Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion

[happy_tiger]

Can anyone tell me this:
1) Why don't the Roosters want him? (not the salary cap nonsense. What is his major malfunction?)

2) Why on earth is he only interested in us and Souths when no other bonafied player wants to come near us?

If old mate signs and then declares in his press conference that he always wanted to come to us and doesn't know where the stories came from I think most of us would accept it. Or would some of you say you don't want him?

It's on again for a reason. Other clubs aren't hunting him for a reason. He's either coming to us or Souths and you'd think the deal was provisionally agreed upon a while back. Seriously, the guy is an Australian international on a bad day and just about any club would dump salary for a guy like that if he said he wanted to move to them.

Ready made replacement at about a 1/3 of the price I'd say is the major factor

 

[851]

The goose Crawley also wrote the article in the same paper titled 'proof: roosters sombrero salary cap a myth' - he somehow justifies player retention at the club by claiming they pay their stars $68,966 as proof - a figure he claims has decreased since they won their first title in 2018. Absolute garbage.

If Crawley believes that easts only have $68k of TPA’s he is an idiot or on the payroll.
Sure they have $68k legally, but that team they have is not fitting under the salary cap, so the money or property is coming illegally

 

[Chris]

Didn't their grubby fullback say recently in the paper that he's owed over $100k in TPA's and the Roosters came out and said they were between him and the TPA's and nothing to do with the Roosters?

 

[jadtiger]

The goose Crawley also wrote the article in the same paper titled 'proof: roosters sombrero salary cap a myth' - he somehow justifies player retention at the club by claiming they pay their stars $68,966 as proof - a figure he claims has decreased since they won their first title in 2018. Absolute garbage.

If Crawley believes that easts only have $68k of TPA’s he is an idiot or on the payroll.
Sure they have $68k legally, but that team they have is not fitting under the salary cap, so the money or property is coming illegally

The NRL open themselves up for more ridicule by showing those figures.All it does is reinforce the opinion in many peoples minds(mine included) that the NRL are either unbelievably incompetent or corrupt to the highest level

 

[Red88_Tiger]

The goose Crawley also wrote the article in the same paper titled 'proof: roosters sombrero salary cap a myth' - he somehow justifies player retention at the club by claiming they pay their stars $68,966 as proof - a figure he claims has decreased since they won their first title in 2018. Absolute garbage.

If Crawley believes that easts only have $68k of TPA’s he is an idiot or on the payroll.
Sure they have $68k legally, but that team they have is not fitting under the salary cap, so the money or property is coming illegally

The NRL open themselves up for more ridicule by showing those figures.All it does is reinforce the opinion in many peoples minds(mine included) that the NRL are either unbelievably incompetent or corrupt to the highest level

Or both

 

[TieDye]

The goose Crawley also wrote the article in the same paper titled 'proof: roosters sombrero salary cap a myth' - he somehow justifies player retention at the club by claiming they pay their stars $68,966 as proof - a figure he claims has decreased since they won their first title in 2018. Absolute garbage.

If Crawley believes that easts only have $68k of TPA’s he is an idiot or on the payroll.
Sure they have $68k legally, but that team they have is not fitting under the salary cap, so the money or property is coming illegally

The NRL open themselves up for more ridicule by showing those figures.All it does is reinforce the opinion in many peoples minds(mine included) that the NRL are either unbelievably incompetent or corrupt to the highest level

Or just plain disinterested

 

[Deleted member 3518]

Like the post Chaos:
Just to clarify Jordan went back to the Bulls in 1996 for mega mega bucks which is still the biggest contract in NBA history (when considering inflation) only because his agent played the market, namely getting a mega offer from the knicks (which he was arguably going to take) only to screw them last minute. He also was going to a team with Pippen Kukoc and bringing in Rodman. It was absolutely a super team.
Jordan is still the greatest, but he had an all star supporting cast!

Regardless, I'm all for it!! Let's bring in Latrell and get a supporting cast of all stars!!

Also to add to this , the year and a half he was out playing baseball , Pippin almost took them all the way , and arguably should have won MVP.
The reason he wanted to leave was mainly because , he despised Jerry Krause the Bulls owner .

 

[MtWarrigalTiger]

If we miss out on Latrell should we try sign BJ ,,,big Lucy brother.Obviously not a fullback but can create tries,,,thoughts?

 

[Chaos]

Like the post Chaos:
Just to clarify Jordan went back to the Bulls in 1996 for mega mega bucks which is still the biggest contract in NBA history (when considering inflation) only because his agent played the market, namely getting a mega offer from the knicks (which he was arguably going to take) only to screw them last minute. He also was going to a team with Pippen Kukoc and bringing in Rodman. It was absolutely a super team.
Jordan is still the greatest, but he had an all star supporting cast!

