He's a Broncos fan and wants to develop his game with mates. Right decision to be honest.
Hel only be 22 next contract so hel make a Motza then
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Hel only be 22 next contract so hel make a Motza then
diedpretty
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Yea its a tough one - we lose Mikaele leaving us with only Uto, Musgrove and Twal of the current FG props. Hard to say whether guys like Pole and Dias can make the step up next year. Ofahengaue could play prop but he has really cemented the no 13 at the moment. So unless we can sign another current FG prop i would keep Tamou for one more year.
diedpretty
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You missed Blore who will either slot in at 12 if we miss Crichton or at 17 in place of Seyfarth.
Regardless, my point is he won't be losing out on staying with the broncs.
Have a look at the leagues clubs in Brisbane and see how many ex broncos have jobs for life as development officers.
You don't think this was discussed when signing them?
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ack Bird is understood to be having second thoughts on committing his future to the Dragons with rival clubs aware of his unrest.
Bird’s management and the Dragons agreed to a new three-year deal two weeks ago after months of protracted negotiations.
But News Corp has learnt despite the contract being agreed to, Bird has yet to officially sign the deal.
It has led to rival clubs becoming aware of the situation with suggestions Bird may have cold feet about staying at the club.
Wests Tigers would become the front-runners to land Bird’s signature having had informal discussions with the former NSW star before he recommitted to the Dragons.
St George Illawarra officials are privately unconcerned about the development and remain confident the signature and official announcement will happen in due course. They have been given no indication that Bird is uneasy about remaining at the club and pointed to clashing schedules as to why no formal contract has been signed.
The deal was only secured when the Dragons upped their offer to keep Bird at the club. Bird was seeking a guaranteed three years but the two parties compromised with the Dragons offering two years with an option for a third season.
Talks dragged on with the Dragons eventually placing a deadline on the deal to be finalised. They happened well into the evening before terms were finally agreed.
The Tigers have also been reluctant about committing to three years for Bird. They have already some impressive recruits for next season with Isaiah Papali’I and Api Koroisau joining them in 2023
It is understood the Dragons guaranteed two years for Bird worth about $1.1 million with a mutual option for Bird and the club to commit for a third season. It was enough for Bird to take up the offer at the time.
Bird has re-established himself as an NRL player at the Dragons in the past 12 months following an injury ravaged three year stint at the Broncos where he played just 17 games. He played 22 games last year and has started in all but one match for the club this year.
Bird has played second-row, centre and five-eight already this season but is viewed as a back-rower at the Dragons. He played 80 minutes in the second-row in St George Illawarra’s 24-18 win against the Warriors on Saturday.
The Dragons are discussing if they will hand injured veteran Josh McGurire another deal with Tariq Sims already deciding to join Melbourne from next season.
diedpretty
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We should just hold off - don't burn any bridges - the rorters are going to have clear some big money if they are serious about Munster and/or Cobbo. Angus will be one to go - his big money demands might be down the drain by November.
That would be a good play by them
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Paps was languishing on the bench for the warriors, got a prove it deal with the eels and has never looked back .
This is really only his second season at the top of the tree . And when he signed the deal he was signing off of 1 elite season .
It’s a bit of a steal , especially when you consider Luci is on 200k more than him next year .
Bad business by the eels in fairness . They really shat the bed with him , and offering unders at their dummy half .
Hodgson is a shell of himself , and it’s not getting any better .
In saying all that Angus has to be the preferred option .
I think Angus is worth more because of the fact he’s still an origin back rower , despite being down on form , and has been at this level for what 5 years ?
Paps was languishing on the bench for the warriors, got a prove it deal with the eels and has never looked back .
This is really only his second season at the top of the tree . And when he signed the deal he was signing off of 1 elite season .
It’s a bit of a steal , especially when you consider Luci is on 200k more than him next year .
Bad business by the eels in fairness . They really shat the bed with him , and offering unders at their dummy half .
Hodgson is a shell of himself , and it’s not getting any better .
In saying all that Angus has to be the preferred option .
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People are jumping at any poster who claims they have inside goss.
My advice is be patient. No one knew about Papali’i, API and Naden until the deals were done.
My advice is be patient. No one knew about Papali’i, API and Naden until the deals were done.
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And I hope we don’t sign bird.
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Even bird is having second thoughts after seeing that players now want to come to the tigers
Stay at the dragons Jack we don’t want no birds here 🐦 🤣
Exactly. I'm happy that the Tigers are keeping there cards close to Thier chest.
Be interested in Kade Dykes though. We need a fullback.
He'd be alright if he shed the kilos and played centre. He was dangerous there. Don't want him as a 2nd rower.
Sheensy hates leaks.
As you said Ice and Api didn't make the news.
I doubt we're getting Angus, as @Chris advised us.... Sheens doesn't know the young Parra winger and we haven't offered Angus a thing.
Jack Bird has made the news, now Hetherington (heard from a local source, the Knights are making a play) - I doubt we're actually after either.
Sheens is out there though, exploring availabilities.
Yep. Paying overs for proven representative level players in their prime is sometimes a risk you need to take since the value you may lose in a strict cap management sense, can be recouped in the impact these players have on player morale, team culture and the appearance of the club's direction to external parties (e.g. other potential recruits, agents, the media).
Paying overs for guys entering the tail-end of their career who aren't proven high level performers is where you encounter problems (e.g. Reynolds, Matulino, Packer).
hank37w
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Probably in mine as well but I was having a laugh about the banner and post contact metres.
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Exactly. Angus has been elite from day 1 of his NRL career. He's had 5 consecutive years where he's been one of the best second rowers every year. He's having a down year, but so are the Roosters as a whole. Even then, he's not playing as badly as people are making it out to be.
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Anyone have an update on the Franklin Pele situation? He's an exciting prospect.
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I don't have an updated but I hope he comes to WTs. He's a very good player.
Franklin may have difficulty leaving the Shire now the wagons have been circled with fear the hordes are already at sea planning to land at Kurnell now that border security cannot be guaranteed with Scumo being booted.
Not coming…..Bird back on radar
