Rumoured / Confirmed Signings

[txta2]

Briton will sign for 3 years.

Hope so

 

[glenmoresharkie]

There was a stage when I’m sure alot of a us questioned Trindall and whether he’d ever become the player we wanted, I’m stoked that it’s happened and he’s here to stay. Happy for him!

 

[Chimp]

675 is a great price for Tricky and for us.

DA will be one of those Tracey/Miller situations where a club tries to upgrade for next year and force our hands. If he is smart he and his management get into a shoot out with WK for the 1 jersey here vs going to the dragons for example and being forced to play 7. His natural game is a runner/work horse/don't over think. He isn't a 7. He could be a really good 1 with his skill set. 6 works too but dragons have Flanno jnr and he isn't a 6 or a 7 but not going anywhere.

Nikora next.

Have to agree that 675 is a great price, particularly given this is essentially a 4 year deal (3 year extension on his existing deal).

I have no doubt Tricky could have attracted much bigger offers right now from some of the shitty clubs - I think it’s a fair price for him today, but in 2 years time, I’d expect (or hope) he’ll be worth way more than that. And if it turns out he is playing like a $1m dollar player in 2 years, it gives us the opportunity to re-look at his contract, negotiate an even longer extension (at a better price for him) without any competitors driving the price up further.

Great work all round!

Also agree, now is the time to lock up Brit. Tricky and Brit are the 2 untouchables of the off contract bunch as far as I’m concerned. The rest are replaceable (to varying degrees), and I wouldn’t be up for getting into a bidding war and paying overs for any of them.

in terms of predictions, I had started writing it, but hadn’t pressed post - I had Tricky down as signing on, but us having to pay overs - so I got that wrong.

I think Brit will re-sign, but we’re going to have to pay top dollar for him.

Ronnie - will command big money elsewhere and our offer will be significantly lower than what he can get elsewhere. Think he goes. Unless he really does love the place as much as he makes out.

Teig - will stay. Doubt he attracts many offers over his current market value. Stays - 2 year deal

DA - Would love him to stay, but I’m sure a shitty club will offer him good money. Wouldn’t be surprised to see a basket case club offer him similar money to what we’ve got Tricky for. Think he goes.

SS - Stays. 2 year deal.

Cam - Stays. 3 year deal, reducing each year. Could earn more elsewhere, but will stay.

 

[Eion]

Have to agree that 675 is a great price, particularly given this is essentially a 4 year deal (3 year extension on his existing deal).

I have no doubt Tricky could have attracted much bigger offers right now from some of the shitty clubs - I think it’s a fair price for him today, but in 2 years time, I’d expect (or hope) he’ll be worth way more than that. And if it turns out he is playing like a $1m dollar player in 2 years, it gives us the opportunity to re-look at his contract, negotiate an even longer extension (at a better price for him) without any competitors driving the price up further.

Great work all round!

Also agree, now is the time to lock up Brit. Tricky and Brit are the 2 untouchables of the off contract bunch as far as I’m concerned. The rest are replaceable (to varying degrees), and I wouldn’t be up for getting into a bidding war and paying overs for any of them.

in terms of predictions, I had started writing it, but hadn’t pressed post - I had Tricky down as signing on, but us having to pay overs - so I got that wrong.

I think Brit will re-sign, but we’re going to have to pay top dollar for him.

Ronnie - will command big money elsewhere and our offer will be significantly lower than what he can get elsewhere. Think he goes. Unless he really does love the place as much as he makes out.

Teig - will stay. Doubt he attracts many offers over his current market value. Stays - 2 year deal

DA - Would love him to stay, but I’m sure a shitty club will offer him good money. Wouldn’t be surprised to see a basket case club offer him similar money to what we’ve got Tricky for. Think he goes.

SS - Stays. 2 year deal.

Cam - Stays. 3 year deal, reducing each year. Could earn more elsewhere, but will stay.

Thought I heard cam was basically done at 2 years. That’s ideal if true

 

[Chimp]

Thought I heard cam was basically done at 2 years. That’s ideal if true

Hopefully - though I hope we’ve not spent silly money on him. He’s a terrific bloke, leader, workhorse…. But the big dollars need to be saved for game breakers.

 

[Eion]

Hopefully - though I hope we’ve not spent silly money on him. He’s a terrific bloke, leader, workhorse…. But the big dollars need to be saved for game breakers.

Agree, but there are some out there that want him gone. I think that’s crazy. We need leadership in the pigs. AFB is a great player, but I’d love McInnes around for a couple years to really push the standards so it can all come together.

 

[Chimp]

Agree, but there are some out there that want him gone. I think that’s crazy. We need leadership in the pigs. AFB is a great player, but I’d love McInnes around for a couple years to really push the standards so it can all come together.

To be fair, I have said he might have to be one of the sacrificial lambs in order to create space for a superstar, but I certainly don’t want him gone - I can’t believe anyone would want him gone.

