Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[JD Tiger]

Adam Douehi is worth no more than 400k, BJ 450k. You could justify 50k more at a stretch.
Not a chance you take either on back ended inflated contracts.If we are talking 600k + walk away now.

I like both but the club has to be sensible and not get desperate. It’s how we ended up with Reynolds, Mbye, Packer on big money.

450k for BJ? Lol. I mean yeah if you could. But you can’t. His metric value is closer to 700k. So yeah 450k won’t happen BUT how good is blind impressions of ones worth

Raiders signed Curtis Scott on a 4 year deal at 400k p.a. He’s 22 and a better centre ask Ricky.
The Rabbits just signed Latrell on 700k.
I’m glad your not managing the salary cap as that’s a mighty expensive BJ. The Metric Value of A BJ depends on the technique.

He’s a good player, I rate him but at those dollars it would be as bad as Reynolds. You don’t pay that sort of money for a centre known for inconsistent play. It would undo all the work Madge has undertaken for short term gain. When we lose a young player that comes through we will regret the expensive BJ.

Good points, and you are probably right. Scott was a steal at that price (if at that price) (Edit), especially replacing BJ who was on more.
But come on, I doubt any one else on this planet believes Latrell is only getting $700k to play with Souths. I wouldn't use him as your example.

 

[TYGA]

Adam Douehi is worth no more than 400k, BJ 450k. You could justify 50k more at a stretch.
Not a chance you take either on back ended inflated contracts.If we are talking 600k + walk away now.

I like both but the club has to be sensible and not get desperate. It’s how we ended up with Reynolds, Mbye, Packer on big money.

450k for BJ? Lol. I mean yeah if you could. But you can’t. His metric value is closer to 700k. So yeah 450k won’t happen BUT how good is blind impressions of ones worth

Raiders signed Curtis Scott on a 4 year deal at 400k p.a. He’s 22 and a better centre ask Ricky.
>

IMO Curtis Scott is not a better centre than BJ and there is no evidence that Ricky thinks he is better. Clearly Ricky thinks he is better *value* but that is an entirely different thing including his age and salary cap space over time. Also I doubt Scott is on $400K

I think he’s better and younger. I can only go off what’s reported all contracts are probably inflated in the media due to managers leaking the deals.

 

[TYGA]

Adam Douehi is worth no more than 400k, BJ 450k. You could justify 50k more at a stretch.
Not a chance you take either on back ended inflated contracts.If we are talking 600k + walk away now.

I like both but the club has to be sensible and not get desperate. It’s how we ended up with Reynolds, Mbye, Packer on big money.

450k for BJ? Lol. I mean yeah if you could. But you can’t. His metric value is closer to 700k. So yeah 450k won’t happen BUT how good is blind impressions of ones worth

Raiders signed Curtis Scott on a 4 year deal at 400k p.a. He’s 22 and a better centre ask Ricky.
The Rabbits just signed Latrell on 700k.
I’m glad your not managing the salary cap as that’s a mighty expensive BJ. The Metric Value of A BJ depends on the technique.

He’s a good player, I rate him but at those dollars it would be as bad as Reynolds. You don’t pay that sort of money for a centre known for inconsistent play. It would undo all the work Madge has undertaken for short term gain. When we lose a young player that comes through we will regret the expensive BJ.

Good points, and you are probably right. Scott was a steal at that price (if at that price) (Edit), especially replacing BJ who was on more.
But come on, I doubt any one else on this planet believes Latrell is only getting $700k to play with Souths. I wouldn't use him as your example.

Just making the point the numbers are for top flight players spending 700k on a centre is extreme. BJ is good but he’s not in that class. Agree the Latrell deal is questionable however it’s spun.

 

[jirskyr]

NRL physio reporting Billy Smith has indeed done his ACL, and the opposite one that he did in 2018. Would need a reconstruction and looking at 2021 return.

 

[bbobb]

If AD does sign with the tigers as FB, you all think CT could do the hooker role?
Has some pace, and could provide some much needed speed from dummy half, may not be a sizable figure but I believe he is a little bit taller than cook, so I don’t think his size will be an issue, passing game from dummy half isn’t that hard for a first grade footballer, may lack a bit defensively but he did take out some big guys last year at FB.
Just a thought.

