Moses Mbye Super Duper Thread

[avocadoontoast]

Yup, we'd be silly to let him go this season. Let him go next year when Simpkin is more ready to go or we sign another utility.

Hopefully we are working at getting someone decent off broncos in return for Billy - not many in their top 30 are very appealing. Maybe they have a rookie somewhere we could use

We are a much better chance of playing finals with Mbye in the team. Unless an advantageous swap of some kind can be worked out, definitely would be keeping him this year.

 

[Magpie1969]

Yup, we'd be silly to let him go this season. Let him go next year when Simpkin is more ready to go or we sign another utility.

Hopefully we are working at getting someone decent off broncos in return for Billy - not many in their top 30 are very appealing. Maybe they have a rookie somewhere we could use

We are a much better chance of playing finals with Mbye in the team. Unless an advantageous swap of some kind can be worked out, definitely would be keeping him this year.

I hear what you are saying but disgruntled players are not good to have on rooster. Happy to see him go*italicised text*

 

[Rugba]

Moses Mbye wants out of Wests Tigers and the $800,000-a-year former Maroons utility has made himself available to two wooden spoon contenders.

Moses Mbye has held informal talks with the Cowboys and offered his services to the Broncos as the former Maroons Origin star looks to resurrect his NRL career in Queensland.

The Courier-Mail understands Mbye has had preliminary dialogue with Cowboys recruitment chief Dane Campbell as the Wests Tigers utility prepares for Sunday’s clash against North Queensland at Leichhardt Oval.

Mbye has known Campbell since his junior days at the Noosa Pirates and the round-five showdown at Leichhardt gives the 27-year-old the opportunity to impress Cowboys coach Todd Payten.

Mbye is contracted to the Wests Tigers until the end of next year but was given permission to negotiate with rival clubs last week, prompting the 139-game NRL veteran to explore his options on the market.

The former Queensland Origin utility is in no rush to quit the Tigers, but is equally open to a sudden move if the Cowboys or Broncos need to bolster their rosters this season.

The Broncos have one spot vacant in their top 30 roster, understood to be set aside for Mbye’s teammate Billy Walters, the son of Brisbane coach Kevin, but the Tigers will not release him without an adequate replacement.

There is a view the Broncos lack a genuine utility capable of playing several positions off the bench and Mbye believes he could be a handy contributor in the No.14 slot.

“I would certainly look at the Broncos,” said Mbye, who has played five positions during his NRL career, including fullback, centre, five-eighth, halfback and hooker.

“At the minute, it looks like they are keeping a spot open for Billy Walters and he fits that mould of a No.14.

“I will wait and see what happens. The Broncos have a few players off-contract and they have a new coach in ‘Kevvie’ (Walters), so you never know what will happen with their roster.

“I’ve been coached by Kevvie in the Origin team so if an opportunity pops up at the Broncos, I would definitely consider it.

“I’m from Queensland so a return home has some appeal for me.”

A crucial factor is Mbye’s value under the salary cap. The former Bulldogs grand-final hooker is on in excess of $800,000 this season, meaning the Tigers would have to provide a subsidy of around $400,000 for Mbye to leave.

The Cowboys are scouring the market for experienced NRL top-liners, particularly playmakers amid fears Michael Morgan will retire, but they have not tabled an offer for Mbye at this stage.

“I haven’t spoken to the Cowboys formally but I won’t say no to them or the Broncos,” Mbye said.

“If the Cowboys come to me, I’m more than happy to speak to them and weigh up what’s a good opportunity to play to my potential again.

“I will see there the dominoes fall in the next few months.

“I‘m fully committed to the Tigers for this season and if it turns out I’m required to play on here next year, I will honour my deal.

“Sometimes when you get into a little rut at a club, a change can ignite something. You see it all the time with new coaches and new players when they come into a club, they just get a fresher feel and that might be the case for me leaving the Tigers.

“I think I see myself in that No.14 utility spot moving forward. The game is really accommodating that position with the speed of the NRL. The faster pace allows the smaller man to play through the middle a bit more and I don‘t mind coming off the bench and making an impact when I come on.

“Over my career people have asked me if being a utility is a blessing or a curse.

“I haven‘t really nailed down one spot, but being versatile has given me some great opportunities, like being part of the Queensland Origin team.

