Sharks join Turner race

[Hallatia]

i think he should deduct 37 points from Canterbury every year

I like that idea and second the notion

 

[hineyrulz]

I like that idea and second the notion

Thirded.

 

[Dr Crane]

Motion carried.

 

[icewind]

Motion carried.

 

[McCrud]

Is it just me, or has Cronulla perfected the art of public grovelling for talent?

Wite Lote and Rogers, Cronulla seemed to like to 'talk up' the chances of these players appearing in Sharks colours. But it didn't appear they had much luck, they just seemed to engage in a bit of public arse-kissing. Now they are talking up the chances of Turner showing up to play. Don't these blokes execute a deal BEFORE they run to the media for their five minutes?

I know every club does it, but Cronulla appear to (beautifully) combine a lack of media savvy with a pathetic club culture to produce such wonderfully inspiring lines that usually consist of 'Yeah, we'd LOVE it if (High-profile player) actually talked to us about a deal'.

 

[Stagger eel]

Is it just me, or has Cronulla perfected the art of public grovelling for talent?

Wite Lote and Rogers, Cronulla seemed to like to 'talk up' the chances of these players appearing in Sharks colours. But it didn't appear they had much luck, they just seemed to engage in a bit of public arse-kissing. Now they are talking up the chances of Turner showing up to play. Don't these blokes execute a deal BEFORE they run to the media for their five minutes?

I know every club does it, but Cronulla appear to (beautifully) combine a lack of media savvy with a pathetic club culture to produce such wonderfully inspiring lines that usually consist of 'Yeah, we'd LOVE it if (High-profile player) actually talked to us about a deal'.

it depends how you look at it, it may be public grovelling but at the end of the day the day their sponsors would rather their name be mentioned in positive light, especially if it's only linking them to Turner, Lote and the like while other clubs like Parramatta tend to do things on the quiet when they're negotiating with players or if they're interested in certain players.

As long as it gives Cronulla fans, sponsors and members boners, than they're happy.

 

[kia ora storm]

David Gallop would make a good butler. Why is he allowing this thing to carry on? He should give Turner and his manager an ultimatum asap.

Gallop is nothing but a hypocrite...Turner to the Sharks is endorsed by this fool and shows that he is actively supporting a club being allowed to player swap without any reference to Storm or the fact that Storm are one of the parties involved in this dispute ??.:roll:

 

[McCrud]

it depends how you look at it, it may be public grovelling but at the end of the day the day their sponsors would rather their name be mentioned in positive light, especially if it's only linking them to Turner, Lote and the like while other clubs like Parramatta tend to do things on the quiet when they're negotiating with players or if they're interested in certain players.

As long as it gives Cronulla fans, sponsors and members boners, than they're happy.

Your right about Parra - you never hear them talking up a possible recruit.

It's perfectly reasonable for Cronulla to go to the media about every possible player purchase - but jeez fellas - if you want a little credibility, you'd probably want one of those possible recruits to ink a deal.

 

[El Diablo]

Gallop is nothing but a hypocrite...Turner to the Sharks is endorsed by this fool and shows that he is actively supporting a club being allowed to player swap without any reference to Storm or the fact that Storm are one of the parties involved in this dispute ??.:roll:

you have no idea

 

[kia ora storm]

you have no idea

Thanks for the informative response...:lol: :roll:

 

[Stagger eel]

Your right about Parra - you never hear them talking up a possible recruit.

yeah as Parra supporters we get a little frustrated over it but their policy is generally to keep their trap shut in regards to who we're talking to, i actually found out late last year that we were well in the running for Asotasi and matched Souths offer only fall short with the length of the contract.

 

[El Diablo]

Thanks for the informative response...:lol: :roll:

well you do realise what you said?

if the Titans were happy for the Storm to sign him Gallop would have no problems.

He is not being hypocritical at all

as i said, you have no idea.

 

[Dogs Of War]

Motion carried.

Final vote is at the next Bulldogs home game. People voting against will need to put their hands up first so we can identify them.

 

[spider]

Is it just me, or has Cronulla perfected the art of public grovelling for talent?

Nope - its just you.

Wite Lote and Rogers, Cronulla seemed to like to 'talk up' the chances of these players appearing in Sharks colours.

Where have they "talked up" their chances of Lote?

Hardly with Rogers - GP entertained the idea when questioned saying "it was Rickys call". To which Ricky Stuart expressed he was not interested.

http://forums.leagueunlimited.com/showpost.php?p=3058372&postcount=23

Now they are talking up the chances of Turner showing up to play. Don't these blokes execute a deal BEFORE they run to the media for their five minutes?

You have your direction of correspondence mixed up fella.

So they comment in a positive manner on a player - and thats talking it up?

So by your theory - they "talked it down" BEFORE hand with regard to Rogers?

 

[Willow]

Gallop is nothing but a hypocrite...Turner to the Sharks is endorsed by this fool and shows that he is actively supporting a club being allowed to player swap

Here we go again...

