Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion

[Goldust]

With all the recent signings,and a lot of us coming to the realisation that latrell is our only option for a big signing for next season.I would be fuming if the bunnies all of a sudden get him onboard.
The NRL is becoming a joke,I know I sound like a broken record but I just have nowhere else to vent 😂

 

[gallagher]

Funny how quick the decision was by the NRL regarding the Burgess cap.
Our one for Ben Mato took forever.

I'm not comnvinced they have favourite clubs but Greenburg has favourite players.

 

[Tiger_Bond]

Does anyone know when the current tv deal expires? And when the next tv rights deal starts.

 

[swag_tiger]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/12/07/the-latrell-mitchell-interview/

Latrell Mitchell interview

 

[WT2K]

Does anyone know when the current tv deal expires? And when the next tv rights deal starts.

Current deal ends in 2022

 

[HabboTiger]

Interview was interesting but no news. He seems a good bloke

 

[MtWarrigalTiger]

Interview was good looked to me like Latrell put couple kilos on too

 

[Tiger_Bond]

My frustration with the bias/favouritism of the NRL is bringing me to think outside the square as to what actions as fans we can take to influence the NRL without monetarily hurting OUR beloved Tigers.

Firstly, my understanding is as follows. Even though we are a middle of the pack club when it comes to on-field success, we are a high ratings club when it comes to TV viewers. This translates to me that we are one of the top end of clubs with fan base numbers. So this means it’s a numbers game.

If the TV rights end in 2022 than negotiations will have to commence shortly (maybe in a year or so)

What can I do as a fan?

No doubt, most of us on this forum are passionate fans of the Tigers or they wouldn’t be here. We are really Tigers tragic/fanatic and it will be hard to switch of from watching our team because of our passion for the Tigers. In saying that, maybe that’s what we have to do for a season or 2. Some will argue that they can not NOT watch the Tigers and I agree whole heartedly with you. So this is what I propose as silly as it sounds knowing that the TV companies dictate what the NRL does.

1. All FOXTEL subscribers remove the package that caters for the NRL (sports package)
2. Never tune in to channel 9 to watch a game
3. If you want to be hardcore change carriers from Telstra (who allow free streaming) as part of their packages

I suggest you do all this during the negotiation of the TV rights period to send a message that for every biased NRL decision there is a consequence and enough is enough.

I can hear some already saying you are crazy, why would I hurt my beloved Tigers?

This is how you help the Tigers with the money saved from TV subscription cancellation.

1. You become a member of the Tigers so they get your hard earned cash directly.

2. If you feel you can’t NOT watch our team than attend Tigers home games instead of watching it on TV (if this not possible go watch it somewhere communal like the pub as it is showing anyhow)

3. If you want to buy merchandising, buy directly from Wests Tigers (in-store or online)

Please let me know what you think and make suggestions as ideally I would like all second rate teams to take this stance.

Damn you NRL from making me rant due to your blatant show of bias.

 

[Tiger5150]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/12/07/the-latrell-mitchell-interview/

Latrell Mitchell interview

that interview to me says he is going to Souffs. First the decision on burgess cap money, then the NRL feel good smother, it’s all the media wheels greased and turning.

I hate how predictable things are and how transparent the bias is.

 

[Sart0ri]

After seeing that interview I really hope we do not sign LM. NRL is just a game to him, he is easily distracted and not professional. He feels the need to escape at the first sign of pressure and he is surrounded by people telling him what he wants to hear.

He is a fantastic player and would benefit a team that had everything and just needed some flair, but I don't think he is what we need and will not handle the pressure everyone will put on him.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

After seeing that interview I really hope we do not sign LM. NRL is just a game to him, he is easily distracted and not professional. He feels the need to escape at the first sign of pressure and he is surrounded by people telling him what he wants to hear.

He is a fantastic player and would benefit a team that had everything and just needed some flair, but I don't think he is what we need and will not handle the pressure everyone will put on him.

It IS just a game though ! It’s actually the right frame of mind . Come to work , do your job , care more about your home life and family. Any other way leads to burnout , or worse , you end up someone who can never turn it off , and it ruins thier life.

 

[Masterton]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/12/07/the-latrell-mitchell-interview/

Latrell Mitchell interview

That's not very promising at all, and perhaps it might be for the best considering his current state of mind.

 

[happy_tiger]

No problems with the interview .......the whole "did I get dropped because of the no singing " sounded a bit Mundinish but the cards will fall what ever way they fall now

Bit of patience required

 

[avocadoontoast]

No problems with the interview .......the whole "did I get dropped because of the no singing " sounded a bit Mundinish but the cards will fall what ever way they fall now

Bit of patience required

Nothing wrong with it at all. Lot of people have tin foil hats on today...

 

[Tiger5150]

No problems with the interview .......the whole "did I get dropped because of the no singing " sounded a bit Mundinish but the cards will fall what ever way they fall now

Bit of patience required

Nothing wrong with it at all. Lot of people have tin foil hats on today...

It was a good interview and I think it showed Latrell in a good light. I would love to have him at the Tigers. I’m more concerned with the machinations behind the making of the video.

Would love to be wrong

 

[avocadoontoast]

It was a good interview and I think it showed Latrell in a good light. I would love to have him at the Tigers. I’m more concerned with the machinations behind the making of the video.
Would love to be wrong

I think he was good. Honest and wasn’t full of fluff like a lot of player interviews. I might be wrong but I just can’t see Souths getting him. Too many pieces would need to be moved around too quickly. I think he’s going to stay at the Roosters or come here, but I could be totally off.

 

[jirskyr]

It is a Joke but NRL will alway look after the fav clubs… E,g, Burgess decision so quick.

I don't know how people say this, does everyone forget that the very same NRL cut the Rabbits from the comp for 2 years?

But suddenly Rabbits are in favour with NRL?

 

[jirskyr]

Funny how quick the decision was by the NRL regarding the Burgess cap.
Our one for Ben Mato took forever.

It is the offseason. Do you officially know how long it took between Tigers submitting Mats vs NRL decision? Did we submit before the GF?

I think they were all handled in adequate time - Tigers have had ample time to start putting Mats' money to use prior to 2020.

 

[Tiger5150]

It is a Joke but NRL will alway look after the fav clubs… E,g, Burgess decision so quick.

I don't know how people say this, does everyone forget that the very same NRL cut the Rabbits from the comp for 2 years?

But suddenly Rabbits are in favour with NRL?

Wasn’t the same NRL, wasn’t the same Souffs.

 

[Tiger_Bond]

It is a Joke but NRL will alway look after the fav clubs… E,g, Burgess decision so quick.

I don't know how people say this, does everyone forget that the very same NRL cut the Rabbits from the comp for 2 years?

But suddenly Rabbits are in favour with NRL?

Wasn’t the same NRL, wasn’t the same Souffs.

Russell Crowe and Jamie Packer might have something to do with it