 

[2012....Sharks Year]

Hopefully - though I hope we’ve not spent silly money on him. He’s a terrific bloke, leader, workhorse…. But the big dollars need to be saved for game breakers.

Pretty sure Cams first contract was pretty modest (450k if I remember). Wouldn't think he'd be expecting an upgrade for his final contract. Loved Tricky's comments about not going anywhere and loving the place. Similar to what Ronnie was spruiking last contract time. With DA....depends if he's happy being a squad player rather than a starter. Being so adaptable means he will get plenty of opportunities through injury and suspension. Hope he stays. Reckon Bomber may try and entice Teig to the tigers but I can't see a massive turnover. Seems to be a content bunch buying into Fitz's grand plan.

 

[DJDL]

Have to agree that 675 is a great price, particularly given this is essentially a 4 year deal (3 year extension on his existing deal).

I have no doubt Tricky could have attracted much bigger offers right now from some of the shitty clubs - I think it’s a fair price for him today, but in 2 years time, I’d expect (or hope) he’ll be worth way more than that. And if it turns out he is playing like a $1m dollar player in 2 years, it gives us the opportunity to re-look at his contract, negotiate an even longer extension (at a better price for him) without any competitors driving the price up further.

Great work all round!

Also agree, now is the time to lock up Brit. Tricky and Brit are the 2 untouchables of the off contract bunch as far as I’m concerned. The rest are replaceable (to varying degrees), and I wouldn’t be up for getting into a bidding war and paying overs for any of them.

in terms of predictions, I had started writing it, but hadn’t pressed post - I had Tricky down as signing on, but us having to pay overs - so I got that wrong.

I think Brit will re-sign, but we’re going to have to pay top dollar for him.

Ronnie - will command big money elsewhere and our offer will be significantly lower than what he can get elsewhere. Think he goes. Unless he really does love the place as much as he makes out.

Teig - will stay. Doubt he attracts many offers over his current market value. Stays - 2 year deal

DA - Would love him to stay, but I’m sure a shitty club will offer him good money. Wouldn’t be surprised to see a basket case club offer him similar money to what we’ve got Tricky for. Think he goes.

SS - Stays. 2 year deal.

Cam - Stays. 3 year deal, reducing each year. Could earn more elsewhere, but will stay.

Agree with pretty much all of that except I reckon Ronnie stays, and only 2 years for Cam with a possible MO for a third.

I'm good with all of that.

 

[Eion]

To be fair, I have said he might have to be one of the sacrificial lambs in order to create space for a superstar, but I certainly don’t want him gone - I can’t believe anyone would want him gone.

I feel like he’s worth a lot more to us than his contract value as a player. Assuming Cam will still be ok with 2 years (not 3) and at a decent salary…then it’s a no brainer to me.

He also seems the type of bloke who will hang it up early and voluntarily if he’s not contributing.

 

[Ozzi_78]

Wouldnt surprise me to see another announcement today.

 

[Chimp]

Wouldnt surprise me to see another announcement today.

Britty Britty please be true

 

[Weaponhead]

Agree with pretty much all of that except I reckon Ronnie stays, and only 2 years for Cam with a possible MO for a third.

I'm good with all of that.

McInnes at 2 years is good business. He gives good value for the contract and provides much needed experience and maturity. However, some players age very quickly (Finucane) and a long contract can be a millstone.

 

[tye]

Brit & Wilton next please!

 

[bad boy bubby]

Anyone else have the thought that holding back announcements until after Nov 1 is a strategic move by the club?
Especially the Tricky one as it is quite clear that he had already agreed to terms.

Holding back the announcements means that other clubs looking at our players have to keep shuffling their decks, after we have sorted ours.
Just a thought.

 

[Tiger Shark]

Anyone else have the thought that holding back announcements until after Nov 1 is a strategic move by the club?
Especially the Tricky one as it is quite clear that he had already agreed to terms.

Holding back the announcements means that other clubs looking at our players have to keep shuffling their decks, after we have sorted ours.
Just a thought.

Yeah I agree, timing seems more than a coincidence and no chance they did the deal, drafted the announcement and made the video that day imo

 

[Eion]

Anyone else have the thought that holding back announcements until after Nov 1 is a strategic move by the club?
Especially the Tricky one as it is quite clear that he had already agreed to terms.

Holding back the announcements means that other clubs looking at our players have to keep shuffling their decks, after we have sorted ours.
Just a thought.

Yeah maybe, would be smart if true. Thought it was likely player managers have said, ‘yeah the offer is pretty good, don’t want to screw you around but let’s just see if another club comes up with something mental 1 November’.

 

[bad boy bubby]

Yeah maybe, would be smart if true. Thought it was likely player managers have said, ‘yeah the offer is pretty good, don’t want to screw you around but let’s just see if another club comes up with something mental 1 November’.

Here's the thing, players are not allowed to sign before Nov 1, however, managers have been speaking "in code" for many months to other parties.

 

[Craigshark]

Riccio reporting Nikora is done

 

[R-15-3]

Wonder if we have been able to use some of Finucane money this year topping up a few.