setting a deadline, urgency is created.
If we gave an offer to Latrell with a 14 day expiry. He then starts shopping around and at the same time Josh phones wanting a contract offer, if both offers put you over the cap, then you simply say to Josh let’s talk next week.

All good, but you didn't make that point initially...

Personally, I think we should have offered and said nothing...no chasing, no withdrawal, no games. If we came across something more interesting, we could have pulled the offer then after a quick courtesy call to see if he was going to sign...

Then again, I don't know what went on behind the scenes for the Tigers to do this.

The Roosters pulled their offer and told him to get on his bike as well...there's obviously a reason they do this, but maybe someone closer to the action can elaborate. On the surface it seems like a pride/ego thing and not wanting to be used as leverage.

Not sure what point youre Talking about?
I still disagree though. You need to set time frames on decision making rather than having the offer open ended. It sends the wrong message. From the limited information I have to go on, Our real problem in the process was making an offer without a meeting between coach and player. Anyhoo, Justin has had more experience than me at negotiating contracts. My concern is how the media have created a perception of desperation and lack of professionalism. It may garner some sympathy for Tigers but it’s not what we need.
I didn’t hear of any offers from cowboys, bulldogs, or tight ones.

Somehow I think a timeframe would have landed us in the same spot as we are now.

 

[OldMagpie]

Come on!
Let’s make it 500 pages of absolute useless diatribe .

 

[Mossman]

Dribble Dribble he’s not coming sook sook
But but🤘

 

[OldMagpie]

I reckon if we had of offered LM a 2 million dollar per year deal over 5 years ... he would still be pondering the 580k deal Souffs are offering

 

[twentyforty]

We don't need to grovel any more then we have
Latrell knows we want him
Every rugby league fan on this planet knows we want him
We are not going to kiss his backside and beg him to come
If he wants the money he will come
But after all the charades I am not sure it is such a good idea anymore
I just don't think he has a clear head and that will affect his game for some time to come

He's negotiating in the mould of SBW and Hayne...guys that think they are bigger than the game. Hope this whole experience brings him down to Earth, but I won't be holding my breath.

For a guy that could have set himself up on a million bucks a year, he seems to have totally botched it.

I wonder if his pride will get in the way of dialing Tigers HQ to revisit that $1 million contract he was offered?

Will pride get in our way?

Yeah I see what you're saying, but it's like chasing a girl that has knocked you back twice and you won't take no for an answer. You start to look pathetic and desperate and you could even drive them away.

I think we've played it well...the offer is there if you want it...just pick up the phone and it's yours...he know's we haven't gone anywhere.

The big thing to come out of all of this is that he doesn't seem keen to sign on with Souths for less...I think the Tigers know the offer blows everyone else out of the water by a long way...we have simply said when you've finished shopping around, we'll be here with the best value offer. It's up to him to take it though.


Is that the same offer which was canceled on or around 28/11/19?

The same offer that was withdrawn with the comment attached that he could call us to re-open negotiations...it's been widely advertised that the Tigers withdrew the offer, but said we still want to chat if he calls us.


I still don’t see the value in punching out offers then withdrawing them. Why not agree on an offer termination date? That way you find out where the player is at and how long it may take them to make a decision, or if they are seriously considering the offer. Not to mention, that by setting a deadline, urgency is created.
If we gave an offer to Latrell with a 14 day expiry. He then starts shopping around and at the same time Josh phones wanting a contract offer, if both offers put you over the cap, then you simply say to Josh let’s talk next week.

All good, but you didn't make that point initially...

Personally, I think we should have offered and said nothing...no chasing, no withdrawal, no games. If we came across something more interesting, we could have pulled the offer then after a quick courtesy call to see if he was going to sign...

Then again, I don't know what went on behind the scenes for the Tigers to do this.

The Roosters pulled their offer and told him to get on his bike as well...there's obviously a reason they do this, but maybe someone closer to the action can elaborate. On the surface it seems like a pride/ego thing and not wanting to be used as leverage.

Not sure what point youre Talking about?
I still disagree though. You need to set time frames on decision making rather than having the offer open ended. It sends the wrong message. From the limited information I have to go on, Our real problem in the process was making an offer without a meeting between coach and player. Anyhoo, Justin has had more experience than me at negotiating contracts. My concern is how the media have created a perception of desperation and lack of professionalism. It may garner some sympathy for Tigers but it’s not what we need.
I didn’t hear of any offers from cowboys, bulldogs, or tight ones.

Somehow I think a timeframe would have landed us in the same spot as we are now.

If you’re talking about life without Mitchell, yes I agree. But, quite frankly I couldn’t give a rats about that.
I just don’t like our behaviour reinforcing the public perception that we are losers. It makes the job of signing a marquee player that much more difficult.

 

[finnzo]

100% it’s his choice he clearly didn’t want to be any where but south’s he family has always supported them I think it will be a great fit for him what I didn’t like Is how he has verbally agreed to terms with us then did a no show for a meeting he should have just been honest from the start

 

[earl]

I reckon if we had of offered LM a 2 million dollar per year deal over 5 years ... he would still be pondering the 580k deal Souffs are offering

This is funny but potentially true.

 

[hobbo1]


 

[HabboTiger]

I reckon if we had of offered LM a 2 million dollar per year deal over 5 years ... he would still be pondering the 580k deal Souffs are offering


This is funny but potentially true.

He was looking to set his family up for life. Obviously Russ has that covered, worked well for Sam and Greg.

Play less than 200 games, family setup for life. Souffs

 

[momo_amp_medo]


Amen!


 

[Red88_Tiger]


Is that the prerequisite. What thread would be open

 

[Tweed_Tiger]

500 pages

 

[Mossman]

Yep 500 and still nothing official!!
550? 600? Surly not!

 

[Hangonaminute]

Still can't believe people actually thought he might sign with us.

 

[bbobb]

Yep 500 and still nothing official!!
550? 600? Surly not!

As a mark of respect, let’s get to 580 - a dollar per page for his deal at Souths :clap: