Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion

[TJ21]

@avocadoontoast hate to jump in but this is a seriously stupid comment.


Carry on.....

 

[avocadoontoast]

@TJ21 .....in your opinion.

 

[Russell]

Put a deadline on Latrell making a decision and go after Drinkwater from the Cows. He's a specialist fullback, much cheaper and is on the outer there after they signed Val Holmes.

Why is the forum so obsessed with buying players who would be cheap, even when we have money for a star. Someone the other day wanted to buy 34 year old Matt Prior because he'd be cheap, even though we have 5 million in the cap for 2021. 5 million dollars, so lets go shopping in the Reject Shop.

Couldn’t agree more. It’s bonkers.

Not to mention that what we would be paying for Mitchell IS cheap!

Glad you don't come to the supermarket with me.

C'mon Russ...he's not being paid overs...$800K in the first year and $100k increase each year after is not a big salary for that sort of player....Reynolds on $750k, Matulino was on $800k and Mbye the same (maybe more)...Mitchell is a bargain in comparison

You have missed the point.

It was said and I quote "A million dollars is cheap" - forget Mitchell.

I was saying a million dollars is not cheap for anything.

Personally I don't care if we got Mitchell for 5 cents or a million that was not my point. Think about it again.

 

[weststigers]

Not a fan, never will be with his attitude.

As a player and a person, seems to want everything given to him with little effort. if he was better than that, Roosters would be trying harder, its that simple.

Amazing

But pretty much on the mark.

How so? He’s an absolutely fabulous player who wants to play fullback. He’s making an enormous decision regarding his future and it’s his right to do whatever he has to in order to secure his and his families future. If we miss out on Mitchell it isn’t his fault.

Mitchell appears to me to be a 22 year old guy under intense media scrutiny who is trying to make the best decision he can. The negative comments about him on this forum are completely without merit and unwarranted. I can’t recall him publicly saying anything about the roosters or anyone else in a negative way.

Some of our club legends could learn a thing or two..

OK - I had my two cents worth - now your having yours.

1 It was said at one million dollars he was cheap. I said I didn't think one million is cheap...not saying what he was worth but saying one million is not cheap. Is it Avo? To my mind one million is not cheap for anything.

2 I have pretty much stayed out of this fiasco because I don't really care if we sign him or not. If pushed I would lean to not. LM may well turn out to be the best FB the game has ever seen or he may well be a big dud as a FB - only time will tell. It is whether one is willing to take a risk or not - obviously the Tigers are willing to take that risk. If they sign him I am not going to give up my membership or go and sob in my pillow.

3 I am saying (I will spell it out) If it was me I would not sign him because of the risk. He does appear to me also to want everything - he is an untried FB for that cost, yes he has played there but.... at the moment is he as good as Teddy or Turbo - I don't think so but he still wants the same money. Will he be able to organise a teams defence? untried again. I also don't like his on field attitude and how he fades in and out of games (million $ players do not do that), snaps far too often and gives penalties away too easily. Also that game he played for Australia wasn't bad, it was diabolical.

4 SO, I am sure you and others will not agree with anything I have said, that is fair enough, you and others are entitled to your opinion as well.This is a Forum and everyone is entitled without being strung up or am I on the wrong tack here.

5 Personally I don't think he has anything to teach any Tigers Legends (i.e. Farah, Benji and Rowdy, don't think we could include anyone else) - however I do think he could probably spend the rest of his life learning off them.

6 As far as his signing goes - it is just ridiculous all these scenarios people are coming up with. He could be signed to us, someone else or nobody at this stage - only time will tell. I am proud of the club which has so far produced NO leaks, and the professional way it is being run currently.

Hi Russell - I understand there is a risk to his signing (there is a risk to every signing) but he has more ability than anyone in our team by a considerable margin. $1m is a lot, no question about it, but that's the going rate for a marquee player and it will be fantastic for the overall perception of the club. Greg Inglis wasn't a fullback before he went to Souths and that turned out ok didnt it? It also brought more high profile players to the club.

As for the club legends comment, can't recall Mitchell going to the media to complain about his contract in the week leading up to the biggest game in years... Rowdy did, to Danny Weidler no less. Perhaps Rowdy could learn a thing or two from Mitchell.

Respect your opinion Avo - all good.

However I must defend Rowdy - Mitchell is 22 and basically at the start of his career. Rowdy was looking at his last contract. There is no more loyal player to a club (any club) than Rowdy is to the Tigers - so he did not want to play for another club against the Tigers and because of his "hands on" business the ESL was not an option. Apparently he had talks with the Tigers to no avail because of money available and cap restrictions - personally I think he had no option. I would have gone to the media as well.

Rowdy has more than bled for this club - he has given his all for many years, even after suffering horrific injuries. It is well documented that he took a pay cut to help them stay under the cap. In his last year he wasn't asking for heaps of dough - he just wanted a reasonable amount - what was it 150-175k (not much more than some palookas get in CC).

After what he gave, what he went through I think the way he was treated was appalling. I don't think he has anything to learn (certainly not from Mitchell) but I think whoever is responsible at the Club has a lot to learn.

Agree with your sentiments on Lawrence...it will be a long time before we find someone as selfless as him at our club.

 

[teddy23]

@GNR4LIFE

I’m the one who stated we should look at Matt Prior as he may be a cheap option, however when I implied this by no means did I mean this should be our only signing - this would be a good pickup if it added to us signing Latrell

Not too sure if you’ve looked at our pack but we lack maturity and experience, having a Matt Prior come off the bench with his experience and still being able to perform would be a great signing

It’s a team sport we can’t have superstars from 1-17

I personally would much prefer Prior over Tetevano but that’s just my opinion

 

[2005magic]

Common guys, we are all WT supporters. Part of the reason we disagree on things eg Mitchell at the moment, is pride in our club and team. When we see someone (player or manager) drag it out and give impression they arent keen on the place, yes, quite a few of us get miffed.

If he signs, great to see him in our colours but again, a few will be wary until performance on field matches dollars paid. So be it, I will also be one of those people.

If he doesnt sign, I dont care, but only if he or his manage dont put the boot into WT and opportunity for success vs others. Then I care.

My only hesitation as stated many times in previous comments is that I hope we are not stopping negotiating with other players if they have quarantined the $1m or so of salary cap money for Mitchell until he decides. Again limited time and opportunity with the player market. If we are just a bargaining chip to use against another teams offer for Mitchell, we loose on both counts- no Mitchell and potentially no other player that was talking to WT but went elsewhere whilst we quarantined salary cap money.

I know its a balancing act and we must wait on the highwire for things to reach the end, but its tense for us fans, and we all do have valid opinions whether some on here like it or not.

In Madge we trust. Amen......................

 

[weststigers]

Put a deadline on Latrell making a decision and go after Drinkwater from the Cows. He's a specialist fullback, much cheaper and is on the outer there after they signed Val Holmes.

Why is the forum so obsessed with buying players who would be cheap, even when we have money for a star. Someone the other day wanted to buy 34 year old Matt Prior because he'd be cheap, even though we have 5 million in the cap for 2021. 5 million dollars, so lets go shopping in the Reject Shop.

Couldn’t agree more. It’s bonkers.

Not to mention that what we would be paying for Mitchell IS cheap!

Glad you don't come to the supermarket with me.

C'mon Russ...he's not being paid overs...$800K in the first year and $100k increase each year after is not a big salary for that sort of player....Reynolds on $750k, Matulino was on $800k and Mbye the same (maybe more)...Mitchell is a bargain in comparison

You have missed the point.

It was said and I quote "A million dollars is cheap" - forget Mitchell.

I was saying a million dollars is not cheap for anything.

Personally I don't care if we got Mitchell for 5 cents or a million that was not my point. Think about it again.

Easy tiger...relax

 

[Russell]

Put a deadline on Latrell making a decision and go after Drinkwater from the Cows. He's a specialist fullback, much cheaper and is on the outer there after they signed Val Holmes.

Why is the forum so obsessed with buying players who would be cheap, even when we have money for a star. Someone the other day wanted to buy 34 year old Matt Prior because he'd be cheap, even though we have 5 million in the cap for 2021. 5 million dollars, so lets go shopping in the Reject Shop.

Couldn’t agree more. It’s bonkers.

Not to mention that what we would be paying for Mitchell IS cheap!

Glad you don't come to the supermarket with me.

C'mon Russ...he's not being paid overs...$800K in the first year and $100k increase each year after is not a big salary for that sort of player....Reynolds on $750k, Matulino was on $800k and Mbye the same (maybe more)...Mitchell is a bargain in comparison

You have missed the point.

