Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Rowdy12]

What about Jack Johns? Son of Matthew. Plays 2nd Row & 5/8. May also get his dad down to training, which would be a massive + for us. Would fancy his chance of cracking the starting team too. Off contract in a week, I believe.

He’s very ordinary

The other son Cooper has made more wraps but didn’t produce much when given the chance

 

[AdelaideTiger]

What is the situation with Joey Manu? Considering our top priorities are a centre and a backup full back he should be pretty high on our list of targets. I know the warriors are after him, but we should at least be able to match what they can offer price wise?

 

[sparci]

The Hodgson vs Api situation is very interesting. I am not saying this will happen I actually think it will fall through (knowing the tigers). But looking in as a fan Hodgson is definitely the better option long term if we can get rid of Liddle. Simpkin is a class hooker and has proved this in KOE and first grade. Our problem is and has been for a while is an 80 minute hooker. For me wasting a bench spot on a hooker or utility is silly especially for a team like the tigers. It needs to be 4 big men. I think Simpkin does need to be phased into 80 minutes but Hodgson is perfect for the whole team.
Hodgson is a leader and has the British connection with Hastings, Gildart and Sheens. Which you would think would tempt him to come. Only flaw for me is that he is injury prone but that is easily fixed. IE: Hastings, Simpkin and I would like to see Dockar-clay in the top 30.

In conclusion, in the long run and for the team you would think Hodgson is the wiser choice. With Simpkin at 14 to add attacking flare. But we will see how the meat head of Pascoe sorts this us.

As it stands, Liddle is streets ahead of Simpkin…
How anyone sees it does different is beyond me.
Simpkin may have more upside in the long run, I’ll think you might find Liddle does as well.
If Liddle and Madge don’t work - that may be a separate issue…
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Liddle end up at the chooks… he has time with the ball, he’s a bit underdone - and has some work to do… but you can’t buy time…

Liddle is a Hooker who can't pass accurately and has no kicking game. He's pretty limited and one dimensional. What's worse for him is he lacks the cardiovascular capacity to play a full game


And Simpkin is worse, I don’t know where you get the idea that he is our saviour he is a couple of years away thanks to Covid

If you can't see more in Simpkin than Liddle jog on seriously. I was a fan of liddle up until this season but his service game has gone bad really quickly. Im seriously amazed this club decided to re-sign him, it seems bulking up in the offseason has done him no good at all, cant have a hooker in 1sts passing the way he does. Rather invest into Simpkin who showed more in his first two games than liddle has in a long time. Consistently producing those kind of games will come with age I feel, wasn't suprised to see him struggle after those two first games especially after his effort in the souths game. Liddle on the other hand, if hes not there now, I don't see the point in holding onto him apart from warming the seat really.

 

[hank37w]

I’m starting to think Hartigan was an inside agent.

Elaborate?

Well he was pretty incompetent letting so many juniors go. Like, how can you not return calls and not turn up to meetings when that is the bread and butter of your role? There was a rumour floating around a month or two ago that Pascoe was doing this. Maybe the wires were crossed and it was Hartigan.

Pretty poor performance at the job hey.
Essentially a dream job for many, myself included and he made so many mistakes...

***Heard a little whisper that he even convinced a few of the players to throw the Dogs game due to his beef with Madge....***

That is a pretty sensational claim, but looking back at that game, gee it looked like there were a few players that put in a pretty poor effort that bordered on tanking.

 

[Holden]

News Corp stood by the original report.

They just made the story up. I don't think anyone fell for it but it's funny.

Think I just realised why the 800-850k figures are getting circulated in the media when we all know it is wrong. He was signed at closer to 550-600k a year on a 3 year deal, with the 3rd obviously being a club option that wasn't taken up. These lazy journos are just taking the headline overall figure that he was signed for at the time and dividing it by 2, rather than 3. Rookie error lol.

Pretty sure the 800k figures mentioned was in re to his contracts at Raiders > easy to misunderstand as other news groups were posting it in very cryptic terms to insunate that that was his contract here.


