Record breaking deal for Merrin.

[TonyT6]

There has been speculation he could command $800,000 a season from rival clubs — better than the Dragons’ offer — and that Brisbane and the Sydney Roosters are already circling.

Speculation = actual quotes now?

 

[Lethal25]

Those of you who are already aware, please pardon the comment.

There's an interesting psychological aspect that comes into play here.

The amygdala which among other things, affects our emotions regarding potential loss.

Though a primitive part of the brain it is around 5 or 6 times more influential than the cerebral cortex which is a, later developed area which controls decision making at a higher level and comes into play when analysing potential gains.

The thought of losing a player affects fans and even management far more emotionally than does the prospect of acquisition of a new and perhaps even better prospect.

A bidding war exacerbates the problem because we doubt our judgment as to the value of the player in question.

It should be taken into account too that moving house from one area to another is also damned expensive.

I reckon the Merrin offer, if accurate is overs but in the ballpark so fair enough.

Cagey, this is very true. People are naturally disproportionately unhappy about the dollar they lose than happy about the dollar they win.

Personally, I've come to the realisation that players only really want to get paid first and then everything else comes after that.

 

[TonyT6]

Cagey, this is very true. People are naturally disproportionately unhappy about the dollar they lose than happy about the dollar they win.

Personally, I've come to the realisation that players only really want to get paid first and then everything else comes after that.

Probably like most employees

 

[Shaun Hewitt]

Hands off our Muts!
I cant see him playing for any other NRL club (mind, I couldn't imagine the likes of Watmough play elsewhere)

 

[gonz]

I don't think anybody really believes Dan Hunt is worth $450k. Not sure what kind of drugs Pricey was on when he made that decision but in any other business that would have been a sackable offence.

Having said that I hope that he can regain his form of 2010 and helps lead the charge next year.
He certainly looks fit in the training photos. And at 106kg he's not small.

Not sure what the should offer Merin but Cronk IS worth $800k.

I hope he regains the 2010 form to as he wasn't there !

 

[Datramp]

so we pay merrin 600K a season but wouldnt pony up that cash for Morris who has been more inspirational and had a greater impact for a long time than merrin

 

[Jubileeboy]

so we pay merrin 600K a season but wouldnt pony up that cash for Morris who has been more inspirational and had a greater impact for a long time than merrin

Good point and one for those still wearing blinkers.
Does that not put doubt in your mind as to all the 'well sourced stories'?
I would guess that even Blind Freddy could read between the lines on what happened with that winger guy

Although, I am still highly sceptical of this press release and feel there is an ulterior motive which may not deliver us the result we want.

 

[grouch]

Good point and one for those still wearing blinkers.
Does that not put doubt in your mind as to all the 'well sourced stories'?
I would guess that even Blind Freddy could read between the lines on what happened with that winger guy

Although, I am still highly sceptical of this press release and feel there is an ulterior motive which may not deliver us the result we want.

Blind Freddy could. You must be Blind Deaf Dumb Freddy.

 

[Jubileeboy]

Oh look. The forum dickhead has returned with yet another of his ever insightful posts.
Catch up with Uncle Phil on the weekend, Princess?
Bet you've got a whole lot of really intelligent things to say now after his last drunken article?
You know nothing, you have nothing....you are nothing.
Keep trying c**k breath

 

[grouch]

:lol: deary me. Jubileebarbrady is all hot and bothered about something, must mean there's a skerrick in truth in this mystery article you're referring to. Might have to go find it. Got a link?

 

[Dragon66]

I hope he regains the 2010 form to as he wasn't there !

Hey Gonz. Don't quite get your point. Are you suggesting that because because he didn't play in the GF that he didn't feature at all?
In 2009 he played all 26 games and we were Minor Premiers that year.
In 2010 he played in the first 10 games of season before doing his Achilles just before the Raiders game. That was the end of his season. The Dragons won 8 of those 10 games. He was playing strong.
In 2011 he played his 100th first grade game and represented Country Origin.
In 2012 he also represented the PM's XIII.
I don't think that's a shabby record.
Then Injury and depression has taken him off the rails in recent times.

Now I'm not saying he will return to his 2009/10 form but he has been a strong and loyal servant for our club and I hope he can fight his way back. At 6' 2"and 106kg he can still make a contribution.

 

[BennyV]

At $450k, he can hit the road!

 

[Elias1983]

I can't open his twitter page but on my league live app he has tweeted " ta ta" 43 mins ago.

 

[Dragon66]

At $450k I agree with you - but on the highway to where? And if he can't be offloaded let's hope he can fire up!

 

[Jubileeboy]

At $450k, he can hit the road!

Imagine the uproar if he left, rejecting an offer of $450k.
Forum meltdown ?

 

[BennyV]

Imagine the uproar if he left, rejecting an offer of $450k.
Forum meltdown ?

Was referring to Hunt...

 

[Jubileeboy]

Was referring to Hunt...

Lol
My bad

 

[nrlnrl]

I can't open his twitter page but on my league live app he has tweeted " ta ta" 43 mins ago.

Trent Merrin's heading to Hawaii to see if Sally Fitzgibbons can win her first world title

 

[Ace-STi]

Blind Freddy could. You must be Blind Deaf Dumb Freddy.

Name calling our CEO is uncalled for....

You forgot drunken

 

[Miller was a legend]

^ haha nice TS