Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

king_sirro said:
Does anyone else have a feeling that Benji feels Jerome hasn't been worth the 1.2m price tag and this has been a very mutual decision?
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Think he played a role in transforming attitude and culture,but his work here is really done..and appreciated
Gonna be an awkward 18 months fitting Luai in based on form..it is already
 
Dr_Ice said:
Very funny, you worry about corruption but want to give money to the AOC. How about FIFA and the IOC while we are at it? Always money well spent
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I never mentioned FIFA or the IOC so your comments are ridiculous. It's $600M dollars that could be better spent elsewhere rather than on a sport in a 3rd world country where corruption and violence are endemic .
From 1972 to today, Australia has provided more than A$20 billion in aid to Papua New Guinea - I guess adding another $600M will change absolutely nothing.
 
cktiger said:
The way the world is heading I’d rather have nuclear subs protecting us than a PNG league team that is going to get flogged every week.
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Did you note the price difference I highlighted ?

I would rather not have Chinese bases potentially on PNG though ..and that for a price of $600m

The subs at $300billion for about 8 and not nuclear armed … not sure what benefit they will have against drones, aircraft and missiles of the next war
 
Tom Shines said:
I would rather not have Chinese bases potentially on PNG though ..and that for a price of $600m

The subs at $300billion for about 8 and not nuclear armed … not sure what benefit they will have against drones and missiles
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The PNG government has a significant history of corruption - the presence of a NRL team won't stop a future government selling out if the price is right. Wait until one of the major teams lose stars they howling will be deafening.
 
Nonotmeagain said:
The PNG government has a significant history of corruption - the presence of a NRL team won't stop a future government selling out if the price is right. Wait until one of the major teams lose stars they howling will be deafening.
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Any deal with China in the future and the NRL team is pulled ..

This is what they wanted to stay loyal..and what China can’t give them… I don’t think a team in the Chinese basketball league has the same appeal
 
Tom Shines said:
Did you note the price difference I highlighted ?

I would rather not have Chinese bases potentially on PNG though ..and that for a price of $600m

The subs at $300billion for about 8 and not nuclear armed … not sure what benefit they will have against drones, aircraft and missiles of the next war
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The conflict in Iran and Ukraine has shown that a $200 drone is just as effective as a $1m missile, maybe not as destructive as a missile however way more disruptive.
 
Tom Shines said:
I doubt Albo is losing the next election .. but there is currently bi partisan support for this PNG team ..

Can I ask if you feel sick about $600m …how do you feel about spending $300 BILLION on lnuclear submarines ?
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Not good , like I said build a filthy big US base in our desert where nobody wants to do anything and we won’t need to spend that coin on subs we may not even get , and yes Albo probably wins next election only due to this countries poor quality political leaders , all they want is power , hardly done anything in the last 20 years hating stand out from the normal shit they do
 
426Tlgerland said:
Not good , like I said build a filthy big US base in our desert where nobody wants to do anything and we won’t need to spend that coin on subs we may not even get , and yes Albo probably wins next election only due to this countries poor quality political leaders , all they want is power , hardly done anything in the last 20 years hating stand out from the normal shit they do
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The US pretty much have an air base now in the Northern Territory.. Tindal ., which has capability to accomodate their B1 bombers ..: they probably will appreciate not having any enemy bases to worry about when they are flying over PNG on the way to “visit “ China in the event of a conflict

I think the subs are more a way for us to hand over money to the US …more of a protection racket than any real projection of attack capability from us
 
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innsaneink said:
We wont lose 6...heck i dont think there has ever been a.player exodus worse than the Magpies losing 5 in 1980...thatll be almost 50 years .
Yes some clubs will be affected.more than others...whatddya do..weve already accepted the NRLs pay off as has all the others
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With 2 NRL teams coming in on average across 2x 30 man squads then every club loses 3-4. I mean you look at the Storm lost 4 to Dolphins, now have lost 2 already to Perth and thats with PNG and Perth still with plenty of spots to fill. Its likely some clubs lose 5 or 6 across the top 30s.

I mean we have already lost 3 to Perth and 1 to PNG
 
Vicious said:
That is correct, but based on media reports, rumours and guesswork based on what other similar quality of players are reportedly being paid, we will 100% be struggling to keep all our current squad together for 2027 and beyond unless we either get all the ones we want to keep who are off contract at the end of 2026 or 2026 to agree to stay with us for bargain basement contract values, or we cut somebody loose.
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Looking at other teams
If the Tigers are going to struggle to fit under the salary cap what about we look at a couple of examples

Newcastle elite money players
Ponga
Brown

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B.Best
F.Sharp

Broncos
Elite money players
Walsh
Carrigan

Next Level
Staggs
E.Mam

Wests Tigers
Elite money player
Luai

Next level
Not confirmed (Bula)

The Tigers should have no issues fitting under the salary cap.
 
Oldman said:
Looking at other teams
If the Tigers are going to struggle to fit under the salary cap what about we look at a couple of examples

Newcastle elite money players
Ponga
Brown

Next level
B.Best
F.Sharp

Broncos
Elite money players
Walsh
Carrigan

Next Level
Staggs
E.Mam

Wests Tigers
Elite money player
Luai

Next level
Not confirmed (Bula)

The Tigers should have no issues fitting under the salary cap.
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I argued earlier that the way our team has evolved you could not say that one player is standing out and winning us games on a regular basis, in fact the players are that are consistently best on field, AD, Twal, Api and KPP are signed longer term on reasonable deals. I think we are a team that will have more of your second tier and more evenly spread...especially post 2028 when our Marquee is gone. I would also argue that this is where you want to be as a club, that way injuries and contract dramas should have less of an impact on the squads longer term performance.
 
Tom Shines said:
Did you note the price difference I highlighted ?

I would rather not have Chinese bases potentially on PNG though ..and that for a price of $600m

The subs at $300billion for about 8 and not nuclear armed … not sure what benefit they will have against drones, aircraft and missiles of the next war
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U hit a question I was thinking , what the hell will a nuclear sub do if it doesn’t have any nuclear weapons on it . Aussie government went for water pistols and bow and arrows , doesn’t that make u secure
 
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