Rumours and Stuff

[Chipmunk]

Unless your suggestion is that we extend Gutherson beyond next year, then this was a problem that was inevitable and nigh anyway...in that case, I think this risk is more than acceptable.

No, I'm not suggesting that. All I'm saying is that letting him go one year early, given all the circumstances involved, is a huge risk.

We'll know in 6-9 months whether the risk was acceptable.

 

[Gazzamatta]

I’m not celebrating like yesterday but I’m happy for him. Thanks for your service.

PS - Bitcoin is up again!!

Dow Jones up 1500 overnight.

 

[hineyrulz]

Looks like Gutho has met his Alan Bond, good luck to him he deserves to finish with a good pay day. Good for us too, everybody wins. Except maybe Dragons fans if he struggles to stay on the field.

 

[Chipmunk]

Love Mitch but I don't think he is underpaid - in fact, I would venture that a comparable replacement would probably cost less than Mitch as, by Isaac Moses economics, Mitch will always be paid at the top of his bracket.....the trick is finding someone comparable to Mitch - thats the real problem

I don't think he's underpaid either.

Who is this comparable replacement who will cost less?

 

[hineyrulz]

Dow Jones up 1500 overnight.

He’s not even in office yet and things are improving.

 

[84 Baby]

No, I'm not suggesting that. All I'm saying is that letting him go one year early, given all the circumstances involved, is a huge risk.

We'll know in 6-9 months whether the risk was acceptable.

A huge risk we’ll win less than 7 games next year? We’re not going to know if the risk was acceptable until the 2026 season when he would’ve been off contract anyway

 

[Legal Eel]

I don't think he's underpaid either.

Who is this comparable replacement who will cost less?

Not sure, but I think there may be a couple of halves who will be at Moses level in 1-2 years and I am not sure they will cost Moses money, just because I think Moses will always be at the top earnings bracket of his particular level.

 

[JohnStoppafarty]

So I'm like a grasshopper here?

Well you do eat a lot of alphalpha.

 

[eel01s]

Sorry to see Gutho leave but it is better a year early than one too late.

 

[chiefy1]

No, I'm not suggesting that. All I'm saying is that letting him go one year early, given all the circumstances involved, is a huge risk.

We'll know in 6-9 months whether the risk was acceptable.

Yes well could you imagine all the bs that would have gone on if Gutherson was still at Parramatta in '25, still unsigned for 26 and the bs shows like 360 absolutely hammering the club week after week for not getting another deal done, especially with Gutherson's manager making us pay in the media.

Let's be realistic, this was the best option for both parties and it was smart to get it over and done with.

 

[Legal Eel]

No, I'm not suggesting that. All I'm saying is that letting him go one year early, given all the circumstances involved, is a huge risk.

We'll know in 6-9 months whether the risk was acceptable.

I see your point and of course its a risk -i just think its an inevitable risk and that we are best placed to absorb that risk now, when the only way is up and it gives us twelve months to work on the new format.

to that end, I see the judgement as being in two years, not 12 months - we are either fast tracking our inevitable pain and recovery or we are moving on to a bright new era and quick!

 

[Soto]

St George-Illawarra have officially tabled a three-year offer worth an estimated $2.5 million for Eels captain Clint Gutherson.

The formal offer has eventuated after the Dragons secured a medical report on the talented fullback.

The assessment was given the green light by the Dragons football department to proceed with a multi-year offer, that will include his immediate switch from Parramatta to St George-Illawarra next season.

More to come

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/st-george-illawarra-dragons-offer-clint-gutherson-multiyear-deal/news-story/81edf041c606c31a5f367990b9db3125

 

[oldmancraigy]

Without our halves?

Nah. I reckon they will pick someone in the halves anyway.

 

[JohnStoppafarty]

I see your point and of course its a risk -i just think its an inevitable risk and that we are best placed to absorb that risk now, when the only way is up and it gives us twelve months to work on the new format.

to that end, I see the judgement as being in two years, not 12 months - we are either fast tracking our inevitable pain and recovery or we are moving on to a bright new era and quick!

Totally agree. Looking at it from JR's POV, with a 4 yr deal for himself, time is something he doesn't have the luxury to waste.
We are extremely fortunate the Dragons took him. I also have a good feeling about Yongi.

 

[Soren Lorenson]

St George-Illawarra have officially tabled a three-year offer worth an estimated $2.5 million for Eels captain Clint Gutherson.

The formal offer has eventuated after the Dragons secured a medical report on the talented fullback.

The assessment was given the green light by the Dragons football department to proceed with a multi-year offer, that will include his immediate switch from Parramatta to St George-Illawarra next season.

More to come

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/st-george-illawarra-dragons-offer-clint-gutherson-multiyear-deal/news-story/81edf041c606c31a5f367990b9db3125

Same medical team that checked Volkman?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Why didn’t we offer him 4 years FFS!! Who’s running this joint?!?

THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE CLUB FFS!!!

 

[Poupou Escobar]

We all hope so, but it still doesn't get away from the fact that replacing your Captain and 200 odd NRL game veteran and spiritual leader with a player with 1 NRL game in a spine position is a huge risk.

Can we affford to not take risks?

 

[Stevie]

I’d still love to get an Api or similar.

 

[Zoso]

THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE CLUB FFS!!!

In fairness, he has been. With the only real blemish being contract negotiations played out in public.

 

[Tiger5150]

I’d still love to get an Api or similar.

Tiger for LIFE.....or at least the end of 2026.