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@05wt05 said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101318) said:wonder if our chairman who went into bat for latrell, still thinks latrells a good level headed guy after he said he would regret signing here.
@twentyforty said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101300) said:@jirskyr said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101236) said:@pawsandclaws1 said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101149) said:@jirskyr said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101061) said:@pawsandclaws1 said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1100919) said:All of our own making going back to extremely poor retention decisions. If it wasn't so bad you would laugh about it. One of our junior clubs produces two outstanding fullback talents and we don't keep with either!
I don't understand this comment at all? Latrell signed on, apparently, for the opportunity to play fullback.
If we retained these mysterious outstanding fullback talents, we wouldn't have had space for Latrell?
We wouldn't need to go to market had they been retained.
Please tell me again about Papenhuyzen, it's a story I haven't heard for 5 minutes.
Often retaining players is not easy. But how do they do it at other clubs? AJ is a Souths junior graded with Souths.
How strong is our brand?
Souths was a foundation club made strong by having a cause greater than the sum of it’s members who protest marched in biblical style. Is that the emotion stirring historical legacy underpinning the loyalty of today’s players?
What have we got to surpass that? Anything which could pique our enthusiasm to march into battle for a heavenly cause? Perhaps a marquee signing?
@Glenn5150 said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101339) said:@twentyforty said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101300) said:@jirskyr said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101236) said:@pawsandclaws1 said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101149) said:@jirskyr said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101061) said:@pawsandclaws1 said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1100919) said:All of our own making going back to extremely poor retention decisions. If it wasn't so bad you would laugh about it. One of our junior clubs produces two outstanding fullback talents and we don't keep with either!
I don't understand this comment at all? Latrell signed on, apparently, for the opportunity to play fullback.
If we retained these mysterious outstanding fullback talents, we wouldn't have had space for Latrell?
We wouldn't need to go to market had they been retained.
Please tell me again about Papenhuyzen, it's a story I haven't heard for 5 minutes.
Often retaining players is not easy. But how do they do it at other clubs? AJ is a Souths junior graded with Souths.
How strong is our brand?
Souths was a foundation club made strong by having a cause greater than the sum of it’s members who protest marched in biblical style. Is that the emotion stirring historical legacy underpinning the loyalty of today’s players?
What have we got to surpass that? Anything which could pique our enthusiasm to march into battle for a heavenly cause? Perhaps a marquee signing?
That is very romantic and incorrect version of history. Souffs were kicked out because they were broke, poorly run and couldn’t win on or off the field. After they were reinstated nothing changed. Whilst Tigers and Magpies made tough decisions to ensure their future Souffs continued doing the same old same old and continued to go broke. They were bottom of the table and couldn’t attract players. They were alive only due to the good grace of Souths Juniors who bankrolled them but ultimately grew tired of it.
They would not have survived except they got bought at their lowest point by two millionaire fairy godmothers in Crowe and HAC.
@JD-Tiger said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1100934) said:@hobbo1 said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1100929) said:@Tiger_Steve said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1100925) said:@innsaneink said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1100913) said:This is a massive loss for us and I believe will have a roll on affect re recruitment.... People can put any spin on it they like but this is highly embarrassing for WTs
100%.
Let’s be clear - I love the Tigers. Doesn’t mean I can’t be fed up. The club keep saying failure is not an option but EVERY SINGLE TIME we have a moment that needs winning - we fail. On and off the field. EVERY SINGLE TIME.
We need a HUGE signing before season kicks off but I reckon there’s stuff all chance of that.
We will probably fail to spend our 2020 cap money and get fined $500K by Greenberg.
That’s how we roll ...
I can see it now, like a scene out of Brewster's Millions with Richard Pryor, it's June 30, and 95% of our cap has to be spent, and we just scrape in with a few front loaded re-contracts, and Greenturd waves and says "Don't forget this cap exemption for $5,000 for the parking spots" and we have to do a mad rush and re-do Twal's contract again whilst Toddy is sitting there laughing watching his gold-rimmed watch...
@Telltails said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101430) said:https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/01/14/he-didnt-even-talk-about-football-how-crowe-won-over-latrell
Interesting read including what dad and Latrell think about Maguire
@ALX22 said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101341) said:Well if that comment 'regret' stings Wests Tigers fans, then let him know how you feel and get down to Leichhardt Oval for the Round 10 game.
