Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[WT2K]

The cap penalty means we are done buying for this year I’d say , although would be happy with Johnston or R Jennings.

How I see it too. Unless the cap penalty is reduced, I can't see us adding anyone else for 2019.

 

[Roar_Power]

The cap penalty means we are done buying for this year I’d say , although would be happy with Johnston or R Jennings.

It depends whether we cop the cap hit upfront or extrapolate it over 4 years.

 

[rex2ce]

I’d say get the cap hit over and done with this year

 

[rex2ce]

We have a heap of players off contract at the end of this season, Madge will have some play money

 

[balmain boy]

I’d say get the cap hit over and done with this year

No way. By far the worst option. 150k a year out of 9.2 million is tiny, and can easily be managed. That's one Robbie Rochow replaced with a junior.
650k in one hit means we can't sign another quality player for next year (unless others move on) and this would greatly impact our ability to improve our squad and make the 8.
If we happened to be under the cap in future seasons we may even be able to bring forwards some of the cap hit from subsequent seasons rather than front loading contracts like we've done in recent years.
If we are hit with the full 650k cap hit it would be madness to take it in one go if there are other options. If we have no say in it then there's nothing we can do..!
The NRL are a highly inept and incompetent organisation that squanders millions and repeatedly makes atrocious decisions. Their provisional autocratic judgement should be taken with a grain of salt for now.

 

[rex2ce]

I bow to your greater knowledge Balmain boy

 

[Harvey]

I’d say get the cap hit over and done with this year

No way. By far the worst option. 150k a year out of 9.2 million is tiny, and can easily be managed. That's one Robbie Rochow replaced with a junior.
650k in one hit means we can't sign another quality player for next year (unless others move on) and this would greatly impact our ability to improve our squad and make the 8.
If we happened to be under the cap in future seasons we may even be able to bring forwards some of the cap hit from subsequent seasons rather than front loading contracts like we've done in recent years.
If we are hit with the full 650k cap hit it would be madness to take it in one go if there are other options. If we have no say in it then there's nothing we can do..!
The NRL are a highly inept and incompetent organisation that squanders millions and repeatedly makes atrocious decisions. Their provisional autocratic judgement should be taken with a grain of salt for now.

$650k is only a Chris McQueen or 2.

Regardless of whether the penalty is applied this year or spread over 4 years, we still need to sign or upgrade 2 minimum value players by June to complete the 30 man roster.

I don’t think there’s a single club where Johnston is a better fullback than their incumbent, or other options. He is a winger seeking way too much money and someone needs to cure his delusions of grandeur.

Given that Maguire previously avoided playing him at fullback where possible, I don’t see him signing here anytime soon.

 

[prattenparkchild]

It's Jennings we need to get and a good forward from the final feeding frenzy prior to season start. This is where the intended NRL penalty will wreck the clubs season if we don't vigorously fight it.

I think WT will not go ahead with Musgrave contract since NRL have held it. WT should take the opportunity to formally remove it due to inappropriate player behaviour. Let's see the NRL screw us over that stance.

 

[Snake]

:deadhorse: 9l

It's Jennings we need to get and a good forward from the final feeding frenzy prior to season start. This is where the intended NRL penalty will wreck the clubs season if we don't vigorously fight it.

I think WT will not go ahead with Musgrave contract since NRL have held it. WT should take the opportunity to formally remove it due to inappropriate player behaviour. Let's see the NRL screw us over that stance.

Seeing the Tigers are salary cap cheats I would sign Jennings and another forward …when in Rome ! Does it really matter at the end of the day it is the only way you get anywhere and respect from the NRL.

 

[Magpie4life]

Rumour has it that Kapow wants out of Manly. Now that’s What we need. Perhaps we could swap him for McQueen?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Rumour has it that Kapow wants out of Manly. Now that’s What we need. Perhaps we could swap him for McQueen?

That rumour has been going round for 6 months. If there was any truth to it, it have happened by now imo.

