Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[Smug Panther]

I thought I read the other day that it is 80k for the bottom 5. I could be wrong; at 110k it’s even more obvious that you wouldn’t chip in.

Hmm maybe the bottom 5 is development players, that would make sense

 

[Big Mick]

I'd bring him back in a heart beat he was excellent for us.

Nah. Elford doing a fine job.

I reckon he's odds on to go to the Dogs as part of Ciraldo's staff though

 

[Original Name]

Turpin is unwanted by the Broncos.

I think he has shown only pure plod but has had shit coaching.

Worth a minimum contract?

Turpin has got all of Kenny's negatives but worse. The slowest and most inconsitent service in the comp, takes him a full second to double pump and nobody ever falls for it. Our jersey flegg hooker will be currently a better option.

 

[Munky]

Turpin has got all of Kenny's negatives but worse. The slowest and most inconsitent service in the comp, takes him a full second to double pump and nobody ever falls for it. Our jersey flegg hooker will be currently a better option.

I think he's shit.

But pure plod is an Ivan recruitment special.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Turpin has got all of Kenny's negatives but worse. The slowest and most inconsitent service in the comp, takes him a full second to double pump and nobody ever falls for it. Our jersey flegg hooker will be currently a better option.

I‘ve heard the Flegg hooker, Connor Mason, is the one they hope will be the future FG hooker. Might get a debut next year sometime. He’s got a kicking game as well which would be handy.

 

[Original Name]

I‘ve heard the Flegg hooker, Connor Mason, is the one they hope will be the future FG hooker. Might get a debut next year sometime. He’s got a kicking game as well which would be handy.

He's got vision and some reasonable pace that kid. All he needs to be is tough as nails and he's a starting hooker in the NRL standard.

I think he's shit.

But pure plod is an Ivan recruitment special.

Some guys can plod at the line but still get a reasonable ptb away with their strength, size, subtle footwork, threat of ball playing, etc like Eiso and as long as they win the ruck on d side of things that's reasonable.

Turpin's a specialist hooker who passes off the ground like a fill in prop playing hooker who thinks he's drawing in the markers like he's Cam Smith so holds the ball 2 seconds too long.

It's a deal breaker without even considering his running regardless of how much he plods. He'd stiffle attack if he went to the SL. Would have to play lock forward over there to maybe be viable little alone play decently here. Literally shouldn't make our reggies team.

 

[Whino]

I‘ve heard the Flegg hooker, Connor Mason, is the one they hope will be the future FG hooker. Might get a debut next year sometime. He’s got a kicking game as well which would be handy.

That would have to be the plan. Buy time with Kenny/Luke until someone better comes along.

 

[Smug Panther]

That would have to be the plan. Buy time with Kenny/Luke until someone better comes along.

Buying time while we are at the peak of our powers doesn't seem like a sound strategy

 

[Whino]

Buying time while we are at the peak of our powers doesn't seem like a sound strategy

Probably plan B after not re-signing Api.

 

[BossleyPanther]

Buying time while we are at the peak of our powers doesn't seem like a sound strategy

Exactly, it could be too late when Connor is ready. Momentum is key!

 

[herbert henry1908]

Buying time while we are at the peak of our powers doesn't seem like a sound strategy

It isn’t, but it’s the best we’ve got right now. I think we’ll regret not re-signing Api, but the overall cautious approach to the salary cap is the right one. Even if a few players fall through the cracks. In the past after we’ve had success we’ve gone to the bottom of the table very quickly, I think this new strategy is about preventing that.

I’ve previously felt you need to do everything possible to win now, but i‘ve come around to thinking that causes the boom/bust cycle.

 

[Whino]

I thought I read the other day that it is 80k for the bottom 5. I could be wrong; at 110k it’s even more obvious that you wouldn’t chip in.

Last year it was $$77,500 – in roster spots 27-30, and players on development contracts worth up to $60,000,

Rep stars cop financial hit to maintain top 30 squads in new pay deal

A new CBA will maintain 30-man squads but on a slightly reduced salary cap.

www.nrl.com

 

[ColdWetPanther]

Last year it was $$77,500 – in roster spots 27-30, and players on development contracts worth up to $60,000,

Rep stars cop financial hit to maintain top 30 squads in new pay deal

A new CBA will maintain 30-man squads but on a slightly reduced salary cap.

www.nrl.com

Thanks Whino.

 

[Iamback]

Probably plan B after not re-signing Api.

Verrills was available, much safer plan B

 

[Iamback]

It isn’t, but it’s the best we’ve got right now. I think we’ll regret not re-signing Api, but the overall cautious approach to the salary cap is the right one. Even if a few players fall through the cracks. In the past after we’ve had success we’ve gone to the bottom of the table very quickly, I think this new strategy is about preventing that.

I’ve previously felt you need to do everything possible to win now, but i‘ve come around to thinking that causes the boom/bust cycle.

We are paying $1.3m for a halfback due to hit his peak, Waiting 2-3 years makes no sense

 

[goldcoastpanther]

Has Preston Riki been re- signed for 2023?

 

[BxTom]

We are paying $1.3m for a halfback due to hit his peak, Waiting 2-3 years makes no sense

We are not paying 1.3m for Cleary. Confirmed by Blade23

 

[hindy111]

Api is in his prime and showing no signs of slowing down though.

The Storm blueprint would be moving on Critta and keeping the best 9 in the sport

Yes. They always give priority to spine and let other positions walk.
Api on 700k or Crighton on 650k is a no brainer.

 

[hindy111]

Lets be real he made Origin over Angus Crichton because he plays with Penrith

So he is costing himself $100k for starters

Shaun Lane is a superior 2md rower. He made origin cause he plays for Penrith

 

[hindy111]

I don't believe this Telegraph rubbish Staines is on near $500k.
The club is usually careful with there signings and re-signings.
We are not the Tigers!
The same paper had us retaining Crichton on $750k now their bullshit rich list has him at $625k.
Make it up as they go along.

Yes. Last week they had TPJ on 925k. That's also not true. He was signed for about 750k.