Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Leck said:
PNG ranks #2 globally in crime and murder as of 2025, ahead of South Africa, Afghanistan, and Brazil. Players and their families would be housed in compounds or gated communities, which I cannot see as a healthy environment for mothers and their children.

This was a political payoff influenced by China’s growing presence in the Pacific.
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Don’t be surprised what some people will do for money

I have worked with guys that have lived in PNG … and those guys weren’t living on Island Resorts like the NRL players are going to … And I’m sure the NRL guys will be amongst the best protected people in the entire country ..probably with elite Australian security… the political risk ( foreign terrorism and civil unrest as opposed to random violent crime ) would be the biggest concern for the Aust Govt

I’m more worried about the fans that will head over to Port Moresby to watch their teams play there than the NRL players
 
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supercoach said:
Obviously would like Bula to stay, but not the end of the world if he bolts. All I hope is he makes his decision in the next week and doesn’t drag it out as it has to have a negative effect on the joint while his contract is in limbo.

Personally I think he will stay so that means he is out the door, as Iam usually wrong!
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And if he does leave, start up the Judas chant at Leichhardt.

Take that bible basher!
 
weststigers said:
Fair comment, but I would say we look far more balanced in terms of the has-been to straight from SG Ball ratio.

We have some pretty established and well performing first graders around the mid 20's mark all in their prime.

Previously we were talking about guys who'd played Origin 5 years prior to signing with us and they were considered marquee signings.
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Yes, we definitely look more balanced which is why we need to ensure we don't focus just on pathways - our retention plan must be top notch so we can keep those we want and build resilience in the top 17.
 
Rock Hopper Steve said:
Why would Bula base a decision to leave because Moses and Flanno are bosom buddies, not trying to shoot the messenger but that would be a really braindead decision not putting himself first.
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Im with you mate in regards to the Flanno- Moses connection. At the end of the day, Moses presents the options and no doubt tries to sway things the way he would like, but its Bula who makes the decision.
 
This is left field,
I just hope that the club haven’t played hard ball on his salary , due to the fact that they think one of the kids will stand up next year and be better than bula .
This could really back fire 🔥 on the club , I think this is the strongest crop of players that we have had in years , and if they jell we could make the 8 , but letting class players leave ( he is not a top 5 fullback ) but he will get better over time , and the club keeps the players that they need to stay in that top 8
 
Tom Shines said:
Don’t be surprised what some people will do for money

I have worked with guys that have lived in PNG … and those guys weren’t living on Island Resorts like the NRL players are going to … And I’m sure the NRL guys will be amongst the best protected people in the entire country ..probably with elite Australian security… the political risk ( terrorism) would be a concern for the Aust Govt

I’m more worried about the fans that will head over to Port Moresby to watch their teams play there than the NRL players
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I'm not surprised, and I believe that a PNG side will be a valuable asset for the NRL at some point in the future. However, I also believe that the decision to use taxpayer doillars for this side was made by a poor leader with very little understanding of geopolitics.

A second Kiwi side would have made more sense for the NRL and would have strengthened our cross-Tasman relations.
 
AnonTiger said:
Hope the mail is off, but i'm hearing Bula is leaning towards the Dragons, relationship between Moses and Flanno being the key.
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They have alot of coin and need a kill Sloans money and Cookie getting a new deal for a lot less so there is about 1.2 million a year to offer Bula and keep Cookie what's the problem for them
 
AnonTiger said:
Hope the mail is off, but i'm hearing Bula is leaning towards the Dragons, relationship between Moses and Flanno being the key.
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If we made him a fair offer and Moses is sitting on it waiting for more let him wait

If it's true that we made two offers a two year and four year the Tigers can not bend you can not bend the salary cap out of shape for him

Maybe the Tigers are calling Moses bluff

Even if the back 5 is in 27

Tino
Makisini
May
To'a
Skeleton

Offer Makisini an upgrade and extension with Bulas money
 
Vicious said:
Exactly he won’t get that money anywhere else, he’s going nowhere.
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I don’t think that’s true mate . The dragons are desperate I can see them going to 1 mil even . Thats too rich for my blood . I’d be like .. good on ya mate . And try and poach one of the 400 fullbacks at the titans , like an AJ brimson . And develop Attard /brooks
 
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