Rumours and Stuff

[hineyrulz]

I thought Max the Axe had already run through us. Either way, maybe the recruiter wasn't very good. Or we just plain got it wrong. Everyone makes mistakes.

I thought coaches didn't make mistakes????

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

I thought coaches didn't make mistakes????

That's never been my opinion. I like to complain too.

 

[hineyrulz]

That's never been my opinion. I like to complain too.

I know it not yours mate, but nobody could call you a death rider either.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

I know it not yours mate, but nobody could call you a death rider either.

Only because I'm riddled with self-doubt. Otherwise I'd unleash holy hell.

 

[Dibs]

That's a pretty wide range.

Really?
I didn’t think so

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Really?
I didn’t think so

I reckon that's enough to tempt Avenger back.

 

[Bazal]

I reckon that's enough to tempt Avenger back.

Corey Norman is a legend and a great bloke.

That should do it....

 

[TheRam]

Was he cheap? Or is he on overs? Did he take the big money from us?

Pou caught out again slinging bullshit. Just keeps walking into rakes that boy.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Keep reading Buddy. I was wrong, Arthur was right. Evans was a depth signing.

 

[strider]

Never wanted him anyway...

Was way overpriced no doubt

 

[hybrideel]

How many minutes has he played? What moron is sold on him

Aren't you the guy who in another thread boasted about picking some Penrith merkins as a star after the same length of time?

 

[Happy MEel]

Why would they be on that much if they're not good enough for the top 17?

Because sometimes coaches get it wrong and sometimes clubs pay overs to entice players they think they need. However, it doesn’t always turn out the way they want.

This article indicates McQueen is on around $400,000. He is a former origin player and still young enough so it is highly likely.

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/cou...n/news-story/9c42ab16682bc2ded04ca1419b4517b5

Bryce was 18th man for the Blues in 2016 and still very young so he would definitely be on top 17 money.

This article indicates Bryce leaving the Panthers freed up $500,000. He may have taken a small pay cut but not to the extent your suggesting.

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/cou...s/news-story/4649f693f86e244c270d6213f5c0c912

Is every salary in every roster precisely commensurate with each player’s ability? Or are some players on unders because they have come through the system and providing value, whilst others are on overs because we have needed to outbid other clubs, but at the time we though the gamble was worth it?

 

[hindy111]

Mate Klemmer was the next big thing from SG Ball onwards. He was always the first thing anyone mentioned when they talked about Dogs juniors. He's a freak

Vaughan was also more touted than Hetherington, but that might just be because Canberra is weird and he's a local kid come good. But he was the face of the Bulls as a teenager and the Raiders put him on a pedestal from a very young age.

Hetherington looks good at 22, but he's not gonna be a Klemmer.

You do know Klemmer is still only 24, right?

Just turned 22 and 8 games. I reckon he will be a excellent purchase. Has mongrel.
And be cheap.

Klemmer would cost 800k. One dimensional player who has had to dona lot of work fromma young age. Id be wary of Klemmer. Mark Omelet was also great till about 26.

 

[hindy111]

Aren't you the guy who in another thread boasted about picking some Penrith merkins as a star after the same length of time?

Yes if they show talent.

Mahoney is yet to but hasnt had enough time. He may shine he may not.

 

[El Diablo]

Lockyer using his SOO selector influence to try and keep Oates at Brisbane

https://www.couriermail.com.au/spor...r/news-story/739be0db7931c15bd21f3cad764f9898

Darren Lockyer says Corey Oates’ pursuit to play back-row could cost him his Origin jumper

PETER BADEL, EXCLUSIVE, The Courier-Mail
July 6, 2018 6:30pm


MAROONS powerbrokers have warned Corey Oates his Origin career is in jeopardy if the Queensland winger persists with plans to make a permanent move to the forwards.

A defiant Oates admits he is prepared to “piss off everyone”, including his Broncos coach Wayne Bennett, in his unrelenting desire to become a full-time back-rower for Brisbane and Queensland.

