Transfer Market: Tigers’ shock bid to snare DWZ

[Spartan117]

But at what price for DWZ.

There's no way hes to be paid Ado Carr dollars.

No more Mbye style contracts

 

[cochise]

I’m not convinced Hastings is better than Mbye

He's better value than Mbye and therefore better for the club.

I don't really see the point in releasing Mbye though, you won't save enough $ to get a player that is better than him.

 

[jadtiger]

But at what price for DWZ.

There's no way hes to be paid Ado Carr dollars.

No more Mbye style contracts

He is getting more (reportedly) than JAC,crazy stuff

 

[mike]

Reset the 48hrs countdown.

 

[TigerNeddyK]

DWZ and Mbye are on the approx same $$ over the same term...which is way too much for both of them buts thats the status quo for both clubs unfortunately.All thought they were buying quality fullbacks...
theyre both at best modest NRL players on current form,and next year Hasting one way or another displaces Mbye at 6 leaving him as 14th man whereas DWZ wld definitely get a start at WTs on the wing(or centres)....and who knows, may have upside working under Madge and regain his glory days
Dogs have Naden,but still need a centre(and probably half)
So Im for a straight swap which shld work for everyone concerned!!


A straight swap doesn’t improve our position unless Dal can perform better than Mbye has for us.

My grandma could perhaps perform better than Mbye has for us

 

[TigerBlood93]

DWZ and Mbye are on the approx same $$ over the same term...which is way too much for both of them buts thats the status quo for both clubs unfortunately.All thought they were buying quality fullbacks...
theyre both at best modest NRL players on current form,and next year Hasting one way or another displaces Mbye at 6 leaving him as 14th man whereas DWZ wld definitely get a start at WTs on the wing(or centres)....and who knows, may have upside working under Madge and regain his glory days
Dogs have Naden,but still need a centre(and probably half)
So Im for a straight swap which shld work for everyone concerned!!


A straight swap doesn’t improve our position unless Dal can perform better than Mbye has for us.

My grandma could perhaps perform better than Mbye has for us

Get her on the extended bench this week! Need back up if mybe doesn’t pull up

 

[Tigerwould]

NRL transfer news: Wests Tigers-Bulldogs Joey Leilua, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak player swap

A high-profile mid-season transfer swap between Wests Tigers and Canterbury is gaining serious momentum as Joey Leilua tries to reinvent his career.
Nick Campton

Joey Leilua will move to second row for Western Suburbs this weekend in a positional switch that could possibly open the door for a mid-season transfer to an NRL rival.

The enigmatic centre is under contract until the end of 2022 but has been discussed as a potential makeweight in a player swap for Canterbury fullback Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.

Negotiations between the two clubs are still ongoing and a clearer picture is expected to emerge by next week as Wests Tigers close in on the Kiwi Test skipper, but if Leilua can make a good fist of his move to the back row his versatility could make him a more attractive prospect for the Bulldogs.

After bouncing between first grade and NSW Cup for much of the season as a centre, Leilua will line up at second row for Sunday’s clash with Parramatta, the first time he’s played in the forwards since 2010.

While Leilua has endured an inconsistent season he’s still a dynamic attacking player on his day and his ability to break tackles and offload could be just what the blue and whites need given their attacking struggles so far in 2021.

Leilua has two tries in seven NRL matches this season as well as two try assists, two line breaks and 16 tackle busts.

His form in reserve grade has been stronger with two tries, four try assists and three line breaks from four matches.

The former Raider is a two-time Dally M centre of the year indicated earlier this season he was keen to move to the forwards in an effort to reinvent his career.

“I played my juniors in the back row and would love a return there sometime,” Leilua told The Daily Telegraph’s Dean Ritchie.

“It’s up to my coach where I play and I have found a home in the centres but reckon I could benefit from a change of position at this time of my career.

“I like to get the ball in the hands and keep busy on the field. I like being in the action.

“I handled back row well as a young bloke and reckon I could succeed there again. I’m only 29 so I could adapt back fairly easily.”

Reece Hoffman, a highly-rated prospect who made his NRL debut last season, and Fetalaiga Pauga will be preferred at centre.

I’m confused by the term “player swap” is this the same as Momo / Harry in 2020?
….Or am i reading to much into a Jurno having a stab in the dark

 

[Spartan117]

I’m not convinced Hastings is better than Mbye

He's better value than Mbye and therefore better for the club.

I don't really see the point in releasing Mbye though, you won't save enough $ to get a player that is better than him.

Mbye isn't a 900k player in 2022.. in terms of value for us ob the field.

Surly we can find like for like even if we kick in half???

 

[Love_the_WestsTigers]

This One line sums up the player he can be when he is switched on

"two-time Dally M centre"

Just a shame he has dropped the ball

 

[TigerWest]

I’m not convinced Hastings is better than Mbye

He's better value than Mbye and therefore better for the club.

