Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[pawsandclaws1]

Ch9 just ran with the news of Mbye's confirmed move.

 

[jag]

Roosters signing up Watson there is less of an opportunity there now for Egan Butcher. I think it’s a positive for the tigers as it may force his hand to leave. We need to keep on signing young talented players under the salary cap radar . That way we have more room to go after quality marquee players when they come on the market.

 

[Geo]

Ch9 just ran with the news of Mbye's confirmed move.

Yeah.. read something about that here

https://weststigersforum.com/topic/31245/moses-mbye-super-duper-thread/1270?_=1629083857713

 

[TigerTone]

Roosters signing up Watson there is less of an opportunity there now for Egan Butcher. I think it’s a positive for the tigers as it may force his hand to leave. We need to keep on signing young talented players under the salary cap radar . That way we have more room to go after quality marquee players when they come on the market.

Correctomundo!!!

 

[Wildcat777]

Tigers announce Egan butcher or Heilum Luki please

I wish for Luki!!!!!!

 

[TigerTone]

Watson, 25, has agreed to terms on a deal worth around
$450,000 less than what he could have accepted by opting
to remain with the Knights.

Tell me there is NO BROWN PAPER BAGS in that deal!!!

 

[Wildcat777]

Watson, 25, has agreed to terms on a deal worth around
$450,000 less than what he could have accepted by opting
to remain with the Knights.

Tell me there is NO BROWN PAPER BAGS Din that deal!!!

No brown paper bags. Transactions of this type are very different nowadays.

 

[JC99]

Watson, 25, has agreed to terms on a deal worth around
$450,000 less than what he could have accepted by opting
to remain with the Knights.

Tell me there is NO BROWN PAPER BAGS Din that deal!!!

I'd take a pay cut to go to roosters... he'll probably win a premiership look like a superstar and get a massive deal elsewhere after that. A lot of that extra $450k is because they offered him an extra year to stay at Knights

 

[Snake]

Watson, 25, has agreed to terms on a deal worth around
$450,000 less than what he could have accepted by opting
to remain with the Knights.

Tell me there is NO BROWN PAPER BAGS Din that deal!!!

No brown paper bags. Transactions of this type are very different nowadays.

Of course most players would go to another club for 450 k less .. nothing to see here ?

 

[bathursttiger1]

Watson, 25, has agreed to terms on a deal worth around
$450,000 less than what he could have accepted by opting
to remain with the Knights.

Tell me there is NO BROWN PAPER BAGS Din that deal!!!

No brown paper bags. Transactions of this type are very different nowadays.

How good of a golfer is Watson?

 

[Lukic]

Watson, 25, has agreed to terms on a deal worth around
$450,000 less than what he could have accepted by opting
to remain with the Knights.

Tell me there is NO BROWN PAPER BAGS Din that deal!!!

I'd take a pay cut to go to roosters... he'll probably win a premiership look like a superstar and get a massive deal elsewhere after that. A lot of that extra $450k is because they offered him an extra year to stay at Knights

Exactly. His market value is probably around $400-450k a year anyway so it's basically the same offer. For equal money or near equal money I'd rather play at the Roosters than the Knights. He'll also be in contention for the 14 jumper in origin, especially after Koroisau's antics last year. Each origin game you play is $30,000 so if he's looking at it that way, it's a no brainer and that's not even taking into account the fact he'll probably be better off come his next contract negotiation as you said.

 

[balmain boy]

Tigers announce Egan butcher or Heilum Luki please

A lot of folks are getting excited about the younger Butcher. I have half a houseful of Rooster fans here, and so watch their games.
How do I put this . . . if you like that Mikaele has a mistake or 16 in him each game, you're gonna love Butcher.

What a stupid and reckless comment. The kid has had 2 errors all season - both in the most recent game.

If you're going to be so ignorant as to judge a kid based on a single game at least have the decency to warn people of your lazy-bias first.

 

[JC99]

Watson, 25, has agreed to terms on a deal worth around
$450,000 less than what he could have accepted by opting
to remain with the Knights.

Tell me there is NO BROWN PAPER BAGS Din that deal!!!