@Telltails said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101430) said:https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/01/14/he-didnt-even-talk-about-football-how-crowe-won-over-latrell
Interesting read including what dad and Latrell think about Maguire
@Hangonaminute said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101444) said:@ALX22 said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101341) said:Well if that comment 'regret' stings Wests Tigers fans, then let him know how you feel and get down to Leichhardt Oval for the Round 10 game.
Flights are already booked, this is my once a year Leichhardt game.
Can't wait to stand on the hill chanting my guts out.
@happy_tiger said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1100975) said:@Elderslie_Tiger said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1100950) said:Is it true that Souffs will be known as the Redfern All Blacks this seasons
And we will be known as the Campbelltown Cellar Dwellers
@TheDaBoss said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101443) said:@Telltails said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101430) said:https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/01/14/he-didnt-even-talk-about-football-how-crowe-won-over-latrell
Interesting read including what dad and Latrell think about Maguire
Saying no to Michael Maguire
Mitchell's comment on Monday about how he would have regretted a move to the Wests Tigers was not intended as a shot that club or coach Michael Maguire. Matt Mitchell said his son's comment rather suggested that if he had accepted that deal two weeks ago the Souths opportunity that came up wouldn’t have eventuated.
"Look, he was real close to signing with the Wests Tigers but I think that Wayne Bennett chat just got him over the line," Matt Mitchell said.
"He really likes and respects Michael Maguire. He thought he was a real man's man and he loved the way he spoke to him. Latrell said he was straight up as well which Trell really liked.
"And he knows [Wests Tigers general manager of football] Adam Hartigan. Adam coached both my boys at the Roosters in under 20s and he felt comfortable there."
Mate, I've got room for you here and I'd love to coach you
Wayne Bennett's words to Latrell Mitchell
@Telltails said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101430) said:https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/01/14/he-didnt-even-talk-about-football-how-crowe-won-over-latrell
Interesting read including what dad and Latrell think about Maguire
@tiger05premier said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101450) said:@Telltails said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101430) said:https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/01/14/he-didnt-even-talk-about-football-how-crowe-won-over-latrell
Interesting read including what dad and Latrell think about Maguire
"Crowe didn't even talk about footy"
Of course not
Didn't need to
Just had to tell him we don't have the money under the cap the tiger's do bit I have these bags
Brown paper bags
Bigger than Nicks
And when you retire we have a job for you
Along side SB and GI
It pays millions
And all you do is sit in an office and
Well you don't even sit in an office
But don't tell anyone cos Todd doesn't know
Sorry Todd does know but he will lose his job if you tell anyone and without him we couldn't offer you this deal
So
Just sign here and keep your bloody mouth shut hey
@tiger05premier said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101450) said:@Telltails said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101430) said:https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/01/14/he-didnt-even-talk-about-football-how-crowe-won-over-latrell
Interesting read including what dad and Latrell think about Maguire
"Crowe didn't even talk about footy"
Of course not
Didn't need to
Just had to tell him we don't have the money under the cap the tiger's do bit I have these bags
Brown paper bags
Bigger than Nicks
And when you retire we have a job for you
Along side SB and GI
It pays millions
And all you do is sit in an office and
Well you don't even sit in an office
But don't tell anyone cos Todd doesn't know
Sorry Todd does know but he will lose his job if you tell anyone and without him we couldn't offer you this deal
So
Just sign here and keep your bloody mouth shut hey
@cqtiger said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101457) said:@happy_tiger said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1100975) said:@Elderslie_Tiger said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1100950) said:Is it true that Souffs will be known as the Redfern All Blacks this seasons
And we will be known as the Campbelltown Cellar Dwellers
Give it a rest.
@tiger05premier said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101450) said:@Telltails said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101430) said:https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/01/14/he-didnt-even-talk-about-football-how-crowe-won-over-latrell
Interesting read including what dad and Latrell think about Maguire
"Crowe didn't even talk about footy"
Of course not
Didn't need to
Just had to tell him we don't have the money under the cap the tiger's do bit I have these bags
Brown paper bags
Bigger than Nicks
And when you retire we have a job for you
Along side SB and GI
It pays millions
And all you do is sit in an office and
Well you don't even sit in an office
But don't tell anyone cos Todd doesn't know
Sorry Todd does know but he will lose his job if you tell anyone and without him we couldn't offer you this deal
So
Just sign here and keep your bloody mouth shut hey
@Telltails said in [Latrell Mitchell Contract Discussion](/post/1101430) said:https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/01/14/he-didnt-even-talk-about-football-how-crowe-won-over-latrell
Interesting read including what dad and Latrell think about Maguire