Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[king_sirro]

There's trouble in Titan's Town with Tino. We're on the lookout for a true 13, he has clauses in his contract, we should make a play -

"The manager of Titans skipper Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has slammed comments from club legend Mat Rogers that the Gold Coast should part ways with their captain in an ugly war of words.

The Daily Telegraph reported Fa’asuamaleaui’s manager Simon Mammino took issue with Rogers’ comments that the Titans should consider releasing their skipper in order to keep teenage sensation Cooper Bai long-term.

“The criticism of Tino is poor – it’s disgraceful,” Mammino told The Daly Telegraph."

Tino definitely isnt a true 13

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I'm in that ballpark $750/800 with ratchet clauses tied to performance. Put the onus back on him to earn the big bucks tied to his growth.

If he won't accept this type of deal then stuff him and his D head manager, for someone who loves the club it's taking too long.

Sign before kickoff or just take up the club option that gives us two years to prepare for life after, no letting him go early, as much as he still has to learn we have no one of equal ability at the moment.

 

[kade7]

believe bunty will move into the top 30 once jack finds a new club

ill keep saying it bula is done
a 3 year extension so 4 years in total is what i was told literally 6 weeks ago

 

[Leck]

See my comment above … we can’t even afford to give Bula a pay rise without moving on Bird … are we squeezing in Tino on a million plus ?

It’s about value. What is Jahream worth? It’s definitely not the reported 900k+

As a club, we’ve been frugal, so based on last year’s figures, we’re in a good position to sign one more big star.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

believe bunty will move into the top 30 once jack finds a new club

ill keep saying it bula is done
a 3 year extension so 4 years in total is what i was told literally 6 weeks ago

If you are right there’s definitely kudos to all involved to keep it under wraps.

 

[Leck]

Tino definitely isnt a true 13

50+ out of 100+ games at lock is exceptional

 

[Tom Shines]

It’s about value. What is Jahream worth? It’s definitely not the reported 900k+

As a club, we’ve been frugal, so based on last year’s figures, we’re in a good position to sign one more big star.

What is Bula being paid this year though ? $650-$700k?

My point is more to do that we have no money leftover with this current squad …Im surprised to tell you the truth

 

[Red88_Tiger]

It’s about value. What is Jahream worth? It’s definitely not the reported 900k+

As a club, we’ve been frugal, so based on last year’s figures, we’re in a good position to sign one more big star.

To put it in perspective Teddy was playing origin before he left us. There’s still a couple in front of Bula imo. Potential is there but you can get caught paying overs for potential

 

[Red88_Tiger]

What is Bula being paid this year though ? $650-$700k?

My point is more to do that we have no money leftover with this current squad …Im surprised to tell you the truth

Over the years though we’ve paid some poor players too much because we’ve had to spend salary cap

 

[Tom Shines]

Over the years though we’ve paid some poor players too much because we’ve had to spend salary cap

I kinda thought Richo had cleaned that up by now …we also don’t seem to be contributing to paying for as many players to play for other clubs this year ,,

 

[TheEnz]

What is Bula being paid this year though ? $650-$700k?

My point is more to do that we have no money leftover with this current squad …Im surprised to tell you the truth

Salary cap management is a dark art, they could be reserving dollars for another player or two that they have had discussions with and therefore need the Bird money to pay Bula or front end some other contracts. Its not to say they couldn't pay Bula more if Bird doesn't leave, its just that there are funds there that can be freed up for him without impacting other plans. I expect bunty would be upgraded this year if they give him a top 30...so lots of moving parts to this.

 

[Tom Shines]

Salary cap management is a dark art, they could be reserving dollars for another player or two that they have had discussions with and therefore need the Bird money to pay Bula or front end some other contracts. Its not to say they couldn't pay Bula more if Bird doesn't leave, its just that there are funds there that can be freed up for him without impacting other plans. I expect bunty would be upgraded this year if they give him a top 30...so lots of moving parts to this.

Sounds a little wishful thinking … why isn’t Bunty upgraded now if he warrants it ? They have spare numbers right ? ..it must be the lack of funds holding them back ?

 

[king_sirro]

50+ out of 100+ games at lock is exceptional

Doesn't mean he is a pure lock. He has no ball playing ability at all. Out and out frontrower

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

believe bunty will move into the top 30 once jack finds a new club

ill keep saying it bula is done
a 3 year extension so 4 years in total is what i was told literally 6 weeks ago

Come on man, 6 weeks ago, is the arthritis in his hand so bad that he's just getting to the end of Bula on the dotted line.

We all hope you're right but there seems to be an element of balking coming into play, some kind of spanner in the works.

 

[TheEnz]

Sounds a little wishful thinking … why isn’t Bunty upgraded now if he warrants it ? They have spare numbers right ? ..it must be the lack of funds holding them back ?

Not really wishful thinking as you may be correct and we have no $$ left. My point is to say that its not really that straightforward and in reality who actually said they need the Bird money to pay Bula...its just a throwaway line you hear all the time when there are player movements in a squad. i.e.. they can use player x's money to upgrade player y. I would not get too hung up on it.

 

[kade7]

Come on man, 6 weeks ago, is the arthritis in his hand so bad that he's just getting to the end of Bula on the dotted line.

We all hope you're right but there seems to be an element of balking coming into play, some kind of spanner in the works.

the spanner was richo getting punted

 

[Tom Shines]

Not really wishful thinking as you may be correct and we have no $$ left. My point is to say that its not really that straightforward and in reality who actually said they need the Bird money to pay Bula...its just a throwaway line you hear all the time when there are player movements in a squad. i.e.. they can use player x's money to upgrade player y. I would not get too hung up on it.

It’s not what I’m saying …it’s the journo ..assume he is getting it from either the club or what they are telling the agent …. Doesn’t mean it’s correct ..but I’ll go with it over speculation here …🤷

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

the spanner was richo getting punted

If Shaun is as good as everyone believes he's had plenty of time to kiss his ....

 

[Leck]

Doesn't mean he is a pure lock. He has no ball playing ability at all. Out and out frontrower

I disagree. He has a great step and passing game. In my opinion, Des didn’t utilise those strengths by playing him at prop.

Sure, it’s a pie in the sky idea, but I would be asking questions if I had a job in talent and acquisition at WT.

 

[innsaneink]

What is Bula being paid this year though ? $650-$700k?

My point is more to do that we have no money leftover with this current squad …Im surprised to tell you the truth

Who really knows?