Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion

[weststigers]

I think you’re over analysing my original post…if you just picked a random post to impart your infinite wisdom upon us, then very good…carry on

You said Pascoe "was pretty emphatic" about no offer, then "he doesn't seem the type to throw something like that out there to throw people off".

You aren't the first person to say he was emphatic, so my question was - exactly what was Pascoe emphatic about?

"He doesn't seem like" is speculation, right?

So I don't think Pascoe said anything about Latrell today to move the needle in any direction.

If you are taking that personally, I apologise, no offence in tended.

Keep reading down the same post and you'll find where I played devils advocate...

I certainly don't take anything personally...I was actually hoping you didn't...Merry Christmas

 

[Russell]

Let's assume we do get him.

If we can add JAC in 2021 and a decent 5/8 and centre in the backs and a prop and back rower in the forwards, we'll be serious top 4 contenders.

Sounds like you dont rate the squad or the young guys coming through. Half those positions we have depth and exciting talent in

I wouldn't say that.

In 2021, we'll lose Benji, so he needs to be replaced.

We never replaced Marsters, so there's your centre and Jennings/Thommo on the wing aren't the fastest pair around.

Packer hasn't been playing great and McQueen is on his last legs.

Now if some guys step up in the meantime, then there's no reason they can't be the replacements, but we are still a few origin/international players away from consistent top 8 finishes.


Momirovski, Talau, Mikale, Aloiai, Garner and a stack of the best young players this club has recruited in years.

People will step up. Its called forward planning and building from within.

I literally just said they might step up...



They already did . As stated by others garner , Mikalele , Clarke , Momirovski all made huge gains this year . McQueen spent most of last year with the Magpies , and the others weren’t in firsts as well . There’s is money , cap space and spots available . Lots of opportunity for a young , hungry gym.

Garner is a revelation, Mikaele and Clarke are still developing and Momirovski is solid without being brilliant.

My point is, they are already signed...the guys I mentioned (Packer, McQueen & Reynolds) are under-performing and are taking up a large part of our cap. We have the opportunity to buy Origin/International class players to take their places - more juniors 'stepping up' isn't going to win us a premiership. We need to surround those guys that have stepped up with some quality.

Those three guys could be with us until the end of their contracts. They don't have to go anywhere. Just stay, play in cc if the coach thinks they are under performing.

That means they tie up about 1.9 - 2 million dollars for next year. If they wish to move, that is another thing.

 

[OzLuke]

Chuck Norris counted to Infinity...twice..

About as long as it's taking Latrell Mitchell to sign a contract..

Speaking of Chuck...Chuck Norris recently had the idea to sell his urine as a canned beverage. We now know this beverage as Red Bull.

Chuck is also the only person in the world who can win connect 4 in 3 moves

 

[new smoking gun]

Would be quite the scene if JAC and TREL were announced at a press conference in the coming fortnight. Wowsers.

 

[Ponyo]

Would be quite the scene if JAC and TREL were announced at a press conference in the coming fortnight. Wowsers.

Yessir indeed.

 

[weststigers]

Would be quite the scene if JAC and TREL were announced at a press conference in the coming fortnight. Wowsers.

Can you imagine those 2 guys in our backline?...we'd be seriously dangerous!

Pascoe said we had 4 spots left.

From all reports, we had $1.7 million, $400k of which has gone to Luciano. That leaves $1.3 Million.

Can we really afford both for 2020 and fill another 2 spots?

 

[weststigers]

Let's assume we do get him.

If we can add JAC in 2021 and a decent 5/8 and centre in the backs and a prop and back rower in the forwards, we'll be serious top 4 contenders.

Sounds like you dont rate the squad or the young guys coming through. Half those positions we have depth and exciting talent in

I wouldn't say that.

In 2021, we'll lose Benji, so he needs to be replaced.

We never replaced Marsters, so there's your centre and Jennings/Thommo on the wing aren't the fastest pair around.

Packer hasn't been playing great and McQueen is on his last legs.

Now if some guys step up in the meantime, then there's no reason they can't be the replacements, but we are still a few origin/international players away from consistent top 8 finishes.


Momirovski, Talau, Mikale, Aloiai, Garner and a stack of the best young players this club has recruited in years.

People will step up. Its called forward planning and building from within.

I literally just said they might step up...



They already did . As stated by others garner , Mikalele , Clarke , Momirovski all made huge gains this year . McQueen spent most of last year with the Magpies , and the others weren’t in firsts as well . There’s is money , cap space and spots available . Lots of opportunity for a young , hungry gym.

Garner is a revelation, Mikaele and Clarke are still developing and Momirovski is solid without being brilliant.

