Lawrence to weigh up future after ruling out Super League move

[yeti]

I think he adds value off the bench. Another year for me.

 

[cqtiger]

I didn’t think Lawrence lost money on his previous contract. I thought the club paid the agreed amount over a longer period.

So you wouldn't regard instead of taking your wage for this year, spreading over the next 2 years as a loss of money?

Well you don’t know what ‘agreed’ means

 

[cochise]

I didn’t think Lawrence lost money on his previous contract. I thought the club paid the agreed amount over a longer period.

So you wouldn't regard instead of taking your wage for this year, spreading over the next 2 years as a loss of money?


Well you don’t know what ‘agreed’ means

I never said that he didn't agree to it? He took a pay cut for the benefit of the club, that is the point here!

 

[Jock Koss]

@cochise I see both sides of the argument, you guys, let’s agree that he’s an absolute bloody champ and I’m really hoping Madge has already seen that through and through🙂

 

[Muffstar]

Lawrence has every right to weigh up his future, but if the Tigers don't re-sign him, I don't think any other NRL club will either. If he is after some coin, then he may have to look at Super League, as his value is now minimal in the NRL, which means it could be time to hang up the boots.

 

[WT2K]

Wests Tigers veteran Chris Lawrence is holding out for a new deal with the club he debuted at in 2006.

The 30-year-old currently has no contract come November 1, but is keen to play on for at least one more season in the NRL.

The sticking point is the Tigers’ salary cap mess and the fact they’re struggling to offload Josh Reynolds, Ben Matulino, and Russell Packer.

They also need to find some cash for evergreen playmaker Benji Marshall, and now need to buy another No.9, as mentioned above.

Lawrence’s agent Darryl Mather told foxsports.com.authe 237-game workhorse is keen to join long-time teammate Marshall for at least one more campaign in the black and gold.

Lawrence indicated to Fairfax Media last week he would consider playing for a rival NRL club, but Mather conceded the options are limited.

Lawrence has a business venture which is in its infancy. He has a young family to support and isn’t ready to hang up the boots just yet.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...o/news-story/1b086e6d719464ac7f2036b288fd99e0

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Thanks Ivan Cleary for signing 3 injury prone guys on a combined salary of 2m. I doubt anyone would take Packer or Matulino for free as they're walking medical bills.

 

[matchball]

I understand he has a young family to support so you have to go where the work is. England Chris.

He knows the club doesn't want him. Don't do a Robbie.

 

[newtiger]

@WT2K This has nothing to do with the Salary Cap as Chris get a full exemption due to his 10 years at the club.

 

[WeHaveCheeKam]

Nothing to do with a salary cap, but it would take up another crucial top 30 spot and we don't have many left.

 

[cochise]

@WT2K This has nothing to do with the Salary Cap as Chris get a full exemption due to his 10 years at the club.

No he doesn't that is not how the exemption works!

 

[WT2K]

Nothing to do with a salary cap, but it would take up another crucial top 30 spot and we don't have many left.

Yep, only two spots left at the moment.

 

[Russell]

Well we are not going to get anyone better for next year that is for sure.

Sign him Mage - he is a club legend.

 

[TIGER]

Sign him and make him captain.

 

[happy_tiger]

You heard it here first .....Rowdy adds to his try tally tonight

 

[hobbo1]

You heard it here first .....Rowdy adds to his try tally tonight

Drops 3 hospital passes instead of 2 ?

 

[T_and_M]

@TIGER and transition him to no9. 3 problems solved!

 

[happy_tiger]

You heard it here first .....Rowdy adds to his try tally tonight


Drops 3 hospital passes instead of 2 ?

Its not his fault he is taller than Brooks .....isn't that who throws him the hospital passes by the way

 

[avocadoontoast]

Club legend for sure, but I think we’re better off signing or promoting someone else.

 

[krayola]

He'll be signed. Just waiting for us to offload a player or two. His agent is putting it out there for all other clubs to be aware just in case we can't get rid of one of the 10 players we want to dump.