Rumours and Stuff

[IFR33K]

Looks like we are signing plenty of smart footballers to play some smart footy. The coach will be very excited!!

I think we were better off keeping taka on our books. This guy is a total twat on and off the field.

 

[hindy111]

I think we were better off keeping taka on our books. This guy is a total twat on and off the field.

Taka was in decline and never great at his peak.
Bryce at 130k is a steal. What is worse that happens? He plays NSW cup all season or a few mins off the bench. Guys like Alvaro and Terepo would be costing upwards of 180k amd filling that role.
If he gets his head right and a big off season then Bryce is capable of taking Lanes spot in the starting side.

 

[Avenger]

At $130k it’s f**k all risk and I’m very happy to take Mansour if Ferguson is boned.

 

[Noise]

At $130k it’s f**k all risk and I’m very happy to take Mansour if Ferguson is boned.

I'd also take Mansour if we move Fergo to centre once Jennings is officially punted.

 

[Glenneel]

NRL checks Cartwright's salary sacrifice
The NRL has asked Parramatta to hold off announcing the signing of Bryce Cartwright as the NRL Integrity Unit looks into a couple of things that raised concern.

The NRL has been doing its due diligence on Cartwright's exit from the Gold Coast, with the former Panthers backrower walking away from a $600,000 deal with the Titans for a $130,000 deal with the Eels.

There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing, however given the significant salary sacrifice, the NRL wants to make sure everything is above board before the Eels announce his deal.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/in...dshake-deal-with-penrith-20201115-p56es5.html

Did the NRL do the same with $BWs? No. He on mega bucks at Wolfpack and $150k at Roosters. Wtf!!!!!

 

[tri_colours]

Did the NRL do the same with $BWs? No. He on mega bucks at Wolfpack and $150k at Roosters. Wtf!!!!!

Hardly similar!

 

[Twizzle]

when has a player's B sample ever not matched their A sample ?

time to move on from Jenko I reckon

 

[Gronk]

I reckon if join dots. His form was average and no contract. The coronavirus is running wild in Europe so no chance of a contract in UK.
His chances of 200-250k a year vs a 50-60k job lied on his form which was looking poor. And I doubt anyone takes him.
But MJ form turned around. He looked strong and fast again. He got 2yrs extension where his previous contract was a 1yr extension.
So if he did use a banned substance I reckon on his behalf it was worth the risk. Gets done he retires. Keeps playing with poor form he doesn't get a contract.........

For the kiddies at home reading this - using drugs for sport is never a OK idea.

 

[Gronk]

Hardly similar!

Yep SBW played half a dozen games. @Glenneel doesn't think these things through sometimes.

 

[Matty Bhoy]

when has a player's B sample ever not matched their A sample ?

time to move on from Jenko I reckon

To my knowledge, never. In fact, a few years ago the head of WADA wanted to scrap even collecting B samples for this reason.

 

[hineyrulz]

Hardly similar!

Exactly, 150k compared to 5m.


Well said

 

[IFR33K]

Taka was in decline and never great at his peak.
Bryce at 130k is a steal. What is worse that happens? He plays NSW cup all season or a few mins off the bench. Guys like Alvaro and Terepo would be costing upwards of 180k amd filling that role.
If he gets his head right and a big off season then Bryce is capable of taking Lanes spot in the starting side.

We are replacing seasoned first graders with project players. Cartwright has probably thrown more balls over the sideline than bunji. We are filling our squad with players with decent potential and hoping for it to come off. We’ll fail to make an impact next year.

 

[hindy111]

For the kiddies at home reading this - using drugs for sport is never a OK idea.

There are a huge number of people taking steroids at gyms for no finacial gain or sporting reasons. Just to look big.
I'm not promoting drugs but I could understand why he may of taken the risk for financial gain.

 

[84 Baby]

Did the NRL do the same with $BWs? No. He on mega bucks at Wolfpack and $150k at Roosters. Wtf!!!!!

I think you’ll find the difference is why would NRL investigate Toronto for potential cap breaches.
This isn’t a Folau situation

 

[84 Baby]

We are replacing seasoned first graders with project players. Cartwright has probably thrown more balls over the sideline than bunji. We are filling our squad with players with decent potential and hoping for it to come off. We’ll fail to make an impact next year.

*unless we get one of them easy draws.

 

[hindy111]

We are replacing seasoned first graders with project players. Cartwright has probably thrown more balls over the sideline than bunji. We are filling our squad with players with decent potential and hoping for it to come off. We’ll fail to make an impact next year.

Your missing the point.
Alvaro offers cover for an injury. Bryce is capable of this also. But has potential to make a big difference to the squad also.
Along with Hipgrave there is potential. They will keep guys on toes I wouldn't be suprised if our bench featured both along with Papalli and Niakuore.

 

[hindy111]

The other thing is. BA and staff may think Kafusi,Hughes and Hollis will all be regulars in the top 17 come 2022 and doesn't want to commit long contracts and big dollars for the sacrifice of these kids. There is more planning involved then just your upcoming season and top 17 . And if you get it wrong you can take 5yrs to even compete for finals. Look at the Dogs and Tigers.

 

[Avenger]

when has a player's B sample ever not matched their A sample ?

time to move on from Jenko I reckon

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Your missing the point.
Alvaro offers cover for an injury. Bryce is capable of this also. But has potential to make a big difference to the squad also.
Along with Hipgrave there is potential. They will keep guys on toes I wouldn't be suprised if our bench featured both along with Papalli and Niakuore.

and Roache (maybe Lussick) have the potential (if he gets over his injuries) to take the 14 jumper and offer some impact late in the game as a fresh dummy half, something we have lacked.

 

[Obscene Assassin]

*unless we get one of them easy draws.

Easy draws! I knew it was them. Even when it was the team playing well, I knew it was them