My point is, they are already signed...the guys I mentioned (Packer, McQueen & Reynolds) are under-performing and are taking up a large part of our cap. We have the opportunity to buy Origin/International class players to take their places - more juniors 'stepping up' isn't going to win us a premiership. We need to surround those guys that have stepped up with some quality.

Those three guys could be with us until the end of their contracts. They don't have to go anywhere. Just stay, play in cc if the coach thinks they are under performing.

That means they tie up about 1.9 - 2 million dollars for next year. If they wish to move, that is another thing.

You're right...they could be with us until the end of their contracts. We are, however actively trying to move them on. If it's not 2021, we'll have loads to spend in 2022.

 

[teddy23]

1 Latrell Mitchell
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Moses Mbye
4. Tommy Talau
5. Josh Addo-Carr

Now that’s deadly..... please Wests Tigers make it happen

 

[Tiger5150]

Would be quite the scene if JAC and TREL were announced at a press conference in the coming fortnight. Wowsers.

You just said JAC was the signing for this week?

 

[new smoking gun]

Would be quite the scene if JAC and TREL were announced at a press conference in the coming fortnight. Wowsers.

Can you imagine those 2 guys in our backline?...we'd be seriously dangerous!

Pascoe said we had 4 spots left.

From all reports, we had $1.7 million, $400k of which has gone to Luciano. That leaves $1.3 Million.

Can we really afford both for 2020 and fill another 2 spots?

More than 1.7 was basically that before esan and matterson left. And yep tigers can.

 

[Newtown]

Id honestly be stoked if we got LM.....please and thank you, jjust didnt sound promising from what was said.

Never said it was 100%. Hoping we get him actually.

I thought that Pascoe was being deceptive on the LM question. His statement didn't clarify much at all.

 

[new smoking gun]

Would be quite the scene if JAC and TREL were announced at a press conference in the coming fortnight. Wowsers.

You just said JAC was the signing for this week?

I said that’s who Pascoe was talking about. He’s the one who said this week.

 

[Tweed_Tiger]

I feel like Pascoe was looking into my soul when answering the Latrell question.

 

[ElleryHanley]

Would be quite the scene if JAC and TREL were announced at a press conference in the coming fortnight. Wowsers.

Next week is Christmas, the week after is New Years.

It would seem likely any major announcement would 'have' to be this week surely?

 

[TillLindemann]

Would be quite the scene if JAC and TREL were announced at a press conference in the coming fortnight. Wowsers.

Can you imagine those 2 guys in our backline?...we'd be seriously dangerous!

Pascoe said we had 4 spots left.

From all reports, we had $1.7 million, $400k of which has gone to Luciano. That leaves $1.3 Million.

Can we really afford both for 2020 and fill another 2 spots?

Maybe if the other 2 spots are Musgrove and Brad Abbey - both would be on bugger all.

 

[weststigers]

Would be quite the scene if JAC and TREL were announced at a press conference in the coming fortnight. Wowsers.

Can you imagine those 2 guys in our backline?...we'd be seriously dangerous!

Pascoe said we had 4 spots left.

From all reports, we had $1.7 million, $400k of which has gone to Luciano. That leaves $1.3 Million.

Can we really afford both for 2020 and fill another 2 spots?

Maybe if the other 2 spots are Musgrove and Brad Abbey - both would be on bugger all.

I think Musgrove initially signed for $300k...I guess we'll find out when/if it's announced.

 

[Madge]

1 Latrell Mitchell
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Moses Mbye
4. Tommy Talau
5. Josh Addo-Carr

Now that’s deadly..... please Wests Tigers make it happen

WOW! I Think when Mbye’s contract runs out, he won’t be re-signed and Zac Cini will take over that centre position.

 

[simonthetiger]

And there were several comments from both of them about signing players wanting to be here which IMO is a clear reference and a big rasberry to LM.


I see that as a reference to Matterson personally.

Wow didn't think of matterson at all. Just assumed they had gotten over that but it could defo be about matterson on reflection. GOOD point

 

[Russell]

1 Latrell Mitchell
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Moses Mbye
4. Tommy Talau
5. Josh Addo-Carr

Now that’s deadly..... please Wests Tigers make it happen

Think Momo will be named before Talau, as he should imo.

 

[OzLuke]

Would be quite the scene if JAC and TREL were announced at a press conference in the coming fortnight. Wowsers.

Can you imagine those 2 guys in our backline?...we'd be seriously dangerous!

Pascoe said we had 4 spots left.

From all reports, we had $1.7 million, $400k of which has gone to Luciano. That leaves $1.3 Million.

Can we really afford both for 2020 and fill another 2 spots?

Maybe if the other 2 spots are Musgrove and Brad Abbey - both would be on bugger all.

I think Musgrove initially signed for $300k...I guess we'll find out when/if it's announced.

wasn't his contract torn up?