Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[Bred not Bought]

Rumour on social is Fifita has no interest in meeting with the Dragons.
Telegraph are apparently the source. But I can't find the story.

 

[Hooked]

Interesting comments by Billy Slater on his podcast. Says we would get the best out of Fifita and more or less says he should come here. Over other clubs.

Listen to your Origin coach Fifita!

 

[murraymob]

Rumour on social is Fifita has no interest in meeting with the Dragons.
Telegraph are apparently the source. But I can't find the story.

The source would be buzz rothfeild he is great mates with Flanagan

 

[murraymob]

Not sure if it means anything but a little twist I hear his girlfriend has signed with the bulldogs .Meaning he would be coming to Sydney as well

 

[Chins get the wins]

Not sure if it means anything but a little twist I hear his girlfriend has signed with the bulldogs .Meaning he would be coming to Sydney as well

Do you even read the posts in here?

 

[Bred not Bought]

If we miss out of Fifita, big Stefano is out of our price range.

Phil Gould urges Tigers to 'be very careful' as $900k pay day revealed for Stefano Utoikamanu​

Stefano Utoikamanu could be set for a big pay day as negotiations continue with the Wests Tigers.

The prop has a get out clause in his contract that will allow him to leave the club if they don't make the top eight or he fails to play at least two Origin matches for NSW.

With a lack of middle forwards on the market, Utoikamanu could be in high demand if he becomes a free agent.

9news reporter Danny Weidler revealed negotiations with the Tigers could result in Utoikamanu signing a five-year deal for close to $5 million.

"Right now they're working through an offer," he said on Nine's 100% Footy.

"I know there was a meeting in the last week and Shane Richardson, the boss of that club, won't give away everything from that meeting but I believe there'll be a significant offer tabled to him and hopefully for the Tigers they'll get to keep their man."

With Utoikamanu set to be offered around $900,000-a-season, the big money deal has reportedly led to clubs baulking at a potential bidding war.

Tigers urged to be 'careful' over prop's $900k pay day

'That's big money'

wwos.nine.com.au

 

[WestyLife]

If we miss out of Fifita, big Stefano is out of our price range.

Phil Gould urges Tigers to 'be very careful' as $900k pay day revealed for Stefano Utoikamanu​

Stefano Utoikamanu could be set for a big pay day as negotiations continue with the Wests Tigers.

The prop has a get out clause in his contract that will allow him to leave the club if they don't make the top eight or he fails to play at least two Origin matches for NSW.

With a lack of middle forwards on the market, Utoikamanu could be in high demand if he becomes a free agent.

9news reporter Danny Weidler revealed negotiations with the Tigers could result in Utoikamanu signing a five-year deal for close to $5 million.

"Right now they're working through an offer," he said on Nine's 100% Footy.

"I know there was a meeting in the last week and Shane Richardson, the boss of that club, won't give away everything from that meeting but I believe there'll be a significant offer tabled to him and hopefully for the Tigers they'll get to keep their man."

With Utoikamanu set to be offered around $900,000-a-season, the big money deal has reportedly led to clubs baulking at a potential bidding war.

Tigers urged to be 'careful' over prop's $900k pay day

'That's big money'

wwos.nine.com.au

That's fantastic. They're gonna kill their cap because they're scared the good teams will go for him. Panthers won't do a bidding war. They'll make an offer and leave it at that same as the Fafita thing IF they decide to.

 

[Iamback]

That's fantastic. They're gonna kill their cap because they're scared the good teams will go for him. Panthers won't do a bidding war. They'll make an offer and leave it at that same as the Fafita thing IF they decide to.

Look at the money they have tied up in their halves. Sullivan isn't even in FG, This is why these teams stay shit

 

[WestyLife]

Look at the money they have tied up in their halves. Sullivan isn't even in FG, This is why these teams stay shit

Yep then spend their time complaining it's Ivan's fault and the refs Rob them each week deliberately even though the best commercial decision would be to make tigers successful due to large supporter base.