“If the Cowboys or Broncos wanted me this year or next, I‘d consider it.” (Courier Mail)

I thought he wanted to leave because he is on bench , why would he want to go bench to broncos

 

[bathursttiger1]

@truetiger
Quite the contrary, I actually like Moses and I totally backed his signing. I respect his decision.

I am just thinking from a purely selfish tigers perspective and trying to get us future ready.
As I said, if he were so good or part of future pans then play him, but if not, not!

Cant you see that what you say is not making all that much sense from a supporters point of view..You stated we are rebuilding...we have young inexperienced players learning...
Mbye cover....
Centre
Fullback
Hooker
5/8
1/2...
IF any go down he can fill in immediately,he is one bloke we really need while we are REBUILDING with so much youth in the side and depth...

Jeez rebuilding sucks 4 games into a season.

Lol. We should be sponsored by Bunnings! This rebuild has been going on for 9 loooooonnnnng years.

The new series of "The Block" never ending.

 

[JC99]

Yup, we'd be silly to let him go this season. Let him go next year when Simpkin is more ready to go or we sign another utility.

Hopefully we are working at getting someone decent off broncos in return for Billy - not many in their top 30 are very appealing. Maybe they have a rookie somewhere we could use

We are a much better chance of playing finals with Mbye in the team. Unless an advantageous swap of some kind can be worked out, definitely would be keeping him this year.

I hear what you are saying but disgruntled players are not good to have on rooster. Happy to see him go*italicised text*

He's never sounded disgruntled to me at all

 

[Roar_Power]

Moses, close your word hole and negotiate quietly.

I bet Simpkin is praying to a higher power that Moses gets picked up asap. Come on NQ!

 

[mike]

Yup, we'd be silly to let him go this season. Let him go next year when Simpkin is more ready to go or we sign another utility.

Hopefully we are working at getting someone decent off broncos in return for Billy - not many in their top 30 are very appealing. Maybe they have a rookie somewhere we could use

We are a much better chance of playing finals with Mbye in the team. Unless an advantageous swap of some kind can be worked out, definitely would be keeping him this year.

I hear what you are saying but disgruntled players are not good to have on rooster. Happy to see him go*italicised text*

He's never sounded disgruntled to me at all

There more I hear about Mbye the less I like him. Positions himself as if doing the right thing but in reality he has been a massive failure. He has been doing the wrong thing for well over 12 months now and his poor on field performances and weaknesses are being overlooked because of his slick talk. I’m starting not to like him one bit.

 

[JC99]

Yup, we'd be silly to let him go this season. Let him go next year when Simpkin is more ready to go or we sign another utility.

Hopefully we are working at getting someone decent off broncos in return for Billy - not many in their top 30 are very appealing. Maybe they have a rookie somewhere we could use

We are a much better chance of playing finals with Mbye in the team. Unless an advantageous swap of some kind can be worked out, definitely would be keeping him this year.

I hear what you are saying but disgruntled players are not good to have on rooster. Happy to see him go*italicised text*

He's never sounded disgruntled to me at all

There more I hear about Mbye the less I like him. Positions himself as if doing the right thing but in reality he has been a massive failure. He has been doing the wrong thing for well over 12 months now and his poor on field performances and weaknesses are being overlooked because of his slick talk. I’m starting not to like him one bit.

Not sure how you can dislike the bloke that knows he isn't performing and is trying to help the club. End of the day he's played fine when he's been here, just hasn't lived up to his price tag and that's not his fault

Obviously he has his own motivations for wanting a release but he could've easily just bludged like Packer does and collect his money every week but he's trying to help us out.

Don't think there's any negatives in this situation at all and surely no reason to start disliking the bloke, he's not being arrogant or smart he knows he hasn't been good enough and is owning it.

 

[mike]

Yup, we'd be silly to let him go this season. Let him go next year when Simpkin is more ready to go or we sign another utility.

Hopefully we are working at getting someone decent off broncos in return for Billy - not many in their top 30 are very appealing. Maybe they have a rookie somewhere we could use

We are a much better chance of playing finals with Mbye in the team. Unless an advantageous swap of some kind can be worked out, definitely would be keeping him this year.

I hear what you are saying but disgruntled players are not good to have on rooster. Happy to see him go*italicised text*

He's never sounded disgruntled to me at all

There more I hear about Mbye the less I like him. Positions himself as if doing the right thing but in reality he has been a massive failure. He has been doing the wrong thing for well over 12 months now and his poor on field performances and weaknesses are being overlooked because of his slick talk. I’m starting not to like him one bit.