Yeah - the same thought crossed my mind but it is not the defence that is a concern for me as much as the passing.

We also JRey and ET at various times last year and it looked like they were tossing bricks at times. To pass the ball both sides accurately is a real skill. Add that dummy half must bring his runners on to the ball, engage markers and it’s a multi-dimensional role.

Not saying he can’t do it but would need to see it first. His elusiveness and speed would be definite assets though.

 

[WT2K]

NRL physio reporting Billy Smith has indeed done his ACL, and the opposite one that he did in 2018. Would need a reconstruction and looking at 2021 return.

Sucks for the kid. Was rumours Josh Morris was heading to the chooks a few weeks back. Could eventuate now.

 

[happy_tiger]

Adam Douehi is worth no more than 400k, BJ 450k. You could justify 50k more at a stretch.
Not a chance you take either on back ended inflated contracts.If we are talking 600k + walk away now.

I like both but the club has to be sensible and not get desperate. It’s how we ended up with Reynolds, Mbye, Packer on big money.

450k for BJ? Lol. I mean yeah if you could. But you can’t. His metric value is closer to 700k. So yeah 450k won’t happen BUT how good is blind impressions of ones worth

Raiders signed Curtis Scott on a 4 year deal at 400k p.a. He’s 22 and a better centre ask Ricky.
>

IMO Curtis Scott is not a better centre than BJ and there is no evidence that Ricky thinks he is better. Clearly Ricky thinks he is better *value* but that is an entirely different thing including his age and salary cap space over time. Also I doubt Scott is on $400K

I think Scott is more consistent than Leilua

Scott may not have the highs of Leilua , but he doesn't have the shockers that Leilua has either

 

[JD Tiger]

Adam Douehi is worth no more than 400k, BJ 450k. You could justify 50k more at a stretch.
Not a chance you take either on back ended inflated contracts.If we are talking 600k + walk away now.

I like both but the club has to be sensible and not get desperate. It’s how we ended up with Reynolds, Mbye, Packer on big money.

450k for BJ? Lol. I mean yeah if you could. But you can’t. His metric value is closer to 700k. So yeah 450k won’t happen BUT how good is blind impressions of ones worth

Raiders signed Curtis Scott on a 4 year deal at 400k p.a. He’s 22 and a better centre ask Ricky.
The Rabbits just signed Latrell on 700k.
I’m glad your not managing the salary cap as that’s a mighty expensive BJ. The Metric Value of A BJ depends on the technique.

He’s a good player, I rate him but at those dollars it would be as bad as Reynolds. You don’t pay that sort of money for a centre known for inconsistent play. It would undo all the work Madge has undertaken for short term gain. When we lose a young player that comes through we will regret the expensive BJ.

Good points, and you are probably right. Scott was a steal at that price (if at that price) (Edit), especially replacing BJ who was on more.
But come on, I doubt any one else on this planet believes Latrell is only getting $700k to play with Souths. I wouldn't use him as your example.

Just making the point the numbers are for top flight players spending 700k on a centre is extreme. BJ is good but he’s not in that class. Agree the Latrell deal is questionable however it’s spun.

You are right, that much is considered overs. Is it worth paying a little bit more for the right fit? We are pretty desperate to tell the truth, we need to be patient but we also need a win - we need at least one more good recruitment pickup to show we're on the right track.

If we get one of these guys at a slightly higher price as is talked about, and they excel, then good times ahead.
If we make the 8 and do well, then we wont care what they're paying the players, it's considered a success.

But it ain't my neck on the line, I'll back whatever Madge decides, its his neck.

 

[cktiger]

Adam Douehi is worth no more than 400k, BJ 450k. You could justify 50k more at a stretch.
Not a chance you take either on back ended inflated contracts.If we are talking 600k + walk away now.

I like both but the club has to be sensible and not get desperate. It’s how we ended up with Reynolds, Mbye, Packer on big money.