 

[maple_69]

If Fifita opts to take the biggest deal he can, fine, I'd move onto Crichton with $850K and then Uto with $850K and then Sua with maybe $700K. If none of them like it, we're better off working with what we have until the right player comes along that wants to win more than they want an extra $200K. Worst case we are probably a top 4 side next year but not quite contender and then our kids probably get us back towards the top in 2026 with our cap in tact and our reputation for not buckling or playing games in tact.

 

[Chins get the wins]

If Fifita opts to take the biggest deal he can, fine, I'd move onto Crichton with $850K and then Uto with $850K and then Sua with maybe $700K. If none of them like it, we're better off working with what we have until the right player comes along that wants to win more than they want an extra $200K. Worst case we are probably a top 4 side next year but not quite contender and then our kids probably get us back towards the top in 2026 with our cap in tact and our reputation for not buckling or playing games in tact.

If we miss on everyone it's a complete failure

 

[BossleyPanther]

"Fringe first grader off contract so now have cap space for elite superstar" has been the standard Roosters meme for forever. They've now got genuine cap space to play with. They'll find a big name or two, I'd put plenty on it.

Under the $30 mill salary cap, they must use a salary cap derivatives system

 

[Iamback]

If we miss on everyone it's a complete failure

Not entirely. I'd rather we not pay overs. Bringing forward some payments for others helps grow the cap space.

I'd rather that then throw an extra $100k to drum up interest

 

[Chins get the wins]

Not entirely. I'd rather we not pay overs. Bringing forward some payments for others helps grow the cap space.

I'd rather that then throw an extra $100k to drum up interest

No but if we can't land a single rep level player it's says a lot

 

[Iamback]

No but if we can't land a single rep level player it's says a lot

Who is available though?

The list of off contract guys is bare. Even Stefano likely is 2026

 

[Chins get the wins]

Who is available though?

The list of off contract guys is bare. Even Stefano likely is 2026

Half the players in the NRL should be looking to get out of their contracts to sign with us

 

[Iamback]

Half the players in the NRL should be looking to get out of their contracts to sign with us

Of course they should, That is why I'd keep the money so we can't get them once their manager pulls the 'homesick' card or something to get them out.

I doubt Fifita's manager was the only one to reach out to us

 

[betcats]

No but if we can't land a single rep level player it's says a lot

for next year not really. Agree if we cant get one for 2026.

 

[The yak]

If we miss out of Fifita, big Stefano is out of our price range.

Phil Gould urges Tigers to 'be very careful' as $900k pay day revealed for Stefano Utoikamanu​

Stefano Utoikamanu could be set for a big pay day as negotiations continue with the Wests Tigers.

The prop has a get out clause in his contract that will allow him to leave the club if they don't make the top eight or he fails to play at least two Origin matches for NSW.

With a lack of middle forwards on the market, Utoikamanu could be in high demand if he becomes a free agent.

9news reporter Danny Weidler revealed negotiations with the Tigers could result in Utoikamanu signing a five-year deal for close to $5 million.

"Right now they're working through an offer," he said on Nine's 100% Footy.

"I know there was a meeting in the last week and Shane Richardson, the boss of that club, won't give away everything from that meeting but I believe there'll be a significant offer tabled to him and hopefully for the Tigers they'll get to keep their man."

With Utoikamanu set to be offered around $900,000-a-season, the big money deal has reportedly led to clubs baulking at a potential bidding war.

Tigers urged to be 'careful' over prop's $900k pay day

'That's big money'

wwos.nine.com.au

If that is true. That is deadset panicking.
I said last week Richo overpays for recruitment and retention. His pattern continues.

 

[Iamback]

If that is true. That is deadset panicking.
I said last week Richo overpays for recruitment and retention. His pattern continues.

If he has a finals clause in. Not sure extra cash makes sense