Rumours and Stuff

[Noise]

From the same source as I got a lot of my info regarding Foran:

Brad Arthur meeting with Benji on Tuesday

 

[Bazal]

Like I said earlier, I wouldn't be upset with Benji on a one year deal.

Rather Cameron Cullen or Ata Hingano though. Hingano especially, no way he stays at NZ if they sign Foran

 

[hineyrulz]

Depends on what sort of cash he is happy to accept, nothing more than 150k IMO.

 

[Noise]

Depends on what sort of cash he is happy to accept, nothing more than 150k IMO.

That would be nice but Benji won't play for that. If nothing is announced prior to grand final day it will be a bit of a give away if Benji doesn't do the lap of honour farewelling leaving players.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Marshall is still worth about $300k

 

[Noise]

Marshall is still worth about $300k

That's probably realistic.

 

[Bazal]

Depends on what sort of cash he is happy to accept, nothing more than 150k IMO.

No way he signs anywhere for 150k IMO....if we only sign him for a year and we have a list of targets with that signing in mind, his salary isn't really relevant (so long as it's not ludicrous, but I trust BA there). If we sign him for two years or more, I'm not a happy fan (which is also irrelevant, lol)

 

[lucablight]

I'd rather we went for Todd Carney over Benji. He would give our backline some sorely needed strike power and balance.

 

[Chipmunk]

I'd rather we went for Todd Carney over Benji. He would give our backline some sorely needed strike power and balance.

He'd also cost a minimum of twice or up to even 3 times as much.

 

[IFR33K]

He'd also cost a minimum of twice or up to even 3 times as much.

Not if he wants to return home. He may take a pay cut.

 

[Chipmunk]

Not if he wants to return home. He may take a pay cut.

And what do you think Carney would come back to the NRL for? I doubt it's anything less than $750k

 

[IFR33K]

And what do you think Carney would come back to the NRL for? I doubt it's anything less than $750k

I have no idea, but if he's desperate to return to Sydney, he may sign for less dollars than in England.

 

[Chipmunk]

I have no idea, but if he's desperate to return to Sydney, he may sign for less dollars than in England.

Big if

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Isn't Carney banned from the NRL?

 

[Chipmunk]

Isn't Carney banned from the NRL?

Well he was when The Banker ran the game, but I think they've moved on from any decisions made by The Banker.

 

[Chipmunk]

I still think we should just sign the half who we want for 2018 after 1 November this year and let it all play out from there.

 

[Gronk]

Carney is also suing his former employee for unfair dismissal (or breach of the NRL contract anyway) following the bubbler matter. After so many chances the f**ker would be considered a huge risk.

No thanks.

 

[hineyrulz]

No way he signs anywhere for 150k IMO....if we only sign him for a year and we have a list of targets with that signing in mind, his salary isn't really relevant (so long as it's not ludicrous, but I trust BA there). If we sign him for two years or more, I'm not a happy fan (which is also irrelevant, lol)

Hes been dreadful all year, we should lowball him and he can take it or leave it. Because I don't any other offers are going to come his way. And if he doesn't come it's no loss.

 

[hindy111]

The effect....

Same as with Farah moving on to Souths.

There will be a ripple effect much like James Roberts and Hiku.

Except those teams had little room in cap.

 

[hindy111]

The public will have a field day if we sign benji