King Sonny Bill may return to the NRL... Which club should he join?

[unforgiven]

Yep, and all that added value to the club’s marketability is usually not discounted from the amount counted in the cap.

But for Sonny we are discounting that value. He’s the only one in the comp assessed on strict playing value, apparently.

Because as I've stated, the Wolfpack are in a unique situation.

 

[Quicksilver]

Because as I've stated, the Wolfpack are in a unique situation.

I know you’ve stated it, doesn’t mean it’s right

 

[Game_Breaker]

It is a lower level comp and his salary in the Super League is a unique situation due to the team he joined and the exposure he could bring them. He is not being paid $5m by the Wolfpack for his playing ability, that is the key point here. His value off the field isn't as big for any NRL team as it is for the Wolfpack. You know that, everyone knows that and you guys are only arguing this as it is the Roosters.

His off-field value is based off his on-field ability, it’s definitely not based on his beard growing ability

If Wolfpack threw the cash at any NRL high earner, they wouldn’t cough up $5M a year
That puts him in the top tier of players, not the mid range they conveniently valued him at

 

[unforgiven]

His off-field value is based off his on-field ability, it’s definitely not based on his beard growing ability

If Wolfpack threw the cash at any NRL high earner, they wouldn’t cough up $5M a year
That puts him in the top tier of players, not the mid range they conveniently valued him at

Based on his past onfield ability, not current.

 

[unforgiven]

I know you’ve stated it, doesn’t mean it’s right

Yep, Roosters will get the value out of him that the Wolfpack would off field, you are dreaming mate.

 

[Game_Breaker]

Based on his past onfield ability, not current.

I guess Andrew Johns still has a chance at a contract then

 

[unforgiven]

I guess Andrew Johns still has a chance at a contract then

You get it then, seriously that was the type of signing it was. Same as when the A League started up out here and they brought out some overseas superstars well past their prime so people would come to see them play despite them being well past their best.

 

[Xcalibre]

Well he's not actually the CEO.....
Has he actually made a decision regarding Suualii?
I personally don't think they should give Suualii an exemption as it's not just about semantics but player welfare, the SBW exemption is a technicality that you can cite the unprecdented current situation as a reason why an exemption was given but the Suualii situation has nothing to do with the current circumstances

I haven’t been across this issue but didn’t Bennett say they want him available because they have a lot of injuries? Because of the current circumstances, there’s no reserve grade, hence lack of replacements, was perhaps their reasoning. But unless Suaali has been playing with some team, any of their reserve graders would be just as much non match fit. Maybe they have no players in his position? Probably just trying to get a young gun in their team before he’s eligible.

 

[Xcalibre]

But we are still simultaneously being sold the line (by PVL nonetheless) that we need a player of his caliber in the game.

Wish you people would make up your mind

Is he shit or not?

Why are we changing the rules so some hack can get a game? Why is it important?

Because he still has the AURA man. The voice overs are already being produced.

 

[aqua_duck]

I haven’t been across this issue but didn’t Bennett say they want him available because they have a lot of injuries? Because of the current circumstances, there’s no reserve grade, hence lack of replacements, was perhaps their reasoning. But unless Suaali has been playing with some team, any of their reserve graders would be just as much non match fit. Maybe they have no players in his position? Probably just trying to get a young gun in their team before he’s eligible.

That argument makes no sense, to throw a 16 year old in who isn't match fit is surely a duty of care issue. I guarantee they wouldn't be trying to pull this if it weren't for the tug of war with the ARU

 

[Game_Breaker]

You get it then, seriously that was the type of signing it was. Same as when the A League started up out here and they brought out some overseas superstars well past their prime so people would come to see them play despite them being well past their best.

You mean Del Piero?
Where he broke Sydney FCs goal scoring record in his first season here at 38 years of age?
Yeah great example

 

[blue bags]

bulldogs sonny

 

[Quicksilver]

You get it then, seriously that was the type of signing it was. Same as when the A League started up out here and they brought out some overseas superstars well past their prime so people would come to see them play despite them being well past their best.

I don’t remember the A League picking out over the hill players and paying them 5 times the salary of the world’s best players at the time.

 

[Quicksilver]

Yep, Roosters will get the value out of him that the Wolfpack would off field, you are dreaming mate.

well why not? He’s actually in a Rugby League market now. Sell jerseys, go on the footy show in a dress, do channel nine voice overs etc.

 

[Apey]

Ralph: Roosters
Bart: every other team

 

[blue bags]

bulldogs, sonny bills, 2021, chit chat

 

[Legends]

So Ben Teo can return to the Broncos mid-season because his competition is shut down due Covid. Also Rapana can return to the Raiders. But if SBW wants to return to the Roosters for NRL-determined market value, it must be a rort?

 

[Aragorn]

He will struggle with how quick the game has evolved and how much older he now is.


Given he’s decided to go back to the Chooks, I look forward to see him embarrassed

 

[Perth Red]

Alleged $150k payment for 4 games.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/ne...acebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nzh_fb

 

[taste2taste]

I don't have a problem with SBW signing with the roosters.

The NRL has put a 900k value on him ( aka 150k for 4 games ) which for a 34yr old is a little high IMO.

As others have said, Rapana and T'eo ( who was coming fresh from playing international RU for England) have signed for clubs and didn't attract any headlines because they don't have the pulling power of SBW. All Wolfpack players are available to NRL club's if they want them.

Good luck to the Roosters and SBW, don't think an over the hill player will have a huge advantage for them, but the viewers he'll bring to the game is a good thing for the NRL.