Bula

[Tiger Ted]

I get it, I'm actually on your side Ted. I'm just highlighting that this is their primary income and in these uncertain economical times, financial security is paramount.
Ideally, as a fan, we want to see the fairytale result.
All I ask for, is for the NRL to sort out contract procedures so the club doesn't suffer, as it's whole existence revolves around loyalty and a sense of belonging for it's fans, we are the lifeblood.
Contract negotiations shouldn't be happening when we are trying to build a top 8 team.

Don’t hold ur breath waiting for the delusional dickheads at NRL headquarters to fix the contract shambles.To not step in & fix the diabolical contract issues after Gould & Moses plotted to unethically get Galvin to Belmore mid-season while he was contracted to us tells u how pissweak & pathetic & beholden PVL & Abdo are to the unconscionable lowlife Gould

 

[Tigerm]

My best source told me a wk ago that we’ve been talking to Drinkwaters manager.Hence it’s no scoop that the lowlife prick Moses is aiming to extract b/s overs from us for Bula.What I’m pleasantly surprised about & y we’ve turned the corner is Benji has made all the right decisions re recruitment & retention in recent times plus nobody knows how much of a c..t Moses is to deal with than Benji.Its y i can’t see Bula being at Concord beyond ‘27.

I would think Bula has a bigger upside than Drinkwater, in the long term?
I don't follow the cows, but why are they letting him go?

 

[Tiger05]

Weve got a few guys in our squad who are capable of filling in adequately at fullback until Attard is ready.Tavana especially with his aerial skills.

We have no one anywhere near the level of Bula now and no one showing any signs of being at that level.

I think he was our best spine player last season and he is pretty close to that this season.

We need him. He might not be elite and he might not become elite but he is pretty close to those players and he offers better value than a lot of them. Walsh and Ponga are elite but they aren't on the park or as consistent as Bula.

Attard may never make it. Tavana is good in the air but there is a lot more required than just being good in the air.

I'd play Turuva there if we lose Bula. Turuva offers a lot. His hit-ups are unreal. He has flaws though especially under the high ball. Bula is a lot better at fullback.

 

[Tiger05]

I would think Bula has a bigger upside than Drinkwater, in the long term?
I don't follow the cows, but why are they letting him go?

Drinkwater has mistakes in him. He is awesome in that he creates a couple of big plays every game but he isn't consistent.

He'll sign for big bucks somewhere though just as Bula will sign for big bucks somewhere. This is the same as Stef and Galvin but Bula would be a much bigger loss than those two. It wouldn't even be close.

 

[Tigerm]

Drinkwater has mistakes in him. He is awesome in that he creates a couple of big plays every game but he isn't consistent.

He'll sign for big bucks someone though just as Bula will sign for big bucks somewhere. This is the same as Stef and Galvin but Bula would be a much bigger loss than those two. It wouldn't even be close.

I don't really understand the dislike for Bula?

His manager is trying to screw us, but we know his manager is a prick.

He may not the best FB going round (yet), but he ain't too bad, I think he is in his 3rd full year in the NRL and has only played 60 odd games, there are a lot worse than him running around.

In comparison, Reece Walsh is of similar age but has 100 games under his belt.

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

I would think Bula has a bigger upside than Drinkwater, in the long term?
I don't follow the cows, but why are they letting him go?

Jaxon perdue will be playing FB for the cows next year, if not later this year.

 

[Tiger Ted]

We have no one anywhere near the level of Bula now and no one showing any signs of being at that level.

I think he was our best spine player last season and he is pretty close to that this season.

We need him. He might not be elite and he might not become elite but he is pretty close to those players and he offers better value than a lot of them. Walsh and Ponga are elite but they aren't on the park or as consistent as Bula.

Attard may never make it. Tavana is good in the air but there is a lot more required than just being good in the air.

I'd play Turuva there if we lose Bula. Turuva offers a lot. His hit-ups are unreal. He has flaws though especially under the high ball. Bula is a lot better at fullback.

It’s certainly preferable if we kept a talented Bula but my opinion & assumption is to do with the predictable machinations of the c..t manager.He will give us the run around asking outrageous money all while he has already struck a deal with an unconscionable grub like Gould.Im just being realistic as weve seen this horror movie too many times b4.We need to stand our ground re capping our offer at a reasonable amt & telling the c..t if he doesn’t like it that his client can go at end of this season coz it serves us no benefit to keep him for another yr knowing he has signed elsewhere beyond ‘27.

 

[Tiger Ted]

Jason perdue will be playing FB for the cows next year, if not later this year.

Yep they’ve paid Purdue the big $ to play fullback.I heard that Payten never spoke to him about not wanting him for next season.He let the recruitment guy tell Drinkwater he’s free to look elsewhere so D obviously isn’t too pleased with the weasel Payten.Payten was the one who was undermining & backstabbing gentleman Mick Potter when he was our head coach.

