Rumours and Stuff

[Gronk]

I agree, with Munster staying with the Scum losing Moses is a real possibility.

You have to be agile. Go hard to re-sign both Moses and Brown but have contingencies. Make sure your depth is secure with guys like Jake, Ethan Sanders and other lads from Flegg / Ball. Maybe pick up another half for NSW Cup if that Jack A Williams merkin is on the outer.

 

[IFR33K]

Both of those players have indicated that they are going to market.

Ok. That doesn’t mean they’re leaving. All it means is they want to test their value to other clubs. But if they come back in December and say they are keen to stay, let’s hope we haven’t allocated our funds into non priority, plodders.

 

[Chipmunk]

Very interesting signing tbh.

Why would we sign him now, as he’s already signed for 2023? Were we concerned clubs will offer him a deal, come November? I highly doubt he was ever going to leave, due to a number of reasons.

if the club thinks he has potential why only sign him for a further 12 months? You’d think a 19 yo playing regular grade in a key position would be seen as a long term prospect.

or is he signed till 24 to coincide with ba’s contract here?

We have our main two halves currently about to enter the open market. Why are we signing the likes of ja before sorting out Moses and Nrown?

You could say the same for Russell. I'm wondering if there was automatic clauses in both of their contracts that they would get deals for 2024. I'd say both are on Rookie or Minimum wage deals.

 

[Chipmunk]

You have to be agile. Go hard to re-sign both Moses and Brown but have contingencies. Make sure your depth is secure with guys like Jake, Ethan Sanders and other lads from Flegg / Ball. Maybe pick up another half for NSW Cup if that Jack A Williams merkin is on the outer.

If we don't re-sign Moses, we'll likely have $1.1 million for someone else, even it is just a short term option. There is no way you consider anyone else in the club a credible option for 2024.

 

[Gronk]

Ok. That doesn’t mean they’re leaving. All it means is they want to test their value to other clubs. But if they come back in December and say they are keen to stay, let’s hope we haven’t allocated our funds into non priority, plodders.

I think you're jumping at shadows there.

 

[gaffer]

I read yesterday somewhere BA said he will go back and play NSW cup next year

yeah for how long

 

[Gronk]

If we don't re-sign Moses, we'll likely have $1.1 million for someone else, even it is just a short term option. There is no way you consider anyone else in the club a credible option for 2024.

True, but if you cast your mind back over the past 30 years, players like Moses and Brown don't come along too often. If you lose one or even two, then you can't just go out and buy another one.

I am worried about the shit teams raping us again.

 

[hindy111]

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If that merkin fires off he may blow himself into orbit

 

[Gronk]

yeah for how long

Until we get an injury in the 6 or 7 probably.

Hopefully Hands or young Yates can play that utility role.

 

[hindy111]

Jake through 2024.

Generational talent.

 

[IFR33K]

I think you're jumping at shadows there.

So you’re pleased we signed ja and didn’t let him hit the open market?

 

[Chipmunk]

True, but if you cast your mind back over the past 30 years, players like Moses and Brown don't come along too often. If you lose one or even two, then you can't just go out and buy another one.

I am worried about the shit teams raping us again.

We should be able to keep Moses, in fact I'd say it is not even a question that he should be allowed to leave, as we should be paying him what he wants, he knows we're virtually f**ked without him. But Moses also probably knows that there is a price point where if he stays, then other decent players have to leave, and I don't think Moses will want to stay if the team is not as good.

I can't see Brown leaving, but he needs to make a decision, as someone will offer to pay him more to play somewhere else.

 

[hindy111]

Hopgood will stroll into the Parra team.. Great player, just couldn’t sit behind Yeo forever.

Yes his passing games very good. Will be a nice addition and comes from a winning culture.

 

[IFR33K]

True, but if you cast your mind back over the past 30 years, players like Moses and Brown don't come along too often. If you lose one or even two, then you can't just go out and buy another one.

I am worried about the shit teams raping us again.

Shit teams don’t have to rape us. We’ve done an awesome jobs of f^*king ourselves up.

 

[hindy111]

So you’re pleased we signed ja and didn’t let him hit the open market?

You don't let generational talents hit the open market mate. You just get the deal done.

 

[hindy111]

I find the JA extension silly based on he hasn't shown much. I would of waited untill rnd 14 next season before I bothered.
But I guess he is signed as a back up only and probably costs min wage. I just hope this doesn't mean we arent looking for another back up with potential for NSW CUP. He needs competition.

 

[Noise]

I find the JA extension silly based on he hasn't shown much. I would of waited untill rnd 14 next season before I bothered.
But I guess he is signed as a back up only and probably costs min wage. I just hope this doesn't mean we arent looking for another back up with potential for NSW CUP. He needs competition.

Would he even be minimum wage? He's a genuine top 17 player!

 

[hindy111]

I can honestly say I have never heard of Murchie until the last few weeks so I reserve judgement. Same situation as Papali'i but a big difference is age. Murchie is 25 not 21 so the chances of him exploding to a top shelf 2nd rower might be less likely.
Based on stats however he seems a better defender then Papali'i. No idea what his run games like.

I won't get excited until see a bit of him play. If both him and Hopgood shine it shows signs that we are able to find guys for positions that need filling at a cheap price. It would of happened to many times not to trust the process somI find this quite interesting. If both flop then you may think we are just throwing darts.

I think we need a powerfull winger and have to try and offload Waqa. Simmonson atleast gives 100% and has more improvement left and half the cost.
Also another centre should be priority.

 

[Cloeel]

We should be able to keep Moses, in fact I'd say it is not even a question that he should be allowed to leave, as we should be paying him what he wants, he knows we're virtually f**ked without him. But Moses also probably knows that there is a price point where if he stays, then other decent players have to leave, and I don't think Moses will want to stay if the team is not as good.

I can't see Brown leaving, but he needs to make a decision, as someone will offer to pay him more to play somewhere else.

I can see the Warriors offering D Brown stupid $$$

 

[Noise]

I can honestly say I have never heard of Murchie until the last few weeks so I reserve judgement. Same situation as Papali'i but a big difference is age. Murchie is 25 not 21 so the chances of him exploding to a top shelf 2nd rower might be less likely.
Based on stats however he seems a better defender then Papali'i. No idea what his run games like.

I won't get excited until see a bit of him play. If both him and Hopgood shine it shows signs that we are able to find guys for positions that need filling at a cheap price. It would of happened to many times not to trust the process somI find this quite interesting. If both flop then you may think we are just throwing darts.

I think we need a powerfull winger and have to try and offload Waqa. Simmonson atleast gives 100% and has more improvement left and half the cost.
Also another centre should be priority.

Here are his career stats: