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Avenger

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Mainstream media reports were we signed him for $350k. The same media that reported Tago signed a contract with Panthers for an average of $750k per year.

Why would they inflate one and reduce the other?
Mate, I didn’t inflate anything—I’m just repeating what a player manager reckons he’s on. So what’s the issue here? Are you questioning it because it came from me, or do you somehow think a journalist’s estimate automatically carries more weight?

At the end of the day, both those figures you threw up could be completely off, so why the f**k are you treating them like some kind of gold standard?
 

Poupou Escobar

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Mainstream media reports were we signed him for $350k. The same media that reported Tago signed a contract with Panthers for an average of $750k per year.

Why would they inflate one and reduce the other?
They just want the best story. Sometimes the best story is that a player is on overs, other times it's that he is on unders. They never report an amount that most fans would think is reasonable. There's no outrage there.
 

85 Baby

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Mate, I didn’t inflate anything—I’m just repeating what a player manager reckons he’s on. So what’s the issue here? Are you questioning it because it came from me, or do you somehow think a journalist’s estimate automatically carries more weight?

At the end of the day, both those figures you threw up could be completely off, so why the f**k are you treating them like some kind of gold standard?
I don’t think that’s what he said. I reckon you’re correct and whilst it’s overs, I have a theory on why would give Steve Gilli… I mean JDB, such an overs contract. But with that theory, no way we take up option now. But @emjaycee is asking given your figure is correct, why would he be reported as less but Tago reported as more than his actual amount? Even if it is the case, why is it the case?
 

Avenger

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I don’t think that’s what he said. I reckon you’re correct and whilst it’s overs, I have a theory on why would give Steve Gilli… I mean JDB, such an overs contract. But with that theory, no way we take up option now. But @emjaycee is asking given your figure is correct, why would he be reported as less but Tago reported as more than his actual amount? Even if it is the case, why is it the case?
Why is Tago tied to JDB? It’s completely irrelevant. And there’s no way Tago is on $750k when To’o is reportedly earning less than that—that’s just my view. But if he somehow is, that’s even more reason we should be going after him and getting the Panthers to chip in like they did with Waqa Blake. Hopefully he turns out a lot better than Blake did.
 

Soto

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I don’t think that’s what he said. I reckon you’re correct and whilst it’s overs, I have a theory on why would give Steve Gilli… I mean JDB, such an overs contract. But with that theory, no way we take up option now. But @emjaycee is asking given your figure is correct, why would he be reported as less but Tago reported as more than his actual amount? Even if it is the case, why is it the case?
Will say I like it said earlier JDB $350-400k
Tago maybe $750k however if not performing or some disciplinary issues and the blokes who are keeping him out (Alamoti and Jenkins) aren't on that combined and absolutely killing it then it may be a ploy to have him ask for a release.
Riff could easily bring up the Jesse Mclean and they wouldnt miss a beat..
They are an extremely well oiled machine
 

Soto

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Why is Tago tied to JDB? It’s completely irrelevant. And there’s no way Tago is on $750k when To’o is reportedly earning less than that—that’s just my view. But if he somehow is, that’s even more reason we should be going after him and getting the Panthers to chip in like they did with Waqa Blake. Hopefully he turns out a lot better than Blake did.
Waqa wasn't horrible the whole time. The first 2 years with us he was an exciting player to watch..
Remember one night he absolutely destroyed Crichton with a step and an in and away
 

Eelementary

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Not sure how true and this is the rumours thread but I just received a message saying a coach and a GM of a club (maybe they played yday) were seen arguing and was very very very heated...draw ur own conclusions

Interesting...

Wouldn't think it's us, as we haven't played this round yet, and the timing is probably off.

But still...
 

Poupou Escobar

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Why is Tago tied to JDB?
Because hindyeleven claims our player in reserve grade was on overs. Tago is a player at his club on overs so he can stop throwing stones.
It’s completely irrelevant. And there’s no way Tago is on $750k when To’o is reportedly earning less than that—that’s just my view.
My view is that To'o would be on more than $750k
But if he somehow is, that’s even more reason we should be going after him and getting the Panthers to chip in like they did with Waqa Blake. Hopefully he turns out a lot better than Blake did.
I don't reckon the Panthers want to chip anything in, which is why they've dropped him. They want Tago to demand to leave.
 

JokerEel

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Because hindyeleven claims our player in reserve grade was on overs. Tago is a player at his club on overs so he can stop throwing stones.

My view is that To'o would be on more than $750k

I don't reckon the Panthers want to chip anything in, which is why they've dropped him. They want Tago to demand to leave.

Completely different Tago resigned with his current club in 2024 for lets go with 750k i think it was an extension till 28. While we decided to sign a 35 year old on lets say 500k to play nsw cup. Who wasn't wanted at his club.

Both ended up in cup but 1 is still worth what he is getting paid.
 

85 Baby

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Why is Tago tied to JDB? It’s completely irrelevant. And there’s no way Tago is on $750k when To’o is reportedly earning less than that—that’s just my view. But if he somehow is, that’s even more reason we should be going after him and getting the Panthers to chip in like they did with Waqa Blake. Hopefully he turns out a lot better than Blake did.
They’re not, but the media have apparently fabricated both figures, but apparently in different directions. And now Too as well. Why? Is it simply they also don’t know the figures, or is there some other reason? And then whatever the reason, how do we use it for our benefit?
 

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