Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[avocadoontoast]

Does this rule South's out of Latrell now?

No we’ll probably take Gagai and AJ off them so they can sign them..

 

[avocadoontoast]

By my reckoning we have 3 spots open for 2020 with somewhere between $1.0-1.1m left in our cap, assuming no movement of our existing high $ low performing players
2021 we have 14 spots open with ~$3.5m, which isn't that much when you consider the 16 players contracted through 2021 are on a combined $6.4m
Even if you assume we end up with 4 on the $115k minimum in 2021 that leaves just a touch over $3m for 10 players


We have 3 spots, but only 2 need to be filled before by round 1. We’re going to sign somebody, come hell or high water. Even if I have to impersonate Pascoe and steal his chequebook. I’m pretty unkempt at times, so it’s not really a stretch for me.

If we don't sign anyone of high calibre .. i think those two spots will be taken by Brad Abbey and Waits Setu .. leaving us with one spot to fill with a bucket load of $$.

Unless we’re paying those 2 500k each, I doubt it. We need to speed the minimum cap amount.


If worst comes to worst, can’t we just frontload Mbye, Packer and Reynolds (depending on what happens with his case) and go super hard in 2021

But the question remains - if we couldn’t sign anyone now with over $1m to spend, why will we next year? I think it will be more of the same.

 

[teddy23]

By my reckoning we have 3 spots open for 2020 with somewhere between $1.0-1.1m left in our cap, assuming no movement of our existing high $ low performing players
2021 we have 14 spots open with ~$3.5m, which isn't that much when you consider the 16 players contracted through 2021 are on a combined $6.4m
Even if you assume we end up with 4 on the $115k minimum in 2021 that leaves just a touch over $3m for 10 players


We have 3 spots, but only 2 need to be filled before by round 1. We’re going to sign somebody, come hell or high water. Even if I have to impersonate Pascoe and steal his chequebook. I’m pretty unkempt at times, so it’s not really a stretch for me.

If we don't sign anyone of high calibre .. i think those two spots will be taken by Brad Abbey and Waits Setu .. leaving us with one spot to fill with a bucket load of $$.

Unless we’re paying those 2 500k each, I doubt it. We need to speed the minimum cap amount.


If worst comes to worst, can’t we just frontload Mbye, Packer and Reynolds (depending on what happens with his case) and go super hard in 2021

But the question remains - if we couldn’t sign anyone now with over $1m to spend, why will we next year? I think it will be more of the same.

JAC, Latrell and Frizzell

Not saying this will happen, but if we were to front load those contracts we would be able to bring these players in for 2021

JAC would need to be the first domino to fall imo for us to have success in attracting players and the rest is a possibility as it seems Addo-Carr has an interest in joining us

 

[nug gnikoms]

Does this rule South's out of Latrell now?

Souths need to move about 800k in cap even more if they get him for 2020. Will need cap wizardry to make it work

 

[Tim Sheens]

By my reckoning we have 3 spots open for 2020 with somewhere between $1.0-1.1m left in our cap, assuming no movement of our existing high $ low performing players
2021 we have 14 spots open with ~$3.5m, which isn't that much when you consider the 16 players contracted through 2021 are on a combined $6.4m
Even if you assume we end up with 4 on the $115k minimum in 2021 that leaves just a touch over $3m for 10 players


We have 3 spots, but only 2 need to be filled before by round 1. We’re going to sign somebody, come hell or high water. Even if I have to impersonate Pascoe and steal his chequebook. I’m pretty unkempt at times, so it’s not really a stretch for me.

If we don't sign anyone of high calibre .. i think those two spots will be taken by Brad Abbey and Waits Setu .. leaving us with one spot to fill with a bucket load of $$.

Unless we’re paying those 2 500k each, I doubt it. We need to speed the minimum cap amount.


If worst comes to worst, can’t we just frontload Mbye, Packer and Reynolds (depending on what happens with his case) and go super hard in 2021

I often read similar, but isn't this against NRL policy and also has to be approved to alter sanctioned contract payments year to year?

As far as I am aware, the only way this can be done is when extending existing contracts. Can someone please confirm or otherwise?

 

[Mac]

Welcome nug lol

 

[Spacecub]

So much for the boofhead sprooking on the weekend we possibly have snuck under south's guard and snared Arrow

 

[Spacecub]

Canberra targeting some more English players

Wigan forward duo Oliver Partington and Morgan Smithies plus Castleford utility Jake Trueman currently topped his shopping list.
https://amp.nine.com.au/article/eb7f560c-3136-4e38-a1e9-43c1b8814bd3

Take a leaf out of the raiders recruitment book WTs. We should be at least looking for suitable players from overseas, it hasn't hurt Canberra. They won't all be superstars, but look how influential Gareth was for our team. We just don't seem that appealing to established NRL players and we won't until we consistently make the 8.

