Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[boonboon]

I wa worried if we give Galvin big money then which positions would people be happy to weaken to fit that in the cap. Currently he is on 300k. We sign him for $1m then we need to take 700k out of our cap elsewhere.

Now we can give up Sullivan's 550k which effectively covers 850k including Galvin's current deal so with that and with 3 spots soon to be empty then I think we have room.

What we do need to do though is be OK with saving money elsewhere which imo is why Richo has signed up Twal and Seyfarth - players who work hard but don't cost heaps so we can invest in our spine. We then need to be OK with continuing to not over invest in our centres

 

[liltiger]

From Buzz latest article:

Which million-dollar forward (it’s not hard to guess who) is fighting to save his career at an NRL club after a sluggish start to the season? He is free to negotiate with rival clubs from November but will be offered an early release unless his form picks up.

Bateman? Paulo? Matterson?

Don't care, I just find it ironic that Steph left to learn so he could play origin and Steph leaving is what we needed to finally get an origin quality forward. Love our pack atm. Best pack we have had in years. May is a machine, Pole is a brick wall, Hunts an animal, the Fainus are awake now Samuela was running at them for fun yesterday. Bird is a tackling machine, was really worried about him coming, he's been great so far, Twal and Big Red just roll the sleeves up and get in the grind. Hope I didn't forget anyone.

 

[Year_of_the_Tiger]

The baby giraffe showed me up yesterday. Got bent in a few tackles. But he was everywhere and scored a very important try.

 

[liltiger]

Tim Sheens went & handed a bunch of kids who are no where near ready to play NRL a bunch of top 30 contracts & was a big reason why we copped spoons… he doesn’t deserve any credit

He identified the talent, I'm as upset with him as anyone with how he left the joint but you can't argue with the fact his ability to identify kids is the best in the game. Galvin, DaSilva and Bula he brought through. DaSilva was a local junior though as soon as Sheens spotted him specifically said this kid will be better than Farah. He knows talent. In an ideal world if Sheens came back just as a scout for juniors only and not to get involved with nothing else, I'd take him in a heartbeat. His eye for talent is second to none. What buggered us were the senior players he brought in on long term expensive contracts that couldn't play his system that was too rigid and outdated. If you want fast paced football with skilful ball movement, signing 30 year olds from England and Newcastle might not suite you.

 

[liltiger]

The baby giraffe showed me up yesterday. Got bent in a few tackles. But he was everywhere and scored a very important try.

The new Sauce you think ?

 

[weststigers]

Did he just re-sign with GC or am I dreaming that?

Yes correct. Until end of 2026

 

[weststigers]

The baby giraffe showed me up yesterday. Got bent in a few tackles. But he was everywhere and scored a very important try.

Ran the kamikaze line and got over. Fearless

 

[Tom Shines]

He identified the talent, I'm as upset with him as anyone with how he left the joint but you can't argue with the fact his ability to identify kids is the best in the game. Galvin, DaSilva and Bula he brought through.

you and I probably could have seen that they had talent

 

[liltiger]

you and I probably could have seen that they had talent

Not me mate, he has a better eye than me.

 

[BAGNF05]

I wa worried if we give Galvin big money then which positions would people be happy to weaken to fit that in the cap. Currently he is on 300k. We sign him for $1m then we need to take 700k out of our cap elsewhere.

Now we can give up Sullivan's 550k which effectively covers 850k including Galvin's current deal so with that and with 3 spots soon to be empty then I think we have room.

What we do need to do though is be OK with saving money elsewhere which imo is why Richo has signed up Twal and Seyfarth - players who work hard but don't cost heaps so we can invest in our spine. We then need to be OK with continuing to not over invest in our centres

Melbourne have proven over the years you can afford to pay your spine big dollars if you sign honest toilers elsewhere.

* Obviously with an asterisk over some of their success.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

. Des doesn't seem a fan

Based on what?

 

[lathami]

i think it will happen still

Gut feel or intel. Bunji’s press conference wasn’t encouraging talking about the team being great people on and off field.

 

[liltiger]

Gut feel or intel. Bunji’s press conference wasn’t encouraging talking about the team being great people on and off field.

Imo he was just referencing the guys in the squad now, I didn't read to much into it, I could be wrong though. I think with big May there he could keep him on a tight leesh. Plus stipulations in the contract, he would know its his last chance.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Fifita is welcome at the Tigers any time 🤣

Not sure what's going on up there but he's a brilliant player. Des doesn't seem a fan

The Dolphins will find the money for him, they always do, if he were released. I cannot envisage him being released as he is a local junior and a high profile player the Titans need.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

He identified the talent, I'm as upset with him as anyone with how he left the joint but you can't argue with the fact his ability to identify kids is the best in the game. Galvin, DaSilva and Bula he brought through. DaSilva was a local junior though as soon as Sheens spotted him specifically said this kid will be better than Farah. He knows talent. In an ideal world if Sheens came back just as a scout for juniors only and not to get involved with nothing else, I'd take him in a heartbeat. His eye for talent is second to none. What buggered us were the senior players he brought in on long term expensive contracts that couldn't play his system that was too rigid and outdated. If you want fast paced football with skilful ball movement, signing 30 year olds from England and Newcastle might not suite you.

Just to give you an idea of the top 30 contracts that Sheens handed out which till this day severely affects our roster spots & most importantly our weak NRL depth.

1. Justin Matamua
2. Kit Laulilii
3. Brandon Tumeth
4. Solomone Saukuru
5. Tony Sukkar
6. Josh Feledy
7. Jordan Miller

That's almost one third of our whole top 30 (albeit Miller has been released)

 

[Buttface]

The baby giraffe showed me up yesterday. Got bent in a few tackles. But he was everywhere and scored a very important try.

Mrs BF called him Token yesterday, as in token white guy.

 

[Buttface]

Just to give you an idea of the top 30 contracts that Sheens handed out which till this day severely affects our roster spots & most importantly our weak NRL depth.

1. Justin Matamua
2. Kit Laulilii
3. Brandon Tumeth
4. Solomone Saukuru
5. Tony Sukkar
6. Josh Feledy
7. Jordan Miller

That's almost one third of our whole top 30 (albeit Miller has been released)

Yeah but Sheens said Benji had the last say.
Disclaimers 1o1

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

Yeah but Sheens said Benji had the last say.
Disclaimers 1o1

Most of these guys would’ve been handed contracts before Benji even began his role

 

[Kaito]

Close mate, but no cigar !

I didn't put a punt on but close indeed 🤞🏼

 

[weststigers]

Imo he was just referencing the guys in the squad now, I didn't read to much into it, I could be wrong though. I think with big May there he could keep him on a tight leesh. Plus stipulations in the contract, he would know its his last chance.

If I had no case to answer and someone tried to put behaviour clauses into my contract on the basis of an accusation, I would tell them to kick rocks.

Assume you were going to sign him before he was accused. Would you have these clauses in there? No...so now that he has been accused and found there is no case to answer, you put them in?

I understand the sentiment, but you can't do it in my opinion. You are basically insinuating that you think he is guilty.

You don't need clauses for that type of behaviour anyway. It's grounds for immediate dismissal.