It was said and I quote "A million dollars is cheap" - forget Mitchell.

I was saying a million dollars is not cheap for anything.

Personally I don't care if we got Mitchell for 5 cents or a million that was not my point. Think about it again.

Easy tiger...relax

Mate, I was picked up on a point that I didn't make - You went on about how much he is worth - I DON'T CARE how much he is worth.

I am relaxed - just disappointed when people misread a post.

 

[weststigers]

Put a deadline on Latrell making a decision and go after Drinkwater from the Cows. He's a specialist fullback, much cheaper and is on the outer there after they signed Val Holmes.

Why is the forum so obsessed with buying players who would be cheap, even when we have money for a star. Someone the other day wanted to buy 34 year old Matt Prior because he'd be cheap, even though we have 5 million in the cap for 2021. 5 million dollars, so lets go shopping in the Reject Shop.

Couldn’t agree more. It’s bonkers.

Not to mention that what we would be paying for Mitchell IS cheap!

Glad you don't come to the supermarket with me.

C'mon Russ...he's not being paid overs...$800K in the first year and $100k increase each year after is not a big salary for that sort of player....Reynolds on $750k, Matulino was on $800k and Mbye the same (maybe more)...Mitchell is a bargain in comparison

You have missed the point.

It was said and I quote "A million dollars is cheap" - forget Mitchell.

I was saying a million dollars is not cheap for anything.

Personally I don't care if we got Mitchell for 5 cents or a million that was not my point. Think about it again.

Easy tiger...relax

Mate, I was picked up on a point that I didn't make - You went on about how much he is worth - I DON'T CARE how much he is worth.

I am relaxed - just disappointed when people misread a post.

Ok Russ...In that case...don't be disappointed.

Don't get so worked up...I still love you

 

[Russell]

With that comment I am only disappointed I even answered.

 

[weststigers]

With that comment I am only disappointed I even answered.

Awww Russy....you'll be ok...lighten up

 

[NT_Tiger]

Uh-oh It's Danger Island time. Look at what has just been put on the WT website: https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2019/11/26/in-focus-corey-thompson/
Looks like they're trying to soften the blow. Note the last comment on the video and read between the lines!

 

[TheDaBoss]

Uh-oh It's Danger Island time. Look at what has just been put on the WT website: https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2019/11/26/in-focus-corey-thompson/
Looks like they're trying to soften the blow. Note the last comment on the video and read between the lines!

what a player CT is......

 

[weststigers]

Uh-oh It's Danger Island time. Look at what has just been put on the WT website: https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2019/11/26/in-focus-corey-thompson/
Looks like they're trying to soften the blow. Note the last comment on the video and read between the lines!

It's a highlights package....what have I missed?

 

[Geo]

Uh-oh It's Danger Island time. Look at what has just been put on the WT website: https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2019/11/26/in-focus-corey-thompson/
Looks like they're trying to soften the blow. Note the last comment on the video and read between the lines!

That's put together by NRL .com...nothing to do with WT..

 

[Moh]

I really don't get these ongoing Cowboys rumours.

They just signed Holmes for fullback money and would be ludicrous to think he'll be on the wing, LM wants to play fullback AND they need to get rid of a player to make it happen.

Good luck.

 

[Jason83]

Sounds like this has at least another week before any decision. Sounds like he is waiting for some clubs to offload players. I think we should move on if that's the case he obliviously he is using us as a last option.

 

[hsvjones]

@Jason83 Agree mate... I am over it like a lot of others.
If he wanted to come here he would of signed by now and stopping all this media rubbish because the longer this goes on the less desirable player he looks like... people saying he has been out of town etc.. that is rubbish as that's what player managers are for.. For me I think Souths will get him especially now that Sam R has gone elsewhere..

 

[TigerWest]

@Jason83 Agree mate... I am over it like a lot of others.
If he wanted to come here he would of signed by now and stopping all this media rubbish because the longer this goes on the less desirable player he looks like... people saying he has been out of town etc.. that is rubbish as that's what player managers are for.. For me I think Souths will get him especially now that Sam R has gone elsewhere..

The way I read it, Semi just wants to come home and was prepared to take the paycut, whether this new offer will change his mind, not sure.

 

[WT2K]

Reading through the WT league unlimited forum. They're saying an announcement on LM will be this week.