Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tig_prmz]

Honestly I would have at least made ET a small offer. He's good for the squad and doesn't shy away from work at all.

Not that easy. The NRL are reducing the number of contracts down to 28 from 30. So it’s not only cap space that is a issue but also roster spots. It’s why they are letting Benji go. Things could change if Grub Packer and Moses M find a new home and we are only paying half or less of the freight.

Is that in concrete..

Have seen nothing official from the NRL in that regard..

No nothing offical but it will happen, they have let a few leaks out there to soften the offical notice when it comes.

If I were the Tigers I would fill up 30 spots now and when it’s reduced just discard Packer and Reynolds

Doesn't work that way. The top 30 or 28 is your 28/30 highest paid players.

 

[Tiger_Steve]

Breaking news out of Concord is we are planning to be free of salary cap dramas by mid next year. It is now accepted by everyone that packer and Reynolds will walk out of the club the middle of next season. - before it gets too cold

 

[BAGNF05]

Breaking news out of Concord is we are planning to be free of salary cap dramas by mid next year. It is now accepted by everyone that packer and Reynolds will walk out of the club the middle of next season. - before it gets too cold

I hear NQL is great for arthritis, particularly of the foot, the type that makes you miss a season then go missing the following one.

 

[Cairnstigers]

I don't like it when our "recruitment offer" is all over the media.
I think the recruitment process should be between the club and player then published by the club when all is said and done.
This way, by going through the media, we set ourselves up for a fall (Trell ring any bells??).

Has the club issued a press release on this ? It is more likely to have come from JAC's manager. They like to play clubs off against each other to maximise the deal. Not much the club can do about that.



It's just that I recall Mr Lee Hagipantelis being quoted as saying Wests Tigers as a club were back in the game in considering Latrell Mitchell as a recruitment possibility.

Here is just one of the press articles that exposed "our hopes:"

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/tigers/wests-tigers-pulled-out-of-the-race-to-sign-latrell-mitchell-a-phone-call-could-change-it-all/news-story/905c3cdefcbadc2e299e67a9d130cca9

More like Crawley spreading a rumour just so he can rubbish us again when it doesn't happen

 

[twentyforty]

If Melbourne want a winger to replace JAC .. let's give them Jennings .. !!

And a set of steak knives

But wait, there's more!

Yeh Packer. Mbye and Reynolds

We wish.

An off season getting rid of Jennings, Packer, Reynolds, Mbye, McQueen and Benji, that would be a winner

You left out Brooks?

Rather than advertise them as a package deal or a buy one get two free, why not ask them if they want say 70% of their contract figure to walk? They’re doing nothing for team morale by hanging around the joint, but encouraging others to watch half a game while getting paid big bucks.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I don't like it when our "recruitment offer" is all over the media.
I think the recruitment process should be between the club and player then published by the club when all is said and done.
This way, by going through the media, we set ourselves up for a fall (Trell ring any bells??).

Has the club issued a press release on this ? It is more likely to have come from JAC's manager. They like to play clubs off against each other to maximise the deal. Not much the club can do about that.



It's just that I recall Mr Lee Hagipantelis being quoted as saying Wests Tigers as a club were back in the game in considering Latrell Mitchell as a recruitment possibility.

Here is just one of the press articles that exposed "our hopes:"

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/tigers/wests-tigers-pulled-out-of-the-race-to-sign-latrell-mitchell-a-phone-call-could-change-it-all/news-story/905c3cdefcbadc2e299e67a9d130cca9

He made way too much noise during that saga. Fingers crossed he’s learned his lesson and keeps his mouth shut about JAC.

 

[cochise]

Honestly I would have at least made ET a small offer. He's good for the squad and doesn't shy away from work at all.

Not that easy. The NRL are reducing the number of contracts down to 28 from 30. So it’s not only cap space that is a issue but also roster spots. It’s why they are letting Benji go. Things could change if Grub Packer and Moses M find a new home and we are only paying half or less of the freight.

Is that in concrete..

Have seen nothing official from the NRL in that regard..

No nothing offical but it will happen, they have let a few leaks out there to soften the offical notice when it comes.

If I were the Tigers I would fill up 30 spots now and when it’s reduced just discard Packer and Reynolds

Yeah I agree ? if it’s possible
That’s the unknown, if there is going to be 28 players is there any possibility of cutting two players with no cap impact?
For example can we just pay out Packer and JRey, go our separate ways and have that payout sit outside the cap because whilst they’d have been in the top 30, they don’t make the top 28
Seems to me there’s a case to be made by a club management team worth it’s salt

In all likelihood it would be that the bottom 2 paid players would drop out of the squad.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

If Melbourne want a winger to replace JAC .. let's give them Jennings .. !!

