Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[Frankus]

whats a fair price for Crichton?

i personally dont think he is worth Fifita level money (850k)

750k is reasonable. Those saying 600k, that’s unders for a player of his calibre.

 

[Bred not Bought]

whats a fair price for Crichton?

i personally dont think he is worth Fifita level money (850k)

Probably $700s You won't get him cheaper.
He will be back in the Origin side in a few weeks and his management will rightly milk it.

 

[maple_69]

I think $750K is fair. Origin and premiership winner in great form. He can play middle also which helps with side balance in a pinch, that adds value. Agree he's not worth Fifita money, mostly due to age, only has 3 good years left.

On that, I wonder if he'll be pushing for 4 year deals. It could be a key negotiating point if he wants to try and get 4 when successful clubs would probably only want to get tied up for 3 years with him vs desperate clubs who might do it.

 

[Frankus]

I think $750K is fair. Origin and premiership winner in great form. He can play middle also which helps with side balance in a pinch, that adds value. Agree he's not worth Fifita money, mostly due to age, only has 3 good years left.

On that, I wonder if he'll be pushing for 4 year deals. It could be a key negotiating point if he wants to try and get 4 when successful clubs would probably only want to get tied up for 3 years with him vs desperate clubs who might do it.

I'd take him for 4. Although he has played alot more games, I feel he doesn't have as many miles on the clock as Marto simply due to the way he plays. He's not a pure power/aggression type player like Marto.

 

[Bred not Bought]

I wouldn't give Crichton 4-years. Too much risk with his past mental health issues.

 

[Iamback]

750k is reasonable. Those saying 600k, that’s unders for a player of his calibre.

How many edge forwards play at $750k worth at 31 or 32?

 

[CCJohnC]

Curious as to why you are against it? He’s been playing the house down this season.

Too old at 28 we have Sorensen Garner Hassett Riki Lisati and injured Henry who know our systems. A city boy talk of Souths and RU. Need a prop not second row.

 

[BossleyPanther]

2 years max, too much concussion and his age against him for a 4 year.

 

[Frankus]

How many edge forwards play at $750k worth at 31 or 32?

There’s a few - Felise Kafusi the first that springs to mind. Kikau will be 30 next season and is contracted through the end of 2026. Martin will be close to that by the end of his contract.

I get your point though mate, risky.

 

[Frankus]

Too old at 28 we have Sorensen Garner Hassett Riki Lisati and injured Henry who know our systems. A city boy talk of Souths and RU. Need a prop not second row.

You know Garner is 28/29 right? Sorensen is 31/32. Just putting that out there.

 

[BossleyPanther]

You know Garner is 28/29 right? Sorensen is 31/32. Just putting that out there.

Wow that's surprising on Garner

 

[Iamback]

There’s a few - Felise Kafusi the first that springs to mind. Kikau will be 30 next season and is contracted through the end of 2026. Martin will be close to that by the end of his contract.

I get your point though mate, risky.

Both those guys were signed for reasons not related to on field.

We are hoping to extend our premiership window after losing one of the top props in the game.

I am not opposed to getting Crichton but cheap enough that we can get a promising forward too develop or a 6 if Cole is a dud

 

[Iamback]

Wow that's surprising on Garner

We either have guys coming the end of their peaks or rookies. That is why Fifita was ideal, In that sweet spot

 

[BossleyPanther]

We either have guys coming the end of their peaks or rookies. That is why Fifita was ideal, In that sweet spot

He was, I wonder if anyone in the UK we are looking at?

 

[BossleyPanther]

Hopgood has his NRL experience, he is someone I would love back.

 

[BossleyPanther]

K haas

 

[WestyLife]

 

[Chins get the wins]

Meh I'm hoping for better

 

[MugaB]

Meh I'm hoping for better

Same

 

[WestyLife]

Meh I'm hoping for better

Blade did say contracted and non contracted players are on the radar so they'll be considering better but at least he's an option and people seem to rate him.