I'd take a pay cut to go to roosters... he'll probably win a premiership look like a superstar and get a massive deal elsewhere after that. A lot of that extra $450k is because they offered him an extra year to stay at Knights

Exactly. His market value is probably around $400-450k a year anyway so it's basically the same offer. For equal money or near equal money I'd rather play at the Roosters than the Knights. He'll also be in contention for the 14 jumper in origin, especially after Koroisau's antics last year. Each origin game you play is $30,000 so if he's looking at it that way, it's a no brainer and that's not even taking into account the fact he'll probably be better off come his next contract negotiation as you said.

Realistically he's earning just about the same per year

 

[Bones]

Watson, 25, has agreed to terms on a deal worth around
$450,000 less than what he could have accepted by opting
to remain with the Knights.

Tell me there is NO BROWN PAPER BAGS Din that deal!!!

No brown paper bags. Transactions of this type are very different nowadays.


How good of a golfer is Watson?

Just slightly better than uncle Nick

 

[The-moP]

Watson, 25, has agreed to terms on a deal worth around
$450,000 less than what he could have accepted by opting
to remain with the Knights.

Tell me there is NO BROWN PAPER BAGS Din that deal!!!

No brown paper bags. Transactions of this type are very different nowadays.


Of course most players would go to another club for 450 k less .. nothing to see here ?

So why is it everytime the Rorters sign a player they always state that they got him at unders .. of course they do .. because they get a massive brown paper bag each week to compensate their salary .. !!

And why can the NRL see through this bulldust crap the Rorters keep dishing out .. !! Its so bloody obvious that the NRL are in on it .. its embarrassing .. !!

 

[BAGNF05]

Watson, 25, has agreed to terms on a deal worth around
$450,000 less than what he could have accepted by opting
to remain with the Knights.

Tell me there is NO BROWN PAPER BAGS in that deal!!!

Where is that quote from? If it’s not made up it doesn’t meet the NRL requirement for clubs to pay fair market value.

 

[TigerTone]

Watson, 25, has agreed to terms on a deal worth around
$450,000 less than what he could have accepted by opting
to remain with the Knights.

Tell me there is NO BROWN PAPER BAGS in that deal!!!

Where is that quote from? If it’s not made up it doesn’t meet the NRL requirement for clubs to pay fair market value.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/roosters/nrl-2021-connor-watson-newcastle-knights-sydney-roosters-trent-robinson-less-money/news-story/447a79b4f315451781b9e90d3fc6237f

 

[BAGNF05]

Watson, 25, has agreed to terms on a deal worth around
$450,000 less than what he could have accepted by opting
to remain with the Knights.

Tell me there is NO BROWN PAPER BAGS in that deal!!!

Where is that quote from? If it’s not made up it doesn’t meet the NRL requirement for clubs to pay fair market value.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/roosters/nrl-2021-connor-watson-newcastle-knights-sydney-roosters-trent-robinson-less-money/news-story/447a79b4f315451781b9e90d3fc6237f

Fine print reveals only 50K difference. No biggie.

 

[tony soprano]

Tigers announce Egan butcher or Heilum Luki please

A lot of folks are getting excited about the younger Butcher. I have half a houseful of Rooster fans here, and so watch their games.
How do I put this . . . if you like that Mikaele has a mistake or 16 in him each game, you're gonna love Butcher.

What a stupid and reckless comment. The kid has had 2 errors all season - both in the most recent game.

If you're going to be so ignorant as to judge a kid based on a single game at least have the decency to warn people of your lazy-bias first.

Rich

 

[earl]

Watson, 25, has agreed to terms on a deal worth around
$450,000 less than what he could have accepted by opting
to remain with the Knights.

Tell me there is NO BROWN PAPER BAGS in that deal!!!

Where is that quote from? If it’s not made up it doesn’t meet the NRL requirement for clubs to pay fair market value.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/roosters/nrl-2021-connor-watson-newcastle-knights-sydney-roosters-trent-robinson-less-money/news-story/447a79b4f315451781b9e90d3fc6237f

Fine print reveals only 50K difference. No biggie.

Typical Fox reporting.