Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[WT2K]

An off-field incident as well as a serious concussion has kept Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma away from the field in recent weeks.

Confidential has learned that Nofoaluma has been the subject of an internal disciplinary sanction in recent weeks which has resulted in him being overlooked for a first grade starting spot.

Club sources were tight-lipped on the nature of the indiscretion, but it is understood it has been frowned upon by his fellow players, in particular the senior leadership group.

The incident has been described as a “minor slip in standards” but was enough for his teammates to look down upon the winger’s actions, leading to the sanction.

Nofoaluma continues to be troubled by headaches, according to sources at the club, although he has been named on an extended bench for Saturday’s game against South Sydney at Accor Stadium.

The 28-year-old has not played since round eight and was spotted leaving the Tigers clash against Canterbury at half-time as he dealt with ongoing headaches.

He is among the richest wingers in the game with his salary nearing $500,000.

It is the second time Nofoaluma has been in the spotlight over his off-field behaviour. Last year, he was stood down from the club’s senior leadership group after turning up to training under the weather following the wedding of chair Lee Hagipantelis’ daughter.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/george-kambosos-v-devin-haney-fight-details-aussie-killing-machine-breaks-grant-denyer/news-story/1a60a4ad0a4fc1b1ccb73eed985ec05f?amp

 

[bathursttiger1]

I reckon dogs unload Thompson to us and they sign Haas

Wash your mouth out.

 

[Cobarcats]

Haas and Stef front row with Twal and Musgrove off the bench looks pretty good

Other way around I reckon

 

[crazycat]

Is it possible - Nope.
We would get outbid or a better team would come close to what we could offer even if we offered him 1Mil. I also would be very very nervous about putting 10% of our cap into a Prop.

Musgrove isn't on chump change, we have Stefano upgraded as well.
That's a huge amount invested in the Prop rotation.

Would absolutely love him here but just can't see it happening.

Re Payne Hass:
It's possible!
Joe O is a connection. I am guessing the Broncos had offered him 800K or something.

Honestly 1m Payne Haas, where do we sign. Why?
Unlike TPJ David Fifita etc, Haas has been a consistent hard performer.

Likely? no
I suspect that Easts, Cronulla, Dolphins or another team will get that 1m offer. Easts unloading Crichton is one reason why (that's how they roll, 5 good players and minimum contracts).
I think forwards choose teams that they respect and hit hard. No one wants to be wipped. That's why Luke Lewis signed with Cronulla, who wants to be hit by Gallen!

We don't have the respect but maybe Maybe we up the Cash and we do have Joe O and Stef.

Musgrove not being on Chump change is another reason why we would get beaten.

 

[Wearealaughingstock]

An off-field incident as well as a serious concussion has kept Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma away from the field in recent weeks.

Confidential has learned that Nofoaluma has been the subject of an internal disciplinary sanction in recent weeks which has resulted in him being overlooked for a first grade starting spot.

Club sources were tight-lipped on the nature of the indiscretion, but it is understood it has been frowned upon by his fellow players, in particular the senior leadership group.

The incident has been described as a “minor slip in standards” but was enough for his teammates to look down upon the winger’s actions, leading to the sanction.

Nofoaluma continues to be troubled by headaches, according to sources at the club, although he has been named on an extended bench for Saturday’s game against South Sydney at Accor Stadium.

The 28-year-old has not played since round eight and was spotted leaving the Tigers clash against Canterbury at half-time as he dealt with ongoing headaches.

He is among the richest wingers in the game with his salary nearing $500,000.

It is the second time Nofoaluma has been in the spotlight over his off-field behaviour. Last year, he was stood down from the club’s senior leadership group after turning up to training under the weather following the wedding of chair Lee Hagipantelis’ daughter.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/george-kambosos-v-devin-haney-fight-details-aussie-killing-machine-breaks-grant-denyer/news-story/1a60a4ad0a4fc1b1ccb73eed985ec05f?amp

Hmmm @AnonTiger was right hmmm

 

[426Tlgerland]

no to Hass , I don’t think he is worth probably for us to get him
4 years and 1.3 mill , nahhh nobody is worth that risk , he could go down 2 games in and not play the rest of a season , nup no way , 4 years at $ 850 yes no more

 

[WT2K]

Hmmm @AnonTiger was right hmmm

Seems so

 

[jadtiger]

The only prop who is/was worth anywhere near that amount of money was Beetson and Haas is not even close to his ability.He is a good player and worth about 800k max

 

[Asu Kepaoa's #1 Fan]

Heard Hastings and nofa have had a fall out, nofa refusing to play with him. Hopefully nofa leaves

Hmmm @AnonTiger was right hmmm

 

[weststigerman]

Hmmm @AnonTiger was right hmmm

No he wasn’t.

 

[twentyforty]

Let’s get real? Which club would be reserving $1m in their cap atm?

 

[bptiger 0]

Haas has offered himself to a Sydney team , which has a ex - team mate playing for them , this club has a massive cap problem . See if u can join the dots

 

[Camel2281]

I'm sick of the NRL contracts. He's still got 2 and a half years. The NRL does nothing about it though because they bow to the wishes of the RLPA.

It's pretty simple. Players can get out of contracts but they must get the exact same amount or less than the deal they left on. So players won't leave for money. Also add that if a player breaks the contract the manager doesn't get a cent until that contract has finished.

Really annoys me to be honest. Look at Moses kicking stones pathetic

There's a bit more to it in this case. Haas is currently in legal dispute trying to get out of being signed by his previous manager. His previous manager stiffed him on his current deal to make a quick buck and some backhanded deals with the Broncos which were not in Haas' best interest. Hence he's been playing well below his market rate for his whole contract.

 

[hank37w]

Haas has offered himself to a Sydney team , which has a ex - team mate playing for them , this club has a massive cap problem . See if u can join the dots

He must be barking mad.

 

[Garrry]

Let’s get real? Which club would be reserving $1m in their cap atm?

Like I said last week, the rooster's salary cap is the size of a sombrero, Tigers salary cap is the size of a FEDORA, as usual tiger's will end up with the rooster's left overs, this year or 2023.

 

[bptiger 0]

He must be barking mad.

Congrats u get a gold star 🌟

 

[tony soprano]

Like I said last week, the rooster's salary cap is the size of a sombrero, Tigers salary cap is the size of a FEDORA, as usual tiger's will end up with the rooster's left overs, this year or 2023.

Tamou re-signs

 

[Stevec]

Official cap 2022 is $9.4 mill for top 30 players so ave pay $310k per player
Its supposed to be same for all clubs but the clubs with the most marque players seems to be the highest bidder when a new high profile player on market ? Third Party deals ? not sure how this part works

 

[Conbat07]

Haas has offered himself to a Sydney team , which has a ex - team mate playing for them , this club has a massive cap problem . See if u can join the dots

Dogs TPJ

 

[CCTW]

Hmmm @AnonTiger was right hmmm

The Nofo incident had nothing to do with Hastings, just leave it at that.

As for Haas, don't get your hopes up.