Not sure how you can dislike the bloke that knows he isn't performing and is trying to help the club. End of the day he's played fine when he's been here, just hasn't lived up to his price tag and that's not his fault

Obviously he has his own motivations for wanting a release but he could've easily just bludged like Packer does and collect his money every week but he's trying to help us out.

Don't think there's any negatives in this situation at all and surely no reason to start disliking the bloke, he's not being arrogant or smart he knows he hasn't been good enough and is owning it.

Don’t let him fool you, he’s not trying to help the club he’s trying to help himself and to ensure he gets a contract from somewhere moving forward.

 

[Russell]

Whatever....

After that kick on full time last week, he should never be allowed to kick again.

We should have only been beaten by 2 (he obviously had 13+).

That’s a pretty low comment to make.

It was also pretty low (no, very bad option) for him to kick with a great chance to give the opposition another chance to score and add to our against figure, which they did. (which can still come back to bite us by the way).

The team didn't deserve to have more points against them in the last seconds, due to a stupid kick by a very experienced player. Even if we scored it wasn't going to win us the game. It was the same stupid play that Benji tried to pull off for us many times, even though we wouldn't win the game.

 

[JC99]

Yup, we'd be silly to let him go this season. Let him go next year when Simpkin is more ready to go or we sign another utility.

Hopefully we are working at getting someone decent off broncos in return for Billy - not many in their top 30 are very appealing. Maybe they have a rookie somewhere we could use

We are a much better chance of playing finals with Mbye in the team. Unless an advantageous swap of some kind can be worked out, definitely would be keeping him this year.

I hear what you are saying but disgruntled players are not good to have on rooster. Happy to see him go*italicised text*

He's never sounded disgruntled to me at all

There more I hear about Mbye the less I like him. Positions himself as if doing the right thing but in reality he has been a massive failure. He has been doing the wrong thing for well over 12 months now and his poor on field performances and weaknesses are being overlooked because of his slick talk. I’m starting not to like him one bit.

Not sure how you can dislike the bloke that knows he isn't performing and is trying to help the club. End of the day he's played fine when he's been here, just hasn't lived up to his price tag and that's not his fault

Obviously he has his own motivations for wanting a release but he could've easily just bludged like Packer does and collect his money every week but he's trying to help us out.

Don't think there's any negatives in this situation at all and surely no reason to start disliking the bloke, he's not being arrogant or smart he knows he hasn't been good enough and is owning it.

Don’t let him fool you, he’s not trying to help the club he’s trying to help himself and to ensure he gets a contract from somewhere moving forward.

Which also greatly benefits our club... what's the issue again? He's helping us and he's helping himself, it's a win/win. He went about it super professionally and I doubt it affects his training or playing. You'd rather him stay on for all of next season?

 

[Russell]

Whatever....

After that kick on full time last week, he should never be allowed to kick again.

We should have only been beaten by 2 (he obviously had 13+).

Real classy Russ.

Just a negative nellie, best to ignore:laughing:

Don't make me laugh - you of all people.

 

[ElleryHanley]

****“I‘m fully committed to the Tigers for this season and if it turns out I’m required to play on here next year, I will honour my deal.

“Sometimes when you get into a little rut at a club, a change can ignite something. You see it all the time with new coaches and new players when they come into a club, they just get a fresher feel and that might be the case for me leaving the Tigers.****

He has to go and go quickly...that quote basically says he has mentally checked out already.

"A little rut"...needs a "fresher feel"...you are on more money than anyone at the club mate...over 800 grand. You should not be in a "little rut"...you should have been setting the standard for that coin.

 

[Cairnstigers]

Moses, close your word hole and negotiate quietly.

I bet Simpkin is praying to a higher power than Moses gets picked up asap. Come on NQ!

Well Brisbane play tonight
They may become more desperate after another loss
I actually think Moses would be a very good 14 for Brisbane this year
He also has the opportunity to supersede Milford for a starting position this year
Brisbane will want to salvage something this year
They don't want two wooden spoons in a row
They are to big a club to accept that
They need to make a change and soon
Walters needs to forget about his son for this year and think about the club 1st
He can get his son next year
I think we will see both the Broncos and the Cowboys make a play for Mbye and soon
The ? Is who do we get in return
This will be a good thing for our club
And Mbye is playing it out nicely for our club and himself

 

[JC99]

****“I‘m fully committed to the Tigers for this season and if it turns out I’m required to play on here next year, I will honour my deal.

