Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Todd Packer]

I love when insiders with different claims go to head to head.

It always ends in tears.

 

[upthetigers]

I love when insiders with different claims go to head to head.

And you took a hiatus from the forum look what you're missing out on.

 

[upthetigers]

All revealed 8/12

PM me bro I can't wait.

 

[hammertime]

He means for 2 weeks.
That date is significant because under the new contract laws it is exactly 2 weeks after we presented him with an offer.
Within those two weeks only Penrith can counter the offer.

Wouldn't it be 2 weeks after signing an offer? Not the mere presentation of one.

 

[hammertime]

PM me bro I can't wait.

X2

 

[softlaw]

Wouldn't it be 2 weeks after signing an offer? Not the mere presentation of one.

"The new negotiation window is for a period of 10 days after a player receives an offer they would be willing to accept from a new club."

NRL’s new ‘backflip’ rule that could see signed stars remain at powerhouse clubs

NRL’s new ‘backflip’ rule that could see signed stars remain at powerhouse clubs

www.foxsports.com.au

So sounds like it's neither 'signed' nor 'presented' but 'presented and acceptable'. Thats pretty vague so hopefully the actual language in the document is a bit stronger than the media's interpretation - but probably not.

edit - on the assumption that that change is actually what happened on 1 November as the article is from September

 

[Jimmy]

And how do you know this?

Do you have a source that you would like to name, I'm kinda sick of all these experts saying what's happening with no source.

I have it on good authority that when luai went over to uncle benji…he served him up a yummy hot doggy but as soon as luai went to add some delicious tomato sauce he realised it was tainted…aka my source is expired and misty is the goat however just bc an offer is given doesn’t mean he has to accept said sauce…cheers

 

[diedpretty]

Connor Tracey has signed for the Bulldogs.
Wants to play fullback.
Tigers didn’t contact him at all

Bulldogs selections on game day must be interesting. The players just turn up and tell the coach where they are going to play. That's if the club hasn't barred them from playing. Great set up.

 

[diedpretty]

I believe our opportunity significantly decreases with a few other clubs coming into play for 2025

So in other words you have no idea.

 

[crazycat]

Wow it’s almost Xmas .

Nathan clearys boot polisher romey won’t be under the tree.
AFB - yeah I would throw in an offer.
Gordon Whippy - seen him play a few times, got plenty of talent , hits hard runs a good line… if he commits and no head noise … blore who ?
Gotta keep klemm.
Bradman best - no big loss .
Olam - looks gassed, we don’t have the structure or environment to get him back to his best , might get 15 people in png to watch him on tv. Sell a few tigers jerseys ?
Lobb - keen to see him have a go.
Talyn - forum hype, and I get that.
Latu and big Sammy - f$&@ I hope they kick on , patience people.
Sullivan - same as above , just gotta get fit first , confidence player .

Re Olam and the home crowd.


Honestly League is more their game then our game!

You don't get it till you go there. They follow League harder then the English follow Soccer or Indians Cricket. Husband and wife have killed each other over State of Origin!
(you can't actually watch Origin there, when someone starts loosing they kill the power.)

 

[Todd Packer]

I have it on good authority that when luai went over to uncle benji…he served him up a yummy hot doggy but as soon as luai went to add some delicious tomato sauce he realised it was tainted…aka my source is expired and misty is the goat however just bc an offer is given doesn’t mean he has to accept said sauce…cheers

You need to stop watching so much gay porn.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...s/news-story/04397710e64ea021fd7f80cb92ae3610

The Wests Tigers have a fight on their hands to keep winger Junior Tupou. The 21-year-old made 22 appearances on the Tigers last season, leading the club in both line breaks and tackle breaks.

Coach Benji Marshall wants to keep him but it is understood Tupou has interest from his former club Canberra and the Sydney Roosters.

 

[innsaneink]

If one of the countries major news organisations is telling porkies about your organisation I’d say you are very within your rights to set the record straight.

You then find yourself in the position of have to "set the record straight" every single time they fabricate things, because if you dont then people start to believe it

Best for the club to ignore at 100%...no response

 

[Oldman]

I thought all the talk about Luai is for 2025, as he is contracted to Penrith for 2024.
Just like Crichton this year playing out his contract with Penrith before joining Canterbury next year.
These blokes are professional and have/will give their all to Penrith until their contract is up.
So far what the Penrith players have shown is how this game is their job for a very short time and they are doing what is best for them financially.
I suspect Luai to sign a contract for whoever before he plays another game just in case he cops a serious injury.