 

[hank37w]

TIGERS’ WORD ON LEILUA FIASCO

Ex-Tigers centre Joey Leilua sent the rugby league world into a spin when he blasted coach Michael Maguire, while also denying reports he was only offered a train-and-trial contract by the club.

And now the Tigers have responded to the confusion over the 29-year-old’s future.

Leilua’s contract, understood to be worth around $800,000 per season, expires this year. News Corp reported that the Tigers had offered him a $1,000-per week train-and-trial deal rather than a top 30 contract extension after he had a disappointing season.


However Leilua took to Instagram to deny those reports, claiming he wasn’t offered anything, while also saying he wouldn’t want to play for Maguire anyway.

News Corp stood by the original report.

Now, Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has come out confirming the club didn’t offer him anything.

“Absolutely, when in doubt, go to the source Joey is correct,” Hagipantelis told SEN.

**“There was no contract of any sort offered to Joey.”**

***Leilua is reportedly weighing up a move to the USA to pursue rugby union.***

I find this interesting.

Does anyone have any insight into what sort of money could be made playing Union in the USA, never really struck me as a big dollar option for players.

 

[WT2K]

TIGERS’ WORD ON LEILUA FIASCO

Ex-Tigers centre Joey Leilua sent the rugby league world into a spin when he blasted coach Michael Maguire, while also denying reports he was only offered a train-and-trial contract by the club.

And now the Tigers have responded to the confusion over the 29-year-old’s future.

Leilua’s contract, understood to be worth around $800,000 per season, expires this year. News Corp reported that the Tigers had offered him a $1,000-per week train-and-trial deal rather than a top 30 contract extension after he had a disappointing season.


However Leilua took to Instagram to deny those reports, claiming he wasn’t offered anything, while also saying he wouldn’t want to play for Maguire anyway.

News Corp stood by the original report.

Now, Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has come out confirming the club didn’t offer him anything.

“Absolutely, when in doubt, go to the source Joey is correct,” Hagipantelis told SEN.

**“There was no contract of any sort offered to Joey.”**

***Leilua is reportedly weighing up a move to the USA to pursue rugby union.***

I find this interesting.

Does anyone have any insight into what sort of money could be made playing Union in the USA, never really struck me as a big dollar option for players.

From Wikipedia: Players earned salaries, on average, of around $25,000, with national team players making closer to $40,000. The top players in the competition earned up to $70,000.

 

[Demps]

TIGERS’ WORD ON LEILUA FIASCO

Ex-Tigers centre Joey Leilua sent the rugby league world into a spin when he blasted coach Michael Maguire, while also denying reports he was only offered a train-and-trial contract by the club.

And now the Tigers have responded to the confusion over the 29-year-old’s future.

Leilua’s contract, understood to be worth around $800,000 per season, expires this year. News Corp reported that the Tigers had offered him a $1,000-per week train-and-trial deal rather than a top 30 contract extension after he had a disappointing season.


However Leilua took to Instagram to deny those reports, claiming he wasn’t offered anything, while also saying he wouldn’t want to play for Maguire anyway.

News Corp stood by the original report.

Now, Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has come out confirming the club didn’t offer him anything.

“Absolutely, when in doubt, go to the source Joey is correct,” Hagipantelis told SEN.

**“There was no contract of any sort offered to Joey.”**

***Leilua is reportedly weighing up a move to the USA to pursue rugby union.***

I find this interesting.

Does anyone have any insight into what sort of money could be made playing Union in the USA, never really struck me as a big dollar option for players.

From Wikipedia: Players earned salaries, on average, of around $25,000, with national team players making closer to $40,000. The top players in the competition earned up to $70,000.

Should take Joel Thompson up on his offer instead.....

 

[Pascoes_barber]

TIGERS’ WORD ON LEILUA FIASCO

Ex-Tigers centre Joey Leilua sent the rugby league world into a spin when he blasted coach Michael Maguire, while also denying reports he was only offered a train-and-trial contract by the club.

And now the Tigers have responded to the confusion over the 29-year-old’s future.

