Another one of the Parrot's special projects.Darren Clark
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Another one of the Parrot's special projects.Darren Clark
100% to the minimum value rule. Souths and Easts have roarted this hugely...Why aren't we looking at Taylan May... He was a bit of a dropkick but seems to have metres and his game.has come on.hugely
Actually Tigers have signed several rugby blokes as speculators in the past few seasons. John Grant but also Jesse Parahi from the 7s team, Tristan Reilly and we gave the Randwick captain Ben Houston a train-and-trial for a year.So the club signed one long shot guy from rugby, once, a decade ago, presumably for almost no money... and because that didn't work out you think we should never even contemplate the idea again?
I was replying to someone who said we shouldn't do it again on the basis that Grant didn't work. TBH I wouldn't have any issue if we had a look at one or two every year - it costs basically nothing, where's the harm?Actually Tigers have signed several rugby blokes as speculators in the past few seasons. John Grant but also Jesse Parahi from the 7s team, Tristan Reilly and we gave the Randwick captain Ben Houston a train-and-trial for a year.
And just now we signed Alaimo from NZ rugby.
So I'm not saying don't do it, but it's definitely not a once-a-decade gamble.
Should be looking for anyone that improves the squad. These days with contracts for train a trial etc etcSigned a 2 year contract to play Sevens for the All Blacks. He was an AFL player prior to that - should we start looking at AFL players too?
I like the look of him Bigscreentv and I’d be happy to find a spot for him in our club somewhere.Maybe, but I’ve seen him do it many other times.
Anyways, the point is we should be identifying talent. We need to understand where these players actually come from, their backgrounds etc
Being compared to another ex GPS sprinter who played 7s is a bit shortsighted.
The Roosters are signing talented players from rugby too. As did with RTS.
That’s like saying the blue Mountains is near concord. Tweed Heads is the border but still NSWTo be fair it is closer to the border
Well the start of the Blue Mountains is only 40 mins from ConcordThat’s like saying the blue Mountains is near concord. Tweed Heads is the border but still NSW
Yep that’s right. So based on that should players from there play for the Tigers instead of the Panthers?Well the start of the Blue Mountains is only 40 mins from Concord
South Queensland obviously….🙄Played juniors for Sawtell Panthers against Kempsey Dragons countless times. It's part of that whole stretch of coast that just oozes bush footy.
Also, Greg is from and played for Bowraville, west of Nambucca.
His teen activities have nothing to do with the sport he first played professionally which was AFL.No he wasn't. Like most elite athletes he played and excelled in multiple sports as a teen. He was always a Rugby player.
I know mate, I’m being sarcastic.That’s like saying the blue Mountains is near concord. Tweed Heads is the border but still NSW
Riiiight....so someone who will have a firsts contract in another code is going to train and trial for us or let us "stockpile" them in some reserves comp waiting for us to decide if they'll ever make it?Should be looking for anyone that improves the squad. These days with contracts for train a trial etc etc
It’s not just top 30
The good clubs can stockpile fringe players ( sometimes 1st graders) in these lesser contracts and help get around the top 30 $$$ restrictions
Train and trial players earn $1200 per week.Riiiight....so someone who will have a firsts contract in another code is going to train and trial for us or let us "stockpile" them in some reserves comp waiting for us to decide if they'll ever make it?
On a side note, can you give me an example of a player or players that fit your narrative below:
"The good clubs can stockpile fringe players ( sometimes 1st graders) in these lesser contracts and help get around the top 30 $$$ restrictions"
Isn't that just reserve grade?
They will pocket $3000 per first grade game they play, however they’re ineligible to be picked until round 11 — unless they win NRL approval.
There is no cap on the amount of train and trial contracts clubs give. Some are just weeks long, others months and some a full season
Noffa is gone so it will stop now.I just want a team that makes it hard for the opposition to score. I’m sick of seeing the Tigers have set after set at the other end of the field and the opposition scores first time down our end.
But we still have the "A" and "B" defenders (offenders) that were defending (offending) inside poor old Nofo.Noffa is gone so it will stop now.
Also note we are talking about a young rugby 7’s ‘prospect’ who has a possible salary ofAn example is Nathan brown at manly
Also note we are talking about a young rugby 7’s ‘prospect’ who has a possible salary of
Players on Australian sevens rugby teams have contracts from Rugby Australia that start from A$44K per year for first contracts.
‘Experienced’ players have contracts ranging from A$70-A$105K.
Players earn about A$2K in tournament fees, which can total to A$24K per year. World Series wins are about A$4K.