B2

[Inferno]

What do you reckon he's worth?

300K? 400K? More?

 

[Ozzi_78]

Knowing Mooney it will be a modest but fair deal. Signing it could win him a premiership and his next deal will be his big one.

 

[R-15-3]

IMO the top 6-7 hookers warrant $500+ a year.
Is he or will he be for the next few years if so anything around that is a steal.
If we don’t see him as in the top 6-7 hookers then I’m not sure he is worth signing to a long term deal especially a year + out from it starting.

 

[Ozzi_78]

Kid will be 24 next September. Perfect age for a 3 yr deal worth 1.5M.

Reckon this is one we have timed perfectly.

 

[2012....Sharks Year]

Agreed, sign him up whilst others are distracted trying to woo others.

Reports are he wants to stay. Give him a respectful deal and get it done

Reckon he’ll thrive with McInnes and Finnucane taking some defensive pressure off him as well as better defensive structures that Fitz will put in place. Hopefully this will allow him to develop his running and attacking game.

 

[Special K]

I love Brandon Smith but I can't see a world where he is worth the money being thrown at him. Mahoney is alright but I don't see him as worlds ahead of Brailey - especially when you read the numbers he is getting offered. Hodgson is busted. If we can keep B2 and I can't see why we wouldn't I think we might win the 9 wars going on at the moment. I do worry about the chooks here. They are going to steal someone and cause a domino effect.

B1 only started to come good after 3 years in FG. B2 has shown more in the first 3 years than B1 did in a worse team. Finucane and McInnes in the middle instead of Woods, Toby and Fifita etc makes the world of difference. I would expect Tobys defence improves with the new boys coming in also.

The Sharks are reportedly close to re-signing Blayke Brailey on a long-term deal to keep the local junior at the club despite rumours Cameron McInnes’ arrival could see him squeezed out.
Brailey came up through the junior grades with the Sharks before debuting in 2019. The club showed tremendous belief in his ability when they let his older brother and their starting hooker, Jayden, leave in order to give Brailey the No.9 jersey.
Cronulla are determined not to lose Brailey withNews Corpreporting a three-year extension has been tabled to the 23-year-old, who comes off contract at the end of 2022.
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The extension gives a clear indication that Brailey as a key part of new coach Craig Fitzgibbon’s plans despite the arrival of ex-Dragons skipper McInnes and Queensland Cup Player of the Year Jayden Berrell.

Former coach John Morris signed McInnes with the plan to play him at lock, but when Fitzgibbon signed Dale Finucane many assumed McInnes would move to dummy half, leaving big question marks over Brailey’s future.
But with Brailey set to sign a new deal, it’s clear he is very much part of the future.
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It’s a big win for the Sharks given the shortage of classy dummy-halves in the competition and how much movement is expected in that position for 2023.
Brandon Smith, Reed Mahoney, Api Koroisau and Josh Hodgson all come off contract at the end of 2022 and are testing their value on the market.
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With so much demand for experienced hookers and little to go around, some clubs will miss out. But the Sharks, who are blessed with three options next season, now look to be settled for the future as well.
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[Ozzi_78]

Good point K about smith.

The media he does where he plays the larrikin has placed his importance higher than it actually is. Arguably Harry grant is better but doesn’t get the exposure.

Happy to keep B2 and get out of the hooker mess that’s about to unfold.

 

[2012....Sharks Year]

Assuming we lock in B2 for say 500k… would there be a cheaper spine in the Nrl? I’d say we’d come in a touch under 2 mill with ours for the next 2 years anyway. Obviously success will determine if those prices go north.

 

[Tiger Shark]

Assuming we lock in B2 for say 500k… would there be a cheaper spine in the Nrl? I’d say we’d come in a touch under 2 mill with ours for the next 2 years anyway. Obviously success will determine if those prices go north.

Titans might be cheaper as Brimson might be the only one on decent money.

 

[Maccas4177]

I've heard Sharks need to up their offer if they want to keep him. Has anyone in the know heard the same?

 

[Ozzi_78]

I've heard Sharks need to up their offer if they want to keep him. Has anyone in the know heard the same?

I’d suggest the kid rethink that. Might want to consult his dad too.

 

[Special K]

Mahoney getting 2.4 over 4 is huge money. Parra offering 1.5 for 3 is just mind blowing and stupid given they knew the offer on the table from the dogs. Gus going all in.

Good thing Brailey and Fitzy share the same manager...

 

[Tiger Shark]

Mahoney getting 2.4 over 4 is huge money. Parra offering 1.5 for 3 is just mind blowing and stupid given they knew the offer on the table from the dogs. Gus going all in.

Good thing Brailey and Fitzy share the same manager...

600k for a very good hooker I think is bang on. I like the whole of the NRL community do wonder where the Dogs are fitting all these players in. Might have repercussions down the road.

The Eels off is just insulting to be honest, there original one atleast.

Puts into perspective what Brailey should be on imo

 

[Ozzi_78]

600k for a very good hooker I think is bang on. I like the whole of the NRL community do wonder where the Dogs are fitting all these players in. Might have repercussions down the road.

The Eels off is just insulting to be honest, there original one atleast.

Puts into perspective what Brailey should be on imo

Heard Gus is cutting some players to make it seem like he has to move some on to make some room. Smoke and mirrors for mine. His set up of kikau hasn’t worked how he wanted. Yet.

 

[DJDL]

I’m with Tiger Shark. I think ~600k for a hooker who would have played Origin if not for injury is about right.

It’s certainly closer to the money than they just shelled out for Gutho. ~770k for a second-tier fullback on the slide seems waaaay overs to me.

 

[R-15-3]

I’m think parra made the correct decision on the players that are leaving so far, all 3 are over rated IMO.
Mahoney is the only one not getting big overs to leave but I think parra have concerns over his body lasting.

Dogs are f**ked if they think all the players they have signed blends into a good team looks like they are building a squad out of an expensive hat.
I hope flanno Jr holds strong and refuses to leave early under any reason.

 

[Mr Angry]

I wonder how many times Can Smith was low balled.

Parra will come hard.

 

[Tiger Shark]

I’m think parra made the correct decision on the players that are leaving so far, all 3 are over rated IMO.
Mahoney is the only one not getting big overs to leave but I think parra have concerns over his body lasting.

Dogs are f**ked if they think all the players they have signed blends into a good team looks like they are building a squad out of an expensive hat.
I hope flanno Jr holds strong and refuses to leave early under any reason.

Not paying overs for the forwards that they lost was smart. Second rowers are replaceable and I think the key to smart salary cap management is not to pay overs for forwards.

Lowballing the second best hooker off contract and a top 5 hooker who would have probably preferred to stay with the Eels ( I'm assuming) is just dumb.

Agreed on the Dogs, they seem to just be going the biggest fanciest name available and hoping it'll work out. Suppose the only way was up and they'll defn improve.

 

[Mr Angry]

I so miss Ennis at the peak of his powers.

Also ran since.

 

[shadowboxer]

Trent Barrett must be wondering how he can fugg this up.
Sit back let Gus hire and fire blokes at a whim.
Trent might be next