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Bring back John Fifita

Bring back John Fifita

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AJB1102 said:
All contracts had a cooling off period back then I think so not Canberra's f**k up.

We also don't know all the details for the backflip. For instance Andrew Fifita reneged on that massive Bulldogs deal of $800k a year because after agreeing it turned out Bulldogs wanted to pay like $120k a year for the first 2 and backload the rest which didn't work for him.
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Dunno the details of Fifitas deal but just don’t sign it if it doesn’t work.
 
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The_Frog

The_Frog

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shear_joy9 said:
There is some crazy wraps on Burton and now a massive contract for a guy that has only played two first grade games. One against the completely demoralised Warriors straight after covid restart and the other where he spectacularly shat the bed against the busted knights.

I wish the kid well and he obviously has a lot of talent, but there is now huge pressure and weight of expectations on him unnecessarily.
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Played 6 games. His debut was against the Sharks in 2019 and he tore them apart. Stuck behind an established pair this year. No reason he'll be released a day early.
 
t-ba

t-ba

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Marshall_magic said:
usually the number one reason to undermine a coach
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I remember when Jason Taylor was implicated in the undermining of Peter Louis which was probably in it's own small way partly responsible for the Bears demise. Sometimes it the player associated with the undermining who then becomes the coach who gets undermined. Several times! Karma's a bitch I guess.
 
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Marshall_magic

Marshall_magic

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t-ba said:
I remember when Jason Taylor undermined Peter Louis and was probably in his own small way partly responsible for the Bears demise. Sometimes it the player doing the undermining who then becomes the coach who gets undermined. Several times! Karma's a bitch I guess.
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Jason Taylor seems like a top bloke. Only top blokes get clocked by Fa’alogo. Jason Taylor and Braith Anasta.
 
The_Frog

The_Frog

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shear_joy9 said:
no way in the world he will stay at penrith next year
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It's not up to him. He's on a development contract. They will need halves cover for rep period and injuries. And finally, they won't want to reward a bloke for leaving a year early. If he gives trouble, send him to St Marys.
 
shear_joy9

shear_joy9

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The_Frog said:
It's not up to him. He's on a development contract. They will need halves cover for rep period and injuries. And finally, they won't want to reward a bloke for leaving a year early. If he gives trouble, send him to St Marys.
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he'll be in a dogs jersey before christmas.
there is nothing to gain for penrith to keep him for the year. Develop another clubs player while holding back other promising juniors.
 
The_Frog

The_Frog

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shear_joy9 said:
he'll be in a dogs jersey before christmas.
there is nothing to gain for penrith to keep him for the year. Develop another clubs player while holding back other promising juniors.
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I dunno. It's always good to win reserve grade. It'll show other players that when you sign a deal, you sign a deal. Unless the Dogs have something to offer in return which seems doubtful.
 
shear_joy9

shear_joy9

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The_Frog said:
I dunno. It's always good to win reserve grade. It'll show other players that when you sign a deal, you sign a deal. Unless the Dogs have something to offer in return which seems doubtful.
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he just has to say he has some stories about Tyrone May he would like to share and penrith will pack his bags for him and give him a nice christmas bonus on top.
 
Tiger5150

Tiger5150

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The_Frog said:
I dunno. It's always good to win reserve grade. It'll show other players that when you sign a deal, you sign a deal. Unless the Dogs have something to offer in return which seems doubtful.
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I think you are 100% right. Penrith should hold on tight to Burton as hard as they can. If things get awkward, particularly with negotiations with Crichton, they can always release Laurie to the Tigers early to release pressure. Either way Im sure the right thing will be done because if anyone knows the value of a Contract, or more importantly the value of a good mans word, it is Cleary, I.

Word is bond.
 
The_Frog

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Tiger5150 said:
I think you are 100% right. Penrith should hold on tight to Burton as hard as they can. If things get awkward, particularly with negotiations with Crichton, they can always release Laurie to the Tigers early to release pressure. Either way Im sure the right thing will be done because if anyone knows the value of a Contract, or more importantly the value of a good mans word, it is Cleary, I.

Word is bond.
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Fair enough point, I suppose, but he did pay a six figure sum which was accepted, and the head coach does have a far greater scope to f**k things up than a kid playing Ron Massey Cup for St Marys.
 
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