Rumours and Stuff

[hindy111]

If you read TCT......who isn't training well or an excellent prospect?

There always seems to be a group that get mentioned a lot. Generaly the younger guys train harder from what I read.
I have never heard MJ mentioned, rarely Jnr for example. But they are two excellent players. You can train as hard as you like but class is something you have and these seasoned guys know what it takes to be ready for the season. Unsure if pushing yourself to hard is always the correct way to go about it for these seasoned guys.....

Mentally a rest could be the best thing for them.

 

[Spooner]

It sucks to lose him.
But we have Jnr and RCG for next 3yrs.Thats quality.
I feel Evans and Alvaro take the bench.

We then have Kafusi,Hollis and Hughes coming through the ranks. Let's say all made first grade along with Stefano then we would have to chose 2/4. That is after we cut Alvaro and Evans who are both solid NRL players.

For all we know O'Neal I talked to BA and asked feedback. BA may of said I want Kafusi and Hollis and make those priority. They will be my bench in 2021 and NRL ready.

Based on what you have said Stefano has made the correct decision. If a top 17 opportunity presents somewhere else then you take it.

 

[lingard]

I guess I'll let Timmah know you've volunteered to write the season preview for the Eels then mate. Dodged a bullet there, could have gone very wrong!

Now, hang on a minute. I never said I know anything more than f**k all about footy, either.

 

[lingard]

I should clarify that my post above about TCT is not having a shot at them. Just pointing out that it is an overwhelmingly positive site, and its content should be interpreted in that light.

I think you're having a shot at them.

 

[84 Baby]

Let’s get those f**kers!

 

[T.S Quint]

I’ve heard those TCT guys don’t even watch those training sessions.
They just sit in the car park and troll this forum under the pseudonym @Barry O'Speedwagon.

 

[Gronk]

An actual rumour !

STG supporter asks Telecrap reporter about an eels player ...

Spoiler

 

[hineyrulz]

f**k don’t lump me in with that chump. I attacked you of my own volition. Just like I attack everyone. It’s what makes me so adorable

Settle down champ!!

 

[hineyrulz]

On Cumb throw they reckon he is bo2ling guys over in training and a smokie for bench spot

Euphemism????

 

[Poupou Escobar]

An actual rumour !

STG supporter asks Telecrap reporter about an eels player ...

Spoiler

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Bad sign for Sivo?

 

[hineyrulz]

Bad sign for Sivo?

Toddles will probably give him life.

 

[Gronk]

Bad sign for Sivo?

Or lack of confidence in Parry and Dumpster ?

 

[Obscene Assassin]

Or lack of confidence in Parry and Dumpster ?

Always good to have experience in the reserves. It'd be silly of us to let go of Gennings given that we don't have a reserve grade winger or centre with more than 5 games experience. Probably wouldn't be costing us much either.

 

[84 Baby]

Settle down champ!!

You settle down! I’m f**ken settled

 

[JokerEel]

True.

But I don't think it's unreasonable to assume that a young bull like Utoikamanu wouldn't make fuss over $30,000 at this stage of his young career, because he would back himself to fetch more money, by displaying his talent on the field.

But if a club told him that he's not guaranteed a spot in the Top 17, then he may just look elsewhere.

I'm not convinced this was about money.

Well I am going to take a stab and say his manager had something to do with it 30k is more money in his pocket They are all about short term gain..

 

[Gary Gutful]

Nah, you’re just wrong.
‘Broken contract’ is an actual term that you are trying to change the meaning of. It doesn’t work that way.

Renegotiating a contract or organising a release is not breaking a contract. Full stop.

Oops, I mean period!

Use of the term broken contract isn't a big deal. It's usually the comments about how "contracts aren't worth the paper they are written on" that set people off.

 

[Eelementary]

Well I am going to take a stab and say his manager had something to do with it 30k is more money in his pocket They are all about short term gain..

100%.

Those guys only care about lining their own pockets.

I am going to go out on a limb, and say that in terms of long-term benefits, Utoikamanu would have been better off staying here, rather than going to the Tigers.

But, oh, well...

 

[emjaycee]

I would go as far as to say that his family were/are pretty pissed with Parra for not giving his brother a go as well.

In fact I reckon the reason he signed with the Tigpies was a combination of:
1) we didn't sign his brother after the injury and subsequent medical insurance issues
2) we didn't offer him an upgrade to top 30 in 2019 (and give him a run in first grade)
3) we didn't consider him as good as Payne Haas, which from some reports I heard, his family were adamant that he was (and quite vocal towards the club about)
4) the Tigers were able to offer him $30k more (not a lot) but also the carrot of a top 17 spot if we released him for 2020 and hence an upgrade for 2020

Basically, Parra didn't show him the love his family were looking for and the Tigers (and his manager) told him he would be their saviour.

 

[Gazzamatta]

I would go as far as to say that his family were/are pretty pissed with Parra for not giving his brother a go as well.

In fact I reckon the reason he signed with the Tigpies was a combination of:
1) we didn't sign his brother after the injury and subsequent medical insurance issues
2) we didn't offer him an upgrade to top 30 in 2019 (and give him a run in first grade)
3) we didn't consider him as good as Payne Haas, which from some reports I heard, his family were adamant that he was (and quite vocal towards the club about)
4) the Tigers were able to offer him $30k more (not a lot) but also the carrot of a top 17 spot if we released him for 2020 and hence an upgrade for 2020

Basically, Parra didn't show him the love his family were looking for and the Tigers (and his manager) told him he would be their saviour.

Ive little doubt you've nailed it MJC. When Moreoa and Alvaro were stinking up our team last season there appeared to be a genuine reluctance in providing both SU and OK opportunities. Our 17th man regularly got minimal game time as well which made it even more difficult to comprehend.
Money played its part but other issues probably contributed more.
I enjoy your posts mate. Tis a pity they are not more regular. Probably a similar reason to why my posts are fewer in numbers now days.
Cheers
Gaz

 

[parrathruandthru]

Let's put Stefano's brothers medical issue to bed. It had nothing to do with the contract debate.

1. It happened while he was playing for NSW so Parramatta are not responsible for the treatment
2. He fractured his neck. I'm not a doctor but I'm pretty sure this is not something you go around getting a second opinion on.
3. Tests around this injury found a further previously unknown medical issue. The internet or DMs are not the place for me to talk about someone else's health issues. Ask Filia next time your talking to him.
4. Parra rated him high enough to have him in the NRL preseason the following year although not involved in any contact. See 3 above.
5. Parra could not get the required 3 medical certificates from medical experts to be able to adequately insure him despite months of trying. There's a good chance that family members attended the appointments with him as support and know why. Therefore the NRL would not register any contract without the certificates. Not Parra's fault.
6. No other NRL clubs have signed him up despite his outstanding ability See above 4 for why
7. He is not playing any grade of rugby league despite his outstanding ability. Not even park footy. See above 4 for why