I don't really see the point in releasing Mbye though, you won't save enough $ to get a player that is better than him.

I’m not sure why we would even think of getting rid of Mbye, atm?
Our game has improved so much since he has gone to 6? We’ve tried other combinations with no success.
Certainly not ever worth the money we pay him, but he is here and we are starting to gel as a team, keep him and let’s just see how it pans out, we are now realistically a chance of making the 8.

 

[twentyforty]

DWZ and Mbye are on the approx same $$ over the same term...which is way too much for both of them buts thats the status quo for both clubs unfortunately.All thought they were buying quality fullbacks...
theyre both at best modest NRL players on current form,and next year Hasting one way or another displaces Mbye at 6 leaving him as 14th man whereas DWZ wld definitely get a start at WTs on the wing(or centres)....and who knows, may have upside working under Madge and regain his glory days
Dogs have Naden,but still need a centre(and probably half)
So Im for a straight swap which shld work for everyone concerned!!


A straight swap doesn’t improve our position unless Dal can perform better than Mbye has for us.

My grandma could perhaps perform better than Mbye has for us

She is your hero , I get that Neddy. ?

 

[Tigerwould]

I’m not convinced Hastings is better than Mbye

He's better value than Mbye and therefore better for the club.

I don't really see the point in releasing Mbye though, you won't save enough $ to get a player that is better than him.

I’m not sure why we would even think of getting rid of Mbye, atm?
Our game has improved so much since he has gone to 6? We’ve tried other combinations with no success.
Certainly not ever worth the money we pay him, but he is here and we are starting to gel as a team, keep him and let’s just see how it pans out, we are now realistically a chance of making the 8.

Agree. If Mbye couldn’t make our 17 (because we had better) I’d try and let him move on (with WTs paying part of his salary). No team is going to pick up his full salary in 2021.
This year we haven’t spent our full cap and the team is going better with Mbye at 5/8

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I’m not convinced Hastings is better than Mbye

He's better value than Mbye and therefore better for the club.

I don't really see the point in releasing Mbye though, you won't save enough $ to get a player that is better than him.

I’m not sure why we would even think of getting rid of Mbye, atm?
Our game has improved so much since he has gone to 6? We’ve tried other combinations with no success.
Certainly not ever worth the money we pay him, but he is here and we are starting to gel as a team, keep him and let’s just see how it pans out, we are now realistically a chance of making the 8.

Me personally, I’d like to see him and the club agree to re-structure his contract so his salary next year gets split to cover 2023 as well. I got no problem with him staying on beyond next season at a reduced contract.

 

[TillLindemann]

I’m not convinced Hastings is better than Mbye

He's better value than Mbye and therefore better for the club.

I don't really see the point in releasing Mbye though, you won't save enough $ to get a player that is better than him.

Mbye isn't a 900k player in 2022.. in terms of value for us ob the field.

Surly we can find like for like even if we kick in half???

I'm sure we could kick in half and still find like for like. But what's the actual point of that?

 

[cochise]

I’m not convinced Hastings is better than Mbye

He's better value than Mbye and therefore better for the club.

I don't really see the point in releasing Mbye though, you won't save enough $ to get a player that is better than him.

Mbye isn't a 900k player in 2022.. in terms of value for us ob the field.

Surly we can find like for like even if we kick in half???

But what is the point of that? It is going to cost us the same amount of money, maybe even more.

 

[TrueTiger]

I’m not convinced Hastings is better than Mbye

He's better value than Mbye and therefore better for the club.

I don't really see the point in releasing Mbye though, you won't save enough $ to get a player that is better than him.

I’m not sure why we would even think of getting rid of Mbye, atm?
Our game has improved so much since he has gone to 6? We’ve tried other combinations with no success.
Certainly not ever worth the money we pay him, but he is here and we are starting to gel as a team, keep him and let’s just see how it pans out, we are now realistically a chance of making the 8.

Me personally, I’d like to see him and the club agree to re-structure his contract so his salary next year gets split to cover 2023 as well. I got no problem with him staying on beyond next season at a reduced contract.

I reckon Mbye has finally found his position with us,unfortunately over the last couple of years he was pushed from pillar to post,he is now playing his specialist position and Luke and the rest of the team are playing much better these last few weeks after Madge made changes...Mbyes salary was courtesyof Ivan,I dont hold anything against Moses in that regard and he has always respected the club,coach and players,,,I agree with you if they could reduce his salary and keep him another year we will end up a very good team chasing top finals positions...

 

[cochise]

I’m not convinced Hastings is better than Mbye

He's better value than Mbye and therefore better for the club.

I don't really see the point in releasing Mbye though, you won't save enough $ to get a player that is better than him.

