Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Needaname]

You do realise that it can't be done, right? We can't have even formerly offered anyone under contract with a contract offer for 2025 yet. We can only start formalities in November, so at best a player may have agreed to our offered terms, but there's still a month for them to change their mind before anything is actually 'done'.

Some people suggesting it's Luai is extremely hard to believe too. He's literally just won a grand final last week and is on holidays with his mates. There's not a chance in the world that he's been speaking to his agent about contracts for 2025 during a time like this. He'd be celebrating with his mates now and have been fully focused on winning the GF over the past few months

What agent? Luai does not have one. Yet. However until the new laws come in perhaps there is a loophole which we all know is that management can speak arrange a deal but can’t sign the dotted line. No idea how that works if you’re managing yourself.
But aside from all that I’d say his focus is getting his shoulder surgery booked in, having a holiday all before the silly season kicks in.

 

[Needaname]

To counterbalance the Luai argument- as a club, do you sign Jayden Sullivan & Latu Fainu for 4 YEARS, only to sign Luai BEFORE Sullivan & Fainu touch the field for the club?

Forgetting to even mention that Galvin is at the club too.

I GET the player- Luai is quality.

But, seems like poor roster management.

Suaali'i or Koloamatangi makes more sense, roster-wise.

Doesn’t that sound a lot like the Warriors?
After signing up Volkman (similar reputation to Fainu) signed Metcalf, following that Martin whom both probably believed were shooting out for 5/8 or fullback then they signed Klokstad. Next year Harris Tavita comes back and the biggest signing of all is RTS whom is apparently happy to play wing..

 

[Fainu Brothers]

Highest payed player would have to be Luai. He is the only one who could fit into that category. I dont really agree with 1.4 million. Then its up to Latu and Sullivan to secure the 7.

 

[Fainu Brothers]

Might be like Souths Roy Asotasi moment

 

[DUCK]

You do realise that it can't be done, right? We can't have even formerly offered anyone under contract with a contract offer for 2025 yet. We can only start formalities in November, so at best a player may have agreed to our offered terms, but there's still a month for them to change their mind before anything is actually 'done'.

Some people suggesting it's Luai is extremely hard to believe too. He's literally just won a grand final last week and is on holidays with his mates. There's not a chance in the world that he's been speaking to his agent about contracts for 2025 during a time like this. He'd be celebrating with his mates now and have been fully focused on winning the GF over the past few months

I loved Curly in the 3 Stooges but seriously Moe and Larry wouldn't be happy with this Clayton's Information. Why not wait until after 1 November if the so called Scoop is genuine? Just plain old spreading of unsubstantiated information. The desperation from Tiger supporters is bordering on farcical but I guess back to back Spoons and 12 years of no finals may be responsible for the rumour mill going into overdrive.

 

[DUCK]

Which is exactly what would happen if you threaten to park him in reserve grade for two years.

Reserve Grade is the only place he belongs and then I think he will be lucky to make their reserves Bench. Make him uncomfortable and he will look for a contract in England.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Reserve Grade is the only place he belongs and then I think he will be lucky to make their reserves Bench. Make him uncomfortable and he will look for a contract in England.

Under the new salary cap guidelines …

Top 30 players can seek a release from their contract if dropped below State Cup level.

 

[hammertime]

Am I the only one here who doesn't rate Luai? He's carried by Cleary and the rest of the team. Would be another blair like signing for us.

 

[Needaname]

Under the new salary cap guidelines …

Top 30 players can seek a release from their contract if dropped below State Cup level.

Below? So down to Ron Massey cup?
Not sure we’ve ever dropped a top 30 player to that level.

Also when do the new guidelines take effect?

 

[KingRobbie]

Below? So down to Ron Massey cup?
Not sure we’ve ever dropped a top 30 player to that level.

Also when do the new guidelines take effect?

It does happen from time to time.

William Kei was in our Top 30 last year and played Ron Massey Cup.

 

[Fallen Angel]

Under the new salary cap guidelines …

Top 30 players can seek a release from their contract if dropped below State Cup level.

Players can always seek a release regardless of their circumstances.

 

[Camel2281]

May be someone from union

Or England? Welsby?

 

[Curly_Tiger]

I loved Curly in the 3 Stooges but seriously Moe and Larry wouldn't be happy with this Clayton's Information. Why not wait until after 1 November if the so called Scoop is genuine? Just plain old spreading of unsubstantiated information. The desperation from Tiger supporters is bordering on farcical but I guess back to back Spoons and 12 years of no finals may be responsible for the rumour mill going into overdrive.

Wise guy eh 🤡

 

[tony soprano]

Why, are we planning to bring back the biff next season 🤣

What happen there did JAC smash someone or did he get smashed?

 

[Oldman]

This forum never stops to amaze me,
Someone can post about a scoop from a mate with so called “good information” and we can carry the conversation on for how many pages ?

 

[tony soprano]

A few weeks back, I think it was Sunday footy show Chammas said something like he thought Tigers would go to 1.4 mill to get Luai and that would probably get it done. I think your mate might just be repeating that

Jazz, can he be a 7 tho?

 

[tony soprano]

It does happen from time to time.

William Kei was in our Top 30 last year and played Ron Massey Cup.

And people question the need of fulton.

 

[Curly_Tiger]

This forum never stops to amaze me,
Someone can post about a scoop from a mate with so called “good information” and we can carry the conversation on for how many pages ?

We’re nearly 10,000 pages in, much of which has run on far less substance than this “highest paid player in the league” rumour 😁

 

[hammertime]

This forum never stops to amaze me,
Someone can post about a scoop from a mate with so called “good information” and we can carry the conversation on for how many pages ?

Better to dream than focusing on our muppet board...

 

[Fallen Angel]

Luai’s ego is out of control as it is. Could you imagine it if he was the highest paid player in the game?