Members announcement GI until 2020

[Pommy]

http://www.rabbitohs.com.au/members-first/rabbitohs_extend_con4.html?camefrom=EMCL_1300427_49897442

Not sure how I feel about this as his form as been all over the place recently, in my opinion at least.
When he's in form he's brilliant when he's out of it he's an aging player on a lot of money.

 

[southsport]

http://www.rabbitohs.com.au/members-first/rabbitohs_extend_con4.html?camefrom=EMCL_1300427_49897442

Not sure how I feel about this as his form as been all over the place recently, in my opinion at least.
When he's in form he's brilliant when he's out of it he's an aging player on a lot of money.

That's Greg locked up for the remainder of his career.

 

[Pommy]

I would imagine so. Certainly his NRL career he may still have time to have a final pay day in England if his knee will allow.

 

[DiegoNT]

Nice!

 

[alien]

I have mixed feelings about this. GI is of my favourite players of all time, but I'm worried that he will continue to have problems with his knee, which means we might end up being stuck for years paying a player around $1,000,000 a year who isn't really able to play his best, and might also miss a lot of games because of injury. Hopefully his knee will be ok.

 

[Pommy]

I have mixed feelings about this. GI is of my favourite players of all time, but I'm worried that he will continue to have problems with his knee, which means we might end up being stuck for years paying a player around $1,000,000 a year who isn't really able to play his best, and might also miss a lot of games because of injury. Hopefully his knee will be ok.

We don't know how much his new deal is worth. I think the club has the same feelings we all do and his wage will have been negotiated accordingly.

 

[Newcastlerabbit]

I too have a mixed feelings,which really only revolve around the seasons 2019/20.But having said that,he is a player that other players want to play with and for.

 

[Travitoh]

I can't see him being on as much as his previous contract, surely not.
The cap squeeze is tight as it is

 

[Newcastlerabbit]

I can't see him being on as much as his previous contract, surely not.
The cap squeeze is tight as it is

Dont forget the cap goes up each season.

 

[Rabbit toes]

Im happy with it as long as there no bloodshed like last season! He is a major factor in getting young guns and experienced players alike to come to souths. He also a massive part of the membership drive. Hope he hits top form and 2017 bears fruit.

 

[Pommy]

Dont forget the cap goes up each season.

Although that is a false economy to some extent as all contracts inflate over time. I get a pay rise every year but don't get paid more in real terms if that makes sense.

 

[themacemaceman]

Good news in my opinion. He may only play 2 or 3 years anyway.
I don't think he would hang around if he can't compete at the level he wants to.
I guess the other thing to remember is players/clubs are willing to negotiate these days to end contracts early particularly if both parties see an upside to it.

 

[alien]

I think the smarter option would have been to extend his contract 1 year at a time.

 

[Rabbits20]

That's Greg locked up for the remainder of his career.

It's a very very good signing for us Southsport.

 

[Rabbits20]

I have mixed feelings about this. GI is of my favourite players of all time, but I'm worried that he will continue to have problems with his knee, which means we might end up being stuck for years paying a player around $1,000,000 a year who isn't really able to play his best, and might also miss a lot of games because of injury. Hopefully his knee will be ok.

He won't miss too many games. Just occasionally. Let's be positive.

GI not at his best is still very very very good though.

 

[Rabbits20]

I think the smarter option would have been to extend his contract 1 year at a time.

I disagree. That just messes things up.

GI wanted security and certainty.

I wouldn't be shocked if he retires after 2019 though.

I think his last deal was about 800k. Now with the cap going up I reckon he will be on close to 1million. Especially as we haven't really signed any other quality players besides Farah.

 

[rabbitohs95]

Excellent news. Hopefully this stops all the ridiculous Broncos rumours.

Means GI will play 10 seasons in red and green. Awesome news for the club and be written in the newest chapter of our history.

Im suddenly more confident of us winning a comp in the next few years.

 

[doyen]

Excellent news. Hopefully this stops all the ridiculous Broncos rumours.

Means GI will play 10 seasons in red and green. Awesome news for the club and be written in the newest chapter of our history.

Im suddenly more confident of us winning a comp in the next few years.

This is the best news that Sths could have at this time!!

He brings far more to Sths than just being a great player.

He is to Sths what Buddy Franklin is to the Swans.

His worth is far more than $1,000,000 a season!!

We have close to the best player in the comp in 3 different posses[f/b,centre & 5/8] for another 4 yrs & being the super athlete that he is he will continue in that way.

The late Artie Beetson always reckoned he'd be the best 2nd rower in the game as he slows down a bit in his 30s!!

 

[Woofy7]

Best news for Souths Sydney.....can't believe people are doubting this signing.
There's only 4-5 players that are a walk-in to the Australian team and we happen to lock one up for the next four years and we aren't happy with it.
Every single player carries injuries we just happen to notice greg's because we can see the strapping.
If his knee was such a concern I doubt he would be able to move the way he does on the footy field......
Number 22 is on its way!!! Up the Rabbitohs!!!!

 

[Q dave q]

Gi is one of the greatest footballers to ever lace on a boot.

Nothing is good enough for Greg, he's the fugging cats whiskers.