“Sometimes when you get into a little rut at a club, a change can ignite something. You see it all the time with new coaches and new players when they come into a club, they just get a fresher feel and that might be the case for me leaving the Tigers.****

He has to go and go quickly...that quote basically says he has mentally checked out already.

"A little rut"...needs a "fresher feel"...you are on more money than anyone at the club mate...over 800 grand. You should not be in a "little rut"...you should have been setting the standard for that coin.

A $400k a season player is not going to suddenly become a superstar because they're getting paid $800k... if that was true Tigers would've had plenty of superstars over the years!

 

[mike]

Yup, we'd be silly to let him go this season. Let him go next year when Simpkin is more ready to go or we sign another utility.

Hopefully we are working at getting someone decent off broncos in return for Billy - not many in their top 30 are very appealing. Maybe they have a rookie somewhere we could use

We are a much better chance of playing finals with Mbye in the team. Unless an advantageous swap of some kind can be worked out, definitely would be keeping him this year.

I hear what you are saying but disgruntled players are not good to have on rooster. Happy to see him go*italicised text*

He's never sounded disgruntled to me at all

There more I hear about Mbye the less I like him. Positions himself as if doing the right thing but in reality he has been a massive failure. He has been doing the wrong thing for well over 12 months now and his poor on field performances and weaknesses are being overlooked because of his slick talk. I’m starting not to like him one bit.

Not sure how you can dislike the bloke that knows he isn't performing and is trying to help the club. End of the day he's played fine when he's been here, just hasn't lived up to his price tag and that's not his fault

Obviously he has his own motivations for wanting a release but he could've easily just bludged like Packer does and collect his money every week but he's trying to help us out.

Don't think there's any negatives in this situation at all and surely no reason to start disliking the bloke, he's not being arrogant or smart he knows he hasn't been good enough and is owning it.

Don’t let him fool you, he’s not trying to help the club he’s trying to help himself and to ensure he gets a contract from somewhere moving forward.

Which also greatly benefits our club... what's the issue again? He's helping us and he's helping himself, it's a win/win. He went about it super professionally and I doubt it affects his training or playing. You'd rather him stay on for all of next season?

How about he actually tries to improve his on field performances instead. That would benifit the club. But no instead he is white anting the club by saying they didn’t look after his injury, but he’ll be the hero and organise another contract elsewhere. Yeah right, looking after the club interests NOT.

 

[JC99]

Yup, we'd be silly to let him go this season. Let him go next year when Simpkin is more ready to go or we sign another utility.

Hopefully we are working at getting someone decent off broncos in return for Billy - not many in their top 30 are very appealing. Maybe they have a rookie somewhere we could use

We are a much better chance of playing finals with Mbye in the team. Unless an advantageous swap of some kind can be worked out, definitely would be keeping him this year.

I hear what you are saying but disgruntled players are not good to have on rooster. Happy to see him go*italicised text*

He's never sounded disgruntled to me at all

There more I hear about Mbye the less I like him. Positions himself as if doing the right thing but in reality he has been a massive failure. He has been doing the wrong thing for well over 12 months now and his poor on field performances and weaknesses are being overlooked because of his slick talk. I’m starting not to like him one bit.

Not sure how you can dislike the bloke that knows he isn't performing and is trying to help the club. End of the day he's played fine when he's been here, just hasn't lived up to his price tag and that's not his fault

Obviously he has his own motivations for wanting a release but he could've easily just bludged like Packer does and collect his money every week but he's trying to help us out.

Don't think there's any negatives in this situation at all and surely no reason to start disliking the bloke, he's not being arrogant or smart he knows he hasn't been good enough and is owning it.

Don’t let him fool you, he’s not trying to help the club he’s trying to help himself and to ensure he gets a contract from somewhere moving forward.

Which also greatly benefits our club... what's the issue again? He's helping us and he's helping himself, it's a win/win. He went about it super professionally and I doubt it affects his training or playing. You'd rather him stay on for all of next season?

