Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Mighty_Tiger said:
100% agree the risk v reward but it's interesting when we look deeper into things.

500k a season for a game changer isn't alot to fork out in today's market.
Most game changers are heading into the 700k+ bucket
Based on reports Nofa is 550+, AD is on 650, Brooks 700+ over the course of the current contract just to compare. Heck we are paying close to this for Mbye to play at the Dragons.

The cap is also expected to increase over the next few years.

We also have a large gap to fill for next year $$$$ wise which means the risk on year 2 & 3 could be reduced $$$ wise as well.

Again not saying we must sign him, just that the argument against we can cater for if we decided to go after him.

Re Lucy it's a good example of this:
1) If we matched or increased the Cowboys offer, he would be on alot more than Papa.
2) Cowboys offer was reported at 700k a year
3) Bird is after 500k and 3yrs.
- $500k over 3yrs v 700k+ over 3yrs (600k-800k difference).
- Is Lucy really 600k+ of a difference maker to Bird over 3yrs?
4) Games wise Lucy has played 31 to Birds 29 in the last 18mths
5) We have the roster need and cap space to keep Lucy and sign Bird for next 3yrs

I 100% agree with the concerns of his injury history which was 2yrs ago, I just find it interesting when we compare to options people present as who else that's all and breaking it down.
Click to expand...
When fit, Bird is a quality player. His arm is now suspected broken. For the right price maybe. 3 years adds to the risk. 2 years would be better.
 
izotope said:
Doesn't Bird have a Broken Arm?
Don't think that really relates to the two ACL's when he was younger.
Click to expand...
It's the fact he has rheumatoid arthritis that probably explains some of his injuries in the past and his heightened risk of injury going forward. I can understand why teams are balking at three years given his injury risk. I otherwise think he'd be handy as a player, although I'd probably leave him in the centres.
 
Mighty_Tiger said:
I don't actually care if he was to come, just find it interesting the argument against him that's all.

He would be an absolute upgrade on our roster, hands down however reliability must be banked into the conversation around our roster.

His last 12mths have actually been stable. He has played 29 games & his performances have been on an upward trend.

JTJ, BJ, Packer and Mats all were seeking a retirement package & signed with declining form/games guides. Bird form/game guide is on the upward trend.

At this point we will struggle to name a starting 17 that is comparable to what we have today which is actually scary.

We have a bigger issue the year after. The shelf is bare on what is available.

Some quote we have Blore who is in worse shape than Bird + impact on a game far less

Others who say no thanks yet say AD must be 5/8th when he comes back despite his ACL which often takes a good 12-18mths to get back into some form guide

Others want us to pay more for Nikora, which apparently our offer is already 200k over what the Sharks have offered and an extra year yet no other club is in the hunt + anymore and it would cost us more than Papa which is dumb.

Others prefer to keep Garner who it's clear Madge doesn't rate as a backrower at all - he got punted for a rookie who signed for another club before the season started + moved to the centres adhoc because of how bad a shape we are in. We could keep Garner and still have 6 spots on the roster to fill for next year.

Others will say what about our development players who are being carved up in NSW Cup or Injured with limited game time over the last 2yrs.

I have no issues with the argument that we need something better or more reliable, issue is who is better out there because right now as the cupboard is very bare + our kids are miles away from NRL week in week out footy.
Click to expand...
Not sure about the figures for Nikora. If it was 200k more and an extra year he would have already signed with us. No one is that dumb.

I think we'd offer 50-100k more. Take it or leave it as well. Sheen's won't bump up.
 
Nelson said:
It's the fact he has rheumatoid arthritis that probably explains some of his injuries in the past and his heightened risk of injury going forward. I can understand why teams are balking at three years given his injury risk. I otherwise think he'd be handy as a player, although I'd probably leave him in the centres.
Click to expand...
Fills TWO massive needs. Isn’t in that retirement package category just yet, and a good bloke.
 
izotope said:
Doesn't Bird have a Broken Arm?
Don't think that really relates to the two ACL's when he was younger.
Click to expand...

In context:
Liddle has played 63 Games between Start 2017 to end of 2021
Bird has played 56
Keeping in mind - Liddle wasn't even first choice for quiet a bit of time over that period.

I think injuries don't seem as worrysome when our club isn't paying for them...
If he were that injured here, We'd think a whole lot more for it.

That said, I'm certainly not against the signing - He's class and we don't have a lot of it.
We just need to be smart about it....
 
pawsandclaws1 said:
Bird is looking for a third year on his next contract and the Dragon's are reluctant which is a sensible decision. WTs should not be used as a bargaining chip.
Click to expand...
Which is what I think is more the point - Players don't want to change unless there is a major incentive... (Money or Position)
He'd be looking to at least up them to an option in his favour or something like that...
 
pawsandclaws1 said:
Bird is looking for a third year on his next contract and the Dragon's are reluctant which is a sensible decision. WTs should not be used as a bargaining chip.
Click to expand...

This is a clear valid argument & one I agree with.

From what is reported the Dragons have given him a take it or leave it offer.
Parra did as well but it expired & they have moved on.
It's clear he wants 3yrs not 2yrs, I think he is nuts for not jumping at the $1.1M from what is reported the Dragons offered him given his history.

I can imagine Sheens would be wanting Bird/Manager to sell us why the Wests Tigers & for a 3yrs how can this be mutual given the history. Otherwise can't imagine talks would go beyond what's in the paper.
 
in 2024
we have the following off contract
Hastings
Brooks
Douhie

We need to extend Hastings now, also does the club ask Hastings who he wants to partner him in the halves Douhie or Brooks and move from that point.
 
Mighty_Tiger said:
This is a clear valid argument & one I agree with.

From what is reported the Dragons have given him a take it or leave it offer.
Parra did as well but it expired & they have moved on.
It's clear he wants 3yrs not 2yrs, I think he is nuts for not jumping at the $1.1M from what is reported the Dragons offered him given his history.

I can imagine Sheens would be wanting Bird/Manager to sell us why the Wests Tigers & for a 3yrs how can this be mutual given the history. Otherwise can't imagine talks would go beyond what's in the paper.
Click to expand...

That's what I think also - But 2 years gets him to 29-30 and if he's busted that's the end...
They wrangle another year out of someone and he's 31 and Busted, Not as bad for him I suppose...

Thing is - There's no back rowers on the market for next year - Us are in desperate need of one, So are the Eels...
He'll get what he wants one way or another...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest posts

Members online

Total: 172 (members: 11, guests: 161)
Forever online: Tigergran, Geo
Back
Top