Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion

[Compass]

This circus has honestly done my head in fellas. I've read all the press, see all the interviews and heard all the rumours and regardless of what they all say, the tigers will pay one million dollars a season to a bloke who, talent aside, doesn't want to be here, doesn't play a full game and has so much baggage he needs a handler. The management of the club has, despite publicly with drawing their offer, remained in the hunt and been so focused on Latrell and only Latrell, to the point where it has cost us the any opportunity to sign any other quality players that were on the market, such as Arrow, Brimson, Lomax, Tapau, JAC, Scott, etc.

So sign this clown and bring on 2020.

PS If we the West Tigers management are reading this, sign Kevin Naiqama, a bona fide fan favorite.

And that's how you finish 9th. . .

Exactly. You end up with Cleary signings. My inside information says that Latrell is desperate to be here. I've heard he has even bought a Wests Tigers teddy bear for himself and not for his kid. The comments about him not wanting to be here are really off.

Anyway let's hope the club actually makes a decent offer and we get him because we need some talent in our backline and he fits the bill.

Buying the tigers teddy bear is a strong indicator. If he starts dressing as the mascot it's a done deal.

 

[tiga4eva]

"We need to be patient"
2011 guys, 2011!!

 

[Aubanon]

Don't get the hysteria.

1) The guy gets an extension/upgrade offered to him from his current club

2) Before he commits, asks if he can test his value (More from a perspective of ensuring his deal is on market terms)

3) Tigers court him and offer a formal deal

4) Latrell, with an expected loyalty to his existing club is not in a rush to jump ship

5) Latrell expects to go back to Roosters, his club to discuss his offer

6) Roosters advise him that they have moved on

Present day - Latrell is coming to grips that his future is not at the Roosters and will now work out what his future is.

Our fans expected him to jump ship the moment we offered more money. Yet if one of our players did the same, we'd be furious.

Moral of the story, nothing to get hysterical over. We've played our hand well and Latrell hasn't done anything wrong with how this has played out.

 

[WswWt]

Landed in Sydney Last night. Discussing deal today 👍🏻

 

[TigerWest]

This circus has honestly done my head in fellas. I've read all the press, see all the interviews and heard all the rumours and regardless of what they all say, the tigers will pay one million dollars a season to a bloke who, talent aside, doesn't want to be here, doesn't play a full game and has so much baggage he needs a handler. The management of the club has, despite publicly with drawing their offer, remained in the hunt and been so focused on Latrell and only Latrell, to the point where it has cost us the any opportunity to sign any other quality players that were on the market, such as Arrow, Brimson, Lomax, Tapau, JAC, Scott, etc.

So sign this clown and bring on 2020.

PS If we the West Tigers management are reading this, sign Kevin Naiqama, a bona fide fan favorite.

Sign him up, he can learn to love us later.

 

[swag_tiger]

Landed in Sydney Last night. Discussing deal today 👍🏻

I'm guessing you have someone in the know?

 

[Geo]

I'm guessing your sarcasm detector is still broke..

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

exactly he met with uncle nick yesterday who said no place in roosters for 2021
reality check looking at options i think we are a huge chance now
He will be great for our backline a genuine game breaker and goal kicker will be a huge pickup

 

[Moh]

Done deal today probably maybe.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Getting over hearing how he doesn’t want to be here. Funnily enough, no one has been able to quote him, or his management.

 

[The-moP]

Today is the day

.. he's got a bit of a box head .. ;-)


 

[Compass]

Is that Kevvie Mac?

 

[hobbo1]

Signed 1 year deal with the Taree Wombats

 

[Snow Tiger]

Don't get the hysteria.

1) The guy gets an extension/upgrade offered to him from his current club

2) Before he commits, asks if he can test his value (More from a perspective of ensuring his deal is on market terms)

3) Tigers court him and offer a formal deal

4) Latrell, with an expected loyalty to his existing club is not in a rushed to jump ship

5) Latrell expects to go back to Roosters, his club to discuss his offer

6) Roosters advise him that they have moved on

Present day - Latrell is coming to grips that his future is not at the Roosters and will now work out what his future is.

Our fans expected him to jump ship the moment we offered more money. Yet if one of our players did the same, we'd be furious.

Moral of the story, nothing to get hysterical over. We've played our hand well and Latrell hasn't done anything wrong with how this has played out.

I think this post is spot on. The other thing to note is that he's been hounded relentlessly by the media throughout the process. Honestly from Latrell Mitchells point of view I imagine this appears to have all happened very quickly.