Leilua’s contract, understood to be worth around $800,000 per season, expires this year. News Corp reported that the Tigers had offered him a $1,000-per week train-and-trial deal rather than a top 30 contract extension after he had a disappointing season.


However Leilua took to Instagram to deny those reports, claiming he wasn’t offered anything, while also saying he wouldn’t want to play for Maguire anyway.

News Corp stood by the original report.

Now, Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has come out confirming the club didn’t offer him anything.

“Absolutely, when in doubt, go to the source Joey is correct,” Hagipantelis told SEN.

**“There was no contract of any sort offered to Joey.”**

***Leilua is reportedly weighing up a move to the USA to pursue rugby union.***

I find this interesting.

Does anyone have any insight into what sort of money could be made playing Union in the USA, never really struck me as a big dollar option for players.

From Wikipedia: Players earned salaries, on average, of around $25,000, with national team players making closer to $40,000. The top players in the competition earned up to $70,000.

Should take Joel Thompson up on his offer instead.....

This. Decent salary working on the railways. Fair bit of time away from home though.

 

[Demps]

TIGERS’ WORD ON LEILUA FIASCO

Ex-Tigers centre Joey Leilua sent the rugby league world into a spin when he blasted coach Michael Maguire, while also denying reports he was only offered a train-and-trial contract by the club.

And now the Tigers have responded to the confusion over the 29-year-old’s future.

Leilua’s contract, understood to be worth around $800,000 per season, expires this year. News Corp reported that the Tigers had offered him a $1,000-per week train-and-trial deal rather than a top 30 contract extension after he had a disappointing season.


However Leilua took to Instagram to deny those reports, claiming he wasn’t offered anything, while also saying he wouldn’t want to play for Maguire anyway.

News Corp stood by the original report.

Now, Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has come out confirming the club didn’t offer him anything.

“Absolutely, when in doubt, go to the source Joey is correct,” Hagipantelis told SEN.

**“There was no contract of any sort offered to Joey.”**

***Leilua is reportedly weighing up a move to the USA to pursue rugby union.***

I find this interesting.

Does anyone have any insight into what sort of money could be made playing Union in the USA, never really struck me as a big dollar option for players.

From Wikipedia: Players earned salaries, on average, of around $25,000, with national team players making closer to $40,000. The top players in the competition earned up to $70,000.

Should take Joel Thompson up on his offer instead.....

This. Decent salary working on the railways. Fair bit of time away from home though.

Probably too hard for him...
Man doesn't like putting in 100%

 

[hank37w]

TIGERS’ WORD ON LEILUA FIASCO

Ex-Tigers centre Joey Leilua sent the rugby league world into a spin when he blasted coach Michael Maguire, while also denying reports he was only offered a train-and-trial contract by the club.

And now the Tigers have responded to the confusion over the 29-year-old’s future.

Leilua’s contract, understood to be worth around $800,000 per season, expires this year. News Corp reported that the Tigers had offered him a $1,000-per week train-and-trial deal rather than a top 30 contract extension after he had a disappointing season.


However Leilua took to Instagram to deny those reports, claiming he wasn’t offered anything, while also saying he wouldn’t want to play for Maguire anyway.

News Corp stood by the original report.

Now, Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has come out confirming the club didn’t offer him anything.

“Absolutely, when in doubt, go to the source Joey is correct,” Hagipantelis told SEN.

**“There was no contract of any sort offered to Joey.”**

***Leilua is reportedly weighing up a move to the USA to pursue rugby union.***

I find this interesting.

Does anyone have any insight into what sort of money could be made playing Union in the USA, never really struck me as a big dollar option for players.

From Wikipedia: Players earned salaries, on average, of around $25,000, with national team players making closer to $40,000. The top players in the competition earned up to $70,000.

Thanks for that, pretty much what I suspected.

Joey, don't get angry.

 

[Russell]

The Hodgson vs Api situation is very interesting. I am not saying this will happen I actually think it will fall through (knowing the tigers). But looking in as a fan Hodgson is definitely the better option long term if we can get rid of Liddle. Simpkin is a class hooker and has proved this in KOE and first grade. Our problem is and has been for a while is an 80 minute hooker. For me wasting a bench spot on a hooker or utility is silly especially for a team like the tigers. It needs to be 4 big men. I think Simpkin does need to be phased into 80 minutes but Hodgson is perfect for the whole team.
Hodgson is a leader and has the British connection with Hastings, Gildart and Sheens. Which you would think would tempt him to come. Only flaw for me is that he is injury prone but that is easily fixed. IE: Hastings, Simpkin and I would like to see Dockar-clay in the top 30.

In conclusion, in the long run and for the team you would think Hodgson is the wiser choice. With Simpkin at 14 to add attacking flare. But we will see how the meat head of Pascoe sorts this us.

As it stands, Liddle is streets ahead of Simpkin…
How anyone sees it does different is beyond me.
Simpkin may have more upside in the long run, I’ll think you might find Liddle does as well.
If Liddle and Madge don’t work - that may be a separate issue…
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Liddle end up at the chooks… he has time with the ball, he’s a bit underdone - and has some work to do… but you can’t buy time…

Liddle is a Hooker who can't pass accurately and has no kicking game. He's pretty limited and one dimensional. What's worse for him is he lacks the cardiovascular capacity to play a full game

Can't believe there were 3 ppl who downvoted this. I feel you've stated complete truth.

Liddle is developing a fan base much like Brooks... except Brooks fans bailed, I believe.

People are even starting to make rubbish excuses for Liddle.... "oh he fatigues that's why he struggles" for a start he's a professional player that's played over 50 games, he shouldn't be getting tired after 20 mins as a dummy half. Different if he's a prop

Secondly he can't pass! No matter what time of the game he manages to throw a pass at Brooks ankles or over Doueihis head.

Not saying he's completely rubbish and should be punted but it's pretty clear we need a lot more direction at hooker and if you're choosing one of Liddle or Simpkin to put time into and develop, you always choose Simpkin.

There's no harm in keeping both our current hookers AND signing Hodgson either

I vote to punt Simpkin - can't play 80, stands too much with hands on hips, ball hog.....Bye!

Can I get a few more down votes, you guys disappoint me - thought it was worth at least 30.

 

[Geo]

The Hodgson vs Api situation is very interesting. I am not saying this will happen I actually think it will fall through (knowing the tigers). But looking in as a fan Hodgson is definitely the better option long term if we can get rid of Liddle. Simpkin is a class hooker and has proved this in KOE and first grade. Our problem is and has been for a while is an 80 minute hooker. For me wasting a bench spot on a hooker or utility is silly especially for a team like the tigers. It needs to be 4 big men. I think Simpkin does need to be phased into 80 minutes but Hodgson is perfect for the whole team.
Hodgson is a leader and has the British connection with Hastings, Gildart and Sheens. Which you would think would tempt him to come. Only flaw for me is that he is injury prone but that is easily fixed. IE: Hastings, Simpkin and I would like to see Dockar-clay in the top 30.

In conclusion, in the long run and for the team you would think Hodgson is the wiser choice. With Simpkin at 14 to add attacking flare. But we will see how the meat head of Pascoe sorts this us.

As it stands, Liddle is streets ahead of Simpkin…
How anyone sees it does different is beyond me.
Simpkin may have more upside in the long run, I’ll think you might find Liddle does as well.
If Liddle and Madge don’t work - that may be a separate issue…
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Liddle end up at the chooks… he has time with the ball, he’s a bit underdone - and has some work to do… but you can’t buy time…

Liddle is a Hooker who can't pass accurately and has no kicking game. He's pretty limited and one dimensional. What's worse for him is he lacks the cardiovascular capacity to play a full game


And Simpkin is worse, I don’t know where you get the idea that he is our saviour he is a couple of years away thanks to Covid

If you can't see more in Simpkin than Liddle jog on seriously. I was a fan of liddle up until this season but his service game has gone bad really quickly. Im seriously amazed this club decided to re-sign him, it seems bulking up in the offseason has done him no good at all, cant have a hooker in 1sts passing the way he does. Rather invest into Simpkin who showed more in his first two games than liddle has in a long time. Consistently producing those kind of games will come with age I feel, wasn't suprised to see him struggle after those two first games especially after his effort in the souths game. Liddle on the other hand, if hes not there now, I don't see the point in holding onto him apart from warming the seat really.

I doubt Simpkin given his shoulder injury will be right to go round 1..

 

[Devon Head]

TIGERS’ WORD ON LEILUA FIASCO

Ex-Tigers centre Joey Leilua sent the rugby league world into a spin when he blasted coach Michael Maguire, while also denying reports he was only offered a train-and-trial contract by the club.

And now the Tigers have responded to the confusion over the 29-year-old’s future.

Leilua’s contract, understood to be worth around $800,000 per season, expires this year. News Corp reported that the Tigers had offered him a $1,000-per week train-and-trial deal rather than a top 30 contract extension after he had a disappointing season.


However Leilua took to Instagram to deny those reports, claiming he wasn’t offered anything, while also saying he wouldn’t want to play for Maguire anyway.

News Corp stood by the original report.

Now, Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has come out confirming the club didn’t offer him anything.

“Absolutely, when in doubt, go to the source Joey is correct,” Hagipantelis told SEN.

**“There was no contract of any sort offered to Joey.”**

***Leilua is reportedly weighing up a move to the USA to pursue rugby union.***

I find this interesting.

Does anyone have any insight into what sort of money could be made playing Union in the USA, never really struck me as a big dollar option for players.

From Wikipedia: Players earned salaries, on average, of around $25,000, with national team players making closer to $40,000. The top players in the competition earned up to $70,000.

Should take Joel Thompson up on his offer instead.....

This. Decent salary working on the railways. Fair bit of time away from home though.

Probably too hard for him...
Man doesn't like putting in 100%

He could walk into most SL teams even being a fat mess and giving 70% and still succeed to a degree. Big ask to move the whole family overseas however if he has considered US Union then surely he has looked at UK SL. Surely financially he'd be better off in UK than trying his hand at US Union.

 

[sparci]

The Hodgson vs Api situation is very interesting. I am not saying this will happen I actually think it will fall through (knowing the tigers). But looking in as a fan Hodgson is definitely the better option long term if we can get rid of Liddle. Simpkin is a class hooker and has proved this in KOE and first grade. Our problem is and has been for a while is an 80 minute hooker. For me wasting a bench spot on a hooker or utility is silly especially for a team like the tigers. It needs to be 4 big men. I think Simpkin does need to be phased into 80 minutes but Hodgson is perfect for the whole team.
Hodgson is a leader and has the British connection with Hastings, Gildart and Sheens. Which you would think would tempt him to come. Only flaw for me is that he is injury prone but that is easily fixed. IE: Hastings, Simpkin and I would like to see Dockar-clay in the top 30.

In conclusion, in the long run and for the team you would think Hodgson is the wiser choice. With Simpkin at 14 to add attacking flare. But we will see how the meat head of Pascoe sorts this us.

As it stands, Liddle is streets ahead of Simpkin…
How anyone sees it does different is beyond me.
Simpkin may have more upside in the long run, I’ll think you might find Liddle does as well.
If Liddle and Madge don’t work - that may be a separate issue…
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Liddle end up at the chooks… he has time with the ball, he’s a bit underdone - and has some work to do… but you can’t buy time…

Liddle is a Hooker who can't pass accurately and has no kicking game. He's pretty limited and one dimensional. What's worse for him is he lacks the cardiovascular capacity to play a full game


And Simpkin is worse, I don’t know where you get the idea that he is our saviour he is a couple of years away thanks to Covid

If you can't see more in Simpkin than Liddle jog on seriously. I was a fan of liddle up until this season but his service game has gone bad really quickly. Im seriously amazed this club decided to re-sign him, it seems bulking up in the offseason has done him no good at all, cant have a hooker in 1sts passing the way he does. Rather invest into Simpkin who showed more in his first two games than liddle has in a long time. Consistently producing those kind of games will come with age I feel, wasn't suprised to see him struggle after those two first games especially after his effort in the souths game. Liddle on the other hand, if hes not there now, I don't see the point in holding onto him apart from warming the seat really.


I doubt Simpkin given his shoulder injury will be right to go round 1..

Should've re-signed Elijah Taylor 😉

 

[Demps]

TIGERS’ WORD ON LEILUA FIASCO

Ex-Tigers centre Joey Leilua sent the rugby league world into a spin when he blasted coach Michael Maguire, while also denying reports he was only offered a train-and-trial contract by the club.

And now the Tigers have responded to the confusion over the 29-year-old’s future.

Leilua’s contract, understood to be worth around $800,000 per season, expires this year. News Corp reported that the Tigers had offered him a $1,000-per week train-and-trial deal rather than a top 30 contract extension after he had a disappointing season.


However Leilua took to Instagram to deny those reports, claiming he wasn’t offered anything, while also saying he wouldn’t want to play for Maguire anyway.

News Corp stood by the original report.

Now, Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has come out confirming the club didn’t offer him anything.

“Absolutely, when in doubt, go to the source Joey is correct,” Hagipantelis told SEN.

**“There was no contract of any sort offered to Joey.”**

***Leilua is reportedly weighing up a move to the USA to pursue rugby union.***

I find this interesting.

Does anyone have any insight into what sort of money could be made playing Union in the USA, never really struck me as a big dollar option for players.

From Wikipedia: Players earned salaries, on average, of around $25,000, with national team players making closer to $40,000. The top players in the competition earned up to $70,000.

Should take Joel Thompson up on his offer instead.....

This. Decent salary working on the railways. Fair bit of time away from home though.

Probably too hard for him...
Man doesn't like putting in 100%

He could walk into most SL teams even being a fat mess and giving 70% and still succeed to a degree. Big ask to move the whole family overseas however if he's considered US Union then surely he has looked at UK SL. Surely financially he'd be better off in UK than trying his hand at US Union.

Swap Oporto for Nandos and live the dream...
The US move sounds ridiculous.

 

[Pascoes_barber]

Can I get a few more down votes, you guys disappoint me - thought it was worth at least 30.

There's a daily limit, we can only give you 3 every 24 hours.

Isn't this off-topic anyway?

 

[Devon Head]

TIGERS’ WORD ON LEILUA FIASCO

Ex-Tigers centre Joey Leilua sent the rugby league world into a spin when he blasted coach Michael Maguire, while also denying reports he was only offered a train-and-trial contract by the club.

And now the Tigers have responded to the confusion over the 29-year-old’s future.

Leilua’s contract, understood to be worth around $800,000 per season, expires this year. News Corp reported that the Tigers had offered him a $1,000-per week train-and-trial deal rather than a top 30 contract extension after he had a disappointing season.


However Leilua took to Instagram to deny those reports, claiming he wasn’t offered anything, while also saying he wouldn’t want to play for Maguire anyway.

News Corp stood by the original report.

Now, Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has come out confirming the club didn’t offer him anything.

“Absolutely, when in doubt, go to the source Joey is correct,” Hagipantelis told SEN.

**“There was no contract of any sort offered to Joey.”**

***Leilua is reportedly weighing up a move to the USA to pursue rugby union.***

I find this interesting.

Does anyone have any insight into what sort of money could be made playing Union in the USA, never really struck me as a big dollar option for players.

From Wikipedia: Players earned salaries, on average, of around $25,000, with national team players making closer to $40,000. The top players in the competition earned up to $70,000.

Should take Joel Thompson up on his offer instead.....

This. Decent salary working on the railways. Fair bit of time away from home though.

Probably too hard for him...
Man doesn't like putting in 100%

He could walk into most SL teams even being a fat mess and giving 70% and still succeed to a degree. Big ask to move the whole family overseas however if he's considered US Union then surely he has looked at UK SL. Surely financially he'd be better off in UK than trying his hand at US Union.