 

[Tiger Ted]

I don't really understand the dislike for Bula?

His manager is trying to screw us, but we know his manager is a prick.

He may not the best FB going round (yet), but he ain't too bad, I think he is in his 3rd full year in the NRL and has only played 60 odd games, there are a lot worse than him running around.

In comparison, Reece Walsh is of similar age but has 100 games under his belt.

It’s certainly not the dislike for Bula it’s more to do with getting prepared for the expected negative outcome due to the involvement of his toxic c..t manager.

 

[Tiger05]

It’s certainly not the dislike for Bula it’s more to do with getting prepared for the expected negative outcome due to the involvement of his toxic c..t manager.

He can only be a merkin though if Bula lets him. That is the thing I don't like. We've been nothing but good to Bula. You would think that a contract would be a done deal by now.

It shows someone trying to milk every penny off us or go elsewhere for better opportunities. Galvin and Stef followed this approach and I was fine with them leaving because I don't think their impact on our club is anywhere near the impact that Bula provides.

 

[Tiger Ted]

How good were we to Galvin.Benji fast tracked the spoilt prick into the NRL team to appease the c..t manager & where did that get us.Look at what the turmoil the c..t caused in 2017.Hes a nasty vindictive grub who has massively got it in for our coach & club.Its y I’m resigned to the fact Bula is leaving & not coz I have anything against Bula or don’t want him to stay but the sooner he leaves the better for us.We have the best squad we’ve had in over a decade & imo we wont miss him as much as some people think.In Benji we trust !

 

[Tigerm]

The St George Illawarra Dragons have surged ahead in the race to secure North Queensland Cowboys playmaker Scott Drinkwater, with the Wests Tigers stepping back from negotiations amid rising contract demands.

It's understood that Drinkwater's management is seeking a deal worth approximately $3 million over three seasons.

Meanwhile, the Tigers have until mid-May to activate an option in Bula's contract for a further 12 months, though the club is keen to negotiate a longer-term extension.

Sydney club emerges as Drinkwater frontrunner, rival club bows out

The 28 year old Cowboys fullback has been given the green light to negotiate with other clubs.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

The St George Illawarra Dragons have surged ahead in the race to secure North Queensland Cowboys playmaker Scott Drinkwater, with the Wests Tigers stepping back from negotiations amid rising contract demands.

It's understood that Drinkwater's management is seeking a deal worth approximately $3 million over three seasons.

Meanwhile, the Tigers have until mid-May to activate an option in Bula's contract for a further 12 months, though the club is keen to negotiate a longer-term extension.

Although I don't want the club to do it, it might be an idea to activate the clause and lock him for next year. At the end of 2027 Dylan Edwards is off contract. If we had to spend a million plus on a fullback, I'd rather give it to Edwards than Drinkwater or Bula.

There'd probably be other fullbacks coming off contract at the end of 2027 as well that we could chase. If Drinkwater is the only fullback available for next year then the pool in that position is way too shallow. Best we wait until we have a better hand.

 

[Pezz70]

Although I don't want the club to do it, it might be an idea to activate the clause and lock him for next year. At the end of 2027 Dylan Edwards is off contract. If we had to spend a million plus on a fullback, I'd rather give it to Edwards than Drinkwater or Bula.

There'd probably be other fullbacks coming off contract at the end of 2027 as well that we could chase. If Drinkwater is the only fullback available for next year then the pool in that position is way too shallow. Best we wait until we have a better hand.

Attard will do the job. He is a good footballer and will only get better. I hope we keep Bula but if he goes he goes. Wouldn’t even be looking at Edwards or Drinkwater, I’m thinking way too much money for where they are in the careers, neither of them are worth a million, top dollar for a full back atm is that $800-850k range. No more. That’s getting into prime halfback money. The way I see it it’s only hooker and halves that should be anywhere near $1m a season, and they’ve got to be real special for that kind of dough. Admittedly you’ll get the odd freak in another position that you’ll pay big bucks for but they’re very rare - the only one I can think of atm would be Haas.

 

[Tigerm]

Although I don't want the club to do it, it might be an idea to activate the clause and lock him for next year. At the end of 2027 Dylan Edwards is off contract. If we had to spend a million plus on a fullback, I'd rather give it to Edwards than Drinkwater or Bula.

There'd probably be other fullbacks coming off contract at the end of 2027 as well that we could chase. If Drinkwater is the only fullback available for next year then the pool in that position is way too shallow. Best we wait until we have a better hand.

I think they signed Attard to cover Bula's leaving contingency?
He comes with great credentials.
But I do think they will take up the option for next year.
That will get Attard another year older and experience.

 

[Tigerm]

I think Benji wants him here as well.