Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[GNR4LIFE]

Honestly I can't see Luai leaving within the first 3 years, after that he might if there hasn't been any steady improvement. Galvin might leave if we're not competitive, though I think with the guys we've brought in we are low on 2nd row stocks, I think we will have a much better year. Galvin should be sitting down with Richo now hammering out a new deal, I'm like you mate I'll cry if we lose him. Iv got my fingers and toes crossed he will stay for the long haul.
I think he will see from within the joint the place is improving. Plus playing next to Luai I hope will entice him to stay.

There’s no incentive for Galvin to be renegotiating atm.

 

[Tim Sheens]

You're on.

$2500/$5

I don’t gamble, but I would have some of that too if I did. I severely doubt Matamua will get the role first up, but hope that he or another can force their way in, as we need one or two youngsters to really step up to make a big dent in the competition.

 

[Tigerdazz2]

Honestly I can't see Luai leaving within the first 3 years, after that he might if there hasn't been any steady improvement. Galvin might leave if we're not competitive, though I think with the guys we've brought in we are low on 2nd row stocks, I think we will have a much better year. Galvin should be sitting down with Richo now hammering out a new deal, I'm like you mate I'll cry if we lose him. Iv got my fingers and toes crossed he will stay for the long haul.
I think he will see from within the joint the place is improving. Plus playing next to Luai I hope will entice him to stay.

I'm afraid that Parra could get him. Despite them rejecting him & telling him he was too small he STILL wanted to play for them, a club he and his family had followed for years. Romey on the other hand was actually a Tigers fan!

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I'm afraid that Parra could get him. Despite them rejecting him & telling him he was too small he STILL wanted to play for them, a club he and his family had followed for years. Romey on the other hand was actually a Tigers fan!

Moses and Matterson both got punted from them early on and went back. So the fact they punted Galvin is meaningless. Still think the Roosters will be the main threat though.

 

[Dr_Ice]

There’s no incentive for Galvin to be renegotiating atm.

There is if we offer more money for the next couple of seasons if he extends now (something other teams can’t)

 

[GNR4LIFE]

There is if we offer more money for the next couple of seasons if he extends now (something other teams can’t)

He only has less than a year to wait till he gets a ton of offers from stronger clubs for the same coin.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Stephen is right,that Cantubury side played with nylon plastic shoulder ,shin gaurds from NFL that were molded to have protrusions like an egg carton ,that dished up therapy in D n A

Discs on their (ice hockey style?) shoulder pads until found out after the game that left the Balmain forwards black, blue and purple, and very sore across their torsos, wasn't it?

 

[Merlot]

There’s no incentive for Galvin to be renegotiating atm.

the kid always states he is in no rush to sign anywhere,and when he does it will be for his best interest.Just imagine the clauses in that contract from any team to get him over the line

 

[Merlot]

Discs on their (ice hockey style?) shoulder pads until found out after the game that left the Balmain forwards black, blue and purple, and very sore across their torsos, wasn't it?

the myth started it was only for a few games,but ive read articles that it went on for years

 

[Tim Sheens]

the myth started it was only for a few games,but ive read articles that it went on for years

Sironen's girlfriend/since Mrs, used to live next to my girlfriend's share house at Ryde and he wasn't good the morning after that match.

 

[Merlot]

A bloke carved out of granite and another called cement. That Dogs team optimised the change in player standards ushering in the "full time professional" player instead of the guys who had their trade but trained twice a week & played on a Sunday Arvo.

Dizzy Gillespie almost turned me dazz ,lol

 

[Feline Carrier]

Dizzy Gillespie almost turned me dazz ,lol

Are you drinking methanol at the moment mate, I could understand that whole post.

 

[Merlot]

Are you drinking methanol at the moment mate, I could understand that whole post.

3rd world ghost writers.Where have you been ,all good with you?

 

[Feline Carrier]

3rd world ghost writers.Where have you been ,all good with you?

Faring well old mate 👍👍

 

[Dr_Ice]

He only has less than a year to wait till he gets a ton of offers from stronger clubs for the same coin.

But we can give him an upgraded contract for 2025 and 2026 (only if he extends)

 

[GNR4LIFE]

But we can give him an upgraded contract for 2025 and 2026 (only if he extends)

If you have seen/heard his interviews, it doesn’t seem like it’s on his priority list.

 

[Merlot]

But we can give him an upgraded contract for 2025 and 2026 (only if he extends)

i get the impression he would love to stay a 1 team wonder ,that kid is switched on .Wouldn't surprise me either if he walked away to back pack his way for a few years

 

[innsaneink]

What true hurts 🤔

Naah...I agree re your point, but repitition over and over again is boring

 

[SeanT]

Looks like Hetherington might start at 13 with Carrigan going to prop. If that happens then Kobe won't go anywhere. The only way we get him is of he plays 20-25min off the bench all year.

 

[crazycat]

I agree with u 100% , even if the forced his hand u don’t don’t let people walk unless u are 100% certain that u have a replacement lined up

But I don't think that's what happened here.
At all.

The whole Papalii thing was "I don't want to be here in a bottom team. But my manager wants me to sign a fat contract".
The whole Bateman thing seems to be "I am going to tell Marshall what to do and he seems like an amatuer coach".

In all those plus Stef, I don't think we were in the drivers seat. We may have wanted Bateman gone due to high salary/cap space/lack of performance. But it wasn't our driving and we don't have a 2RF lined up for his spot.

Honestly, I think it's all an accident:
Turuva/Skelton - We need a winger, your free lets make an offer.
Luai - prime half becomes available and remembers us offering large money to Moses.
May - surplus to roosters requirements.

I agree with your thrust "you can let a player go, if you have someone better coming" Wayne Bennett.

Look, we seem to have some great players coming our way. But it doesn't seem very planned too me.