Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Lankanflyer10.98]

I can only wish the roosters are enticing players with money, but I think the uncomfortable truth is that players are going there to be successful and sacrificing the money. If this generation values winning over money, our hill gets even steeper to climb, Ryan Matterson was on $180K at the chooks . When his upgrade request got leaked, whilst a WT. Many started to entertain the notion of the roosters actually being under the cap.

 

[bptiger 0]

So it is been reported that the Titans will throw a million dollars at smith , this is on top of Fifita who is on 1.2 million then there is tino who is said to be on $750,000 . So that’s $3,000,000 of there cap so they have to get 27 players into around $6,000,000 that works out at about $222, 000 per player , now they have a couple more rep players who would be on double that amount , yet it never gets questioned by the media how the hell can u get all under the cap , I guarantee if it was the tigers doing it , we would be on the front page .

 

[GNR4LIFE]

So it is been reported that the Titans will throw a million dollars at smith , this is on top of Fifita who is on 1.2 million then there is tino who is said to be on $750,000 . So that’s $3,000,000 of there cap so they have to get 27 players into around $6,000,000 that works out at about $222, 000 per player , now they have a couple more rep players who would be on double that amount , yet it never gets questioned by the media how the hell can u get all under the cap , I guarantee if it was the tigers doing it , we would be on the front page .

No we wouldn’t

 

[THE_POM]

There's a meeting this morning between the club & The Raiders in relation to Hodgson with final offers to be presented. Believe we upped the $ we are contributing but not by much. A result is wanted from today so he can join pre-season training next week.

Curtis Scott deal was torpedoed by Sheens after having 1 phone call with him, not sure the issue but apparently wasn't sold on him joining the club.

Isaiah Papali'i had discussions with his the club & his management yesterday afternoon, our offer is better than the Eels & seems keen to join, but he does have a meeting with Eels today & they have upped their offer to him but still don't think will match our offer, expect a decision early next week.

Also appears Israel Ogden no longer with the club.

Club has also reached out to the management of Herbie Farnworth & Briton Nikora to gage their interest in joining the club in 2023.

 

[Wildcat777]

We are clearly going down the youth direction at the club and it will start paying off in a few years time I have no doubt..
We are all sitting here just wanting the club to buy just **1** Top line player to help the young ones and help keep our hopes alive.. One day 😛ray:

Now I find it funny that teams like Roosters and Souths have fans that are complaining they lost a player and need a top player to replace them to remain in the top 4 teams.. Then you look at there teams and all I can think about it how good would it be having a team like this or even half of them...

Some of the 2022 Roosters players:
Collins
A Crichton
Luke Keary
J Manu
V Radley
J Suaalli
Sio Taukeiaho
D Topou
James Tedesco
S Tupaniua
JWH
S Walker
C Watson

Let that sink in..... The rest of the players must be on food scraps and rice (Unless other payments are made :face_with_rolling_eyes: )

Now I know we need to address our backyard but when a club like this can keep these players for less money how does the NRL expect lower teams to pick them up as they wont leave. I don't blame the players as I am sure they are getting WELL looked after in some way or form and they get to play finals every year. For me the NRL Salary cap does not work and needs addressing but they won't change it.

I can see us in 3-4 years time in a very good position as long as we can keep the good ones we have and not let them go to the likes of Roosters , South, etc..
I feel we need to Lock up Stefo, Laurie, Blore ASAP before we get into a fighting match with other clubs that increase there prices. If we can snag Hodgson and or Papailli that would be massive for us..

This post is not to bag the club its more about how hard it is to rebuild the correct way like we are and not pay massive overs like some clubs.. It's very hard but with the right people closing the deals now it might help..

And Roosters keep Manu despite $1mil plus offers from elsewhere. He'll take 500k less because he's a good bloke that loves the club. Please....


I heard he is staying at the roosters for 850k a year I’m sure uncle nick will fill in the rest

True. With NRL being a short career. He is not missing out on $

 

[momo_amp_medo]

There's a meeting this morning between the club & The Raiders in relation to Hodgson with final offers to be presented. Believe we upped the $ we are contributing but not by much. A result is wanted from today so he can join pre-season training next week.

Curtis Scott deal was torpedoed by Sheens after having 1 phone call with him, not sure the issue but apparently wasn't sold on him joining the club.

Isaiah Papali'i had discussions with his the club & his management yesterday afternoon, our offer is better than the Eels & seems keen to join, but he does have a meeting with Eels today & they have upped their offer to him but still don't think will match our offer, expect a decision early next week.

Also appears Israel Ogden no longer with the club.

Club has also reached out to the management of Herbie Farnworth & Briton Nikora to gage their interest in joining the club in 2023.

Do you know What’s the possible outcome with Liddle I’d we get Hudson across the line?

 

[Roar_Power]

There's a meeting this morning between the club & The Raiders in relation to Hodgson with final offers to be presented. Believe we upped the $ we are contributing but not by much. A result is wanted from today so he can join pre-season training next week.

