Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Mighty_Tiger]

pre existing condition at time of signing - wouldn't that disqualify that possibility?

Zero chance the NRL wouldn’t support a medical retirement for concussion regardless of his history. Imagine the headlines that would get and uproar from the RLPA + everyone.

 

[vlad]

Wiil Kennedy still unsigned for next year
Could be an option if Bula doesn’t want to stay

 

[rugbygoated]

I think we are one of the more difficult to predict teams for whether or not we improve next year.
You made some fair points in that our squad is essentially the same plus KPP and the side was very fortunate with injuries this year. So it's entirely possible if we are sitting middle of the pack or worse as far as injuries go we will regress next year. Particularly as I agree there is plenty of reasons to expect more from some of the other lowly ranked teams.
However there is a lot of potential for natural development in individuals across our best 17, Bula, Skelton, Taylan May, all 3 Fainus, Pole. I'm less confident but it is possible that we see more consistency from Toa plus who knows if Doueihi can turn himself into a capable 13 (if that is the plan). Enough individual improve will lead to a significant team improvement. I've more faith in some of the above than others, and I'm certainly not predicting we will suddenly look like top 8 material but next year is not without hope.

I honestly think the Luai/Fainu/Doueihi problem would be fixed easily if Luai just dug his heels in and had a proper crack at 7. He is still a good player but he was in very bad form both at 7 and 6. He had a disrupted season with galvin overtaking him, then heath mason for a few weeks, then latu, doueihi, and then latu again. He looked his best next to AD understandably playing as a running 6 acting instinctively. AD is the best stable option for the next year to get the boys home in games we should win, luai is probably the one who should be stepping up but is simply not doing enough, and latu's selection at 7 will be good for the future of the club long-term but hurt us short-term in closing out games rather than how sides like the Storm have eased in Jonah Pezet for example.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Always fascinates me how a club will cut a player loose for something like this, yet another club will be happy to swoop right in. So for the all the clubs who will show interest, would they not most likely sack the player too? So why is signing a player who has just been sacked for it different? Do clubs just not want players to be caught while they are contracted to them?

 

[TheEnz]

Always fascinates me how a club will cut a player loose for something like this, yet another club will be happy to swoop right in. So for the all the clubs who will show interest, would they not most likely sack the player too? So why is signing a player who has just been sacked for it different? Do clubs just not want players to be caught while they are contracted to them?

This is more about Politis' big mouth, there is no real need to sack him, a warning would have sufficed, however Uncle Nick wanted to have a go at Souths and the Broncos and now he has been cornered.

 

[rugbygoated]

What’s the address

A few of us will be living in his house

 

[happy_tiger]

Wiil Kennedy still unsigned for next year
Could be an option if Bula doesn’t want to stay

My biggest concern with Kennedy is he tends to let a few bombs bounce ...apart from that he wouldn't be the worst signing

 

[Rusty]

This is more about Politis' big mouth, there is no real need to sack him, a warning would have sufficed, however Uncle Nick wanted to have a go at Souths and the Broncos and now he has been cornered.

First tree shaken....

 

[Wezt]

Respect to Politis

 

[diedpretty]

pre existing condition at time of signing - wouldn't that disqualify that possibility?

I think its a bit more of a grey area than that and one that hasn't been explored yet - with physical injuries such as shoulders, knees etc its a bit more cut and dried that an injury existed. How does the Nrl prove that an injury existed from the number of concussions received? Does 1 concussion suggest a pre existing injury or is there a magic number of concussions that defines a definite injury.

 

[Enmore_Tiger]

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Respect to Politis

So his position is sacked if you organise the gear (and end up in the media)? Because clearly multiple used.

 

[hank37w]

Nowhere near as many as VR unless my memory is way off.

You've probably had too many concussions. 🤣

 

[hank37w]

I could also see him going to the Rabbitohs but the optics would be so bad for the club if they have multiple junkies in their team

They would also have the 2 most sin binned players in Latrine and Radley. 🤣

 

[Odessa]

So his position is sacked if you organise the gear (and end up in the media)? Because clearly multiple used.

Teddy was part of the group does he get cut as well ?

 

[Rusty]

U
Does he play much these days? He's on a downward spiral could be the worst player to ever wear a Tiger's jersey

Played an average of 19 games for the last 4 years

Concussion history...

 

[Odessa]

Played an average of 19 games for the last 4 years

Wow that's alot was thinking less with head knocks and high tackles

 

[Canadian Club]

Radley on a 2 year - 500k deal would be a great result. Would leave another 500-600k for another first grade quality forward.

Concussions aside, he makes our team and forward pack better. We improve defensively and find that ball playing middle we've been missing for years.