You still fail to understand that the Storm contract has been deemed to be invalid. They signed a player who was contracted elsewhere. It seems that this fact is getting ignored by a number of Storm supporters. The circumstances haven't changed just because you've found a new Turner thread.

The report in this thread quotes Gallop as saying: "If he is happy about it and the Titans are happy, then we would approve the move,'' Gallop said.
In other words, as far as the NRL are concerned, Turner can play anywhere else he likes, as long the Titans agree to release him. And the Titans are interested if the agreement is worth their while. Work it out.

without any reference to Storm or the fact that Storm are one of the parties involved in this dispute ??.:roll:

Ask Waldron. It was he who has decided to wash his hands of the matter when he said:
"It's got nothing to do with Melbourne." - Brian Waldron
http://www.gcbulletin.com.au/article/2007/01/10/2719_sports.html
and
http://www.smh.com.au/news/Sport/Searle-slams-Storm-in-Turner-saga/2007/01/09/1168104976066.html

 

[McCrud]

Where have they "talked up" their chances of Lote?

http://www.news.com.au/sundaymail/story/0,23739,20969080-5003411,00.html

Hardly with Rogers - GP entertained the idea when questioned saying "it was Rickys call". To which Ricky Stuart expressed he was not interested.

If you don't want your club to be linked to a player don't discuss said player publicly - every club knows that.

You have your direction of correspondence mixed up fella.

So they comment in a positive manner on a player - and thats talking it up?

So by your theory - they "talked it down" BEFORE hand with regard to Rogers?

A club talking about any potential recruit in a positive manner can clearly be classified as 'talking it up' - every media story about any RL free agent is based upon this presumption.

Combining my original viewpoint with your deluded take of the Rogers situation is not my theory - but by all means, take another crack at it...

 

[Inferno]

Deluded viewpoint? I think you are the one deluded mate. Greg Pierce came out and said he would talk to Rogers if Sticky was interested. The next day Sticky came out and said, no we are not interested.

That's really talking up a player :roll:

Regarding Lote, how is it any different to the Broncs talking him up?

Wasn't too long ago Sione was linked with the Broncs either...

Go ahead mate, maybe take another crack at it. :roll:

 

[McCrud]

Deluded viewpoint? I think you are the one deluded mate. Greg Pierce came out and said he would talk to Rogers if Sticky was interested. The next day Sticky came out and said, no we are not interested.

That's really talking up a player :roll:

Regarding Lote, how is it any different to the Broncs talking him up?

Wasn't too long ago Sione was linked with the Broncs either...

Go ahead mate, maybe take another crack at it. :roll:

Pierce didn't have to say anything if he didn't want to be linked to Rogers - but he did, and such stories lasted for a day.

Um... Lote is a former Bronco, and as with Rogers, the media will come looking for a story - If your club don't want to be linked to these players, don't have your CEO come out and talk about them...

Where was Bruno or Wayne talking about Sione - there's a difference between a paper creating a link between a club and player without any substantive evidence, and a paper creating a link between a club and player through quotes from the club's hierarchy. Get it?

 

[spider]

http://www.news.com.au/sundaymail/story/0,23739,20969080-5003411,00.html

That does not "talk it up" at all. It was an account of facts.

If you don't want your club to be linked to a player don't discuss said player publicly - every club knows that.

But only the Sharks are viewed as poor if they do so.

A club talking about any potential recruit in a positive manner can clearly be classified as 'talking it up' - every media story about any RL free agent is based upon this presumption.

Absolute crap.

So by saying Lote was a good player - that is talking your chances up?

Combining my original viewpoint with your deluded take of the Rogers situation is not my theory - but by all means, take another crack at it...

Thats right - its your view point opposing mine that makes it deluded, i see.

You said Sharks talked it up.

They were asked about the Rogers possibilty - to which it was put too rest.

Its not the clubs fault for how the media wish to print an article - afterall it would be boring reading if they printed it exactly how they receive it.

 

[McCrud]

That does not "talk it up" at all. It was an account of facts.

Cronulla chief executive Greg Pierce said...."...we wouldn't have met him if we weren't genuinely interested"

Ok Fruitcake, so having the club chief executive publicly state that he is 'genuinely interested' in recruiting Lote Tuqiri isn't 'talking up' the chances of recruiting Lote Tuqiri? Good one...

Absolute crap.

So by saying Lote was a good player - that is talking your chances up?

Pierce said much more then that - we both know that.

You said Sharks talked it up.

They were asked about the Rogers possibilty - to which it was put too rest.

Its not the clubs fault for how the media wish to print an article - afterall it would be boring reading if they printed it exactly how they receive it.

Pierce dangled the recruitment carrot for the media, then a day later it was put to rest - this differs to putting the issue to rest at the first opportunity.

Well, to be fair, your club chief executive does have a lot of say in the way such articles are published - they all tend to revolve around HIS QUOTES, if he doesn't want an article to imply anything, he shouldn't imply anything.