Curtis Scott deal was torpedoed by Sheens after having 1 phone call with him, not sure the issue but apparently wasn't sold on him joining the club.

Isaiah Papali'i had discussions with his the club & his management yesterday afternoon, our offer is better than the Eels & seems keen to join, but he does have a meeting with Eels today & they have upped their offer to him but still don't think will match our offer, expect a decision early next week.

Also appears Israel Ogden no longer with the club.

Club has also reached out to the management of Herbie Farnworth & Briton Nikora to gage their interest in joining the club in 2023.

Would be very happy with both those 2023 signings. Increasing the English contingent with Farnsworth....

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Shame about Ogden.
With centre being such a hole in our roster this appears to be a misstep by management.

 

[tigger19]

There's a meeting this morning between the club & The Raiders in relation to Hodgson with final offers to be presented. Believe we upped the $ we are contributing but not by much. A result is wanted from today so he can join pre-season training next week.

Curtis Scott deal was torpedoed by Sheens after having 1 phone call with him, not sure the issue but apparently wasn't sold on him joining the club.

Isaiah Papali'i had discussions with his the club & his management yesterday afternoon, our offer is better than the Eels & seems keen to join, but he does have a meeting with Eels today & they have upped their offer to him but still don't think will match our offer, expect a decision early next week.

Also appears Israel Ogden no longer with the club.

Club has also reached out to the management of Herbie Farnworth & Briton Nikora to gage their interest in joining the club in 2023.

Thanks mate, Do you know which position Peachey is training in, will he start the year in the centres? Is Luciano looking to sign on? Any other guys we are looking at for next year

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

hopefully we get Hodgo and Papali
Not fussed on missing Scott

 

[Eyeofthetiger 0]

@THE_POM anything about Spencer Leniu gaining a release to join us?

 

[THE_POM]

There's a meeting this morning between the club & The Raiders in relation to Hodgson with final offers to be presented. Believe we upped the $ we are contributing but not by much. A result is wanted from today so he can join pre-season training next week.

Curtis Scott deal was torpedoed by Sheens after having 1 phone call with him, not sure the issue but apparently wasn't sold on him joining the club.

Isaiah Papali'i had discussions with his the club & his management yesterday afternoon, our offer is better than the Eels & seems keen to join, but he does have a meeting with Eels today & they have upped their offer to him but still don't think will match our offer, expect a decision early next week.

Also appears Israel Ogden no longer with the club.

Club has also reached out to the management of Herbie Farnworth & Briton Nikora to gage their interest in joining the club in 2023.

Thanks mate, Do you know which position Peachey is training in, will he start the year in the centres? Is Luciano looking to sign on? Any other guys we are looking at for next year

Peachey from initial discussions is to be 13, Hastings will train at 6 alongside Brooks. Doueihi looking like he won't be back till around mid to end of May.
Luciano want's to stay but still a bit of a difference between what his management is asking for & the club is offering.

 

[THE_POM]

@THE_POM anything about Spencer Leniu gaining a release to join us?

Nothing on this front at all.

 

[Nelson]

Should just up our offer to Papali'i by $50K a year straight after his meeting with Parra to show him we mean business.

Doubt we'll manage to get Farnworth from Brisbane or Nikora from the Sharks - the Sharks will be lean in the 2nd row from 2023 and will want to keep him.

 

[TheDaBoss]

Now can @THE_POM confirm

Was ogden leaving Hartigans lazy fault?

I hope we get herbie

 

[Eyeofthetiger 0]

Should just up our offer to Papali'i by $50K a year straight after his meeting with Parra to show him we mean business.

Doubt we'll manage to get Farnworth from Brisbane or Nikora from the Sharks - the Sharks will be lean in the 2nd row from 2023 and will want to keep him.

I like Nikora. We can do with him

 

[BalmainJnr]

Should just up our offer to Papali'i by $50K a year straight after his meeting with Parra to show him we mean business.

Doubt we'll manage to get Farnworth from Brisbane or Nikora from the Sharks - the Sharks will be lean in the 2nd row from 2023 and will want to keep him.

I like Nikora. We can do with him

Very Sheenius style of player.

 

[Nelson]

Should just up our offer to Papali'i by $50K a year straight after his meeting with Parra to show him we mean business.

Doubt we'll manage to get Farnworth from Brisbane or Nikora from the Sharks - the Sharks will be lean in the 2nd row from 2023 and will want to keep him.

I like Nikora. We can do with him

Yeah I'd be quite happy to have him, but he's probably going to be the best 2nd rower the Sharks have on their books for 2023 (given Wade Graham's age) so they're not just gonna let him walk, he'll have a good contract offer from the Sharks.

 

[nrlsurvivor]

Is Farnworth originally from England?

 

[Roar_Power]

Is Farnworth originally from England?

He is from Blacko, United Kingdom.