Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Camel2281]

Its not that bad really, 6 HIA No Returns in 7 seasons. I wouldnt sign him, much rather we transition Doueihi to 13. Besides we have a few promising rangy 2nd rowers joining us in the offseason.

A rangy 2nd rower is not a lock though. We haven't had a proper lock in years

 

[jstigers]

I would take Davvy Moale over Radley any day, only 22 and a much-needed prop that we need! https://www.nrl.com/players/nrl-premiership/south-sydney-rabbitohs/davvy-moale/

 

[weststigers]

Remember watching an interview of his a few years ago on Matty Johns where he said he tries not to go out "there" too much, referring to the West.

He's a stuck-up Eastie, won't be coming here

I try to put myself in the same situation and tbh I don't disagree with him. I'd much rather take a job and live in Bondi or Manly than New Zealand/Campbelltown/Bankstown/Parramatta or some regional area. Even if I could live in the area I want, but had to commute, I'd prefer not to, but it speaks to the fact that our location or affiliation to a certain area is going to be considered by some players...not all of course, but we are going to miss out on some because some will value that aspect highly. Others would prefer to own 5 properties in Blacktown than one house in Bondi...but it's a real consideration for players.

Look at Canberra...they actually have a similar problem. Same with Newcastle.

Inner City clubs have a big advantage.

 

[weststigers]

Apparently he’s signed until end of 27 on about $750k. I can’t see chooks tipping in much of that, due to his high demand.

I reckon...and just opinion, that this cloud surrounding him drops his value significantly. Roosters want him gone and that alone shows motivation to do some deal.

500k would be an acceptable risk...we pay Doueihi 400k...we pay Taylan 600k...surely 500k is a reasonable value to output salary.

In saying that, we may be a club that distances ourselves from this type of drama, and Radley is not a young kid that would look up to the leaders...he is meant to be a leader or at least would be at our club...there's a lot to consider from a cultural standpoint.

 

[gregjm87]

Apparently Radley is on 700k a season. It would be good business by the club to pick up his contract for 500k and add a missing piece to the team. He doesn't seem.like the kind of player to come to us though...seems like a bit of an Easttard...Manly next destination is my tip.

Under current rules and these terms, id happily take him.
But it raises other issues around these situations. Should a player sacked by one club be able to go and simply sign elsewhere, given the behaviour clauses breached are the same at the new club?
In this situation Roosters are losing a player but we (or whoever) would be gaining one and likely at less than market value for his playing talent. It's possible (and has happened many times in the past) the sacked player ends up being paid more at the new club.
Is it right for the player to walk straight into a new position?
Is it right for the new club to get the talent on unders?
Is there anything that can be done about?
E.g. player can not receive more at new club and the contract value on the cap match what he was previously earning. I'm sure this would be a restraint of trade but just an idea.
This isn't me feeling sorry for roosters, just thinking about the whole situation.

 

[Tony Taco]

Mixed feelings re the possibility. At his best very good enforcer and hard runner of the ball but he is close to the end. Don't want to end up wth another Bwaith type pension collector, which is a real possibility.

Yeah fair call, however im sure hed offer 1000 times more impact than Anasta ever did.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Come on guys we have been saying for months that the next signing needs to be a damaging wild boar ploughing through the middle, what's changed.

We have cover until Doueihi can hold his own at lock over longer minutes, if that's who Benji wants at lock, who knows he may have other ideas to try over the summer.

Gut's telling me Benji won't be interested in Radley.

 

[mikey]

Yeah fair call, however im sure hed offer 1000 times more impact than Anasta ever did.

True - low baseline to com[are with 🙂