Tigertigertiger
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Great news and now he has stayed the injuries that he was to get next year have been postponed until he is 35.
Tedesco Thread || He's staying!
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Coastie_Tiger
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@underdog said:
They don't mind a possible team line up over there either!
old_man_tiger
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@alexaki said:
Fair enough if you see it that way. For me, I felt more than a few people went too far abusing the kid. That's my opinion.
Btw, me disagreeing with you doesn't mean I deny your right to an opinion.
Ultimately I hope we are all equally happy when we pump the knights this week and Teddy scores 6 tries!! :sign:
851
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I wasn't happy and thought Teddy was out of line with his interview after signing with the Raiders,I don't and won't back track on those posts,but I am over the moon he has decided to stay.
He will be happy about this decision for years to come,unlike his first decision.
He will be happy about this decision for years to come,unlike his first decision.
Cosimo_Zaretti
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I think Mansour, Ennis and possibly Proctor had to be part of the deal. Tedesco needed to be going to a team that could win matches. With the Raiders current lineup and coach they couldn't win a second chance draw from a soft drink bottle, with or without Tedesco. It doesn't matter how much they're paying you if it costs you any chance of playing finals football or standing out for rep selection.
Who could blame him?
(Potential 2015 Sides)
1\. James Tedesco
2\. David Nofoaluma
3\. Tim Simona
4\. Chris Lawrence
5\. Pat Richards
6\. Mitchell Moses
7\. Luke Brooks
8\. Aaron Woods
9\. Robbie Farah ©
10\. Matthew Lodge
11\. Curtis Sironen
12\. Bodene Thompson
13\. Adam Blair
14\. Sauaso Sue
15\. Martin Taupau
16\. Ava Seumanufagai
17\. Liam Fulton
Mick Potter
1.Tedesco
2\. Hawkins
3\. Croker
4\. B.Lee
5\. E. Lee
6\. Ahearn
7\. Cornish
8\. Shillington
9\. Butriss
10\. Vaughan
11\. Papalii
12\. Kennedy
13\. Fensom
14\. Cronin
15\. Boyd
16\. Edwards
17\. Mago
God that side is depressing compared to ours!
This has made my week, bring on dynasty
(Potential 2015 Sides)
1\. James Tedesco
2\. David Nofoaluma
3\. Tim Simona
4\. Chris Lawrence
5\. Pat Richards
6\. Mitchell Moses
7\. Luke Brooks
8\. Aaron Woods
9\. Robbie Farah ©
10\. Matthew Lodge
11\. Curtis Sironen
12\. Bodene Thompson
13\. Adam Blair
14\. Sauaso Sue
15\. Martin Taupau
16\. Ava Seumanufagai
17\. Liam Fulton
Mick Potter
1.Tedesco
2\. Hawkins
3\. Croker
4\. B.Lee
5\. E. Lee
6\. Ahearn
7\. Cornish
8\. Shillington
9\. Butriss
10\. Vaughan
11\. Papalii
12\. Kennedy
13\. Fensom
14\. Cronin
15\. Boyd
16\. Edwards
17\. Mago
God that side is depressing compared to ours!
This has made my week, bring on dynasty
James Tedesco to stay at Wests Tigers despite signing with Canberra Raiders
Date June 4, 2014 - 9:49PM
Daniel Lane
Sports reporter & Video journalist
Wests Tigers chief executive Grant Mayer says the club did not prompt James Tedesco to renege on his deal with Canberra after the fullback performed a sensational backflip to walk away from his lucrative Raiders contract on Wednesday. Canberra offered Tedesco about $2 million over three years, while the Tigers’ offer was about the same amount over four years. Tedesco approached the Tigers on Wednesday evening and advised Mayer his preference was to stay.
‘‘I firstly need to apologise to the Canberra Raiders for my change of heart,’’ Tedesco said. ‘‘They have been great throughout the whole process. ‘‘That said, I never felt totally comfortable with my decision and after thinking it through, I realised it would be too hard to leave my best mates. ‘‘I understand that the Raiders and their fans will be disappointed and I apologise to all of them for making this decision and I only hope they will understand."
Mayer, who has retained all eight local juniors that have been off contract during his tenure as chief executive, said there was no revised offer and that Tedesco agreed to stay on the deal previously tabled. ‘‘We were never going to match what Canberra had on the table, ever,’’ Mayer said. ‘‘I have no doubt that this is nothing to do with money. "There will be suggestions of clandestine meetings, I have no doubt, but I can guarantee you that’s not the case. We did not move on the deal, we stuck solid to our original discussions. ‘‘If this was about money alone, he wouldn’t have done this. This is more than dollars … he’s made a decision from the heart and for that we are grateful. "At the end of the day, at 21 years of age, he didn’t want to leave this club and his mates. The pull of that has been so strong for him.’’
Tigers skipper Robbie Farah told NRL 360 on Wednesday night he had spoken with Tedesco about the move.
‘‘I spoke to the kid,’’ Farah said. ‘‘I noticed being back at training he had been down. I had a chat to him yesterday. He confided in me. I told him to go away and think about things. "As a mate and club captain I gave him my opinion and some advice. I told him that if he was serious about changing his mind we would support him and that's a big decision and something he had to live by. At the end of the day he has followed his heart.’’