 

[Magpie4life]

I just read he’s going to the Roosters. If that happens then there is no salary cap and Uncle Nick needs to be the Australian treasurer!

 

[Demps]

I just read he’s going to the Roosters. If that happens then there is no salary cap and Uncle Nick needs to be the Australian treasurer!

What a scoop…

What is this? November 2018

 

[happy_tiger]

Rumour has it that Kapow wants out of Manly. Now that’s What we need. Perhaps we could swap him for McQueen?

It will only happen if we can sign him on a free transfer or possibly a loan deal during the January transfer window 😕

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

If Taupau was going to Easts it would have already happened.

And who are they moving on to make it happen? I don't see who he dislodges there from the starting team. They won't pay top dollar for him to sit on the bench.

Taupau might be happy to play under Des and thus has decided to stay, who knows?

 

[rex2ce]

:deadhorse: 9l

It's Jennings we need to get and a good forward from the final feeding frenzy prior to season start. This is where the intended NRL penalty will wreck the clubs season if we don't vigorously fight it.

I think WT will not go ahead with Musgrave contract since NRL have held it. WT should take the opportunity to formally remove it due to inappropriate player behaviour. Let's see the NRL screw us over that stance.

Seeing the Tigers are salary cap cheats I would sign Jennings and another forward …when in Rome ! Does it really matter at the end of the day it is the only way you get anywhere and respect from the NRL.

Musgroves money would pay for Jennings I’d say

 

[jadtiger]

:deadhorse: 9l

It's Jennings we need to get and a good forward from the final feeding frenzy prior to season start. This is where the intended NRL penalty will wreck the clubs season if we don't vigorously fight it.

I think WT will not go ahead with Musgrave contract since NRL have held it. WT should take the opportunity to formally remove it due to inappropriate player behaviour. Let's see the NRL screw us over that stance.

Seeing the Tigers are salary cap cheats I would sign Jennings and another forward …when in Rome ! Does it really matter at the end of the day it is the only way you get anywhere and respect from the NRL.

Musgroves money would pay for Jennings I’d say

I doubt it Musgrove was a fringe player Jennings started each week

 

[happy_tiger]

:deadhorse: 9l

It's Jennings we need to get and a good forward from the final feeding frenzy prior to season start. This is where the intended NRL penalty will wreck the clubs season if we don't vigorously fight it.

I think WT will not go ahead with Musgrave contract since NRL have held it. WT should take the opportunity to formally remove it due to inappropriate player behaviour. Let's see the NRL screw us over that stance.

Seeing the Tigers are salary cap cheats I would sign Jennings and another forward …when in Rome ! Does it really matter at the end of the day it is the only way you get anywhere and respect from the NRL.

Musgroves money would pay for Jennings I’d say

Musgrove's and MCK's money definitely would pay for Jennings

 

[cochise]

:deadhorse: 9l

It's Jennings we need to get and a good forward from the final feeding frenzy prior to season start. This is where the intended NRL penalty will wreck the clubs season if we don't vigorously fight it.

I think WT will not go ahead with Musgrave contract since NRL have held it. WT should take the opportunity to formally remove it due to inappropriate player behaviour. Let's see the NRL screw us over that stance.

Seeing the Tigers are salary cap cheats I would sign Jennings and another forward …when in Rome ! Does it really matter at the end of the day it is the only way you get anywhere and respect from the NRL.

Musgroves money would pay for Jennings I’d say

Musgrove's and MCK's money definitely would pay for Jennings

We would also need another player

 

[happy_tiger]

:deadhorse: 9l

Seeing the Tigers are salary cap cheats I would sign Jennings and another forward …when in Rome ! Does it really matter at the end of the day it is the only way you get anywhere and respect from the NRL.

Musgroves money would pay for Jennings I’d say

Musgrove's and MCK's money definitely would pay for Jennings

We would also need another player

Sorry was joking , we won't be buying anyone unless the NRL drops the charges / fines