I’m not sure why we would even think of getting rid of Mbye, atm?
Our game has improved so much since he has gone to 6? We’ve tried other combinations with no success.
Certainly not ever worth the money we pay him, but he is here and we are starting to gel as a team, keep him and let’s just see how it pans out, we are now realistically a chance of making the 8.

Me personally, I’d like to see him and the club agree to re-structure his contract so his salary next year gets split to cover 2023 as well. I got no problem with him staying on beyond next season at a reduced contract.

That is what I'd be trying to do as well.

 

[TigerWest]

I’m not convinced Hastings is better than Mbye

He's better value than Mbye and therefore better for the club.

I don't really see the point in releasing Mbye though, you won't save enough $ to get a player that is better than him.

I’m not sure why we would even think of getting rid of Mbye, atm?
Our game has improved so much since he has gone to 6? We’ve tried other combinations with no success.
Certainly not ever worth the money we pay him, but he is here and we are starting to gel as a team, keep him and let’s just see how it pans out, we are now realistically a chance of making the 8.

Me personally, I’d like to see him and the club agree to re-structure his contract so his salary next year gets split to cover 2023 as well. I got no problem with him staying on beyond next season at a reduced contract.

Agree, but why should he?

 

[Demps]

I’m not convinced Hastings is better than Mbye

He's better value than Mbye and therefore better for the club.

I don't really see the point in releasing Mbye though, you won't save enough $ to get a player that is better than him.

I’m not sure why we would even think of getting rid of Mbye, atm?
Our game has improved so much since he has gone to 6? We’ve tried other combinations with no success.
Certainly not ever worth the money we pay him, but he is here and we are starting to gel as a team, keep him and let’s just see how it pans out, we are now realistically a chance of making the 8.

Me personally, I’d like to see him and the club agree to re-structure his contract so his salary next year gets split to cover 2023 as well. I got no problem with him staying on beyond next season at a reduced contract.

I reckon Mbye has finally found his position with us,unfortunately over the last couple of years he was pushed from pillar to post,he is now playing his specialist position and Luke and the rest of the team are playing much better these last few weeks after Madge made changes...Mbyes salary was courtesyof Ivan,I dont hold anything against Moses in that regard and he has always respected the club,coach and players,,,I agree with you if they could reduce his salary and keep him another year we will end up a very good team chasing top finals positions...

I'm certain it's been quoted on here multiple times by multiple users, including me.... that 5/8 is Mbyes best position.


Countless other people questioned why Alex Twal is playing lock when it's what we bought JoeO in for....

Then these changes were made and we improved. Why'd it take the coach all year to do it? Senseless if u ask me.

 

[Geo]

NRL transfer news: Wests Tigers-Bulldogs Joey Leilua, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak player swap

A high-profile mid-season transfer swap between Wests Tigers and Canterbury is gaining serious momentum as Joey Leilua tries to reinvent his career.
Nick Campton

Joey Leilua will move to second row for Western Suburbs this weekend in a positional switch that could possibly open the door for a mid-season transfer to an NRL rival.

The enigmatic centre is under contract until the end of 2022 but has been discussed as a potential makeweight in a player swap for Canterbury fullback Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.

Negotiations between the two clubs are still ongoing and a clearer picture is expected to emerge by next week as Wests Tigers close in on the Kiwi Test skipper, but if Leilua can make a good fist of his move to the back row his versatility could make him a more attractive prospect for the Bulldogs.

After bouncing between first grade and NSW Cup for much of the season as a centre, Leilua will line up at second row for Sunday’s clash with Parramatta, the first time he’s played in the forwards since 2010.

While Leilua has endured an inconsistent season he’s still a dynamic attacking player on his day and his ability to break tackles and offload could be just what the blue and whites need given their attacking struggles so far in 2021.

Leilua has two tries in seven NRL matches this season as well as two try assists, two line breaks and 16 tackle busts.

His form in reserve grade has been stronger with two tries, four try assists and three line breaks from four matches.

The former Raider is a two-time Dally M centre of the year indicated earlier this season he was keen to move to the forwards in an effort to reinvent his career.

“I played my juniors in the back row and would love a return there sometime,” Leilua told The Daily Telegraph’s Dean Ritchie.

“It’s up to my coach where I play and I have found a home in the centres but reckon I could benefit from a change of position at this time of my career.

“I like to get the ball in the hands and keep busy on the field. I like being in the action.

“I handled back row well as a young bloke and reckon I could succeed there again. I’m only 29 so I could adapt back fairly easily.”

Reece Hoffman, a highly-rated prospect who made his NRL debut last season, and Fetalaiga Pauga will be preferred at centre.


I’m confused by the term “player swap” is this the same as Momo / Harry in 2020?
….Or am i reading to much into a Jurno having a stab in the dark

Swap is just the lazy jurno..

Switch is a more appropriate definition..both players would be released from their current contracts and sign new one's with each Club but there would be no returns..