8. Terrell May
9. Api Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Samuel Fainu
12. Pearce-Paul
13. Victor Radley

14. Latu/Doueihi (whoever isn't starting 7)
15. Twal
16. New singing
17. Sione Fainu


Seyfarth, Hunt, Bird, Geyer, Sukkar and Kit for depth

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Radley on a 2 year - 500k deal would be a great result. Would leave another 500-600k for another first grade quality forward.

Concussions aside, he makes our team and forward pack better. We improve defensively and find that ball playing middle we've been missing for years.

8. Terrell May
9. Api Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Samuel Fainu
12. Pearce-Paul
13. Victor Radley

14. Latu/Doueihi (whoever isn't starting 7)
15. Twal
16. New singing
17. Sione Fainu


Seyfarth, Hunt, Bird, Geyer, Sukkar and Kit for depth

Not to get too far ahead of myself, but we already have enough players coming off contract in 2 years. The May’s, two Fainu’s, Bula, Turuva. Don’t need anymore.

 

[Canadian Club]

pre existing condition at time of signing - wouldn't that disqualify that possibility?

Head knocks don't count for pre-existing injuries, as there is no way to determine which head knock was the most detrimental. Its also not a definitive diagnosis, just an opinion as its a doctor making a call that the amount is too much (which would basically mean the last head knock they had was the one that ended their career).

So in this case, if Radley got knocked out playing for his new club and they decided that he had to retire, that last head nock would be defined as the career ending injury.

Another example is Dale Finucane who retired due to head knocks. He was medically retired and no salary cap implications for the Sharks, even though he received some/most of his head knocks earlier at the Storm and Dogs.

 

[Rusty]

Wow that's alot was thinking less with head knocks and high tackles

Radley's Concussion history
Interesting !!

2019	5	13/04/2019	HIA NO RETURN	19/04/2019	0
2019	11	24/05/2019	HIA	24/05/2019	0
2019	11	24/05/2019	HIA CLEARED	24/05/2019	0
2019	GF	06/10/2019	HIA	06/10/2019	0
2019	GF	06/10/2019	HIA CLEARED	06/10/2019	0
2020	6	20/06/2020	HIA	20/06/2020	0
2020	6	20/06/2020	HIA CLEARED	20/06/2020	0
2021	9	07/05/2021	HIA NO RETURN	15/05/2021	0
2022	1	12/03/2022	HIA NO RETURN	18/03/2022	0
2022	7	25/04/2022	HIA	25/04/2022	0
2022	7	25/04/2022	HIA CLEARED	25/04/2022	0
2022	16	01/07/2022	HIA LAST 15 MINS	16/07/2022	1
2022	21	04/08/2022	HIA	04/08/2022	0
2022	21	04/08/2022	HIA CLEARED	04/08/2022	0
2022	24	26/08/2022	HIA LAST 15 MINS	11/09/2022	1
2023	1	05/03/2023	HIA	17/03/2023	1
2023	3	17/03/2023	HIA	17/03/2023	0
2023	3	17/03/2023	HIA CLEARED	17/03/2023	0
2023	26	26/08/2023	HIA LAST 15 MINS	01/09/2023	0
2024	18	07/07/2024	HIA NO RETURN	20/07/2024	1
2024	22	02/08/2024	HIA	02/08/2024	0
2024	22	02/08/2024	HIA CLEARED	02/08/2024	0
2025	1	06/03/2025	HIA NO RETURN	21/03/2025	1
2025	3	21/03/2025	HIA	21/03/2025	0
2025	3	21/03/2025	HIA CLEARED	21/03/2025	0
2025	4	28/03/2025	HIA	28/03/2025	0
2025	4	28/03/2025	HIA CLEARED	28/03/2025	0
2025	13	01/06/2025	HIA	01/06/2025	0
2025	13	01/06/2025	HIA CLEARED	01/06/2025	0
2025	15	14/06/2025	HIA NO RETURN	12/07/2025	3

Judiciary record
grade. length

2021	4	Roosters	Dangerous contact - Other	1	0	$1800
2021	6	Roosters	High tackle - Careless	2	0	$1900
2021	11	Roosters	High tackle - Careless	2	5	460
2021	11	Roosters	Dangerous contact - head/neck	1	1	120
2021	22	Roosters	Dangerous contact - other	2	3	315 + 35 = 350
2022	23	Roosters	Dangerous Contact	1	0	$1000
2022	24	Roosters	Dangerous Contact	1	0	$1800
2023	6	Roosters	Dangerous Contact	0	3000
2023	8	Roosters	Careless High Tackle	0	3000
2023	12	Roosters	Striking	3
2023	20	Roosters	Dangerous Contact	2	0	3000
2024	12	Roosters	Careless High Tackle	1	0	1000
2024	24	Roosters	Dangerous Contact	2	0	1800
2024	25	Roosters	Careless High Tackle	2	0	3000
2024	PF	Roosters	Dangerous Contact	2	0	3000

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