Carney signs with sharks

[roboshark]

They were literally bidding against themselves. No other club was interested (ignore what his agent said...that's his job). When you're the only team after him, even if the 700k figure is exaggerated (wouldn't surprise me if it's real) why pay any more than 100k a year?

And people talk about him not doing too much wrong lately? True, but he hasn't played well since 2010. And he would be flat out to have a combined 1 season of top level performances across his career.

:lol: yet you were fingering yourself silly when he was touted as going to souffs

 

[SharkShocked]

As has been mentioned by other posters, the deal is 200K for the first year. 500K for the second year provided he makes it that far.

If you want to debate where we could save 100K, I'd much rather save it by getting rid of someone like pomeroy who has been around forever...

100K in the scheme of a 4 million dollar salary cap isn't exactly a sticking point BM.

It's pretty clear that we are taking a 200K roll of the dice... Who thinks he will actually get through year 1 without any off field problems?

I wouldn't bet on him with your money let alone mine to get through the year.

It's a punt, probably one we are in the position to take.

 

[Jason Maher]

Why would they steal that. Souffs don't even have it.

Ah yes of course, allow me to re-word:

The sucm may now be fighting for the 9th spot highly coveted by souffs instead of fighting for the spoon.

 

[_Johnsy]

I hope he has a good year. Could be a good signing. Good luck sharkies.

 

[sharknows]

Ah yes of course, allow me to re-word:

The sucm may now be fighting for the 9th spot highly coveted by souffs instead of fighting for the spoon.

We'll leave the spoon fighting to the Dragons next year. They won't be anywhere near the 8.

 

[babyg]

LOL at the Titans who thought they could get him for $50,000.

LOL at Sharks for seeing that $50,000 and raising them $300,000.

For the record I think he will go alright next year.

 

[aussie7798]

i would have liked carney at the dragons but not for 350K a season more like 200k

 

[Haffa]

Well done to the Sharks for picking him up. Considering the shortage of quality halves around they've done well to get him. If you've got the cash to slip him under the cap I don't see the issue paying him the amount quoted. If he's a nuffy he'll have his contract torn up and he'll get nothing.

 

[canberra_raiders2k2]

At his best, his probably worth $500k a season, it really depends on how he approaches the season and what he does to avoid the off field drama. I hope he comes out and plays well, I know he is a deadbeat but the sharks really need a lift and if he can provide that then good.

 

[Slackboy72]

Well done to the Sharks for picking him up. Considering the shortage of quality halves around they've done well to get him. If you've got the cash to slip him under the cap I don't see the issue paying him the amount quoted. If he's a nuffy he'll have his contract torn up and he'll get nothing.

And this is why expanding to an 18 team comp is a silly idea. The fact that Carney can still get a run says to me we don't have enough talent for 16 teams let alone 18.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

They were literally bidding against themselves. No other club was interested (ignore what his agent said...that's his job). When you're the only team after him, even if the 700k figure is exaggerated (wouldn't surprise me if it's real) why pay any more than 100k a year?

And people talk about him not doing too much wrong lately? True, but he hasn't played well since 2010. And he would be flat out to have a combined 1 season of top level performances across his career.

Gumby, if he had signed with souths you would have blown a load and told us how you were going to win the next ten premierships.

Todd should go alright at the sharks.

 

[_snafu_]

Worth the punt I reckon. Good signing by the Sharks, although they still lack quality in the outside backs department.

 

[Stonecutter]

They were literally bidding against themselves. No other club was interested (ignore what his agent said...that's his job). When you're the only team after him, even if the 700k figure is exaggerated (wouldn't surprise me if it's real) why pay any more than 100k a year?

And people talk about him not doing too much wrong lately? True, but he hasn't played well since 2010. And he would be flat out to have a combined 1 season of top level performances across his career.

We weren't the only team after him and that's a fact.

 

[Silent Knight]

I personally hope it goes well and that the sharks make the 8 just edging out 50uff$ so we can all have a good lol.

UP UP CRONULLA!

DOWN DOWN SOUFFS! :lol::lol::lol:

 

[Walt Flanigan]

"he doesn't have a drinking problem, just a problem when he drinks" - David Riolo

 

[Stonecutter]

LOL at the Titans who thought they could get him for $50,000.

LOL at Sharks for seeing that $50,000 and raising them $300,000.

For the record I think he will go alright next year.

LOL at you who thinks the minimum wage in the NRL is $50,000.

 

[Jason Maher]

Carney at 350k is better value than Moltzen at 280k.

 

[SharkShocked]

SURELY Moltzen wasn't going to be on 280K?!

 

[Walt Flanigan]

I think Toddy will do well at the Sharks. Good pick up.

 

[juanfarkall]

They were literally bidding against themselves. No other club was interested (ignore what his agent said...that's his job). When you're the only team after him, even if the 700k figure is exaggerated (wouldn't surprise me if it's real) why pay any more than 100k a year?

And people talk about him not doing too much wrong lately? True, but he hasn't played well since 2010. And he would be flat out to have a combined 1 season of top level performances across his career.

Are you talking about Carney or this bloke ?

FWIW I hope Carney stays off the soup and goes OK.