Heard madge is over in England atm...prehaps he is doing that

Madge should be here making sure we nail JAC

 

[Snake]

Canberra targeting some more English players

Wigan forward duo Oliver Partington and Morgan Smithies plus Castleford utility Jake Trueman currently topped his shopping list.
https://amp.nine.com.au/article/eb7f560c-3136-4e38-a1e9-43c1b8814bd3

Take a leaf out of the raiders recruitment book WTs. We should be at least looking for suitable players from overseas, it hasn't hurt Canberra. They won't all be superstars, but look how influential Gareth was for our team. We just don't seem that appealing to established NRL players and we won't until we consistently make the 8.

Heard madge is over in England atm...prehaps he is doing that

Madge should be here making sure we nail JAC

Why does he need to be here .. in our world of communication he could be in the Antarctic and still talk to anyone !

 

[Geo]

By my reckoning we have 3 spots open for 2020 with somewhere between $1.0-1.1m left in our cap, assuming no movement of our existing high $ low performing players
2021 we have 14 spots open with ~$3.5m, which isn't that much when you consider the 16 players contracted through 2021 are on a combined $6.4m
Even if you assume we end up with 4 on the $115k minimum in 2021 that leaves just a touch over $3m for 10 players


We have 3 spots, but only 2 need to be filled before by round 1. We’re going to sign somebody, come hell or high water. Even if I have to impersonate Pascoe and steal his chequebook. I’m pretty unkempt at times, so it’s not really a stretch for me.

If we don't sign anyone of high calibre .. i think those two spots will be taken by Brad Abbey and Waits Setu .. leaving us with one spot to fill with a bucket load of $$.

Unless we’re paying those 2 500k each, I doubt it. We need to speed the minimum cap amount.


If worst comes to worst, can’t we just frontload Mbye, Packer and Reynolds (depending on what happens with his case) and go super hard in 2021

I often read similar, but isn't this against NRL policy and also has to be approved to alter sanctioned contract payments year to year?

As far as I am aware, the only way this can be done is when extending existing contracts. Can someone please confirm or otherwise?

Contracts can be restructured...Rowdy's was in reverse but your right it generally comes with an extra year...

If I were a player given tax implications also and why would I play for less the following year/s I'd say stick it up your jumper..

 

[Spud_Murphy]

Does this rule South's out of Latrell now?

No we’ll probably take Gagai and AJ off them so they can sign them..

Guaranteed buddy! I did warn you lol

 

[WT2K]

850k a year for arrow
https://twitter.com/ChrisGarry7/status/1209336485591179265?s=19

 

[The-moP]

By my reckoning we have 3 spots open for 2020 with somewhere between $1.0-1.1m left in our cap, assuming no movement of our existing high $ low performing players
2021 we have 14 spots open with ~$3.5m, which isn't that much when you consider the 16 players contracted through 2021 are on a combined $6.4m
Even if you assume we end up with 4 on the $115k minimum in 2021 that leaves just a touch over $3m for 10 players


We have 3 spots, but only 2 need to be filled before by round 1. We’re going to sign somebody, come hell or high water. Even if I have to impersonate Pascoe and steal his chequebook. I’m pretty unkempt at times, so it’s not really a stretch for me.

If we don't sign anyone of high calibre .. i think those two spots will be taken by Brad Abbey and Waits Setu .. leaving us with one spot to fill with a bucket load of $$.

Unless we’re paying those 2 500k each, I doubt it. We need to speed the minimum cap amount.


If worst comes to worst, can’t we just frontload Mbye, Packer and Reynolds (depending on what happens with his case) and go super hard in 2021

But the question remains - if we couldn’t sign anyone now with over $1m to spend, why will we next year? I think it will be more of the same.

JAC, Latrell and Frizzell

Not saying this will happen, but if we were to front load those contracts we would be able to bring these players in for 2021

JAC would need to be the first domino to fall imo for us to have success in attracting players and the rest is a possibility as it seems Addo-Carr has an interest in joining us

Latrell won't be available to sign for 2021 as he'll be signed / playing for someone else before then. We have to strike now or he'll be our loss. Yes to JAC .. and yes he might just be the player we need on board that might change LM's opinion of us for him to then join.

 

[coivtny]

Does this rule South's out of Latrell now?


Souths need to move about 800k in cap even more if they get him for 2020. Will need cap wizardry to make it work

Haha, love it. Welcome back mate. I enjoy your work.

 

[gallagher]

By my reckoning we have 3 spots open for 2020 with somewhere between $1.0-1.1m left in our cap, assuming no movement of our existing high $ low performing players
2021 we have 14 spots open with ~$3.5m, which isn't that much when you consider the 16 players contracted through 2021 are on a combined $6.4m
Even if you assume we end up with 4 on the $115k minimum in 2021 that leaves just a touch over $3m for 10 players


We have 3 spots, but only 2 need to be filled before by round 1. We’re going to sign somebody, come hell or high water. Even if I have to impersonate Pascoe and steal his chequebook. I’m pretty unkempt at times, so it’s not really a stretch for me.

If we don't sign anyone of high calibre .. i think those two spots will be taken by Brad Abbey and Waits Setu .. leaving us with one spot to fill with a bucket load of $$.

Unless we’re paying those 2 500k each, I doubt it. We need to speed the minimum cap amount.


