Tom Shines
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I’m talking about what they do in 2027…not now
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I’m talking about what they do in 2027…not now
600 k is fair i would think
GNR4LIFE
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Money has changed significantly from 10-15 years ago. Remember the Blair saga? That thread went on forever before he was finally announced, and the figure bandied about was always 500k. Today that’s probably Alex Seyfarth money. But at the time, was an exorbitant figure, especially for a back rower. In 2025, KPP will probably be on around 600-650, and he has nowhere the reputation Blair had.
crazycat
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I also think this whole thing shows a massive Culture/Attitude problem.
Players need to take pride and respect that they are given an opportunity. The whole "do I start, or am I relegated to the Bench" is BS.
Heck I would love to play off the bench, people notice you come on. You play fresh against tired players.
I get not being picked, I don't get this. Heck if your performing it should be no difference in $$$
Tom Shines
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They are also talking about 50 percent increase in the Broadcast deal which begins in 2028… you can expect the salary cap to rise in proportion
crazycat
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100%, bye TDS.
We have developed our local juniors and when we give someone a start and offer for them to stay, on good coin... If they now want to walk. Stuff them.
Api is the heart of the team.
Tom Shines
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You are one crazy cat 😎
Magpies1969
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I really struggle to get my head around a player like Hunt who has chosen to be a professional NRL player and get very well paid. NRL careers are only short.
How can he not lose weight, get himself fit and really should be able to play nearly 80 minutes once a week. It is solely his issue, is it the WT coaching and support crew for not giving him the resources or a combination of both. Every player who puts on an NRL jersey should play with passion and pride and do whatever it takes legally to be able to perform week in week out, if not go get a job in the real world.
How can he not lose weight, get himself fit and really should be able to play nearly 80 minutes once a week. It is solely his issue, is it the WT coaching and support crew for not giving him the resources or a combination of both. Every player who puts on an NRL jersey should play with passion and pride and do whatever it takes legally to be able to perform week in week out, if not go get a job in the real world.
Tom Shines
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In hindsight… his comments about thinking of retirement last season before signing the deal for three years should have had the alarm bells ringing …. I suspect his next off season training program will be extensive
Mighty_Tiger
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Reality is $1m player at some stage next 5 or so years will be half of the starting 13 squad members.
500-600k is now the norm for the nrl lockins to plus potential option players.
Soon at least half of the top 13 will be $1m+ players if the NRL get their way (new deal, expansion and squad number reduction to 22-26 without cap impacts etc).
If we want to be the premier sport in Australia then players are gonna get paid and need to remove competition of $$ externally out of the equation.
Love_the_WestsTigers
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Needs to be a team first attitude instead of kicking stones.
tigahhh
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knights are NOT taking up dane gagai option for another year at $400k. could this be the experienced centre we keep hearing about coming to us ?
Tom Shines
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not old enough
Canadian Club
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It’s negotiations, so if the agent is asking for 600k you would assume the number they’re willing to settle on/take would actually be around the 550-500k mark.
Cap will be even more in 2027 and there will be an extra 12million in the league with the Bears around. 500-550k is a more than fair price given the market, cap and his progression into the starting role by then.
GNR4LIFE
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He’s lost his Origin jersey. That’s a tick of the box.
Tony Taco
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Too many young kids coming through seeing what NFL and NBA salaries dictate...
Not quite the same arena, however.
Galvin example also making a mockery of contracts. Managers using agitation tactics... Ect.
Gone are the days of pride in the club and your area...
Yeah I agree when if we settle on 500-600 that works I reckon
Tom Shines
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Jolls
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That is if money is the driver for TDS. I'm not sure if they are trying to pressure the club into more money or favourable contract conditions for if Api is killing it and is extended. The agent opened the media door with his initial statement about TDS leaving if Api extends, which in my book is a grub tactic, but the rest of it seems to be the media making up stories to keep the headline going.
This should have been as simple as TDS and his manager having a chat to Richo about how to structure a contract that rewards TDS for his development but does not impede his progress if Api is extended. As I mentioned previously, there is a deal to be done, it just has to be structured right to provide support to both players and the club.
FFS Tallyn is still learning, he could be great by season 27 or he could be still sharing the role with Api. The ball is in his court based on performance, both his and Api's. We, as in the club, need to have options if Api starts to drop off or if Tallyn peaks short of expectations.
If the real driver for Tallyn is a guaranteed FG spot he needs to be looking elsewhere; however, there is no guarantees in this game. He could sign for another club in Nov only for them to have a coach sacked and change direction. Footy is a risk based game, and so are the contracts that go with it.
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