Latrell (officially signs with Souths 13/1/20)

[SBD82]

Why would anyone pay $1M for him now that there are no competing offers on the table?

The only reason that I can think of is that he has already agreed to terms with a club *cough* *souffs* *cough*.

If the other clubs have pulled their offers because they figured out that he wasn’t actually interested, these offers would reappear if the original deal falls through.

 

[carcharias]

You're dealing in accusations where as I'm stating facts.

Assumptions actually

 

[Tiger5150]

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We can reveal a third party has contacted the Roosters offering Xerri for next year. Apparently he’s prepared to do a ‘Ryan Matterson’ and walk out on the Sharks.

love the fact that this low act has now been named by its most spineless practitioner. I hope the name sticks and it haunts the merkin and that is how his career is defined.

 

[Vic Mackey]

I get the feeling the tigers are going to let him come back to them like an abused spouse

 

[adamkungl]

I get the feeling the tigers are going to let him come back to them like an abused spouse

He'll get sacked from Parra in 18 months and Tigers will buy him back for more than what they paid originally

 

[adamkungl]

Good article from Webster
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/ro...o-solve-latrell-headache-20191202-p53g5q.html

I still can't help but think Robinson and Politis would be happy to talk if LM was - and punted some of his extra "managers" and advisers.

 

[Jerkwad2000]

This whole horrible mess is all the fault off the NRL and their stupid rules that allow a player to sign with a club about 16 months before they will ever play a meaningful game for that club.

Get rid of the rule and have a period at the end of the season for the next season like the AFL does. Sure, players make deals with clubs during the season but it doesn't happen 16 months beforehand.

If nobody offers him a contract I hope the Roosters low ball him and offer 500k. Might teach some humility.

 

[Babyface O'reilly]

Good article from Webster
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/ro...o-solve-latrell-headache-20191202-p53g5q.html

I still can't help but think Robinson and Politis would be happy to talk if LM was - and punted some of his extra "managers" and advisers.

There’s a Prodigal Son feeling to this whole mess. Great read BTW. The ‘Older, wiser Mitchell’ story linked to that article is worth a look too.

 

[Lambretta]

It will be really interesting to see if the NRL give Souths a cap exemption now that Sam Burgess has been forced to retire on medical grounds.

Souths have vehemently denied any interest whatsoever in Latrell even if they're given cap dispensation

It seems Latrells options are running out if Souths are telling the truth (do I need to add the words "for once" on the end of that sentence?.... nah, you understand)

 

[Tiger5150]

It will be really interesting to see if the NRL give Souths a cap exemption now that Sam Burgess has been forced to retire on medical grounds.

Souths have vehemently denied any interest whatsoever in Latrell even if they're given cap dispensation

It seems Latrells options are running out if Souths are telling the truth (do I need to add the words "for once" on the end of that sentence?.... nah, you understand)

Souffs also had "no interest whatsoever" in signing James Roberts.

 

[Rabbit toes]

Souffs also had "no interest whatsoever" in signing James Roberts.

I actually think that was a journalistic error.
Truth is, James Roberts had “ no interest whatsoever” as that’s how he’s been playing for us

 

[Captain Apollo]

It will be really interesting to see if the NRL give Souths a cap exemption now that Sam Burgess has been forced to retire on medical grounds.

Souths have vehemently denied any interest whatsoever in Latrell even if they're given cap dispensation

It seems Latrells options are running out if Souths are telling the truth (do I need to add the words "for once" on the end of that sentence?.... nah, you understand)

I doubt Souths will have the money available for Latrell as they are hell bent on signing Jai Arrow from the Titans, and he won't be cheap.

 

[Vic Mackey]

He'll get sacked from Parra in 18 months and Tigers will buy him back for more than what they paid originally

Was talking about Latrell, I think there’s more chance of Souths and Easts merging then there is Matterson coming back

 

[Perth Red]

I like the fact that when asked what potentially excited him about being based in Townsville, Latrell said "fishing and shooting"

He should have gone with "shagging slappers and a rippin' an a tearin'

But his missus was probably there with him

yeh it’s just what you want to hear from a possible $1mill a year employee. He’s clearly not the brightest lightbulb in the box lol.

 

[adamkungl]

https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/jai-ar...angaroos/d3f91933-375d-4a59-81f7-5e5899e7fe83

Mole warning:

'Several of Mitchell's Kangaroo teammates have told me he was constantly complaining about the length of the season and the intensity of always being under pressure, just wanting the season to end.'

(If true)
quality sook. Playing for Titans should solve that problem champ. Get off work 4 weeks early and no pesky rep selections to ruin your spring fishin and shootin.

 

[Cockadoodledoo]

I doubt Souths will have the money available for Latrell as they are hell bent on signing Jai Arrow from the Titans, and he won't be cheap.

Don't they have Inglis's money and Burgess's money? Jai Arrow is a gun but won't get all of Burgess coin, not to mention George Burgess left as well.

 

[Cockadoodledoo]

$700k minimum. He'd get a $1M+ if he hit the market.

He was on the market technically but I also agree with you, $700K minimum, not sure $1M+ as he is 30+. I think maybe $800-900K elsewhere.

 

[betcats]

I like the fact that when asked what potentially excited him about being based in Townsville, Latrell said "fishing and shooting"

He should have gone with "shagging slappers and a rippin' an a tearin'

But his missus was probably there with him

Sad thing is he obviously has no idea why that is such a stupid answer to give in that situation. He should have a manager advising him on how to act professional in those meetings but instead he is getting told things like "get the cash bra".

 

[Springs09]

https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/jai-ar...angaroos/d3f91933-375d-4a59-81f7-5e5899e7fe83

Mole warning:

'Several of Mitchell's Kangaroo teammates have told me he was constantly complaining about the length of the season and the intensity of always being under pressure, just wanting the season to end.'

(If true)
quality sook. Playing for Titans should solve that problem champ. Get off work 4 weeks early and no pesky rep selections to ruin your spring fishin and shootin.

Poor bloke. I sure am glad I wasn't paid whatever he's on to win back-to-back NRL Grand Finals.

 

[adamkungl]

Sad thing is he obviously has no idea why that is such a stupid answer to give in that situation. He should have a manager advising him on how to act professional in those meetings but instead he is getting told things like "get the cash bra".

He might be a million dollar talent but he's gonna learn far too late that you need a million dollar attitude to go with it.