 

[BAGNF05]

Look at it this way, they won’t let Hynes go that’s a given. Kennedy is a Fullback most clubs have one locked down and he’s good enough to not just be depth. Ramien a pretty good Centre but they just re-signed him Sharks so I don’t think they’ll tell him to look elswhere. Brailey is a good 9 but most clubs have one. Katoa a good winger probably not on too much money so letting him go doesn’t help them as much as you think it would. And now with Rudolf extended, that’s more money lost. Everyone else wouldn’t be on too much money apart from Finucane but no one is gonna take him now. Sharks have got it difficult to try and let some of these guys go to accomodate Luai.

A bit of creative accounting, a third party agreement with a wealthy shire business type and voila.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I would not suggest doing that for nuffies. We get linked to everyone anyway. As a member I wouldn’t mind hearing the truth from the club ahead of Buzz’s gossip column.

Get what you’re saying but that would make things ALOT worse just to please a few whilst running the risk of putting players even more so off (knowing nuffies aren’t worthy of a discussion).

The club should just keep quite.
If things leak out then it’s the players manager (which in Luai case it’s clear it is) who do the leaking. Not much can do then. It’s their job to bump the price up so that will always happen.

 

[BAGNF05]

You then find yourself in the position of have to "set the record straight" every single time they fabricate things, because if you dont then people start to believe it

Best for the club to ignore at 100%...no response

Yeah mate, I’ve been told that.

My point wasn’t a cover all. It’s a case by case thing. My concern with Klemmer is he’s a strong leader at the club, if the narrative isn’t shot down and he actually feels unwanted, it has a ripple effect that I’m not sure our club really gets. We’ve had lots of experienced players mailing it in, in the last 10 years.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Yeah mate, I’ve been told that.

My point wasn’t a cover all. It’s a case by case thing. My concern with Klemmer is he’s a strong leader at the club, if the narrative isn’t shot down and he actually feels unwanted, it has a ripple effect that I’m not sure our club really gets. We’ve had lots of experienced players mailing it in, in the last 10 years.

It’s an interesting one. Towards the back end of the season all the talk was about Api wanting out then he extended. Sometimes all that is needed is to reassure the player and keep it professional. If the player knows and trust forms then it’s done.

I get it from a fans view it is frustrating at times but I doubt Klemmer is paying attention to the media chatter. He has been apart of many rumors over the years and is experienced on that front.

To flip it though if the rumors were about Nofo you probably wouldn’t care & would probably be going heck yeah.

 

[BAGNF05]

It’s an interesting one. Towards the back end of the season all the talk was about Api wanting out then he extended. Sometimes all that is needed is to reassure the player and keep it professional. If the player knows and trust forms then it’s done.

I get it from a fans view it is frustrating at times but I doubt Klemmer is paying attention to the media chatter. He has been apart of many rumors over the years and is experienced on that front.

To flip it though if the rumors were about Nofo you probably wouldn’t care & would probably be going heck yeah.

Yep, no need to email me if Noff is leaving, just make sure he doesn’t change his mind.

Honestly though, I’d prefer 2019 Noffa show up and have a dig again. He’s one who could probably say all the coaching upheaval and general shitness at the top hasn’t helped him achieve his potential.

 

[hammertime]

"The new negotiation window is for a period of 10 days after a player receives an offer they would be willing to accept from a new club."

NRL’s new ‘backflip’ rule that could see signed stars remain at powerhouse clubs

NRL’s new ‘backflip’ rule that could see signed stars remain at powerhouse clubs

www.foxsports.com.au

So sounds like it's neither 'signed' nor 'presented' but 'presented and acceptable'. Thats pretty vague so hopefully the actual language in the document is a bit stronger than the media's interpretation - but probably not.

edit - on the assumption that that change is actually what happened on 1 November as the article is from September

Yeah, it's interesting. It sounds like once that process is underway, the player is almost obligated to accept one of two offers.

High visibility to the NRL at that point, so the counter offer would have to be legit