Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Aceshigh]

The Fainu figures I've read in NRL signings tracker and other web places but don't read tele
Who knows where the real figures are maybe many copy from same wrong source .
The Sullivan figures are whats on this forum many many posts
I sincerely hope you are right .
Do you think a 4 year deal is not too long for unproven youngsters not the amount but the length of time ?

I think 4 years is great Steve , this bloke has plenty to offer , i think we will have an outstanding young backline apart from Nofo that is

 

[tigermate]

550k a season is pretty good for an NRL half. Brooks was on 600k when he was the same age.

4 years is a bit odd but Sullivan is a quality player and IMO the only thing stopping him from being good for us is his hamstring injuries.

Lol.. everyone is findin the positive in us signing an unproven kid who nobody else wanted, with a bad reputation for 4 years on $550K.

The ONLY good thing about this is that we can throw more mud at lee and justin when we all realise next year that we signed another lemon for 4 years.

has Mmbye, Packer, Reynolds taught us nothing?

 

[Sully]

Good to see the TeleCrap state he has found a new home for 2023…. 2024 more like it

 

[supercoach]

Mawene Hiroti anyone?

Fast winger, goal kicker, can play centre & fullback. Playing well tonight as is Connor Tracey for that matter.

He has been killing it for years in Reggie’s, poor recruiting that we have never targeted him

 

[king_sirro]

The Fainu figures I've read in NRL signings tracker and other web places but don't read tele
Who knows where the real figures are maybe many copy from same wrong source .
The Sullivan figures are whats on this forum many many posts
I sincerely hope you are right .
Do you think a 4 year deal is not too long for unproven youngsters not the amount but the length of time ?

I'm hoping the 4th year is club option. It's a risk but he has the talent. NRL halves are going to be very hard to come by in a couple of years with 5 or 6 current starters expected to retire, so having someone locked in with talent is a start.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Lol.. everyone is findin the positive in us signing an unproven kid who nobody else wanted, with a bad reputation for 4 years on $550K.

The ONLY good thing about this is that we can throw more mud at lee and justin when we all realise next year that we signed another lemon for 4 years.

has Mmbye, Packer, Reynolds taught us nothing?

Can only assume that either his manager is an A grade negotiator, where we are not, or we were comfortable with locking him down for the same timeframe as Fainu.
But doesn’t that cause some issues in pathways coz I thought we had a good half down there, think it’s Gavin ? What happens there ?

 

[Kaito]

Lol.. everyone is findin the positive in us signing an unproven kid who nobody else wanted, with a bad reputation for 4 years on $550K.

The ONLY good thing about this is that we can throw more mud at lee and justin when we all realise next year that we signed another lemon for 4 years.

has Mmbye, Packer, Reynolds taught us nothing?

Take a lap tigermate, let the people rejoice!
solid signing. Doesn't cost a lot. 3yrs + C.O.

 

[hsvjones]

I am not a big fan of Sullivan as he comes across as a clown but he does have a Rock & Diamonds factor to him like Benji..

My biggest concern is his Hammies. Players with these injuries seem to have them a lot so fingers crossed.

 

[hammertime]

I think that's fine price wise given the cap. Anyway, as long as you think he's going to increase on value, you should be able to offload without losing $$$ if needed. Doesn't have much downside risk.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

550k is fine .
Bit of a gamble,but we are getting Sezer ,Sullivan and Latu for the same price we are paying Brooks this season,

If true, that is brilliant recruiting

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Watching Broncos and Newcastle win today both teams had standout performances from their halfbacks Madden and Hastings which are two of our many discards
Question ? Is Sullivan demonstrably better than either of them . Pretty sure Madden wouldn't have cost $2.2 mill to keep !

Madden is hit and miss…

 

[tigertragic]

$550k per season average before whatever the dragons are kicking in.
If he turns out to be a gem, in a year or two it will look a savvy deal.

Time will tell. We can only hope

 

[phil1986]

I know many get frustrated when we see clubs like the dogs signing player after player, and we can seem quiet.

I’d rather quality signings over quantity. As you can see with many of the dogs signings moved on, they weren’t the right fit.

We have been guilty in the past of overreacting. I am more comfortable with the strategic approach. Players always fall out of other clubs, players will become available. I’d rather make sure we make the right decision, for the short and long term, rather than overreact, and tie our hands for any future movements.

 

[tony soprano]

I am not a big fan of Sullivan as he comes across as a clown but he does have a Rock & Diamonds factor to him like Benji..

My biggest concern is his Hammies. Players with these injuries seem to have them a lot so fingers crossed.

💯 needs to focus on his fitness, injury and body as no 1 focus. I'd invest heavily in himbto give him every chance to stay on the field and get to his best

 

[Moh]

I really hope I'm wrong about Sullivan.

 

[LUPO]

Lol.. everyone is findin the positive in us signing an unproven kid who nobody else wanted, with a bad reputation for 4 years on $550K.

The ONLY good thing about this is that we can throw more mud at lee and justin when we all realise next year that we signed another lemon for 4 years.

has Mmbye, Packer, Reynolds taught us nothing?

The 3 you mention were proven duds on double what Sullivan is reported to be earning. With WT supporters crucifying every young player signing, any wonder why we have trouble attracting players to the club. So with the halves out there, who do you suggest we should have signed and for how much?

 

[JB9918]

Going forward 2 spots as it stands for 2024.

Sezer & Staines would be good. Then definitely 1 x centre.

A trade for Olam would be awesome, maybe Naden for them?

Bula, Staines, To'a, Olam, Tupou, Fainu, Sezer, Utoiukamanu, Korosaui, Klemmer, Papali'i, Bateman, Blore, Sullivan, Pole, Twal, Fainu

Da Silva, Matamua.

& the rest

 

[88]

Can only assume that either his manager is an A grade negotiator, where we are not, or we were comfortable with locking him down for the same timeframe as Fainu.
But doesn’t that cause some issues in pathways coz I thought we had a good half down there, think it’s Gavin ? What happens there ?

I can’t see a problem with having too many halves of first grade level. If our young up and comer goes past the incumbent and the incumbent is still quality then you can always offload as trade bait to strengthen other positions (or maintain plenty of depth). If we somehow end up with too many quality halves then it’s a lot better position than we are in now.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Going forward 2 spots as it stands for 2024.

Sezer & Staines would be good. Then definitely 1 x centre.

A trade for Olam would be awesome, maybe Naden for them?

Bula, Staines, To'a, Olam, Tupou, Fainu, Sezer, Utoiukamanu, Korosaui, Klemmer, Papali'i, Bateman, Blore, Sullivan, Pole, Twal, Fainu

Da Silva, Matamua.

& the rest

Would be nice if we could pull,that off

 

[weststigerman]

Lol.. everyone is findin the positive in us signing an unproven kid who nobody else wanted, with a bad reputation for 4 years on $550K.

The ONLY good thing about this is that we can throw more mud at lee and justin when we all realise next year that we signed another lemon for 4 years.

has Mmbye, Packer, Reynolds taught us nothing?

There is plenty of positives in not having Wakeham/Brooks as our halves next year alone.

He could flop or he might work out okay. I’d rather see how he goes at WT before bagging him but that’s me.