And a set of steak knives

But wait, there's more!

Yeh Packer. Mbye and Reynolds

We wish.

An off season getting rid of Jennings, Packer, Reynolds, Mbye, McQueen and Benji, that would be a winner

You left out Brooks?

Rather than advertise them as a package deal or a buy one get two free, why not ask them if they want say 70% of their contract figure to walk? They’re doing nothing for team morale by hanging around the joint, but encouraging others to watch half a game while getting paid big bucks.

Brooks won’t be leaving in the off season.
Madge support is clear on this.

 

[Snake]

If Melbourne want a winger to replace JAC .. let's give them Jennings .. !!

And a set of steak knives

But wait, there's more!

Yeh Packer. Mbye and Reynolds

We wish.

An off season getting rid of Jennings, Packer, Reynolds, Mbye, McQueen and Benji, that would be a winner

You left out Brooks?

Rather than advertise them as a package deal or a buy one get two free, why not ask them if they want say 70% of their contract figure to walk? They’re doing nothing for team morale by hanging around the joint, but encouraging others to watch half a game while getting paid big bucks.

Brooks won’t be leaving in the off season.
Madge support is clear on this.

Madge does not want him at 7 and moved him ... believe what you want , maybe Brooks is going to the storm Bellamy made inquiries once before .I take with a grain of salt about late season talk the serious talks start in three weeks !

 

[Deleted member 3518]

If Melbourne want a winger to replace JAC .. let's give them Jennings .. !!

And a set of steak knives

But wait, there's more!

Yeh Packer. Mbye and Reynolds

We wish.

An off season getting rid of Jennings, Packer, Reynolds, Mbye, McQueen and Benji, that would be a winner

You left out Brooks?

Rather than advertise them as a package deal or a buy one get two free, why not ask them if they want say 70% of their contract figure to walk? They’re doing nothing for team morale by hanging around the joint, but encouraging others to watch half a game while getting paid big bucks.

Brooks won’t be leaving in the off season.
Madge support is clear on this.


Madge does not want him at 7 and moved him ... believe what you want , maybe Brooks is going to the storm Bellamy made inquiries once before .I take with a grain of salt about late season talk the serious talks start in three weeks !

Why are you so persistent in getting rid of him. When he plays well , crickets .... when he plays poorly , you call him a dog and useless and all the rest . Did he reject you at the pub once ?

 

[iofthetigers]

If Melbourne want a winger to replace JAC .. let's give them Jennings .. !!

And a set of steak knives

But wait, there's more!

Yeh Packer. Mbye and Reynolds

We wish.

An off season getting rid of Jennings, Packer, Reynolds, Mbye, McQueen and Benji, that would be a winner

You left out Brooks?

Rather than advertise them as a package deal or a buy one get two free, why not ask them if they want say 70% of their contract figure to walk? They’re doing nothing for team morale by hanging around the joint, but encouraging others to watch half a game while getting paid big bucks.

Brooks won’t be leaving in the off season.
Madge support is clear on this.


Madge does not want him at 7 and moved him ... believe what you want , maybe Brooks is going to the storm Bellamy made inquiries once before .I take with a grain of salt about late season talk the serious talks start in three weeks !

Where would he play at the Storm? Their spine is pretty much settled & they look to have Hynes for another 2 years

 

[851]

Johnston re-signs at souths for 2 years
https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/09/09/johnston-staying-at-souths-winger-re-signs-until-end-of-2022/

 

[TheDaBoss]

Apparently Leigh Centurions have made a play for Benji

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Idk why more of these players don’t try and go over and play for Catalans. South of France is paradise.

 

[rihannafan1]

Kinda surprised we didn't make a play for Johnston. Of course, he might not be on good terms with Maguire but the club must be pretty high on Kepaoa and even more confident on getting JAC.

 

[Curly_Tiger]

Honestly I would have at least made ET a small offer. He's good for the squad and doesn't shy away from work at all.

Not that easy. The NRL are reducing the number of contracts down to 28 from 30. So it’s not only cap space that is a issue but also roster spots. It’s why they are letting Benji go. Things could change if Grub Packer and Moses M find a new home and we are only paying half or less of the freight.

Is that in concrete..

Have seen nothing official from the NRL in that regard..

No nothing offical but it will happen, they have let a few leaks out there to soften the offical notice when it comes.

If I were the Tigers I would fill up 30 spots now and when it’s reduced just discard Packer and Reynolds

Yeah I agree ? if it’s possible
That’s the unknown, if there is going to be 28 players is there any possibility of cutting two players with no cap impact?
For example can we just pay out Packer and JRey, go our separate ways and have that payout sit outside the cap because whilst they’d have been in the top 30, they don’t make the top 28
Seems to me there’s a case to be made by a club management team worth it’s salt

In all likelihood it would be that the bottom 2 paid players would drop out of the squad.

