gallagher
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@Tigermama said:
I agree :roll
Robbie Farah..Discussion Thread.....
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I agree :roll
Byron_Bay_Fan
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If they have signed Ballin for A Grade they had also better put Farah in reserves just to keep the turnstiles ticking over
Byron_Bay_Fan
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I consider threatening to put him in reserves if he does not depart a hounding. The captaincy is a different matter but I am unaware of what is in the contract about that.
Farah shocked that Tigers sign Ballin to replace him
Dan Koch||
The Australian|
November 2, 2015 12:00AM|
Wests Tigers players will gather for the start of pre-season training in what shapes as a potential powder keg for the club and embattled head coach Jason Taylor, following the latest twist in the saga surrounding former skipper Robbie Farah’s future at the club.
Farah stood down from his position as Tigers skipper and is said to be seething after it was revealed the club had signed out-of-favour Manly rake Matt Ballin on a two-year deal.
Ballin is understood to have contacted Farah last week in a bid to clear the air with the incumbent NSW State of Origin hooker. However, while acknowledging Ballin’s candour in making the call, Farah was clearly disappointed that Ballin would agree to any deal with the Tigers with Farah still there, given the fact he had encountered an almost identical situation at Manly following Trent Barrett’s appointment as head coach for 2016.
It is believed Ballin began negotiations more than a month ago, but both club and player had sought to keep the discussions quiet given the furore which erupted after Taylor advised Farah that he was no longer part of the club’s plans.
As was the case with Ballin, who had signed a new deal with Manly only two months prior to being shown the door, Farah has two years remaining on his contract at Wests Tigers, with the back-ended agreement understood to deliver the veteran hooker almost $1.9 million over that period.
Understandably determined to receive what he is owed, Farah is expected to be on hand for this morning’s session — though it is clear any hope of a resolution which could see him finish his career at the club is over. Clearly fearful of any potential drama, Taylor has excused Ballin from the first week of pre-season training, with the club desperately trying to find a resolution before further damage is done.
Dan Koch||
The Australian|
November 2, 2015 12:00AM|
Wests Tigers players will gather for the start of pre-season training in what shapes as a potential powder keg for the club and embattled head coach Jason Taylor, following the latest twist in the saga surrounding former skipper Robbie Farah’s future at the club.
Farah stood down from his position as Tigers skipper and is said to be seething after it was revealed the club had signed out-of-favour Manly rake Matt Ballin on a two-year deal.
Ballin is understood to have contacted Farah last week in a bid to clear the air with the incumbent NSW State of Origin hooker. However, while acknowledging Ballin’s candour in making the call, Farah was clearly disappointed that Ballin would agree to any deal with the Tigers with Farah still there, given the fact he had encountered an almost identical situation at Manly following Trent Barrett’s appointment as head coach for 2016.
It is believed Ballin began negotiations more than a month ago, but both club and player had sought to keep the discussions quiet given the furore which erupted after Taylor advised Farah that he was no longer part of the club’s plans.
As was the case with Ballin, who had signed a new deal with Manly only two months prior to being shown the door, Farah has two years remaining on his contract at Wests Tigers, with the back-ended agreement understood to deliver the veteran hooker almost $1.9 million over that period.
Understandably determined to receive what he is owed, Farah is expected to be on hand for this morning’s session — though it is clear any hope of a resolution which could see him finish his career at the club is over. Clearly fearful of any potential drama, Taylor has excused Ballin from the first week of pre-season training, with the club desperately trying to find a resolution before further damage is done.
Headline and article do not compute…I'm shocked...
GNR4LIFE
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Not one single quote, sounds legit.
Has there been an official announcement on Ballin yet?
Has there been an official announcement on Ballin yet?
Go_Moltzen
Member
Is Robbie Farah contracted with the Tigers until the end of **2017**?
Byron_Bay_Fan
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That is what everybody is saying
Pawsandclaws
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JT just advised we are short of depth in the hooker position and that is why we are in talks with Ballin. Apparently said shortage would not stop Farah from being released from the remaining 2 years of his contract if he wanted it. The flies were all over JT.
Byron_Bay_Fan
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I was informed that it is the hookers job to defend down the middle and apparently Robbie has been doing that admirably and leading the tackle count but apparently that is not good enough.
GNR4LIFE
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@Pawsandclaws said:
We heard you the first time
goldcoast_tiger
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@Pawsandclaws said:
So in other words, we are NOT short of hookers : :crazy