Overlooked for the first two Origin games this season, Oates gets a chance to reignite his Queensland career when he runs out on the left wing this Wednesday night at Suncorp Stadium.


But not even a recall to the Queensland team as a winger and a $30,000 payday for Origin III is sufficient reward to convince Oates to abandon his dream of playing in the forwards.

Maroons selector Darren Lockyer on Friday night revealed that Oates stands to lose his place in the Queensland Origin team by joining the fierce competition for back-row spots at the Broncos.

“The risk for Corey to consider if that he wants to chase a career in the back row, he could lose his Origin jumper,” Lockyer said.

“That’s his decision if he wants to pursue a permanent career in the back row, but I just hope Corey understands that he can provide just as much value to a team as a winger.

“I think Corey will have a longer NRL career on the wing and he will play more rep football for Queensland on the wing.

“Corey’s body has been pretty good to him in recent years and I think that has something to do with him playing on the wing.

“I can’t knock Corey for his passion in wanting to be a back-rower. If he wants to chase that dream, good luck to him, but most people would say, ‘Corey, why do you want to move when you have such a great standing in the game on the wing?’

“He’s a wonderful winger and one of the best finishers I’ve ever seen.”

Oates remains off-contract at season’s end and Bennett has made it clear he has no plans to move the 23-year-old from Brisbane’s left wing, even if he signs a new deal with the Broncos.

The back-row is Brisbane’s strongest position, with young guns Jaydn Su’A and David Fifita supporting senior duo Matt Gillett and Alex Glenn.

Oates, however, is determined to change Bennett’s mind and believes while he has initially lost the battle, he can win the war with the super coach.

“I’m not giving up hope (of playing back row), I will piss everyone off,” he said with a laugh.

 

[hindy111]

Keep reading Buddy. I was wrong, Arthur was right. Evans was a depth signing.

Bullshit he was. Evans was going to transform our pack. At 200k the roodters would of snapped him up.

He is still worth 200k id say. BA prob shitty cause he was like many thinking he may take a leap fprward and be like Vaughn when went to dragons.


Im worried now with a miserable season BA will sign whoever and disregaurd any juniors just to save his own arse. Feel a little history repeating. Sign older guys who hearts arent in it and young guys let go.

 

[strider]

Bullshit he was. Evans was going to transform our pack. At 200k the roodters would of snapped him up.

He is still worth 200k id say. BA prob shitty cause he was like many thinking he may take a leap fprward and be like Vaughn when went to dragons.


Im worried now with a miserable season BA will sign whoever and disregaurd any juniors just to save his own arse. Feel a little history repeating. Sign older guys who hearts arent in it and young guys let go.

What f**kin old guys are we signing ffs

 

[hybrideel]

Or maybe Evans thought he was good enough for a starting spot in our club, while it was clear that he wouldn't get that at the Roosters. What would you do if 2 clubs offered you the same coin, 1 of which you know you are a bench player, the other you believe you can crack a starting spot

 

[hindy111]

What f**kin old guys are we signing ffs

Older

Ferguson is 29, Jnr 24/25, Segy would be 27.

I am not saying past it at all. I am sugessting they are costing or getting their best pay day of career. Some at peak but it does put a hole in cap and we may lose juniors.
I feel juniors will always stay for a little less and have a bond with the club thsst they feel embarrased when perform bad.

You want success you need juniors

 

[strider]

Older

Ferguson is 29, Jnr 24/25, Segy would be 27.

I am not saying past it at all. I am sugessting they are costing or getting their best pay day of career. Some at peak but it does put a hole in cap and we may lose juniors.
I feel juniors will always stay for a little less and have a bond with the club thsst they feel embarrased when perform bad.

You want success you need juniors

2 guys signed

everyone agreed fergo was a solid signing .... we have no outside backs coming through who are really up to nrl

25 is not old

seggy supposedly not coming - perhaps we only offered him a short contract to make sure we don't get in the way of juniors coming through???

ffs hindy111