Future spine

[2012....Sharks Year]

Never know.... Newie might be forcing us to pay big coin for bird then come in with good offers for say Prior and Capewell that we can't possibly match. Been done before.

 

[2012....Sharks Year]

Harsh marker.
Scored 2 tries, threw Bird off for his second.
Made more meters than anyone on the field.
Broke more tackles than any back on the field.
Was the bast 1-5 on the field in a losing side.

Sure Ricky is doing cartwheels knowing he had the best back line player despite getting thrashed by 30 odd.

 

[Miller was a legend]

Sure Ricky is doing cartwheels knowing he had the best back line player despite getting thrashed by 30 odd.

Yeah, but that's not the point he is making

 

[cb4]

Sure Ricky is doing cartwheels knowing he had the best back line player despite getting thrashed by 30 odd.

If ever a point went over your head, this was it.

 

[2012....Sharks Year]

If ever a point went over your head, this was it.

Yeah...Nah...just getting a bit bored with going around in circles with this one. Wighton had a solid game in a badly beaten side. Bird made a solid debut at fullback. Had one try disallowed and was cut down 2 or 3 times within a meter or two of the line. On another day he could have been like Wade celebrating a hat-trick. Opinions are like arse-holes....everyone has one. Imo Chad is worth 500-600 max and Bird is worth 700-800 max. While I hope we retain both I also hope we don't pay Dragons or Knights money retaining either.

 

[Eion]

Like your house, they are both only worth what people are willing to pay. Whether he's got the world fooled or not...Bird will attract more money.

 

[MilkShark]

To be honest Milk. Wighton played one of his better games IMO. I though he was probably their best on park.

Yeah that's all good mate. I just don't remember.

Anyways hopefully we can keep them both without paying overs.

 

[Craigshark]

If our halves are Bird/Maloney last year and not Maloney/Townsend, we don't win the comp.

 

[MilkShark]

If our halves are Bird/Maloney last year and not Maloney/Townsend, we don't win the comp.

What's that go to do with the price of fish?

 

[Craigshark]

Everything. Townsend is a premiership winning halfback. Whilst I know the guy has his issues, he deserves a little more credit.

 

[cb4]

What's that go to do with the price of fish?

A lot in the context of our discussion really.

 

[shark dressed man]

If I had to keep Bird or Townsend, I'd keep Townsend.

 

[Card Shark]

If our halves are Bird/Maloney last year and not Maloney/Townsend, we don't win the comp.

Agree

Bird & Townsend are both potential match winners imo.

Bird is getting there at a younger age but i reckon they will both prove their worth this year.

 

[Card Shark]

If I had to keep Bird or Townsend, I'd keep Townsend.

Probably agree, he's a genuine half.

Bird may end up a good fullback (or lock) but it's not for certain. Let's see how he goes at the back against a good kicking game like the Cowboys or Storm.

 

[cb4]

Knights offering Bird 7 figures.
Bye Bird.

 

[Card Shark]

They're f**king mad.

Haven't they learnt anything over the last few years.

Paying way too much for him & Ponga.

 

[Arnold]

Exactly cardy...

They will be spending 1.5M a year on a FB and a Ctr playing 5/8.

Good luck.

He would be better off going back to saints.

 

[Frenzy.]

Bird played halfback for country ( i know whoopy doo) but Chad hasnt achieved that.
Bird played for NSW, btw he was on the bench as a utility not centre, Chad has not played for NSW.
I understand the market, and the price of a GF winning halfback is high, but if one of the two is going to win you a game it'd be Jack over Chad nearly every time.
cb I understand you are just saying what the market offers i personally just think this one is a little off in comparing these two players.

Chad was city origin half last year.

Ben Hunt - 1.2 mill a year
Chad Townsend - 1 mill a year

Seems right actually. Chad shits on Ben Hunt.

 

[MilkShark]

Lol if chad gets 1 mill he better starting playing like it.

 

[MilkShark]

A lot in the context of our discussion really.

If chad plays centre last year we don't win the premiership.