Rumoured and Confirmed signings - Part 4

[soc123_au]

The main concern if Sauce goes is who will replace Staines when his jaw locks up & his hamstrings snap in round 1.

 

[Smug Panther]

The main concern if Sauce goes is who will replace Staines when his jaw locks up & his hamstrings snap in round 1.

Jennings id say

 

[herbert henry1908]

Jennings id say

Hopefully Naden is our first go to in 2021. Assuming he won’t be playing right wing. We could also see how Laurie handled the wing.

 

[soc123_au]

Jennings id say

I forgot he was back.

It's going to be sad seeing Sauce in another jersey.

 

[Smug Panther]

I forgot he was back.

It's going to be sad seeing Sauce in another jersey.

Yeah I love the man but this is the right call for the club

 

[lsta5838]

two minds for me... good they told him early, but still think another week to let water pass under the bridge and the team get a chance to emotionally digest the GF loss... 48 hours is a bit tough, but as he said, it is a business. I hope he stays and proves them wrong for 2021!

A bit worried about our loss of experienced players which must have helped us throughout the season.. though, in saying that, after we lost Jimmy last year I thought we were a few years away from a GF, but was proved wrong.

 

[BxTom]

Well that's a terrible way to treat a guy like Mansour. Once this become mainstream the club will be getting a lot of heat from fans.

The fact that they publicized the decision straight away sent a message in itself. He's getting aggressively pushed out. Why was he treated this way and not Whare? Of the two, Sauce has contributed more and deserves respect. Mustn't be a mate of Dave or Ivan.

 

[The_Frog]

Why was he treated this way and not Whare?

Fair question. Maybe he's on more money.

 

[WestyLife]

two minds for me... good they told him early, but still think another week to let water pass under the bridge and the team get a chance to emotionally digest the GF loss... 48 hours is a bit tough, but as he said, it is a business. I hope he stays and proves them wrong for 2021!

A bit worried about our loss of experienced players which must have helped us throughout the season.. though, in saying that, after we lost Jimmy last year I thought we were a few years away from a GF, but was proved wrong.

I think the timing is to give him the best chance of sorting his future.

 

[Smug Panther]

The fact that they publicized the decision straight away sent a message in itself. He's getting aggressively pushed out. Why was he treated this way and not Whare? Of the two, Sauce has contributed more and deserves respect. Mustn't be a mate of Dave or Ivan.

Lots of assumptions here

 

[herbert henry1908]

I think the timing is to give him the best chance of sorting his future.

I think they could’ve waited a week or so, 48hrs is a little rough.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Fair question. Maybe he's on more money.

I think it’s simply because Josh will find it easier to get another contract, Whare will be very tough to move.

 

[murraymob]

The fact that they publicized the decision straight away sent a message in itself. He's getting aggressively pushed out. Why was he treated this way and not Whare? Of the two, Sauce has contributed more and deserves respect. Mustn't be a mate of Dave or Ivan.

I think whare has 2 more years to go Mansour only 1 .No club will want whare given his injuries .Mansour is a leading winger .But he is not one of the junior crew so is seen as expendable

 

[soc123_au]

I think it’s simply because Josh will find it easier to get another contract, Whare will be very tough to move.

Pretty much this I would say. Mansour will generate a lot more interest from other clubs than Whare will.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Well that's a terrible way to treat a guy like Mansour. Once this become mainstream the club will be getting a lot of heat from fans.

That is such a hyporcritical comment.

If Staines had left because Sauce was still on the wing, you would have had smoke comming out of your ears......

Sauce is now 30. He lacks the speed of Staines, struggles in the air etc........

Sadly he is the future.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Pretty much this I would say. Mansour will generate a lot more interest from other clubs than Whare will.

You're right.

 

[WestyLife]

That is such a hyporcritical comment.

If Staines had left because Sauce was still on the wing, you would have had smoke comming out of your ears......

Sauce is now 30. He lacks the speed of Staines, struggles in the air etc........

Sadly he is the future.

I was talking sentiment over common sense more from what the public reaction will likely be.

My personal opinion is that the club is doing right by him to let him know early so he can prepare for the future. Out of him and Whare he's most likely to attract offers and deserves that chance. I also think Staines will be better for us in 2021 than Mansour.

 

[Abacus]

Naden doesn’t seem like a priority, put it that way.

So the club is making moves to try & retain Naden, Burton & others then.

 

[Abacus]

The main concern if Sauce goes is who will replace Staines when his jaw locks up & his hamstrings snap in round 1.

Someone not on the cap for $400k+ per year probably.

 

[Abacus]

Who knows whether or not Whare has been tapped - but I wouldn't be releasing him until we've got Crichton, Burton &/or Naden signed beyond 2021.