Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Glenji95]

Don’t think many clubs will be in a rush to sign an anti-vaxxer. Can’t believe it hasn’t been mandated by the NRL.

Most of the NRL players have been vaccinated it was announced the other day that the number of unvaccinated players is now a single digit but whatever the reason it is for them to choose to remain unvaccinated cannot judge them for it but as we know there are consequences of doing so and in this case for NAS he’s most likely out of Melbourne since they have made it mandatory and given that Stef needs a partner for a Prop **I won’t be surprised if we do make him an offer**

I will be.

Most clubs will be crazy to turn down a 6’7 hard running Prop if they choose not to pursue because of his vaccination status that’s their choice and can respect that but doesn’t change the fact he can play and I think we might have a look after all we did sign Api who people are still pissed with because of what happened in Origin camp

 

[the_third]

Don’t think many clubs will be in a rush to sign an anti-vaxxer. Can’t believe it hasn’t been mandated by the NRL.

Most of the NRL players have been vaccinated it was announced the other day that the number of unvaccinated players is now a single digit but whatever the reason it is for them to choose to remain unvaccinated cannot judge them for it but as we know there are consequences of doing so and in this case for NAS he’s most likely out of Melbourne since they have made it mandatory and given that Stef needs a partner for a Prop **I won’t be surprised if we do make him an offer**

I will be.

why? if he plays 19 games for us its worth the money. minimal risk as he's pretty good

 

[OzLuke]

Don’t think many clubs will be in a rush to sign an anti-vaxxer. Can’t believe it hasn’t been mandated by the NRL.

Most of the NRL players have been vaccinated it was announced the other day that the number of unvaccinated players is now a single digit but whatever the reason it is for them to choose to remain unvaccinated cannot judge them for it but as we know there are consequences of doing so and in this case for NAS he’s most likely out of Melbourne since they have made it mandatory and given that Stef needs a partner for a Prop **I won’t be surprised if we do make him an offer**

I will be.


why? if he plays 19 games for us its worth the money. minimal risk as he's pretty good

I agree....we pay for Api, and he makes origin we lose him for 3 games....

 

[Eternal Tiger]

Don’t think many clubs will be in a rush to sign an anti-vaxxer. Can’t believe it hasn’t been mandated by the NRL.

They don't have the nuts to mandate it because they know there are 100s of players who could easily go to Union. AFL don't have that issue with a similar code.

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

I’m all for making a play for NAS if it’s an option. He’d be a great pick up and the landscape will change as the year progresses. As has been pointed out 19 out of 24 games are in Sydney/NSW well worth it.

 

[hank37w]

Don’t think many clubs will be in a rush to sign an anti-vaxxer. Can’t believe it hasn’t been mandated by the NRL.

Most of the NRL players have been vaccinated it was announced the other day that the number of unvaccinated players is now a single digit but whatever the reason it is for them to choose to remain unvaccinated cannot judge them for it but as we know there are consequences of doing so and in this case for NAS he’s most likely out of Melbourne since they have made it mandatory and given that Stef needs a partner for a Prop **I won’t be surprised if we do make him an offer**

I will be.


why? if he plays 19 games for us its worth the money. minimal risk as he's pretty good

And don't forget that if there are no disruptions to where games are scheduled to be played this season, we also get the benefit of him playing for us in the Finals games right through to the Grand Final.

 

[barnzee]

Don’t think many clubs will be in a rush to sign an anti-vaxxer. Can’t believe it hasn’t been mandated by the NRL.

Most of the NRL players have been vaccinated it was announced the other day that the number of unvaccinated players is now a single digit but whatever the reason it is for them to choose to remain unvaccinated cannot judge them for it but as we know there are consequences of doing so and in this case for NAS he’s most likely out of Melbourne since they have made it mandatory and given that Stef needs a partner for a Prop **I won’t be surprised if we do make him an offer**

I will be.


why? if he plays 19 games for us its worth the money. minimal risk as he's pretty good

I agree....we pay for Api, and he makes origin we lose him for 3 games....

He wont make origin

 

[Glenji95]

Don’t think many clubs will be in a rush to sign an anti-vaxxer. Can’t believe it hasn’t been mandated by the NRL.

Most of the NRL players have been vaccinated it was announced the other day that the number of unvaccinated players is now a single digit but whatever the reason it is for them to choose to remain unvaccinated cannot judge them for it but as we know there are consequences of doing so and in this case for NAS he’s most likely out of Melbourne since they have made it mandatory and given that Stef needs a partner for a Prop **I won’t be surprised if we do make him an offer**

I will be.


why? if he plays 19 games for us its worth the money. minimal risk as he's pretty good

I agree....we pay for Api, and he makes origin we lose him for 3 games....

He wont make origin

If Cook is available and in good form than yeah probably not but if he’s not available and neither Api who plays then?

 

[Glenji95]

Don’t think many clubs will be in a rush to sign an anti-vaxxer. Can’t believe it hasn’t been mandated by the NRL.

They don't have the nuts to mandate it because they know there are 100s of players who could easily go to Union. AFL don't have that issue with a similar code.

I didn’t even think about that but yeah you have a good point

 

[Camel2281]

Don’t think many clubs will be in a rush to sign an anti-vaxxer. Can’t believe it hasn’t been mandated by the NRL.

Most of the NRL players have been vaccinated it was announced the other day that the number of unvaccinated players is now a single digit but whatever the reason it is for them to choose to remain unvaccinated cannot judge them for it but as we know there are consequences of doing so and in this case for NAS he’s most likely out of Melbourne since they have made it mandatory and given that Stef needs a partner for a Prop **I won’t be surprised if we do make him an offer**

I will be.


why? if he plays 19 games for us its worth the money. minimal risk as he's pretty good

I agree....we pay for Api, and he makes origin we lose him for 3 games....