How about he actually tries to improve his on field performances instead. That would benifit the club. But no instead he is white anting the club by saying they didn’t look after his injury, but he’ll be the hero and organise another contract elsewhere. Yeah right, looking after the club interests NOT.

What are you even talking about? Firstly he played quite well last week, noticeable difference when he came on the field. In fact more often than not he plays solid for us (not worth his salary, but solid)

Secondly he DEFENDED the club after Buzz said he was angry about an undiagnosed injury saying that's a normal part of footy and doesn't blame the club for it at all.

 

[Russell]

****“I‘m fully committed to the Tigers for this season and if it turns out I’m required to play on here next year, I will honour my deal.

“Sometimes when you get into a little rut at a club, a change can ignite something. You see it all the time with new coaches and new players when they come into a club, they just get a fresher feel and that might be the case for me leaving the Tigers.****

He has to go and go quickly...that quote basically says he has mentally checked out already.

"A little rut"...needs a "fresher feel"...you are on more money than anyone at the club mate...over 800 grand. You should not be in a "little rut"...you should have been setting the standard for that coin.

Absolutely - spot on.

 

[mike]

Yup, we'd be silly to let him go this season. Let him go next year when Simpkin is more ready to go or we sign another utility.

Hopefully we are working at getting someone decent off broncos in return for Billy - not many in their top 30 are very appealing. Maybe they have a rookie somewhere we could use

We are a much better chance of playing finals with Mbye in the team. Unless an advantageous swap of some kind can be worked out, definitely would be keeping him this year.

I hear what you are saying but disgruntled players are not good to have on rooster. Happy to see him go*italicised text*

He's never sounded disgruntled to me at all

There more I hear about Mbye the less I like him. Positions himself as if doing the right thing but in reality he has been a massive failure. He has been doing the wrong thing for well over 12 months now and his poor on field performances and weaknesses are being overlooked because of his slick talk. I’m starting not to like him one bit.

Not sure how you can dislike the bloke that knows he isn't performing and is trying to help the club. End of the day he's played fine when he's been here, just hasn't lived up to his price tag and that's not his fault

Obviously he has his own motivations for wanting a release but he could've easily just bludged like Packer does and collect his money every week but he's trying to help us out.

Don't think there's any negatives in this situation at all and surely no reason to start disliking the bloke, he's not being arrogant or smart he knows he hasn't been good enough and is owning it.

Don’t let him fool you, he’s not trying to help the club he’s trying to help himself and to ensure he gets a contract from somewhere moving forward.

Which also greatly benefits our club... what's the issue again? He's helping us and he's helping himself, it's a win/win. He went about it super professionally and I doubt it affects his training or playing. You'd rather him stay on for all of next season?

How about he actually tries to improve his on field performances instead. That would benifit the club. But no instead he is white anting the club by saying they didn’t look after his injury, but he’ll be the hero and organise another contract elsewhere. Yeah right, looking after the club interests NOT.

What are you even talking about? Firstly he played quite well last week, noticeable difference when he came on the field. In fact more often than not he plays solid for us (not worth his salary, but solid)

Secondly he DEFENDED the club after Buzz said he was angry about an undiagnosed injury saying that's a normal part of footy and doesn't blame the club for it at all.

Please open your eyes he’s a fake player who sucks people in. His on field performances have been puke. The fact that he mentioned the injury means he does blame the club. Otherwise don’t say anything. He is trying to position himself as look at poor me, Wests didn’t look after me that’s why my on field performances were bad. It’s Wests fault not his. Total crapola.

 

[BalmainJnr]

****“I‘m fully committed to the Tigers for this season and if it turns out I’m required to play on here next year, I will honour my deal.

“Sometimes when you get into a little rut at a club, a change can ignite something. You see it all the time with new coaches and new players when they come into a club, they just get a fresher feel and that might be the case for me leaving the Tigers.****

He has to go and go quickly...that quote basically says he has mentally checked out already.

"A little rut"...needs a "fresher feel"...you are on more money than anyone at the club mate...over 800 grand. You should not be in a "little rut"...you should have been setting the standard for that coin.

Mate I took those comments the same way. It reads like he has checked out.
Reads as if his separation from the club is more immediate than first thought. Hopefully (assuming he doesn’t play out the contract) Hartigan & co are able to do another savvy deal. 🙏
Interesting that he is also putting quotes out there about the Broncos holding a spot for Billy Walters.