Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Balmainian
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Would prefer Marshall-King to "Pita Godinet". Why did Manly who have lost Blake Green let this guy go? (unless he isn't that good). Between Benji/Brooks and Reynolds we have good depth in the halves and we have two Hookers. Though totally understand Marshall-King's reason for moving, can't deny a firstgrade spot in a team that could use a halfback.
He hasn't been much in Fullback though and I think that's where we may need someone the most. Either in Mentoring Tui or as depth.
Cleary gave Godinet a lifeline. Min wage so it does not matter much.
Number 30 is going to be a big signing. Hopefully a forward/second row.
Where's the hate? Some disappointment for sure. We have been signing players like this for years. Nothing wrong for wanting something better for the last two positions, perfectly normal reaction.
We keep talking about the names we could get at this point they havnt eventuated when they do we can all celebrate.
We keep talking about the names we could get at this point they havnt eventuated when they do we can all celebrate.
avocadoontoast
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That could be our new tagline. "Wests Tigers - We're not horrible"
The-moP
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We have also gotta remember that we have a lot of players signed to a 1 year contract .. so come the end of 2018 there are lot big name players in other coming off contract .. and I'm pretty all our 1 year contracts won't be resigned (well unless they have a boom season with us in 2018) and we'll have heaps of $$ to chase a big name scalp.
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my thoughts exactly. Obviously Godinet is more experienced than Marshall King but is he any better?
It's a depth signing, so both are most likely to be playing Reserve grade. However if we do strike multiple injuries is and are in need of a half would would you prefer out of Pita Godinet and Marshall King?
It could have came down to the length of the contract. Maybe Marshall King wanted a longer deal and Pita Godine is happy for a short term one.
Tiger_Steve
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It was stated earlier in the thread - we signed Marshall King. He backflipped for a better offer. Because of this we sign Godinet.
Nucky_Thompson
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Marshall king was always ISP contract. Not first grade.
Tiger_Steve
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Ok got it. Thanks
BalmainBoy
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What's this ISP contact / First Grade contract? Isn't it if you have a contract and if its in the top 30 salaries then it is counted in the salary cap .. ie you are top 30 players.. I dont think there's such a thing as "a First Grade contract" or an "ISP Contract"
Its simple NRL contracts are NRL contracts ..Marshall-King Sironen Heleta Tali weren't offered NRL contracts. .only to play ISP…
Harvey
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A NRL contract has a set minimum value under the collective bargaining agreement. ISP contracts are part time and significantly less.
Even taking that into account Godinet has played 60 games over about 8 years he has been at NRL clubs, largely because he is too small and not up to first grade. I would have preferred a younger player with less experience, but also more upside and less failings.
I will admit I don't know how the process works these days because I can't understand 3 year development contracts. How do they work? Do we need to shed players or re-sign these guys on a new contract before they can play 1st grade?
Why would You sign someone long term if they can't play for the club for four years. Wouldn't you sign them short term to be reviewed and replaced if a better option becomes available, or put them on an NRL contract if they appear to have enough ability to play
Even taking that into account Godinet has played 60 games over about 8 years he has been at NRL clubs, largely because he is too small and not up to first grade. I would have preferred a younger player with less experience, but also more upside and less failings.
I will admit I don't know how the process works these days because I can't understand 3 year development contracts. How do they work? Do we need to shed players or re-sign these guys on a new contract before they can play 1st grade?
Why would You sign someone long term if they can't play for the club for four years. Wouldn't you sign them short term to be reviewed and replaced if a better option becomes available, or put them on an NRL contract if they appear to have enough ability to play
supercoach
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All the bigger names we signed are on longish contracts, it’s all the depth signings who are on one year deals, so given you have to have 30 players contracted, we will basically only be able to replace them with new depth players. We might be able to squeeze one decent signing in next year, but the way I see it….it will be much the same as always.
Anyway let’s start and get into 2018 before worrying to much about 2019
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newtiger
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The way some people on here are carrying on the club has signed him for a million plus per season.