Regardless, I'm all for it!! Let's bring in Latrell and get a supporting cast of all stars!!


Also to add to this , the year and a half he was out playing baseball , Pippin almost took them all the way , and arguably should have won MVP.
The reason he wanted to leave was mainly because , he despised Jerry Krause the Bulls owner .

I would love to sit here and discuss basketball, but it doesn’t match the threads topic.
The original point I was making was if Latrell wants a challenge like he said, the Tigers could give him that, the tigers could make him a wealthy man, and if he was to join the tigers and make the semis or even win the comp, that would make him legendary (assuming he plays a key part).

 

[SeanT]

If we miss out on Latrell should we try sign BJ ,,,big Lucy brother.Obviously not a fullback but can create tries,,,thoughts?

Not for me. We need a fullback,80 min lock thst runs over 100m (not ET), a goalkicking tsll fast winger and another prop. That young Eels player would of been handy.

Talau and Momivroski/Mbye will do for now..

 

[GNR4LIFE]

If we miss out on Latrell should we try sign BJ ,,,big Lucy brother.Obviously not a fullback but can create tries,,,thoughts?

Not for me. We need a fullback,80 min lock thst runs over 100m (not ET), a goalkicking tsll fast winger and another prop. That young Eels player would of been handy.

Talau and Momivroski/Mbye will do for now..

Glad you’re specific in saying you want a fast winger

 

[AL The Tiger]

If we miss out on Latrell should we try sign BJ ,,,big Lucy brother.Obviously not a fullback but can create tries,,,thoughts?

Not for me. We need a fullback,80 min lock thst runs over 100m (not ET), a goalkicking tsll fast winger and another prop. That young Eels player would of been handy.

Talau and Momivroski/Mbye will do for now..

Glad you’re specific in saying you want a fast winger

A "goal kicking tall fast winger"... does one even exist???

 

[the_third]

Pat Richards,,, no wait he was “only” 2 of 3. I’d go for a tall goal kicking winger as an option....

 

[MtWarrigalTiger]

Patty,,,one of greatest Irish international players of all time

 

[Ponyo]

Buzz is mad if he thinks Nick will release LM to Souths let alone chip in some cash. One thing for sure, I don't trust much of what the media says. This will all come to an end soon.

Phil Rothfield, The Sunday Telegraph

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December 14, 2019 8:00pm

Latrell Mitchell hasn’t given up hope of playing for the South Sydney Rabbitohs next season, even if it means him taking a substantial pay cut.

The Sydney Roosters discard will not commit to the Wests Tigers and their $1 million-a-season offer until his manager has explored all options … which includes the Rabbitohs.

Mitchell is extremely close to Souths five-eighth Cody Walker and centre James Roberts. The trio were spotted sitting together at the Tim Tszyu-Jack Brubaker fight last week.

He also loves the indigenous culture that has been such a rich part of South Sydney for decades.

No official talks have taken place at this stage because the Rabbitohs have prioritised the signing of an elite middle forward to replace Sam Burgess.

They will then look at finalising their roster. Souths have a number of ways to squeeze Latrell into the salary cap.

There will be money left over from Burgess’ $1.2 million, there are many third-party options for Latrell and the Roosters would no doubt contribute to his 2020 contract.

For a number of reasons the Rabbitohs are Latrell’s best option. For starters, there is Wayne Bennett, who has a long and proud relationship with indigenous footballers. Mitchell could stay living in the eastern suburbs. He also has Greg Inglis on staff at Redfern.

The problem is the money. The Rabbitohs cannot match what the Wests Tigers can offer. At the Rabbitohs, he would have to accept probably $200,000-a-season less.

It would, however, be a wonderful thing to further inflame the ugliest rivalry in rugby league history between the Roosters and the Rabbitohs.

His presence would sell thousands of extra tickets when they meet in Round 3 at ANZ Stadium in a Friday night blockbuster.

The Rabbitohs are aware of Latrell’s preference to play at Redfern and are desperately trying to sign the Burgess replacement (Jai Arrow or David Fifita) to move on to Latrell.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

How would it be inflaming the rivalry between Souths and the Roosters if the Roosters are the ones granting him the release to go there. What a dumb thing to point out.

 

[Ponyo]

Personally, I think he'd agreed to terms with WT but it's the wait is what's making me nervous. The Reynolds situation/timing was really bad. I don't think he'll be going to Souths but who knows anymore.Time is off the essence here, next week will be crucial.

 

[PJ_]

I know it's all journalist's opinions and who knows what goes on in these negotiations, but we honestly can't be that unattractive an option for a 22yr old to pass on a million dollar a yr contract.

 

[avocadoontoast]

If we miss out on Mitchell and sign Turner or any other Souths outcasts I’m done. That would be the final insult.

 

[tiger_one]

Is there any rugby league reporter who says it as it is?