He wont make origin

If Cook is available and in good form than yeah probably not but if he’s not available and neither Api who plays then?

Freddie won't pick him in 2022 anyway after Api let him down

 

[Glenji95]

Don’t think many clubs will be in a rush to sign an anti-vaxxer. Can’t believe it hasn’t been mandated by the NRL.

Most of the NRL players have been vaccinated it was announced the other day that the number of unvaccinated players is now a single digit but whatever the reason it is for them to choose to remain unvaccinated cannot judge them for it but as we know there are consequences of doing so and in this case for NAS he’s most likely out of Melbourne since they have made it mandatory and given that Stef needs a partner for a Prop **I won’t be surprised if we do make him an offer**

I will be.


why? if he plays 19 games for us its worth the money. minimal risk as he's pretty good

I agree....we pay for Api, and he makes origin we lose him for 3 games....

He wont make origin

If Cook is available and in good form than yeah probably not but if he’s not available and neither Api who plays then?

Freddie won't pick him in 2022 anyway after Api let him down

Depends how the series is going at that point Cook if fit should be retaining being NSW Hooker but if he wasn’t available and he decides not to go with Api than I don’t know who he would pick

 

[the_third]

Don’t think many clubs will be in a rush to sign an anti-vaxxer. Can’t believe it hasn’t been mandated by the NRL.

Most of the NRL players have been vaccinated it was announced the other day that the number of unvaccinated players is now a single digit but whatever the reason it is for them to choose to remain unvaccinated cannot judge them for it but as we know there are consequences of doing so and in this case for NAS he’s most likely out of Melbourne since they have made it mandatory and given that Stef needs a partner for a Prop **I won’t be surprised if we do make him an offer**

I will be.


why? if he plays 19 games for us its worth the money. minimal risk as he's pretty good

I agree....we pay for Api, and he makes origin we lose him for 3 games....

He wont make origin

If Cook is available and in good form than yeah probably not but if he’s not available and neither Api who plays then?

Freddie won't pick him in 2022 anyway after Api let him down

How about any rep player.it doesn’t have to be Api he’s just an example.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I’m all for making a play for NAS if it’s an option. He’d be a great pick up and the landscape will change as the year progresses. As has been pointed out 19 out of 24 games are in Sydney/NSW well worth it.

and as others said if he was an origin player we would lose him for 2 games anyway (less the bye)

 

[Tigerwould]

I’m all for making a play for NAS if it’s an option. He’d be a great pick up and the landscape will change as the year progresses. As has been pointed out 19 out of 24 games are in Sydney/NSW well worth it.

and as others said if he was an origin player we would lose him for 2 games anyway (less the bye)

I’m not overly worried about the away games in other States. It more how an anti Vaxer will potentially disrupt the squad. He’s a very good player. With a lesser player, you wouldn’t risk team harmony and dealing with the baggage that comes with his stance.

 

[SeanT]

Could Nas train with the squad in N.S.W though? If they can't be in construction their then how can they train with their teammates?

 

[Glenji95]

Could Nas train with the squad in N.S.W though? If they can't be in construction their then how can they train with their teammates?

He would be allowed to train with his teammates at the clubs headquarters on the field that I do know

 

[jirskyr]

Could Nas train with the squad in N.S.W though? If they can't be in construction their then how can they train with their teammates?

He would be allowed to train with his teammates at the clubs headquarters on the field that I do know

And under current rules if there were any cases of COVID at the club, like there has been just now, NAS would need to isolate for 2 weeks when everyone else would not, and he would not be able to fulfil his club community commitments because they would not let him into hospitals or schools.

Far too much drama and not worth it.

 

[Tim Sheens]

I’m all for making a play for NAS if it’s an option. He’d be a great pick up and the landscape will change as the year progresses. As has been pointed out 19 out of 24 games are in Sydney/NSW well worth it.

and as others said if he was an origin player we would lose him for 2 games anyway (less the bye)


I’m not overly worried about the away games in other States. It more how an anti Vaxer will potentially disrupt the squad. He’s a very good player. With a lesser player, you wouldn’t risk team harmony and dealing with the baggage that comes with his stance.

Should have been done at NRL level. Vaccination mandated, end of story.

 

[Don Kershane]

Could Nas train with the squad in N.S.W though? If they can't be in construction their then how can they train with their teammates?

He would be allowed to train with his teammates at the clubs headquarters on the field that I do know

And under current rules if there were any cases of COVID at the club, like there has been just now, NAS would need to isolate for 2 weeks when everyone else would not, and he would not be able to fulfil his club community commitments because they would not let him into hospitals or schools.

Far too much drama and not worth it.

The cost of increasing door way height in the COE would need to be factored in because they have used Nofa as the template.

 

[paul wright]

I’m all for making a play for NAS if it’s an option. He’d be a great pick up and the landscape will change as the year progresses. As has been pointed out 19 out of 24 games are in Sydney/NSW well worth it.

and as others said if he was an origin player we would lose him for 2 games anyway (less the bye)


I’m not overly worried about the away games in other States. It more how an anti Vaxer will potentially disrupt the squad. He’s a very good player. With a lesser player, you wouldn’t risk team harmony and dealing with the baggage that comes with his stance.

Should have been done at NRL level. Vaccination mandated, end of story.

Sadly for whatever reason the NRL did not have the strength of character to do so