Rumours and Stuff

[Tooooks]

Sounds like Karl Filiga. What a gun he was!

Haha and numerous other childhood “superstars”.

 

[84 Baby]

Sounds like too much hard work

Well I did my own research (FFS) and Alvaro apparently is off contract at the end of 2021. So for it to be of benefit to us, you’d think another club would have to accept the remainder of his contract plus it’d rely on us having a replacement. Kaufusi appears to have leapfrogged him in the middles pecking order, he is also likely cheaper (or not more expensive), added with Nrown taking his option (Nrown is probably a closer like for like player to Alvaro than say Kaufusi or Torpedo are) then Alvaro probably is easily replaceable.

Although probably not with a player that @hineyrulz will find very exciting

Alternatively he is retainable assuming his dollars aren’t restrictive for next season. After that he is definitely replaceable given he’s off contract. So he could even be replaced by himself at a cheaper rate

 

[yy_cheng]

Haha and numerous other childhood “superstars”.

Was it Bernie Hasslett?

 

[Avenger]

Was it Bernie Hasslett?

And that union kid that did his ACL in the preseason. Others that I remember are:

Marcus Perenara.
The fluffy kitten (Josh Davis)
Steve Witt
Every Emery brother
Kris Keating

 

[eel01s]

Albert Kelly

 

[eels_fan]

the fluffy kitten! Haha

Jack Afamasaga was another who was destined for the big time apparently.

 

[Bazal]

And that union kid that did his ACL in the preseason. Others that I remember are:

Marcus Perenara.
The fluffy kitten (Josh Davis)
Steve Witt
Every Emery brother
Kris Keating

All fair but I don't think any were signed to huge deals young were they?

Michael Witt might be better example than Steve. Had a breakout year, signed for four years at what, 19?

Then a year later he's with Manly and never recovered

 

[hineyrulz]

Well I did my own research (FFS) and Alvaro apparently is off contract at the end of 2021. So for it to be of benefit to us, you’d think another club would have to accept the remainder of his contract plus it’d rely on us having a replacement. Kaufusi appears to have leapfrogged him in the middles pecking order, he is also likely cheaper (or not more expensive), added with Nrown taking his option (Nrown is probably a closer like for like player to Alvaro than say Kaufusi or Torpedo are) then Alvaro probably is easily replaceable.

Although probably not with a player that @hineyrulz will find very exciting

Alternatively he is retainable assuming his dollars aren’t restrictive for next season. After that he is definitely replaceable given he’s off contract. So he could even be replaced by himself at a cheaper rate

Alvaro is that good a player he can replace himself, how the f**k is that not exciting????

 

[Bazal]

Alvaro is that good a player he can replace himself, how the f**k is that not exciting????

Euphemism.

I enjoy replacing myself on occasion

 

[Gazzamatta]

I reckon Evans suspension came at the perfect time. After a couple of reasonable games his involvement dropped close to his average standard last game. Maybe with a week off he might be ready to smash another couple of games upon his return. I also reckon Kaufusi's (hopefull) increased game time is great for his development given Kevans wont be with us next year.

 

[Avenger]

I reckon Evans suspension came at the perfect time. After a couple of reasonable games his involvement dropped close to his average standard last game. Maybe with a week off he might be ready to smash another couple of games upon his return. I also reckon Kaufusi's (hopefull) increased game time is great for his development given Kevans wont be with us next year.

Is it confirmed that Evans will leave ?

 

[Gazzamatta]

Is it confirmed that Evans will leave ?

Dont think so but highly unlikely he'll stay I reckon. Hes definitely shown some improved form but is far from providing value for money over his entire contract. Id be surprised if Markey O hasnt got his papers marked.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Haha and numerous other childhood “superstars”.

You mean like Jaleel White?

 

[Gazzamatta]

You mean like Jaleel White?

Or Greg Inglis's cousin/nephew. What happened to that future superstar?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Still trying to get home from Troy

 

[84 Baby]

You mean like Jaleel White?

Did he ever do anything?

 

[84 Baby]

Dont think so but highly unlikely he'll stay I reckon. Hes definitely shown some improved form but is far from providing value for money over his entire contract. Id be surprised if Markey O hasnt got his papers marked.

Catch 22 - if he plays well enough, he’ll be good enough but cost too much. If he plays shit, he’ll be shit but also cheap.

 

[Eelogical]

Catch 22 - if he plays well enough, he’ll be good enough but cost too much. If he plays shit, he’ll be shit but also cheap.

Some call that the Davey syndrome. I wish I knew what they meant.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Catch 22 - if he plays well enough, he’ll be good enough but cost too much. If he plays shit, he’ll be shit but also cheap.

Yep. He's currently cheap enough that we can afford three high priced middle forwards to start in front of him. But if he gets some consistency and plays his best every week he'll be too expensive to retain.

 

[hineyrulz]

Did he ever do anything?

Didn't he do that???