Raiders chief executive Don Furner was furious at the development. ‘‘We are bitterly disappointed at the way it was handled ... that’s our only quote,’’ he said. It is a devastating blow for Canberra who over the past week have missed out on Penrith winger Josh Mansour, Canterbury hooker Michael Ennis and Melbourne forward Kevin Proctor. Canberra were desperate to recruit a quality fullback after Anthony Milford confirmed he would honour his two-year contract with the Broncos.
Tedesco said at the time of his signing with the Raiders it was tough telling Tigers teammates he had agreed to be part of Ricky Stuart’s rebuilding drive from 2015.
Canberra have turned their attention to Roosters wunderkind Tautau Moga, the prodigiously talented Roosters three-quarter who has been compared with Sonny Bill Williams and Israel Folau. He is off contract at the end of the season and the Roosters are keen to retain his services, however, he might need to take a big pay cut to remain at Bondi Junction after suffering two season-ending knee injuries. The 20-year-old recently returned for feeder team Newtown but the setbacks have limited him to 14 NRL appearances since storming onto the scene in 2012.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/james-tedesco-to-stay-at-wests-tigers-despite-signing-with-canberra-raiders-20140604-zrxul.html#ixzz33gveQkx9
Date June 4, 2014 - 9:49PM
Daniel Lane
Sports reporter & Video journalist
Wests Tigers chief executive Grant Mayer says the club did not prompt James Tedesco to renege on his deal with Canberra after the fullback performed a sensational backflip to walk away from his lucrative Raiders contract on Wednesday. Canberra offered Tedesco about $2 million over three years, while the Tigers’ offer was about the same amount over four years. Tedesco approached the Tigers on Wednesday evening and advised Mayer his preference was to stay.
‘‘I firstly need to apologise to the Canberra Raiders for my change of heart,’’ Tedesco said. ‘‘They have been great throughout the whole process. ‘‘That said, I never felt totally comfortable with my decision and after thinking it through, I realised it would be too hard to leave my best mates. ‘‘I understand that the Raiders and their fans will be disappointed and I apologise to all of them for making this decision and I only hope they will understand."
Mayer, who has retained all eight local juniors that have been off contract during his tenure as chief executive, said there was no revised offer and that Tedesco agreed to stay on the deal previously tabled. ‘‘We were never going to match what Canberra had on the table, ever,’’ Mayer said. ‘‘I have no doubt that this is nothing to do with money. "There will be suggestions of clandestine meetings, I have no doubt, but I can guarantee you that’s not the case. We did not move on the deal, we stuck solid to our original discussions. ‘‘If this was about money alone, he wouldn’t have done this. This is more than dollars … he’s made a decision from the heart and for that we are grateful. "At the end of the day, at 21 years of age, he didn’t want to leave this club and his mates. The pull of that has been so strong for him.’’
Tigers skipper Robbie Farah told NRL 360 on Wednesday night he had spoken with Tedesco about the move.
‘‘I spoke to the kid,’’ Farah said. ‘‘I noticed being back at training he had been down. I had a chat to him yesterday. He confided in me. I told him to go away and think about things. "As a mate and club captain I gave him my opinion and some advice. I told him that if he was serious about changing his mind we would support him and that's a big decision and something he had to live by. At the end of the day he has followed his heart.’’
Raiders chief executive Don Furner was furious at the development. ‘‘We are bitterly disappointed at the way it was handled ... that’s our only quote,’’ he said. It is a devastating blow for Canberra who over the past week have missed out on Penrith winger Josh Mansour, Canterbury hooker Michael Ennis and Melbourne forward Kevin Proctor. Canberra were desperate to recruit a quality fullback after Anthony Milford confirmed he would honour his two-year contract with the Broncos.
Tedesco said at the time of his signing with the Raiders it was tough telling Tigers teammates he had agreed to be part of Ricky Stuart’s rebuilding drive from 2015.
Canberra have turned their attention to Roosters wunderkind Tautau Moga, the prodigiously talented Roosters three-quarter who has been compared with Sonny Bill Williams and Israel Folau. He is off contract at the end of the season and the Roosters are keen to retain his services, however, he might need to take a big pay cut to remain at Bondi Junction after suffering two season-ending knee injuries. The 20-year-old recently returned for feeder team Newtown but the setbacks have limited him to 14 NRL appearances since storming onto the scene in 2012.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/james-tedesco-to-stay-at-wests-tigers-despite-signing-with-canberra-raiders-20140604-zrxul.html#ixzz33gveQkx9
bonstonker
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wish there was a camera on me when i read the headline on fox sports.
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the lesson is keep your cool when things don't seem to be going your way.
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the lesson is keep your cool when things don't seem to be going your way.
tw33k
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@glebe_tiger said:
Then why in this thread Tedesco Question did you say this about the Canberra deal being revoked
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Tommy Magpie
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I was as angry as anyone with his decision to leave, and likewise as happy as anyone now that he is staying. The future looks brighter. I am excited about our future.
innsaneink
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@sideline eye said:
Pffft
Teddy changed his tune.
The fans can too.
The fans didn't prepare to leave.
Teddy did
stevetiger
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@innsaneink said:
100% correct. If anything its the supporters who were stating its okay he has left and this is Mayers fault that should be apologizing. It was never Mayer's fault and Tedesco had made the wrong decision by the club. The fans were right to be upset.
Tedesco has changed his mind and we can accept him back.
GNR4LIFE
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@Tigerdon said:
What did they do?
happy_tiger
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No extra money was involved
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