450k for BJ? Lol. I mean yeah if you could. But you can’t. His metric value is closer to 700k. So yeah 450k won’t happen BUT how good is blind impressions of ones worth

Raiders signed Curtis Scott on a 4 year deal at 400k p.a. He’s 22 and a better centre ask Ricky.
>

IMO Curtis Scott is not a better centre than BJ and there is no evidence that Ricky thinks he is better. Clearly Ricky thinks he is better *value* but that is an entirely different thing including his age and salary cap space over time. Also I doubt Scott is on $400K

I think Scott is more consistent than Leilua

Scott may not have the highs of Leilua , but he doesn't have the shockers that Leilua has either

Scott only managed 9 games last year and still had 2 years to run on his Storm contract.
If he was so wonderful I can’t imagine Bellamy letting him go (even considering the salary cap)
Nowhere have I seen it reported he is on only $400k per year on his 4 year contract with the Raiders.
Might end up being trouble for them.

 

[happy_tiger]

Adam Douehi is worth no more than 400k, BJ 450k. You could justify 50k more at a stretch.
Not a chance you take either on back ended inflated contracts.If we are talking 600k + walk away now.

I like both but the club has to be sensible and not get desperate. It’s how we ended up with Reynolds, Mbye, Packer on big money.

450k for BJ? Lol. I mean yeah if you could. But you can’t. His metric value is closer to 700k. So yeah 450k won’t happen BUT how good is blind impressions of ones worth

Raiders signed Curtis Scott on a 4 year deal at 400k p.a. He’s 22 and a better centre ask Ricky.
>

IMO Curtis Scott is not a better centre than BJ and there is no evidence that Ricky thinks he is better. Clearly Ricky thinks he is better *value* but that is an entirely different thing including his age and salary cap space over time. Also I doubt Scott is on $400K

I think Scott is more consistent than Leilua

Scott may not have the highs of Leilua , but he doesn't have the shockers that Leilua has either

Scott only managed 9 games last year and still had 2 years to run on his Storm contract.
If he was so wonderful I can’t imagine Bellamy letting him go (even considering the salary cap)
Nowhere have I seen it reported he is on only $400k per year on his 4 year contract with the Raiders.
Might end up being trouble for them.

They had to fit Cam Smith in somehow for 2020 , remember he only signed very late last season

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Adam Douehi is worth no more than 400k, BJ 450k. You could justify 50k more at a stretch.
Not a chance you take either on back ended inflated contracts.If we are talking 600k + walk away now.

I like both but the club has to be sensible and not get desperate. It’s how we ended up with Reynolds, Mbye, Packer on big money.

450k for BJ? Lol. I mean yeah if you could. But you can’t. His metric value is closer to 700k. So yeah 450k won’t happen BUT how good is blind impressions of ones worth

Raiders signed Curtis Scott on a 4 year deal at 400k p.a. He’s 22 and a better centre ask Ricky.
The Rabbits just signed Latrell on 700k.
I’m glad your not managing the salary cap as that’s a mighty expensive BJ. The Metric Value of A BJ depends on the technique.

He’s a good player, I rate him but at those dollars it would be as bad as Reynolds. You don’t pay that sort of money for a centre known for inconsistent play. It would undo all the work Madge has undertaken for short term gain. When we lose a young player that comes through we will regret the expensive BJ.

Latrell is just as inconsistent as people are saying BJ is. Being in a team jam-packed full of Internationals allowed him to play 1 good game every 6 weeks, he won't have that luxury at Souths. IMO Latrell will struggle this year with more onus on himself to dominate.

 

[JD Tiger]

Adam Douehi is worth no more than 400k, BJ 450k. You could justify 50k more at a stretch.
Not a chance you take either on back ended inflated contracts.If we are talking 600k + walk away now.

I like both but the club has to be sensible and not get desperate. It’s how we ended up with Reynolds, Mbye, Packer on big money.

450k for BJ? Lol. I mean yeah if you could. But you can’t. His metric value is closer to 700k. So yeah 450k won’t happen BUT how good is blind impressions of ones worth

Raiders signed Curtis Scott on a 4 year deal at 400k p.a. He’s 22 and a better centre ask Ricky.
>

IMO Curtis Scott is not a better centre than BJ and there is no evidence that Ricky thinks he is better. Clearly Ricky thinks he is better *value* but that is an entirely different thing including his age and salary cap space over time. Also I doubt Scott is on $400K

I think Scott is more consistent than Leilua

Scott may not have the highs of Leilua , but he doesn't have the shockers that Leilua has either

Scott only managed 9 games last year and still had 2 years to run on his Storm contract.
If he was so wonderful I can’t imagine Bellamy letting him go (even considering the salary cap)
Nowhere have I seen it reported he is on only $400k per year on his 4 year contract with the Raiders.
Might end up being trouble for them.

