Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Vicious]

There are secondary caps as well. Every contract falls under a salary cap from a million dollar first grader to a 13yr old on 2k

At the end of the day, if an emerging young player has star quality such as what we are hoping for with Makasini, they get elevated into the top 30.
If they are showing plenty of potential, but not quite of top 30 standard there is now 6 Development Contracts to be handed out each season.
If any team has more than 6 or 7 star young emerging players each season, they are doing very well and it’s inevitable that one or some may leave to look for better opportunities elsewhere.
If any club including ours cannot identify their best talent and are putting the wrong emerging players on Development or Top 30 contracts, they only have themselves to blame.
Successful Talent ID which also incorporates developing players, recruitment and retention and not overpaying players who cannot or will not live up to their price tags are the main contributors in what determines a clubs success.
The other factor what people generally overlook is that when you have a couple of top quality players that form the nucleus of your team, it is much easier to accommodate and cover for a few average to ordinary players in your team.
Do we honestly think the Panthers would be struggling at the moment if they had Tristan Hope playing 9 for them ? I would say it would make no difference to them whatsoever as they have the quality of players to surround average players and not expect them to do anything out of the ordinary.

 

[Flippedy]

having said that they have won alot more games then we have over the last 15 years....dont underestimate the joy fans get winning games and making finals...premierships are great, however a team that wins more than they lose is also nice.

Could not agree more Enz! I couldn’t give a toss if we won a premiership in the next 10 years, I’d simply love to just be in the mix once in a while.

 

[weststigers]

At the end of the day, if an emerging young player has star quality such as what we are hoping for with Makasini, they get elevated into the top 30.
If they are showing plenty of potential, but not quite of top 30 standard there is now 6 Development Contracts to be handed out each season.
If any team has more than 6 or 7 star young emerging players each season, they are doing very well and it’s inevitable that one or some may leave to look for better opportunities elsewhere.
If any club including ours cannot identify their best talent and are putting the wrong emerging players on Development or Top 30 contracts, they only have themselves to blame.
Successful Talent ID which also incorporates developing players, recruitment and retention and not overpaying players who cannot or will not live up to their price tags are the main contributors in what determines a clubs success.

This is such a silly comment. They are development players...identifying and signing them is only the first part.

You then need the resources that ensures they get the development they need. That requires money which then buys the resources.

Sitting here pontificating about theories is great and all, but you need a baseline of investment.

You don't take a 5 hour drive and only fill half the tank and walk the rest of the way because you'll always be the last one to arrive.

 

[phil1986]

That is correct and it makes a bit of sense, but we have some of our supporters complaining about us losing too many promising young kids.
I have been pointing out this is part of the reason why, just as much if not more so than lack of funding.

Spot on mate.👍

 

[wstigers11]

Do we honestly think the Panthers would be struggling at the moment if they had Tristan Hope playing 9 for them ? I would say it would make no difference to them whatsoever as they have the quality of players to surround average players and not expect them to do anything out of the ordinary.

How did they get that team of quality players? How did they become quality players?

 

[gregjm87]

You then need the resources that ensures they get the development they need. That requires money which then buys the resources.

I do somewhat agree with this but am more curious what resources we are currently lacking?

 

[wonka]

I do somewhat agree with this but am more curious what resources we are currently lacking?

Gatorade and tape

 

[EllisFan]

Parramatta spend about 8-9 times more than we do a year and haven’t won a premiership in 40 years 😂

Crazy

Got an injury prone sooky HB but.

 

[EllisFan]

At the end of the day, if an emerging young player has star quality such as what we are hoping for with Makasini, they get elevated into the top 30.
If they are showing plenty of potential, but not quite of top 30 standard there is now 6 Development Contracts to be handed out each season.
If any team has more than 6 or 7 star young emerging players each season, they are doing very well and it’s inevitable that one or some may leave to look for better opportunities elsewhere.
If any club including ours cannot identify their best talent and are putting the wrong emerging players on Development or Top 30 contracts, they only have themselves to blame.
Successful Talent ID which also incorporates developing players, recruitment and retention and not overpaying players who cannot or will not live up to their price tags are the main contributors in what determines a clubs success.
The other factor what people generally overlook is that when you have a couple of top quality players that form the nucleus of your team, it is much easier to accommodate and cover for a few average to ordinary players in your team.
Do we honestly think the Panthers would be struggling at the moment if they had Tristan Hope playing 9 for them ? I would say it would make no difference to them whatsoever as they have the quality of players to surround average players and not expect them to do anything out of the ordinary.

Much like we did with Jock, LL & co earlier in the year before injury rooted us.

 

[TigerBurnsy]

Gee i hope Stafford has a good game, i would hate for him to play bad in the shopping window

Who’s marking him

 

[kade7]

I said that 10 days ago …😂…

Should be finished now right ?

pretty sure the contract wasnt lodged until tuesday (long weekend and such for nrl / tigers front office)

 

[EllisFan]

averillo has signed, cooling off period in effect

What’s the latest of Sam Fainu mate? I think that’s the final big piece in some ways.

 

[davey_farrell]

Who’s marking him

Brimson