avocadoontoast
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I tend to agree with you. I think we're all resigned to the fact that 2017 is a write off. Might as well wait and get the best possible squad for 2018.
Tuimoala Lolohea Signs with WT
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I tend to agree with you. I think we're all resigned to the fact that 2017 is a write off. Might as well wait and get the best possible squad for 2018.
smoking_gun
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Like I said last week this was now in the warriors hands and they don't want to release him now it seems. Which is strange but ultimately he's contracted to them til end of 2018\. Lolo and his manager agreed to terms (verbally) last Tuesday, but always needed clearance from NZ. I believe if the deal requires lolo to be released for remainder of 2017 to ensure he gets a contract beyond 2018 then they will release him. Just takes time. Warriors might want compensation
cqtiger
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We can't complain, we're doing the same with Moses.
Doesn't matter that one's playing reserve grade, in fact they're both playing like reserve graders
Doesn't matter that one's playing reserve grade, in fact they're both playing like reserve graders
Coastie_Tiger
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So do you think this is a bit of posturing by the Warriors to get a better compo package for Lolo?
smoking_gun
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I have zero idea. I would of thought getting his contract off the books would of been good enough reason.
League: New Zealand Warriors deny Tui Lolohea an immediate release
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Monday, 15 May 2017
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Tuimoala Lolohea of the Warriors. Photo / Getty
By David Skipwith
The Warriors have denied Tui Lolohea's request for an immediate release with the club insisting he remain in Auckland, at least in the short-term.
Lolohea's player agent Stan Martin today met with Warriors managing director Jim Doyle and recruitment and development manager Tony Iro seeking a release from his contract which expires at the end of next season.
It's understood the 22-year-old utility is keen to move to Sydney midseason to join Wests Tigers, having also attracted interest from Canberra, North Queensland and Newcastle.
He was recently granted permission to talk to rival NRL clubs but the Warriors are not ready to say goodbye to him just yet.
Coach Stephen Kearney believes he could be of value to the side in the coming weeks and at the club is unwilling to part ways with the dual Tongan and Kiwis international until they have appropriate cover.
"He's contracted with us until the end of 2018 and until we're ready and found a suitable replacement he will remain with the Warriors," said Iro.
http://m.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11856453
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Monday, 15 May 2017
The New Zealand HeraldSHARE:FacebookTwitterGoogle+Email
Tuimoala Lolohea of the Warriors. Photo / Getty
By David Skipwith
The Warriors have denied Tui Lolohea's request for an immediate release with the club insisting he remain in Auckland, at least in the short-term.
Lolohea's player agent Stan Martin today met with Warriors managing director Jim Doyle and recruitment and development manager Tony Iro seeking a release from his contract which expires at the end of next season.
It's understood the 22-year-old utility is keen to move to Sydney midseason to join Wests Tigers, having also attracted interest from Canberra, North Queensland and Newcastle.
He was recently granted permission to talk to rival NRL clubs but the Warriors are not ready to say goodbye to him just yet.
Coach Stephen Kearney believes he could be of value to the side in the coming weeks and at the club is unwilling to part ways with the dual Tongan and Kiwis international until they have appropriate cover.
"He's contracted with us until the end of 2018 and until we're ready and found a suitable replacement he will remain with the Warriors," said Iro.
http://m.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11856453
Harvey
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Work with the hand you are dealt. Rankin to 5/8 Moses to reserve grade until Parramatta are prepared to offer up a player of value and chase Nicoll-Klokstad as a fullback
weststigerman
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Should sign Nicoll-Klokstad instead especially if it's for next year.
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As much as we really want it to happen due to the way Moses is distracted and distracting the team.
If you sit back and think about it. Kearney and the Warriors hold the Key to improving 3 other teams fortunes for this year.
Both Penrith and Us are desperate to offload our destabilising play makers and the Eels are desperate to receive one to cure their injury concerns.
With all that said The Warriors have 2 fit and firing halves and plenty of cover for every position that Tui can cover and are not desperate to release him.
As long as the warriors are a contender they are not about to make there chances of competing anymore challenging.
https://twitter.com/MattManukia/status/864040699263569921
Love_the_WestsTigers
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as long as this bloke delivers
Will be real disappointing with all the hype and the $$$ and turn out to be OK only player
Will be real disappointing with all the hype and the $$$ and turn out to be OK only player
851
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I would be telling the warriors don't worry about the release, you can keep him we will look elsewhere it is not worth the effort.
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Ivan is making the call and seems to wants him even if we have to wait. Not fussed either way personally.