I think Raiders hit their purple patch last year, and this year will struggle to make the 8. Seems to be their pattern, they make the semis every two years, then miss them. And good point about Scott and his injuries, hes a rep player but an ex-rep player, his best had past.

Sounds like the sort of fella we usually pick up, how'd we miss him?

 

[JD Tiger]

Adam Douehi is worth no more than 400k, BJ 450k. You could justify 50k more at a stretch.
Not a chance you take either on back ended inflated contracts.If we are talking 600k + walk away now.

I like both but the club has to be sensible and not get desperate. It’s how we ended up with Reynolds, Mbye, Packer on big money.

450k for BJ? Lol. I mean yeah if you could. But you can’t. His metric value is closer to 700k. So yeah 450k won’t happen BUT how good is blind impressions of ones worth

Raiders signed Curtis Scott on a 4 year deal at 400k p.a. He’s 22 and a better centre ask Ricky.
>

IMO Curtis Scott is not a better centre than BJ and there is no evidence that Ricky thinks he is better. Clearly Ricky thinks he is better *value* but that is an entirely different thing including his age and salary cap space over time. Also I doubt Scott is on $400K

I think Scott is more consistent than Leilua

Scott may not have the highs of Leilua , but he doesn't have the shockers that Leilua has either

Scott only managed 9 games last year and still had 2 years to run on his Storm contract.
If he was so wonderful I can’t imagine Bellamy letting him go (even considering the salary cap)
Nowhere have I seen it reported he is on only $400k per year on his 4 year contract with the Raiders.
Might end up being trouble for them.

They had to fit Cam Smith in somehow for 2020 , remember he only signed very late last season

And he insisted on 2 years when they only wanted to give him one. Pity no one cant prise the other Smith away.

 

[ccrl]

As an outsider looking in Madge is well known for lowballing and buying reserve graders from other clubs and trying to turn then into first graders.He is very stubborn and I believe that was the reason he was sacked from Souths.I hope he works out for your mob as he is a Black and White Coach he is either loved or hated with no in between.

 

[cochise]

If AD does sign with the tigers as FB, you all think CT could do the hooker role?
Has some pace, and could provide some much needed speed from dummy half, may not be a sizable figure but I believe he is a little bit taller than cook, so I don’t think his size will be an issue, passing game from dummy half isn’t that hard for a first grade footballer, may lack a bit defensively but he did take out some big guys last year at FB.
Just a thought.

Not a chance, Hooker is a specialist position and as Reynolds has shown passing from the position is not something that just any first grader can do!

CT has shown that he has a very limited passing game so it is highly unlikely that he has the passing game to make it as a hooker.

 

[yeahcaz]

Adam Douehi is worth no more than 400k, BJ 450k. You could justify 50k more at a stretch.
Not a chance you take either on back ended inflated contracts.If we are talking 600k + walk away now.

I like both but the club has to be sensible and not get desperate. It’s how we ended up with Reynolds, Mbye, Packer on big money.

450k for BJ? Lol. I mean yeah if you could. But you can’t. His metric value is closer to 700k. So yeah 450k won’t happen BUT how good is blind impressions of ones worth

Raiders signed Curtis Scott on a 4 year deal at 400k p.a. He’s 22 and a better centre ask Ricky.
>

IMO Curtis Scott is not a better centre than BJ and there is no evidence that Ricky thinks he is better. Clearly Ricky thinks he is better *value* but that is an entirely different thing including his age and salary cap space over time. Also I doubt Scott is on $400K

I think Scott is more consistent than Leilua

Scott may not have the highs of Leilua , but he doesn't have the shockers that Leilua has either

Scott only managed 9 games last year and still had 2 years to run on his Storm contract.
If he was so wonderful I can’t imagine Bellamy letting him go (even considering the salary cap)
Nowhere have I seen it reported he is on only $400k per year on his 4 year contract with the Raiders.
Might end up being trouble for them.