Yeah maybe but what if they were two young guns you had on cheap deals, I doubt that $ alone can be the decider as even roster construction may come into it. Again, say those two were both halves
It will be interesting, I just think it’s an opportunity if we think of how we can make it work to our advantage

 

[cktiger]

If Melbourne want a winger to replace JAC .. let's give them Jennings .. !!

And a set of steak knives

But wait, there's more!

Yeh Packer. Mbye and Reynolds

We wish.

An off season getting rid of Jennings, Packer, Reynolds, Mbye, McQueen and Benji, that would be a winner

You left out Brooks?

Rather than advertise them as a package deal or a buy one get two free, why not ask them if they want say 70% of their contract figure to walk? They’re doing nothing for team morale by hanging around the joint, but encouraging others to watch half a game while getting paid big bucks.

Brooks won’t be leaving in the off season.
Madge support is clear on this.


Madge does not want him at 7 and moved him ... believe what you want , maybe Brooks is going to the storm Bellamy made inquiries once before .I take with a grain of salt about late season talk the serious talks start in three weeks !

Why are you so persistent in getting rid of him. **When he plays well , crickets .**... when he plays poorly , you call him a dog and useless and all the rest . Did he reject you at the pub once ?

Well you don't hear the crickets much ... and I hope you don't consider a pass mark game against a ravaged Manly side as a good game.

 

[cochise]

Honestly I would have at least made ET a small offer. He's good for the squad and doesn't shy away from work at all.

Not that easy. The NRL are reducing the number of contracts down to 28 from 30. So it’s not only cap space that is a issue but also roster spots. It’s why they are letting Benji go. Things could change if Grub Packer and Moses M find a new home and we are only paying half or less of the freight.

Is that in concrete..

Have seen nothing official from the NRL in that regard..

No nothing offical but it will happen, they have let a few leaks out there to soften the offical notice when it comes.

If I were the Tigers I would fill up 30 spots now and when it’s reduced just discard Packer and Reynolds

Yeah I agree ? if it’s possible
That’s the unknown, if there is going to be 28 players is there any possibility of cutting two players with no cap impact?
For example can we just pay out Packer and JRey, go our separate ways and have that payout sit outside the cap because whilst they’d have been in the top 30, they don’t make the top 28
Seems to me there’s a case to be made by a club management team worth it’s salt

In all likelihood it would be that the bottom 2 paid players would drop out of the squad.

Yeah maybe but what if they were two young guns you had on cheap deals, I doubt that $ alone can be the decider as even roster construction may come into it. Again, say those two were both halves
It will be interesting, I just think it’s an opportunity if we think of how we can make it work to our advantage

$ value is exactly how it works, it always has been.

 

[Nelson]

Honestly I would have at least made ET a small offer. He's good for the squad and doesn't shy away from work at all.

Not that easy. The NRL are reducing the number of contracts down to 28 from 30. So it’s not only cap space that is a issue but also roster spots. It’s why they are letting Benji go. Things could change if Grub Packer and Moses M find a new home and we are only paying half or less of the freight.

Is that in concrete..

Have seen nothing official from the NRL in that regard..

No nothing offical but it will happen, they have let a few leaks out there to soften the offical notice when it comes.

If I were the Tigers I would fill up 30 spots now and when it’s reduced just discard Packer and Reynolds

Yeah I agree ? if it’s possible
That’s the unknown, if there is going to be 28 players is there any possibility of cutting two players with no cap impact?
For example can we just pay out Packer and JRey, go our separate ways and have that payout sit outside the cap because whilst they’d have been in the top 30, they don’t make the top 28
Seems to me there’s a case to be made by a club management team worth it’s salt

In all likelihood it would be that the bottom 2 paid players would drop out of the squad.

Yeah maybe but what if they were two young guns you had on cheap deals, I doubt that $ alone can be the decider as even roster construction may come into it. Again, say those two were both halves
It will be interesting, I just think it’s an opportunity if we think of how we can make it work to our advantage

$ value is exactly how it works, it always has been.

But this is a different situation in that the NRL are (potentially) changing the rules and revising squad numbers down, so I imagine there will be a degree of flexibility and clubs won't be forced to cut loose or increase the pay of players 29 and 30 if they don't want to. It's clearly not going to extend to dumping off the biggest albatross contracts that clubs are saddled with but I'd be surprised if it were completely rigid.

 

[851]

Apparently Leigh Centurions have made a play for Benji

Leigh are a second division club, so far no NRL club or ESL club are interested in Benji