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Seemingly....ABC grandstand commentators saying it just happened and how good it was for WT
I hope it's true because he seems to be extending the right guys.
Seemingly....ABC grandstand commentators saying it just happened and how good it was for WT
Add Marsters to the list please Madge! The guy is heading downhill quicker then a Mitchell Moses ski run.https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...e/news-story/c23573433b2ce4f86b2754a504aee082
Wests Tigers set for roster refresh as Mannah arrives as Concord
The controversial signing of Parramatta veteran forward Tim Mannah by the Wests Tigers is set to trigger a radical player clean-out under new coach Michael Maguire.
Mannah’s arrival is expected to be announced by the Tigers today, but the 31-year-old’s signing will have massive implications for his new teammates, as Maguire wrestles with a salary cap nightmare at the joint venture club.
Maguire is desperate to cull big-name stars to regain control of the roster predominantly created by former coach Ivan Cleary.
Rumours of a move surround a host of players including Josh Reynolds, Elijah Taylor, Chris McQueen and even Moses Mbye.
But fresh reports have put front-rowers Russell Packer and Ben Matulino firmly on the chopping block, as well as winger Mahe Fonua.
The Daily Telegraph reports Packer has had a falling-out with coach Maguire.
Packer was not included in the Tigers’ squad to face North Queensland this Friday, which appears to be a clear indication that he could be forced out of the Concorde club.
Packer is contracted for another two full seasons on an estimated $650,000-per-year deal.
Fellow front-rower Ben Matulino is also rumoured to be in the firing line, but the New Zealand international last night told reporters that his position had been assured by the club.
Matulino said “He’s [Maguire] told the guys individually whether they are staying or not. But he’s told me I’m staying for two more years.”
Matulino’s hefty contract — worth approximately $700,000 a year — runs until the end of 2021.
He told media last night “When (rumours of an exit) first came out, I rang my manager asking ‘what is happening?’ and he goes ‘I haven’t heard anything from anyone’ and Madge said the same thing.
“Then my manager called me and he goes ‘I can guarantee you’re not leaving’ then I talked to Madge and he reassured the same thing.”
But the news isn’t as positive for fan favourite Mahe Fonua, who may have played his last game for the club.
Fonua — beloved for his rampaging runs down the wing as well as his wonderful hairstyles — has reportedly been told by Madge he won’t be re-signed for next year.
The 26-year old had surgery on Tuesday after suffering a foot injury against the Raiders last week, and is expected to be ruled out for at least 10 weeks.
That could rob fans of the chance to farewell the much-loved figure, who made 11 starts this season after joining the club in 2018.
While Eels veteran Tim Mannah has signed a deal with the Tigers for just the remaining four months of this season, sources claim the club is interested in extending that if his performances are up to scratch.
The 31-year-old was forced to play reserve grade at Parrammatta in his 11th season at the club, and had been told by the Eels they wouldn’t re-sign him for next season.
That made an immediate switch to the Tigers the only viable option for the 233-game player.
I hope this is true.Packer will be joining Panthers by June 30. Not sure if we're covering any of his contract.
Add Marsters to the list please Madge! The guy is heading downhill quicker then a Mitchell Moses ski run.
Packer will be joining Panthers by June 30. Not sure if we're covering any of his contract.
Seriously not? Has plenty of upside!This is one guy that we should consider letting go. He has very little upside to his game and heaps of mistakes.
Last year he was close to being the best centre in the game so something is up
Well said, re Farah, Marshall, Ponga, Radradra & Matterson.There is no way I'd extend Farah or Marshall. Minimum wage is about $87K I think. That's $174K we could be spending on finding the next kaylan ponga or semi radradra. They have been great players for the club. They will never be forgotten. It was great to bring them home for a well deserved farewell. Time is up though and we need to move on.
Really, matterson is the only player we have I'm completely satisfied with. If we're not looking to improve on every other player we have on the roster we're wasting our time.
Of course we've got f**k all money and cap room to really do anything about it for the next 2 years. Thanks Ivan you prick
Well he saved the day yesterday. That was a tense as shit cauldron.Which other club fan base would be happy with an aging hooker and half sticking around for another year when their best is well past them? Granted Farah and Marshall can still put in good performances, but Farah is starting to show his age now and Marshall is good to miss 6-8 games over the year.
This is why we are perennial underachievers. We're expecting pensioners to save the day, and what's more it seems a lot of the fan base are happy about that.
Even if we paid half for Packer to go we’d still have $350-$400 k to spendEven if we were covering $100K of Packers contract I would consider that a win.
Mannah is still happening.
There is no way I'd extend Farah or Marshall. Minimum wage is about $87K I think. That's $174K we could be spending on finding the next kaylan ponga or semi radradra. They have been great players for the club. They will never be forgotten. It was great to bring them home for a well deserved farewell. Time is up though and we need to move on.
Really, matterson is the only player we have I'm completely satisfied with. If we're not looking to improve on every other player we have on the roster we're wasting our time.
Of course we've got f**k all money and cap room to really do anything about it for the next 2 years. Thanks Ivan you prick