Rumours and Stuff

[Noise]

Those who want Brailey should watch some games of current Brailey. Not Cronulla version Brailey.

You probably should too. A couple of days ago you were claiming he was a bench hooker this year, despite the fact he started 16 games.

 

[Noise]

So yes you need a strong running game reading your reply...

We may as well go BA being our coach with some of the dumb shit I read on here

A strong running game needed to draw and pass at the marker? No

 

[hineyrulz]

Brailey is an adequate hooker and will be perfectly OK. If he can stay on the park.

He’s exactly what we need, I just worry about his injury history.

 

[Pazza]

Let's give a player with an extensive injury history a three year deal and a PO....

Smart stuff

 

[TheCrowe]

You probably should too. A couple of days ago you were claiming he was a bench hooker this year, despite the fact he started 16 games.

And if they didn't move Crossland to half thats where he would have stayed.

 

[Eelogical]

He’s exactly what we need, I just worry about his injury history.

His previous leg injuries are quite concerning, imo. Dodgy knee, achilles heel, hooker. Sound familiar?

 

[Pazza]

Brailey is a bridge player to a better option,2 year deal, take it or leave it. Doubt he has many suitors

 

[hineyrulz]

His previous leg injuries are quite concerning, imo. Dodgy knee, achilles heel, hooker. Sound familiar?

At least he is an Aussie with hair.

 

[Eelogical]

Brailey is a bridge player to a better option,2 year deal, take it or leave it. Doubt he has many suitors

I'm waiting for our COE to get into full swing to start popping them as if they are boomers MkII

 

[Pazza]

I'm waiting for our COE to get into full swing to start popping them as if they are boomers MkII

Development club

 

[Eelogical]

At least he is an Aussie with hair.

Seriously. Good potential signing knowing what we know?

 

[Eelogical]

Development club

All I want is a top line hooker out of Kellyville, for starters.

 

[84 Baby]

Depends on how much he’s willing to sign for. Three years at the right price is ok. If we offer him two years then we would have to pay him more.

It has to be worth it for the player as well. Otherwise there’s no deal.

What if we offer 2 years take it or leave it deal?!? Surely he takes it then

 

[TheCrowe]

Seriously. Good potential signing knowing what we know?

Maybe he will thrive here but he is not worth his current $650k contract. Why would he move away from the beaches for a paycut unless he gets 3 years?

 

[Pazza]

All I want is a top line hooker out of Kellyville, for starters.

Better not sign brailey then... don't wanna block any pathways

 

[The Colonel]

JAC asking for more money when he was just sacked for being a dope...

Still trying to convince everyone he is unsure how it got in his system as well as the four game ban. Not a big fan. He is quick but has had trouble where ever he has been. Settles down and plays well and then gets injured - Bulldogs were trying to move him on at the end of 2022 and 2023 at one point too. He had issues in Melbourne as well.

I hope the club has gone cold to be fair - we have recruited some speed and have some young blokes returning with speed.

Need another backline utility player and a hooker before JAC.

 

[T.S Quint]

What if we offer 2 years take it or leave it deal?!? Surely he takes it then

Or he just finds another club to sign with.
Im sure there would be at least one who would be happy to take him for three years.

 

[Pazza]

Or he just finds another club to sign with.
Im sure there would be at least one who would be happy to take him for three years.

He should sign with them.... sounds like a great deal.

 

[oldmancraigy]

Maybe he will thrive here but he is not worth his current $650k contract. Why would he move away from the beaches for a paycut unless he gets 3 years?

Think harder about it.

1. If he has a contract, then he can't move unless.....
2. His current club think he isn't worth the contract and....
3. They are willing to chip in/ organise a buyout/ whatever in order to move him along.

Given that Newcastle have given him the green light to move (or he backs up Crossland/ plays reserves)
Given that his contract is up in 2025
Given that he is 28
Given that the salary cap increases every year
Given that Parra has a starting hooker job

A 2 year deal with the Eels for (say) 350-400k per year (with the Knights paying 200k for him to leave - frees up 400k for them) gives him a chance to improve his value the next 2 years (as a starting hooker) and then sign one last contract under a higher salary cap.

 

[hineyrulz]

Let's give a player with an extensive injury history a three year deal and a PO....

Smart stuff

It’s what the smart clubs do.