If worst comes to worst, can’t we just frontload Mbye, Packer and Reynolds (depending on what happens with his case) and go super hard in 2021

But the question remains - if we couldn’t sign anyone now with over $1m to spend, why will we next year? I think it will be more of the same.

JAC, Latrell and Frizzell

Not saying this will happen, but if we were to front load those contracts we would be able to bring these players in for 2021

JAC would need to be the first domino to fall imo for us to have success in attracting players and the rest is a possibility as it seems Addo-Carr has an interest in joining us

Latrell won't be available to sign for 2021 as he'll be signed / playing for someone else before then. We have to strike now or he'll be our loss. Yes to JAC .. and yes he might just be the player we need on board that might change LM's opinion of us for him to then join.

Its feeling like JAC would be the ice breaker.

 

[hobbo1]

Does this rule South's out of Latrell now?


Souths need to move about 800k in cap even more if they get him for 2020. Will need cap wizardry to make it work

Lol
You quickly recovered from your meltdown..
Couldn’t keep away from the joint ?

 

[the_third]

By my reckoning we have 3 spots open for 2020 with somewhere between $1.0-1.1m left in our cap, assuming no movement of our existing high $ low performing players
2021 we have 14 spots open with ~$3.5m, which isn't that much when you consider the 16 players contracted through 2021 are on a combined $6.4m
Even if you assume we end up with 4 on the $115k minimum in 2021 that leaves just a touch over $3m for 10 players


We have 3 spots, but only 2 need to be filled before by round 1. We’re going to sign somebody, come hell or high water. Even if I have to impersonate Pascoe and steal his chequebook. I’m pretty unkempt at times, so it’s not really a stretch for me.

If we don't sign anyone of high calibre .. i think those two spots will be taken by Brad Abbey and Waits Setu .. leaving us with one spot to fill with a bucket load of $$.

Unless we’re paying those 2 500k each, I doubt it. We need to speed the minimum cap amount.


If worst comes to worst, can’t we just frontload Mbye, Packer and Reynolds (depending on what happens with his case) and go super hard in 2021

But the question remains - if we couldn’t sign anyone now with over $1m to spend, why will we next year? I think it will be more of the same.

This years signings are all 2021 (unless releases granted or we sign rejects)... so we will be looking at 2022 signings next year

 

[tigerballs]

Canberra targeting some more English players

Wigan forward duo Oliver Partington and Morgan Smithies plus Castleford utility Jake Trueman currently topped his shopping list.
https://amp.nine.com.au/article/eb7f560c-3136-4e38-a1e9-43c1b8814bd3

Take a leaf out of the raiders recruitment book WTs. We should be at least looking for suitable players from overseas, it hasn't hurt Canberra. They won't all be superstars, but look how influential Gareth was for our team. We just don't seem that appealing to established NRL players and we won't until we consistently make the 8.

Heard madge is over in England atm...prehaps he is doing that

Madge should be here making sure we nail JAC

Didn't you guys look at that package of Jake Truman? What a star! He's only 20, already in the Lions squad and on Canberra's hit list...that'll do me.

 

[Krammy]

Jake Trueman

The first two ara a prop and second rower which Wests tigers don't need, the other Jake Trueman is a 20 year old utility who plays half, five eight and hooker and from his highlights appears to be a handy player. I really don't understand why Wests Tigers who could need a 5/8 , hooker don't pursue UK players like this.
https://youtu.be/H9POAUcCl6g

Looks the goods and is wearing the right colours as well ?????

I agree - strong , fast and looks like he reads a game well. Would love to see him at Wests.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

By my reckoning we have 3 spots open for 2020 with somewhere between $1.0-1.1m left in our cap, assuming no movement of our existing high $ low performing players
2021 we have 14 spots open with ~$3.5m, which isn't that much when you consider the 16 players contracted through 2021 are on a combined $6.4m
Even if you assume we end up with 4 on the $115k minimum in 2021 that leaves just a touch over $3m for 10 players


We have 3 spots, but only 2 need to be filled before by round 1. We’re going to sign somebody, come hell or high water. Even if I have to impersonate Pascoe and steal his chequebook. I’m pretty unkempt at times, so it’s not really a stretch for me.

If we don't sign anyone of high calibre .. i think those two spots will be taken by Brad Abbey and Waits Setu .. leaving us with one spot to fill with a bucket load of $$.

Unless we’re paying those 2 500k each, I doubt it. We need to speed the minimum cap amount.


If worst comes to worst, can’t we just frontload Mbye, Packer and Reynolds (depending on what happens with his case) and go super hard in 2021

But the question remains - if we couldn’t sign anyone now with over $1m to spend, why will we next year? I think it will be more of the same.

JAC, Latrell and Frizzell

Not saying this will happen, but if we were to front load those contracts we would be able to bring these players in for 2021

JAC would need to be the first domino to fall imo for us to have success in attracting players and the rest is a possibility as it seems Addo-Carr has an interest in joining us

Just curious what the fascination with Frizell is . He’s a gun to be sure , but he would command huge dollars , which in itself is fine but he’s gonna want 4 years and he’s 29.
I’m not poo pooing it , just feels like it falls into the same category as the Cleary signings.