Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[jrtiger]

The question is, how much is Hunt worth now? He was on a million at the dragqueens, but is his honest current value that high? Probably not. But still the NRL and RLPA wouldn't let a player drop from a million to 500k just like that.

With Walker out maybe the Roosters have found a way to get long term injury cap relief. Can't believe the Dogs have a spare 750k lying around for Hunt. Broncos or Roosters odds on for Hunt i reckon. They find ways to move cash around.

I think Redcliffe will blow every offer out of the water to try and get him across. I'm thinking $850k.

 

[balmain boy]

Again another club easily gets rid of their dead wood, but WT continue to struggle in that area!

I would hardly consider Hunt deadwood. He's an origin star and was their best player.

 

[weststigerman]

Again another club easily gets rid of their dead wood, but WT continue to struggle in that area!

The closest player we have to Hunt is Api, and I'm sure if we wanted to move him on, we'd have no problem finding a club.

 

[Nadz4483]

Again another club easily gets rid of their dead wood, but WT continue to struggle in that area!

Weve gotten ridden of plenty last few years

 

[Tom Shines]

I think WT will pay players out if they have to. Richardson's digging in because he wants cap space.

provided he has an option in his back pocket if someone “ falls out of a tree “

 

[Nadz4483]

Bulldogs a smokey.

Sexton or not, I get the suspicion they're looking to double-down on their success from this year and try and red-line for an immediate tilt at the premiership. Though, personally, I think they over-achieved in '24 and are more a mid-table team atm.

I wouldn't be surprise to see them dangle 2 years in front of him.

That being said, I can see a world where Broncos and Dolphins are legitimate options too, even if there's current cap issues at the former.

Apparently there hot for papanhuysen as well...

 

[balmain boy]

I think Redcliffe will blow every offer out of the water to try and get him across. I'm thinking $850k.

They don't have much cap space with lots of high contracts already! hammer, herbie, kaufusi, flegler, saifiti finefuiaeki all on 700k-1mil. They're even playing Tupou 500k, and he's unlikely to even be a starter for them. They have Nikorima and Katoa signed up long term too.

But if they were offloading someone they have some good forwards and backs i'd gladly take.

 

[Kelce68]

The question is, how much is Hunt worth now? He was on a million at the dragqueens, but is his honest current value that high? Probably not. But still the NRL and RLPA wouldn't let a player drop from a million to 500k just like that.

With Walker out maybe the Roosters have found a way to get long term injury cap relief. Can't believe the Dogs have a spare 750k lying around for Hunt. Broncos or Roosters odds on for Hunt i reckon. They find ways to move cash around.

I think that's the figure. Somewhere between 7/800k.

He's still an Australian and QLD squad member and a starting half.

I'm always dubious about the Dogs' current cap position, but I can't deny that Gus is a book-balancing expert...

 

[Kelce68]

Apparently there hot for papanhuysen as well...

Haha, I bet they are. They're in for everyone big in the last few transfer cycles.

 

[Kelce68]

I think WT will pay players out if they have to. Richardson's digging in because he wants cap space.

I'm exactly the same.

And more than one I think..

 

[Betterdays22]

Hunt to Broncos and i'll take Jenson or Willison thanks

 

[magpies forever]

Still, one step at a time. Getting such a warped roster fixed will take effort. Hope Richo can take the pressure at his age. I'm an old fart too and would much rather be chilling on the coast than trying to sort the basket case of our club.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

They don't have much cap space with lots of high contracts already! hammer, herbie, kaufusi, flegler, saifiti finefuiaeki all on 700k-1mil. They're even playing Tupou 500k, and he's unlikely to even be a starter for them. They have Nikorima and Katoa signed up long term too.

But if they were offloading someone they have some good forwards and backs i'd gladly take.

Hunt will want to return to SE Qld. Most viable are Dolphins & Broncos. There were murmurings a while back Averillo wanted a return to Sydney and for the Broncos the one who could be released to free up cap is Cobbo.

 

[Kaito]

Bulldogs a smokey.

Sexton or not, I get the suspicion they're looking to double-down on their success from this year and try and red-line for an immediate tilt at the premiership. Though, personally, I think they over-achieved in '24 and are more a mid-table team atm.

I wouldn't be surprise to see them dangle 2 years in front of him.

That being said, I can see a world where Broncos and Dolphins are legitimate options too, even if there's current cap issues at the former.

Paid a fortune for Karl Oloapu bro, one thing that
keeps me mesmerised is how Gus seems to get
guys off & on the books so seamlessly haha 🤮

 

[balmain boy]

Hunt will want to return to SE Qld. Most viable are Dolphins & Broncos. There were murmurings a while back Averillo wanted a return to Sydney and for the Broncos the one who could be released to free up cap is Cobbo.

Why would Hunt want to return to SE Qld? He can do that when he's retired.

I'm certain the only thing on his mind is trying to win a premiership before he retires. That's why i reckon the Rooster for 12 months makes sense, though a Hunt and Townsend halves combo will be talented but slow. Their young half may get some time too.

For the Broncs if Mam is stood down pending his case, then they can use his cap space.

 

[Buttface]

Weve gotten ridden of plenty last few years

Problem is we keep buying more.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Why would Hunt want to return to SE Qld? He can do that when he's retired.

I'm certain the only thing on his mind is trying to win a premiership before he retires. That's why i reckon the Rooster for 12 months makes sense, though a Hunt and Townsend halves combo will be talented but slow. Their young half may get some time too.

For the Broncs if Mam is stood down pending his case, then they can use his cap space.

Just going off what he's said previously. If he has the chance now & there are options in SE Qld, I'm sure they would be his preference.

 

[Betterdays22]

Hunt will want to return to SE Qld. Most viable are Dolphins & Broncos. There were murmurings a while back Averillo wanted a return to Sydney and for the Broncos the one who could be released to free up cap is Cobbo.

Let's say Hunt's criteria is: Team capable of winning a premiership in the next 2 years, playing in the halves and moving back to QLD. His options are pretty narrow. Really only leaves Brisbane pending on what happens with Ezra Mam. If he drops the QLD preference it opens up Dogs or Roosters.

If he isn't fussed on the above and will take the biggest pay day, it will be the Dolphins.

 

[Kaito]

3 in a row lessgo. If you're returning 2 training and
not putting on 4 the club next week find another
career please, you're dragging good people down.
We made history with 3 wooden spoons, I challenge
everybody thats signed or wants to sign to meet us
@ the summit where we belong, or somewhere near lol

 

[The Chad]

Let's say Hunt's criteria is: Team capable of winning a premiership in the next 2 years, playing in the halves and moving back to QLD. His options are pretty narrow. Really only leaves Brisbane pending on what happens with Ezra Mam. If he drops the QLD preference it opens up Dogs or Roosters.

If he isn't fussed on the above and will take the biggest pay day, it will be the Dolphins.

Dolphins are not that far away from being very competitive