Rumours and Stuff

[Chipmunk]

Reports Douehi has resigned with the Tigpies. You'd think given his manager is someone of note and experience in Sam Ayoub, that he wouldn't have let his client sign anything anywhere unless he was aware of what Moses was doing. Douehi's value increases significatly if Moses signs with the Tigpies.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-match-watch-deadline-dom-young-mitch-moses-david-fifita-to-pull-trigger-on-new-deals/news-story/480abe00bffc4616dac6c209775e53cc

 

[JokerEel]

Reports Douehi has resigned with the Tigpies. You'd think given his manager is someone of note and experience in Sam Ayoub, that he wouldn't have let his client sign anything anywhere unless he was aware of what Moses was doing. Douehi's value increases significatly if Moses signs with the Tigpies.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-match-watch-deadline-dom-young-mitch-moses-david-fifita-to-pull-trigger-on-new-deals/news-story/480abe00bffc4616dac6c209775e53cc

Isn't it only 1 year?

 

[the phantom menace]

Douehi's value increases significatly if Moses signs with the Tigpies.

So it would seem strange to let Douehi sign so quickly (and before Moses is announced), if Moses is going to the Tigers...

 

[Chipmunk]

Isn't it only 1 year?

Until the end of 2024

 

[yy_cheng]

I'm sure the tigers would leak it if he signed with them

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

I'm sure the tigers would leak it if he signed with them

Our club would be the last people on earth to know about it yy!

You know how we roll.

 

[yy_cheng]

Our club would be the last people on earth to know about it yy!

You know how we roll.

We might know, we just wont tell.

Say nothing hear nothing

 

[The Predictor]

I dont know about Papa .... but i reckon he is a perfect replacement for Niukore, probably prove to be a fair improvement and wont get suspended constantly

I’m sure he is a much better defender than papalihi

 

[Glenneel]

Anyway, I spoke with my mate Rik, and he’s certain the Moses extension will be announced end of next week.

Does he know Mik?

 

[Glenneel]

A shame we can't find them for the TPA deals

How do you reckon they became millionaires, by not putting money into TPAs.

 

[the phantom menace]

A TPA seems like a wasted investment to me - what does the company really get out of it for the money? Do people really decide to buy things just because a particular league player sruiks it?

I remember Sterlo used to advertise Blue Haven Pools back in his heyday - didn't make me think about getting a pool, and I would've looked at a range of quotes (not just Blue Haven) if I was and just picked the best.

Unless the TPA involves getting a blow job from your favourite player (if you're into that / not that there's anything wrong with that) I just can't see why any company bothers with the black hole spend.

 

[Cloeel]

A TPA seems like a wasted investment to me - what does the company really get out of it for the money? Do people really decide to buy things just because a particular league player sruiks it?

I remember Sterlo used to advertise Blue Haven Pools back in his heyday - didn't make me think about getting a pool, and I would've looked at a range of quotes (not just Blue Haven) if I was and just picked the best.

Unless the TPA involves getting a blow job from your favourite player (if you're into that / not that there's anything wrong with that) I just can't see why any company bothers with the black hole spend.

A Company wouldn't use it for the above example of Sterlo.

They would use it as a way of networking. If your associated with a well known NRL player it gives you the ability to network through his, associates and agents network. Business is all about who you know.

You may outlay 100k a year to be a TPA for a player and if used correctly you could quite easily 10x that.

 

[oldmancraigy]

He's a decent looking bloke. Might want to aim at transitioning into non-NRL media. NRL media is shithouse. As much as I hate him, Cameron Smith has been a breath of fresh air for me.

Yeah - agreed!

I actually don't mind Billy either. The 2 of them bring insight rather than just drivel.
Apart from the cheating, no surprise they were successful on field

 

[Poupou Escobar]

How do you reckon they became millionaires, by not putting money into TPAs.

I definitely put money into TPAs. I have a million dollars because I inherited ten million and then invested in an NRL team.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

A TPA seems like a wasted investment to me - what does the company really get out of it for the money? Do people really decide to buy things just because a particular league player sruiks it?

I remember Sterlo used to advertise Blue Haven Pools back in his heyday - didn't make me think about getting a pool, and I would've looked at a range of quotes (not just Blue Haven) if I was and just picked the best.

Unless the TPA involves getting a blow job from your favourite player (if you're into that / not that there's anything wrong with that) I just can't see why any company bothers with the black hole spend.

That’s because it’s a vanity investment. There’s no direct financial benefit. Business owning fans use it to support their team with pre-tax money. I liken it to wealthy third world oligarchs incinerating money on owning EPL clubs.

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

I definitely put money into TPAs. I have a million dollars because I inherited ten million and then invested in an NRL team.

Yep best way to make a small fortune is to start with a big fortune and spend it.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

A Company wouldn't use it for the above example of Sterlo.

They would use it as a way of networking. If your associated with a well known NRL player it gives you the ability to network through his, associates and agents network. Business is all about who you know.

You may outlay 100k a year to be a TPA for a player and if used correctly you could quite easily 10x that.

Fair point

 

[emjaycee]

That’s because it’s a vanity investment. There’s no direct financial benefit. Business owning fans use it to support their team with pre-tax money. I liken it to wealthy third world oligarchs incinerating money on owning EPL clubs.

As you have said, any financial benefit that a TPA provider realises, is normally secondary to their purpose.
Aside from the vanity argument, which is definitely one of the key reasons for TPA's, there is sometimes a benefit to a business simply through brand association. For example Billy Slater had a TPA with Queensland Banana's and there were billboard plastered throughout Melbourne when he played for them. Did it help them sell more bananas? Probably not, but there would have been an instant association that helped them in their market.

 

[Gazzamatta]

As you have said, any financial benefit that a TPA provider realises, is normally secondary to their purpose.
Aside from the vanity argument, which is definitely one of the key reasons for TPA's, there is sometimes a benefit to a business simply through brand association. For example Billy Slater had a TPA with Queensland Banana's and there were billboard plastered throughout Melbourne when he played for them. Did it help them sell more bananas? Probably not, but there would have been an instant association that helped them in their market.

So hows Rheed going mate?

 

[Tiger5150]

A TPA seems like a wasted investment to me - what does the company really get out of it for the money? Do people really decide to buy things just because a particular league player sruiks it?

I remember Sterlo used to advertise Blue Haven Pools back in his heyday - didn't make me think about getting a pool, and I would've looked at a range of quotes (not just Blue Haven) if I was and just picked the best.

Unless the TPA involves getting a blow job from your favourite player (if you're into that / not that there's anything wrong with that) I just can't see why any company bothers with the black hole spend.

I actually know one of Parra's TPA providers (He previously got Parra in trouble regarding a Hayne TPA). For a fact this bloke gets zero benefit out of it and does it purely because he has a few bucks and loves Parra and local footy.