Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[batboy]

Cotric appears a bit Nofo-like,
In ability and attitude.

I think he needs some kind of wake up call.
Perhaps when the offers don't come in or they come in quite low, dollar wise, it might click for him.

You’d think the way he’s been discussed in recent years - both here and on other clubs forums
that he’d actually done something…..

he’s where he is for a reason, smart business would be to leave him there…
If he’s not coming on at a couple other clubs - he’s not coming on here

 

[twentyforty]

This was not Fulton , this had Benji ✅

Yes surely Benji had veto over any decisions put forward by the list committee during 2023 and onwards. It was well reported that he wanted Brooks though and was not overruled but purse strings were tightened. Brooks asked twice to leave so the offer was possibly a symbolic gesture to appease Benji?
Either way, the point is that if Benji’s career hinges on the success of his players then he should and would have been responsible excluding of course the Fainus.

 

[hank37w]

Geez. Can see why Fulton was punted that’s a bad deal no one would offer close.

Wasn't the story at the time that it was Benji that wanted Bud and Fulton wanted someone else at the time and supposedly Benji won.

 

[Tom Shines]

Wasn't the story at the time that it was Benji that wanted Bud and Fulton wanted someone else at the time and supposedly Benji won.

Wasn’t it up to Pascoe to run the salary cap and decide how much to pay players ?

Benji isnt involved in that

 

[hank37w]

You’d think the way he’s been discussed in recent years - both here and on other clubs forums
that he’d actually done something…..

he’s where he is for a reason, smart business would be to leave him there…
If he’s not coming on at a couple other clubs - he’s not coming on here

Still can't believe Sticky took him back.

 

[hank37w]

Wasn’t it up to Pascoe to run the salary cap and decide how much to pay players ?

Benji isnt involved in that

Regardless of whatever the contract value was, Benji still was the one that wanted him and surely he would of been aware of what the contract value was before taking him on.

He would be a fool to take him at what he considered an unrealistic price because ultimately it effects his salary cap and the personnel that he can have in his top 30, which then effects his success or failure as a coach.

The story that kept coming out of the Wests Tigers was that they didn't sign anyone that Benji didn't want and I know the old story about under performing clubs having to pay more etc. but come the end of the day Benji has to take at least some of the responsibility.

 

[Odessa]

Wasn't the story at the time that it was Benji that wanted Bud and Fulton wanted someone else at the time and supposedly Benji won.

That was the Caesar that Benji wanted and Cogger that Fulton wanted

 

[Telltails]

Some backed the Sullivan signing others didn't. Now everyone's wiser after the fact. Halves are few and far between and he was given an opportunity. What happens now will be in the best interest of the club.

 

[BAGNF05]

Wasn't the story at the time that it was Benji that wanted Bud and Fulton wanted someone else at the time and supposedly Benji won.

Benji’s preference was Mitch Moses. Coaches have to coach what they’re given at WT. hopefully new world under Richo.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

Wasn’t it up to Pascoe to run the salary cap and decide how much to pay players ?

Benji isnt involved in that

From bits and pieces I believe the board had too many fingers in these decisions more so than Pascoe

 

[Red88_Tiger]

Benji’s preference was Mitch Moses. Coaches have to coach what they’re given at WT. hopefully new world under Richo.

Don’t forget Munster before Moses

 

[Tom Shines]

Regardless of whatever the contract value was, Benji still was the one that wanted him and surely he would of been aware of what the contract value was before taking him on.

He would be a fool to take him at what he considered an unrealistic price because ultimately it effects his salary cap and the personnel that he can have in his top 30, which then effects his success or failure as a coach.

The story that kept coming out of the Wests Tigers was that they didn't sign anyone that Benji didn't want and I know the old story about under performing clubs having to pay more etc. but come the end of the day Benji has to take at least some of the responsibility.

Does Benji get everyone he wants ?

No .. sometimes the other player asks for more money than what the club is prepared to pay …like what should have happened this time…

Benji doesnt have to concern himself with making the salary cap work …that’s the CEOs job…

 

[Tom Shines]

From bits and pieces I believe the board had too many fingers in these decisions more so than Pascoe

It’s likely this deal would have been within Pascoe’s authority … he had to refer some deals based on the amount and length … I would assume 4 years at $500-600k a year …whilst a vast overpayment for Sullivan would have been within his authority

 

[Tiger Stripes]

I think he's alluding to paying some freight of those we've shopped to SL.

Whatever it takes to free-up a top 30 spot would be my guess; And get a better replacement?

 

[TSP]

At any rate, I’m glad Benji has not just gone overseas for winter break but has also spent some time out to feature in Home Beautiful mews magazine:


Behold his award winning kitchen, featuring marble accent, colour coded fridge and interesting spherical lampshade.


Down the passage a bit, this wondrous home features a grand piano for Benji to do his justice to Mozart or Beethoven.



One of my favourite rooms, seems to feature a Fred Flintstone inspired coffee table sitting on ancient Nordic patterned rug.

This wonderful decor reflects Benji’s affection for modernism and represents his continued evolution as a cultural phenomenon.

The lack of any obvious game paraphernalia, suggests he takes his personal independence from his career very seriously.

Of course the penchant for modernism, disavows and displaces historical artefact.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I would pass on him , he may come out n new colours and go well , but that Noffa idea could be spot on

Never been the same player since he spent that year at the Dogs.

 

[twentyforty]

Does Benji get everyone he wants ?

No .. sometimes the other player asks for more money than what the club is prepared to pay …like what should have happened this time…

Benji doesnt have to concern himself with making the salary cap work …that’s the CEOs job…

Has anyone replaced Sawicki?

 

[balmain boy]

Wasn’t it up to Pascoe to run the salary cap and decide how much to pay players ?

Benji isnt involved in that

No, Pascoe should have had absolutely nothing to do with that, other than checking we were under the cap he should have had zero involvement with the football department, same with the board. None should be involved in the day to day operations

 

[tiger_one]

I know Richo's off in the UK, a man on a mission.

But, I believe there's untapped footy gold in Fiji and New Zealand.
Do we still have scouts, or is it now Zoom and insta ??

 

[Tom Shines]

No, Pascoe should have had absolutely nothing to do with that, other than checking we were under the cap he should have had zero involvement with the football department, same with the board. None should be involved in the day to day operations

Benji is not negotiating with these signings about how much money they get ..