Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[user118245]

Just an observation but suli pole not named in Melbourne Storm’s SG ball run on squad. Idk if he’s too old now but I remember everyone dreaming of him coming here

 

[Tigers_Wests]

Just an observation but suli pole not named in Melbourne Storm’s SG ball run on squad. Idk if he’s too old now but I remember everyone dreaming of him coming here

Too old. Didn't play SG Ball this year either...played Flegg.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Wouldn't be an off-season if Holman Barnes Group weren't embroiled in controversy. Now Romero banned for 8 years. Soon no one will be left on the board there which may not be a bad thing lol I'll post the story in another thread.

 

[jadtiger]

Wouldn't be an off-season if Holman Barnes Group weren't embroiled in controversy. Now Romero banned for 8 years. Soon no one will be left on the board there which may not be a bad thing lol I'll post the story in another thread.

A useless group of imposters incompetents and backstabbing vipers,a shit stain on our club.

 

[Betterdays22]

Brown for Bird on the surface is a nothing for nothing type of trade.

I doubt either are planned to feature in the starting 17 come 2026.

This seems like more of a leadership play, bringing Brown in to help the young guys like Kit, Pole and CTM develop. Kit actually has a very similar game to Brown. Hard running middle who can ball play a little bit.

Similar money, same length of deal. His body is broken down, but so is Birds. At the very least he can do a job for a few games if injuries and suspensions hit.

I think I would prefer a free roster spot over both Brown and Bird, but if we are chosing between the two for 2026 it would be Brown.

 

[TheEnz]

If we don’t exercise the option in Bula’s contract by Nov 1, he goes on the market. Is Richo confident that no other club will offer him his current salary, leading him to take up the player option at a lower amount or perhaps sign a new extended contract? While I don’t think he’s currently worth $900k, we’re a much better team with him in it, and he hasn’t yet reached his ceiling, which is likely above $900k. I’m glad it’s not my decision to make.

 

[tigahhh]

If we don’t exercise the option in Bula’s contract by Nov 1, he goes on the market. Is Richo confident that no other club will offer him his current salary, leading him to take up the player option at a lower amount or perhaps sign a new extended contract? While I don’t think he’s currently worth $900k, we’re a much better team with him in it, and he hasn’t yet reached his ceiling, which is likely above $900k. I’m glad it’s not my decision to make.

3 year deal at $800k id be comfortable with. Moses is the concern as always

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I think I would prefer a free roster spot over both Brown and Bird, but if we are chosing between the two for 2026 it would be Brown.

Me too. I think of it this way. If AD is being transitioned into our #13 for 2026, then Brown provides a good rotation for him and a point-of-difference (leg speed, line speed, aggression & impact). We lack in all of those 4 areas so would be a better fit for us than Bird IMHO.

 

[jrtiger]

happy to see the swap eventuate but unsure if Brown even makes the bench. definitely helps us with depth thru the middle but really curious to see what role he plays. is it 6-8 games of grade, is it more than that? time will tell I spose.

 

[Vicious]

3 year deal at $800k id be comfortable with. Moses is the concern as always

No chance he re-signs with us for 800k and you are dead right in saying that is his maximum value.
Like many before him he via Isaac will likely try and pilfer 1 million per season out of us.

 

[tigahhh]

if bula does leave they better have a plan for it. our issue has not only been player retention but also having no contingency plan for when they do leave