Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

What about that article the other day, dangling a carrot about Bula’s intentions of staying and then going on to talk about Makasini for the rest of it. How dumb was that?
 
liltiger said:
Anyone know if tiny has ever had a run at fullback, if he did how was he? He has explosive speed and can break a tackle. His defensive reads at centre seem good, everyone says centre is the hardest position to defend at. Just curious if Bula does go, could Tiny slot in?
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Where are these rumors Bula is going coming from besides having Moses as his manager? Based on everything he has said to the media, he wants to stay and win a premiership at the tigers. Have I missed something?
 
Camel2281 said:
Isaac didn't negotiate this contract. It's been reported that if Bula or us take up that last year option then Moses gets nothing out of it. It's in Isaac's best interest for Bula not to have the option taken up
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That's not quite how it works. A player manager does a lot more than just negotiate a contract at renewal. They arrange 3rd party deals and sponsorships, personal investments, a job after footy, lots of things other than just a contract. You see players with a well connected manager driving a new car every year, wearing brand names, probably owning a boat, having their wedding at a flash reception place... all teed up by Mr.15%.
 
clontarfkid said:
If WE take it up..its $900k for x years..hes not worth that.$800 cld work,but hed have to over rule his manager
As weve learnt many times,dealing with Moses is challenging..its almost (but not quite!)worth paying the extra to avoid the inevitable bunfight
We need a back up plan..but its not an 18 yo reject
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18 yo reject ?
 
mtd#2 said:
If Bula doesn't want to be here then let him go.. I think Benji has the right philosophy in saying he only wants players who want to be here...

In saying that, Bula has said his preference is to stay here . No other team is going to offer him 800k a year or more.. I think we are safe, even if Moses is involved
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You don’t think anyone will see Bula as attractive at 800k?
Look how much we paid Luai….theres always someone out there with money who are desperate.
 
Tucker said:
You don’t think anyone will see Bula as attractive at 800k?
Look how much we paid Luai….theres always someone out there with money who are desperate.
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I guess the difference is that halves don't grow on trees while fullbacks do seem to. There are quite a few guys running around who could be stars at fullback but don't get a run or are playing other positions. Think Trai Fuller for Dolphins and Tolutau Koula and Lehi Hopoate at Manly.

In saying that, Bula will soon be in his prime and he has improved every year since debuting. Still a few holes in his game but he is 10/10 under the high ball, has good kick returns and his support play is really good. There will be some coach out there thinking they can turn him into a superstar.
 
Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan said:
I guess the difference is that halves don't grow on trees while fullbacks do seem to. There are quite a few guys running around who could be stars at fullback but don't get a run or are playing other positions. Think Trai Fuller for Dolphins and Tolutau Koula and Lehi Hopoate at Manly.

In saying that, Bula will soon be in his prime and he has improved every year since debuting. Still a few holes in his game but he is 10/10 under the high ball, has good kick returns and his support play is really good. There will be some coach out there thinking they can turn him into a superstar.
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As frustrating as he can sometimes be, he is the best player in our team.
His absence is always extremely noticeable. Our team is clearly better with him in it.
There’s no way that hasn’t been noticed by some of our peers.
 
Vicious said:
Based on our current playing roster, the team lists below could be somewhat close to what we will have for round 1 next season.
This shows we will likely add one more middle forward, whether that player will be a starter or a bench player remains to be seen.
The rumour is we are trying to offload Jack Bird, whether we can potentially replace him with a new recruit or fill his position internally remains to be seen. I believe we need a quality uograde on Bird as a recruit, whether that player wears the 15 jersey or potentially starts at 13.
Quite a few of our supporters including myself would ideally like one more proven NRL quality outside back to be recruited. It’s unlikely to happen based on salary cap restraints.
The talent within our Development Contract list looks quite promising, albeit most of them very young and possibly 12-18 months away from being genuine NRL contenders..
  1. Jahream Bula / Heath Mason
  2. Jeral Skelton / Tino Tavana
  3. Starford To’a / Max Taotua
  4. Taylan May / Heamasi Makasini
  5. Sunia Turuva / Luke Laulilli
  6. Jerome Luai / Max Liles
  7. Adam Doueihi / Jock Madden
  8. Terrell May / Royce Hunt
  9. Api Korisau / Tristan Hope
  10. Sione Fainu / Kit Laulilli
  11. Kai Pearce-Paul / Mavrik Geyer
  12. Samuela Fainu / Tony Sukkar
  13. Alex Twal / Alex Seyfarth
  14. Latu Fainu / Charlie Murray (DC)
  15. Jack Bird / Sol Saukuru
  16. Fonua Pole / Jaxson Rahme
  17. ????????? / Peter Taateo
** Additional NSW Cup options **
- Josese Lanyon
- Krystian Mapapalangi
- Lachlan Broederlow (DC)
- Elijah Mataele

Development Contracts
- Javon Andrews
- Ethan Roberts
- Jared Haywood
- Phoenix Godinet
- Christian Taupau-Moors

** Jersey Flegg eligible players **
- Logan Deininger
- Mitch Taotua
- Archie Duncombe
- Byron Laupepa
- Harry Delaney
- Jeremiah Leatigaga
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If were talking outside backs.

Mark Nawaqanitawase​

is asking for over 500k and the roosters have said No.

Would this fit your idea of a "quality back"?
 
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