Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Tucker said:
Did this really occur? Ive only seen a journo and people on here claim it.
However even if it did, this isnt a happy friends, chocolate fountains and rainbows unicorn riding enterprise. They are allowed to argue, vent frustrations and question decisions. I’ve seen no report from people who matter saying that he was constantly undermining Benj.


Yes this wasn’t great. He seemed unhappy, even upset at treatment?

It seems the club hasn’t handled it well. Do we even really know why he went back to England last year?
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He's fallen out with people at every club he's been at. Bloke is just a tosser
 
Rock Hopper Steve said:
Yes it could be the start of the rumour having some real legs, a lot on the forum want a 2RF and I agree, but we need another impact forward as well and he would be perfect to pick up along the way, don't miss out on an opportunity when it arises the 2RF chance will come when it's ready.
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I don’t think anyone, especially a team coming off three wooden spoons should be turning down the opportunity to sign a state of origin player hey.

I know we also need other positions filled but having someone like Spencer in the pack drastically improves our team.
 
weststigers said:
His good games are great, but there's a big gap between his best and his worst.

On his current contract value, he's a no brainer in the top 30. I think he extended for only 250k. The trouble is he will want far more money and a regular first grade spot (and can probably get it elsewhere). He's not sticking around with us for bit part cameos during the season.

He was very competent playing 7 during the trial. He controlled the game nicely. I don't think his skills translate to centre.

If he's serious, he would do a pile of work on his defence and try to become and lock or edge 2nd rower. He has the frame in attack to be a real threat. Can pass and drop a kick if required. He'd be very valuable to us in those positions if he could get his defence up to scratch.

If he's intent on playing in the halves, then we simply don't have a spot for him other than to fill in when needed.
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Agreed re AD, Although I think Center could be in him... IF and it's a big IF he doesn't go AWOL in defense.

He has been super tackle shy and that means when he is targetted, our line falls.

Yes during the trial, he somehow became the halfback we have been looking for. Yet he has been here for 5+ years and could have put his hand up for 7 or 6 or any position really. Occasionally he did, and when he has a brillant game like the trial I would love to keep him.

Just so many games he goes Quiet or worse AWOL.

Defense is often like a chain. When you trust the links to the left and right of you, you can maintain and keep your position. When you know someone will collapse, you have to scramble.
AD has let our chain down far too often. Min value contract 200-250k... time to move on.
 
Fish88 said:
Saw on a Tigers Facebook group Spencer Leniu spotted having coffee with Benji and Jarome today. Anyone else see this or have more on it?
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Well he travelled with Luai and May with Samoa.. Tbh think he might want to get out of the Roosters. It's not his fit.
 
jrtiger said:
Twal is a one dimensional front rower and Bird has a chequered injury history. what are you seeing that I'm not? there's much more depth at prop then there is at lock.

Spencer Leniu won't be leaving the Roosters. get it through your head.
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Twal is one dimensional like Klemmer, but he's half the price, makes 100m a game and tackles at 97% efficiency. The best in the game most years.

We need Twal in the 30. Stupid not to
 
Lestronge said:
Is it lump sum ? Or can you have it paid out say over a 10 year period . So 120k a year. Thus reducing your tax bill ?
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Not sure I'm right to be honest, someone else said that the club just pays it out but it doesn't come off our cap. I'm assuming it could be like winning the lottery, take it in payments or one lumpsum. But I'm not too sure. 🤷‍♂️
 
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