Rumoured/Confirmed Signings and More Crap XVI

[Gary Gutful]

Yes, a fat tabby cat versus a juvenile Polynesian squirrel.

The squirrel would tear the cat a new ringpiece.

Squirrel 1 - Cat 0.

 

[The Phelan Folly]

The other two will be gone next year, so the greedy f**k can have it all to himself...

 

[bartman]

I reckon that might be it for good old SK. I can't really see him getting a gig elsewhere. He was kissed on the dick by an angel to keep his Kiwi's job.

Acting up for the remaining rounds will be good experience for Kearney - the original work experience NRL coach. At least it'll be good experience up until until Bennett kicks his arse out of a job upon arrival....

Just on Channel 9 news. Anthony Watmough, Brett Stewart and Steve Matai have all asked for a release from Manly.

If true, that would be too funny.... Can't see Manly losing DCE now if these guys are all arcing up and asking to leave. And I can't see these guys matching the contract value they already/previously had at Manly in going to another club.

 

[Far Canal]

I am surprised Parra have not thrown $ at McGuire - we need front rowers

 

[oldmancraigy]

Bennett likes SK doesnt he? I think he will keep him as water boy.

 

[oldmancraigy]

More likely is Bennett will get rid of deadshits like Barba. No chance he'll let go of McGuire.

I'm very keen to see what happens with Boyd.

It is a complete rort. They will just let the Bronocs sack Barba so they are under the cap.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I am surprised Parra have not thrown $ at McGuire - we need front rowers

We do need better front rowers but we don't need more front rowers. The budget per position is just as important as the overall budget, and we already have plenty of money tied up in front rowers.

Looking at the quality (and likely cost) of the players at the position, it is likely that the position we can afford to spend the most money on is edge forward. At least for next year. But maybe all the upgrades will chew all that up.

I doubt we will be shelling out for tight forwards or halves until 2016. We'll re-sign Hayne so we won't be spending much (if any) on fullbacks until we sign a backup when Hunt leaves at the end of 2016. Likewise with Peats and De Gois we're set at hooker through to 2017.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

It is a complete rort. They will just let the Bronocs sack Barba so they are under the cap.

There are plenty of NRL fans in Brisbane, so it's important they have a strong team up there.

#SpecialTreatment

 

[emjaycee]

There is a reason why no player of significance has signed beyond 2015 and probably won't until April 2015.

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/sky-the-limit-as-salary-cap-hits-seventh-heaven-20130513-2ji1f.html

 

[Maroubra Eel]

What's the reason?

 

[Craig Johnston]

What's the reason?

because we can re-sign sandow

 

[emjaycee]

What's the reason?

This is the first CBA review since the new broadcast deal for $1b and the players want a bigger piece of the pie.

 

[TheRam]

More likely is Bennett will get rid of deadshits like Barba. No chance he'll let go of McGuire.

I'm very keen to see what happens with Boyd.

;-)

 

[TheRam]

Ben Hunt was a Griffin favourite. He would be a good buy.

Why on earth would Bennett get rid of the only decent half Brisbane have?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

;-)

I don't follow.

 

[TheRam]

I don't follow.

I am just agreeing with you Pou. No way that he would let JM go. Barba on the other hand, if he feels that he couldn't do what he did for Soward then Barba is a gonna.

 

[oldmancraigy]

I don't follow.

I think you said he would keep a white guy?

Otherwise, no idea.

(Just stirring you Ram)

 

[Twizzle]

■ Clubs will no longer be able to terminate the contract of a player who is ‘‘not playing the game or training conscientiously and to the best of his ability and skill’’.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...enth-heaven-20130513-2ji1f.html#ixzz388xGkvZe

 

[eloquentEEL]

■ Clubs will no longer be able to terminate the contract of a player who is ??not playing the game or training conscientiously and to the best of his ability and skill??.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...enth-heaven-20130513-2ji1f.html#ixzz388xGkvZe

Which muppet wrote this article? Unclear whether boxing is inherently dangerous? Have they never watched Rocky?

 

[84 Baby]

■ Clubs will no longer be able to terminate the contract of a player who is ??not playing the game or training conscientiously and to the best of his ability and skill??.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...enth-heaven-20130513-2ji1f.html#ixzz388xGkvZe

The NRL continues to screw with us. We usually have about 20 guys in any given season that come under this category