Leaving the Roosters will require a period of grieving and building any relationship with a new club to rival that old bond will take months to years. Those saying he doesn't love the West Tigers yet need to accept that he probably hasn't signed with us or any other club at this stage. If we're lucky enough to get LM I'm very confident he'll give his all and love the club in time. Why? Because he's a competitor, he seems like a wonderful young man and in time he's going to be one of the great leaders in out game.

I really love the way he plays and carries himself. If we're lucky enough to sign him and he remains injury free I'm confident he'll be considered one of the greatest player to ever pull on the Black, White and Gold in time.

 

[Newtown]

Hagipantelis as reported yesterday by NRL.com

"I think the Tigers are in the midst of an exciting transformation," Hagipantelis said.

"Mediocrity is no longer part of our vocabulary, we are demanding success of ourselves in every respect and every level on and off the playing field so I think it is an incredible opportunity for any talented player to join what is already a very talented roster and advance not only themselves but the team and the club as well.

"I’m assuming something is going to have to happen with Latrell because if I read the reports correctly he will not be playing at the Roosters so he has to consider what his options are and what is best for him and his family.

"He’ll take his time and he will make the best decision for himself and his family."

 

[happy_tiger]

Don't get the hysteria.

1) The guy gets an extension/upgrade offered to him from his current club

2) Before he commits, asks if he can test his value (More from a perspective of ensuring his deal is on market terms)

3) Tigers court him and offer a formal deal

4) Latrell, with an expected loyalty to his existing club is not in a rushed to jump ship

5) Latrell expects to go back to Roosters, his club to discuss his offer

6) Roosters advise him that they have moved on

Present day - Latrell is coming to grips that his future is not at the Roosters and will now work out what his future is.

Our fans expected him to jump ship the moment we offered more money. Yet if one of our players did the same, we'd be furious.

Moral of the story, nothing to get hysterical over. We've played our hand well and Latrell hasn't done anything wrong with how this has played out.


I think this post is spot on. The other thing to note is that he's been hounded relentlessly by the media throughout the process. Honestly from Latrell Mitchells point of view I imagine this appears to have all happened very quickly.

Leaving the Roosters will require a period of grieving and building any relationship with a new club to rival that old bond will take months to years. Those saying he doesn't love the West Tigers yet need to accept that he probably hasn't signed with us or any other club at this stage. If we're lucky enough to get LM I'm very confident he'll give his all and love the club in time. Why? Because he's a competitor, he seems like a wonderful young man and in time he's going to be one of the great leaders in out game.

I really love the way he plays and carries himself. If we're lucky enough to sign him and he remains injury free I'm confident he'll be considered one of the greatest player to ever pull on the Black, White and Gold in time.

Yeah I guess it is a bit like being on the rebound relationship wise .....you don't want to rush into a decision

But in the same boat with Politis suggesting us .....we've all been dumped at some stage and know how the anger usually sets in ...he may decide to rebel against whatever the roosters want / suggest

 

[earl]

Landed in Sydney Last night. Discussing deal today 👍🏻

Yep. I've also heard that he has been sleeping in Tiger pajamas.

 

[earl]

Getting over hearing how he doesn’t want to be here. Funnily enough, no one has been able to quote him, or his management.

I don't know why people keep stating this when my source says that information is completely false. In fact the opposite is true.

 

[earl]

Hagipantelis as reported yesterday by NRL.com

"I think the Tigers are in the midst of an exciting transformation," Hagipantelis said.

"Mediocrity is no longer part of our vocabulary, we are demanding success of ourselves in every respect and every level on and off the playing field so I think it is an incredible opportunity for any talented player to join what is already a very talented roster and advance not only themselves but the team and the club as well.

"I’m assuming something is going to have to happen with Latrell because if I read the reports correctly he will not be playing at the Roosters so he has to consider what his options are and what is best for him and his family.

"He’ll take his time and he will make the best decision for himself and his family."

This guy is killing it isn't he. Professional, calm and a really good understanding of the situation.

 

[Russell]

If I were Pascoe here is what I'd offer LM...

Offer a 3 year deal 2020-2022.

2020:
Get the Roosters to kick in $500k for 2020, kick in $350k to top up it to $850k.
2021-2022:
$950-$1m + fullback.

Use him for 3 years them let him go elsewhere(Rabbits).

We are in the box seat, no other club can offer him a decent $$ contract....his options are limited to us and us!

You do realise the Roosters are paying him $450k in total this year.
So you want them to pay us that + another 50k to Take him off their hands....
?

Rorters paying him $450 for 2019 and $800 for 2020

Rorters contract is 450k for 2020.

They offered to upgrade his contract to 800k but withdrew the offer.

Back to the 450k with one year left.

Don't think they will pay 500k mate - don't think they will pay anything.