Anybody that Melbourne let go have to come with question marks. They just had an opening in the centres with chambers leaving so it seems odd they would freely grant Scott a release with 2 seasons to go if they rated him

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Adam Douehi is worth no more than 400k, BJ 450k. You could justify 50k more at a stretch.
Not a chance you take either on back ended inflated contracts.If we are talking 600k + walk away now.

I like both but the club has to be sensible and not get desperate. It’s how we ended up with Reynolds, Mbye, Packer on big money.

450k for BJ? Lol. I mean yeah if you could. But you can’t. His metric value is closer to 700k. So yeah 450k won’t happen BUT how good is blind impressions of ones worth

Raiders signed Curtis Scott on a 4 year deal at 400k p.a. He’s 22 and a better centre ask Ricky.
>

IMO Curtis Scott is not a better centre than BJ and there is no evidence that Ricky thinks he is better. Clearly Ricky thinks he is better *value* but that is an entirely different thing including his age and salary cap space over time. Also I doubt Scott is on $400K

I think Scott is more consistent than Leilua

Scott may not have the highs of Leilua , but he doesn't have the shockers that Leilua has either

Scott is the centre we should have purchased. I cannot believe our club is seriously entertaining JL. This must be an all time low. I really question the direction our club is heading if he is
signed

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Adam Douehi is worth no more than 400k, BJ 450k. You could justify 50k more at a stretch.
Not a chance you take either on back ended inflated contracts.If we are talking 600k + walk away now.

I like both but the club has to be sensible and not get desperate. It’s how we ended up with Reynolds, Mbye, Packer on big money.

450k for BJ? Lol. I mean yeah if you could. But you can’t. His metric value is closer to 700k. So yeah 450k won’t happen BUT how good is blind impressions of ones worth

Raiders signed Curtis Scott on a 4 year deal at 400k p.a. He’s 22 and a better centre ask Ricky.
>

IMO Curtis Scott is not a better centre than BJ and there is no evidence that Ricky thinks he is better. Clearly Ricky thinks he is better *value* but that is an entirely different thing including his age and salary cap space over time. Also I doubt Scott is on $400K

I think Scott is more consistent than Leilua

Scott may not have the highs of Leilua , but he doesn't have the shockers that Leilua has either

Scott is the centre we should have purchased. I cannot believe our club is seriously entertaining JL. This must be an all time low. I really question the direction our club is heading if he is
signed

Re Scott - Moving to Sydney and playing for us would of been a disaster.

The kid can play but needs the right environment. Sometimes its more than just footy.

 

[finnzo]

I’m good mates with Scott he’s an absolute champion but Sydney is not the place for him to be he needs to be out of Sydney and away from Constant media raiders will be a great fit for him

 

[wokesmoke]

Adam Douehi is worth no more than 400k, BJ 450k. You could justify 50k more at a stretch.
Not a chance you take either on back ended inflated contracts.If we are talking 600k + walk away now.

I like both but the club has to be sensible and not get desperate. It’s how we ended up with Reynolds, Mbye, Packer on big money.

450k for BJ? Lol. I mean yeah if you could. But you can’t. His metric value is closer to 700k. So yeah 450k won’t happen BUT how good is blind impressions of ones worth

Raiders signed Curtis Scott on a 4 year deal at 400k p.a. He’s 22 and a better centre ask Ricky.
The Rabbits just signed Latrell on 700k.
I’m glad your not managing the salary cap as that’s a mighty expensive BJ. The Metric Value of A BJ depends on the technique.

He’s a good player, I rate him but at those dollars it would be as bad as Reynolds. You don’t pay that sort of money for a centre known for inconsistent play. It would undo all the work Madge has undertaken for short term gain. When we lose a young player that comes through we will regret the expensive BJ.

His metric value has nothing to do with what he will or won’t be paid, it’s used as a guide to avoid bad contracts And find good contracts. MOST** clubs these days have full time employees dedicated to it. The rest hire a third party (Like me) to Accumulate the data for them and liased with their recruitment department about their current contracted players values, their up coming contracts and extensions and off contract players for the next 2 seasons At other clubs.