Swap Oporto for Nandos and live the dream...
The US move sounds ridiculous.

He could literally go and work for Oporto and earn more than US Union and also get staff discounts on the food.

 

[Demps]

TIGERS’ WORD ON LEILUA FIASCO

Ex-Tigers centre Joey Leilua sent the rugby league world into a spin when he blasted coach Michael Maguire, while also denying reports he was only offered a train-and-trial contract by the club.

And now the Tigers have responded to the confusion over the 29-year-old’s future.

Leilua’s contract, understood to be worth around $800,000 per season, expires this year. News Corp reported that the Tigers had offered him a $1,000-per week train-and-trial deal rather than a top 30 contract extension after he had a disappointing season.


However Leilua took to Instagram to deny those reports, claiming he wasn’t offered anything, while also saying he wouldn’t want to play for Maguire anyway.

News Corp stood by the original report.

Now, Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has come out confirming the club didn’t offer him anything.

“Absolutely, when in doubt, go to the source Joey is correct,” Hagipantelis told SEN.

**“There was no contract of any sort offered to Joey.”**

***Leilua is reportedly weighing up a move to the USA to pursue rugby union.***

I find this interesting.

Does anyone have any insight into what sort of money could be made playing Union in the USA, never really struck me as a big dollar option for players.

From Wikipedia: Players earned salaries, on average, of around $25,000, with national team players making closer to $40,000. The top players in the competition earned up to $70,000.

Should take Joel Thompson up on his offer instead.....

This. Decent salary working on the railways. Fair bit of time away from home though.

Probably too hard for him...
Man doesn't like putting in 100%

He could walk into most SL teams even being a fat mess and giving 70% and still succeed to a degree. Big ask to move the whole family overseas however if he's considered US Union then surely he has looked at UK SL. Surely financially he'd be better off in UK than trying his hand at US Union.

Swap Oporto for Nandos and live the dream...
The US move sounds ridiculous.

He could literally go and work for Oporto and earn more than US Union and also get staff discounts on the food.

?

You mentioned "work" though.
He ain't about that.

 

[hank37w]

TIGERS’ WORD ON LEILUA FIASCO

Ex-Tigers centre Joey Leilua sent the rugby league world into a spin when he blasted coach Michael Maguire, while also denying reports he was only offered a train-and-trial contract by the club.

And now the Tigers have responded to the confusion over the 29-year-old’s future.

Leilua’s contract, understood to be worth around $800,000 per season, expires this year. News Corp reported that the Tigers had offered him a $1,000-per week train-and-trial deal rather than a top 30 contract extension after he had a disappointing season.


However Leilua took to Instagram to deny those reports, claiming he wasn’t offered anything, while also saying he wouldn’t want to play for Maguire anyway.

News Corp stood by the original report.

Now, Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has come out confirming the club didn’t offer him anything.

“Absolutely, when in doubt, go to the source Joey is correct,” Hagipantelis told SEN.

**“There was no contract of any sort offered to Joey.”**

***Leilua is reportedly weighing up a move to the USA to pursue rugby union.***

I find this interesting.

Does anyone have any insight into what sort of money could be made playing Union in the USA, never really struck me as a big dollar option for players.

From Wikipedia: Players earned salaries, on average, of around $25,000, with national team players making closer to $40,000. The top players in the competition earned up to $70,000.

Should take Joel Thompson up on his offer instead.....

This. Decent salary working on the railways. Fair bit of time away from home though.

Probably too hard for him...
Man doesn't like putting in 100%

He could walk into most SL teams even being a fat mess and giving 70% and still succeed to a degree. Big ask to move the whole family overseas however if he's considered US Union then surely he has looked at UK SL. Surely financially he'd be better off in UK than trying his hand at US Union.

Swap Oporto for Nandos and live the dream...
The US move sounds ridiculous.

He could literally go and work for Oporto and earn more than US Union and also get staff discounts on the food.

Plus tips.