continuing negotiations with other players

[Basque Eel]

Parra saying that they won't be buying any more big name players for 2010 signings. The team really needs an experienced halfback. If Matt Head is off contract at the end of the season would he possibly be a bargain buy to fill this position and help the younger less experienced players, eg. Keating, Mortimer.

 

[slippery_sucker]

matt head reminds me of robson with more first grade appearance...

 

[Joshuatheeel]

if head didn't suffer a knee injury 4 years ago he would be NSW regular half back now

 

[lewiscook]

Give me head anyday of the week! :sarcasm:
What do you reckon DA's thoughts would be on having head as a regular each week. . .
Sorry guys couldn't control my self

 

[TheRam]

Well I suppose that is academic, he did suffer a knee injury and he has not been much chop ever since. I don't want him here.

 

[cgee221]

It's amazing how knee injuries seem to f players over and it's a shame too, because there is so much talent that is lost as a result.

Both Head and Ben Smith have had multiple knee injuries too!

The thing with Ben Smith is though, I think he might be a bit of an Ash Graham case, it may take him a year or two, but he will get back to his best eventually. One just wonders whether he'll have a contract or not when that time comes?

 

[Eels Dude]

What's the point of having an experienced halfback at the club if he can't stay healthy enough to stay on the field? Matt Head has great talent, but very injury prone and hardly a saviour if joining Parramatta.

 

[Gronk]

No thanks.

 

[Craig Johnston]

even if his chronic injuries continued, matt head would be good for helping young mortimer and keating learn how to lead the team around the park and how to deal with being targetted in defence.

worth a spot in the 25 on min salary, or even match payments

 

[benkustosgrandmother]

The thing with Ben Smith is though, I think he might be a bit of an Ash Graham case, it may take him a year or two, but he will get back to his best eventually. One just wonders whether he'll have a contract or not when that time comes?

Or he might be like Ash Graham and never be good.

How can we chase Wing and claim to only wanna buy bargain players? Isn't that a direct contradiction?

 

[PJ Marshal]

ash graham > willie tonga .... peoples feelings in 2003

i think we will take anyone expensive or cheap if ando wants them tbh

 

[hindmarsh4pm]

Im happy with developing kk and mortimer. They are out future halves. We got the forward pack now, got some great backs not to mention a host of promising players in our wenty teams.

We are looking good for next season.

 

[lingard]

matt head reminds me of robson with more first grade appearance...

Not as robust as Robson - very injury prone. Robbo`s a better defender. Head`s not consistent, either. I`d actually rather keep Robson.

 

[slippery_sucker]

"We also look forward to continuing negotiations with other players for season 2010."

Who is DA talking to now?? Kelly and Wing are both no goes now, imo..
would he go after Monas now??
Theres also talk of a centre... who would be the best fit for our team???

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

Theres also talk of a centre... who would be the best fit for our team???

Im going to push this name because it is the player I want most. Timana Tahu.

 

[hineyrulz]

I think it could be Delaney, maybe he wants to come home.

 

[ParraAds]

I think it could be Delaney, maybe he wants to come home.

Maybe...personally I'd rather stay on the Gold Coast at his stage in life! ;-)

 

[Eels Dude]

Where is that quote from? It's pretty pointless to just mention that one sentence with no source, and in no context to any question asked. It could simply refer to our current players who are without a contract for next season.

 

[hineyrulz]

Maybe...personally I'd rather stay on the Gold Coast at his stage in life! ;-)

I think Delaney would be a petty good pick up at the right price, he is a much better player than the one that was last at Parra.

 

[yy_cheng]

even if his chronic injuries continued, matt head would be good for helping young mortimer and keating learn how to lead the team around the park and how to deal with being targetted in defence.

worth a spot in the 25 on min salary, or even match payments

but isn't that John's job