The jack wighton hype

[skeepe]

I’m not too worried. He’s never tested himself on the open market, and since he’s signed his last contract he’s won a Dally M medal and a World Cup with Australia.

Do I hope he stays? Absolutely. He’s the face of the Raiders and probably my favourite current player.

Does the fact we’ve gone back to the Matt Frawley well - again - with Wighton suspended terrify me? Absolutely, because it means we have done no succession planning, so if he leaves we’ll be up shit creek without a paddle.

But let’s be realistic. He’s just turned 30 so this is going to be his last big payday in rugby league you would think. I’m a firm believer that players should extract every cent they can out of their short careers.


He’s given us some great memories. Sure, the club stood by him in some tough times, but let’s not kid ourselves into thinking his talent didn’t have anything to do with that. They’ve sacked players for less. He’s done the right thing by the club in getting it out in the open nice and early and not stringing them along, which is more than you can say for some.

So if he does go, I’ll be shattered, but I get it. I hope him and the Raiders can strike a deal to pay him what he’s worth, but if they don’t and someone else does, then good luck to him.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/hes-nowhere-near-that-class-the-flaw-in-wightons-game-that-could-backfire-1m-payday-plans/news-story/aab1bb83aebace266ea0fce50fda624d

 

[Vibing]

Without a viable alternative he has the Raiders by the balls , he has ability & is a damaging player to opponents but...
not in the position he plays in. He is not a 5/8 , not a 5/8's clacker TBH

Hes a centre.
Strong runner , Strong defender

But couldn't organise a root on darlinghurst road with the 6 on his back.
So him going might be a good thing in the long run as long as we get a decent 6 to replace him

 

[mongoose]

I’m not too worried. He’s never tested himself on the open market, and since he’s signed his last contract he’s won a Dally M medal and a World Cup with Australia.

Do I hope he stays? Absolutely. He’s the face of the Raiders and probably my favourite current player.

Does the fact we’ve gone back to the Matt Frawley well - again - with Wighton suspended terrify me? Absolutely, because it means we have done no succession planning, so if he leaves we’ll be up shit creek without a paddle.

But let’s be realistic. He’s just turned 30 so this is going to be his last big payday in rugby league you would think. I’m a firm believer that players should extract every cent they can out of their short careers.


He’s given us some great memories. Sure, the club stood by him in some tough times, but let’s not kid ourselves into thinking his talent didn’t have anything to do with that. They’ve sacked players for less. He’s done the right thing by the club in getting it out in the open nice and early and not stringing them along, which is more than you can say for some.

So if he does go, I’ll be shattered, but I get it. I hope him and the Raiders can strike a deal to pay him what he’s worth, but if they don’t and someone else does, then good luck to him.

Stuart has a succession plan mate... Blake Austin is only 32

 

[Apey]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/hes-nowhere-near-that-class-the-flaw-in-wightons-game-that-could-backfire-1m-payday-plans/news-story/aab1bb83aebace266ea0fce50fda624d

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Who else loves it when news/foxsports write articles about something one of their panellists said on one of their TV shows?

 

[skeepe]

Who else loves it when news/foxsports write articles about something one of their panellists said on one of their TV shows?

I wasn’t aware that they had any other articles anymore. Their match reports even include what the commentators were saying, and it really doesn’t translate well to print

 

[Munky]

I wasn’t aware that they had any other articles anymore. Their match reports even include what the commentators were saying, and it really doesn’t translate well to print

It's like when doing uni assignments on a very niche topic and all the books and papers are referring to the same person's work over forty years.

 

[Perth Red]

NRL360 literally chooses discussion topics for the news arm to report on next day. Usually somewhat controversial so it gets clicks on their virtual media arms. Real journalism died a long time ago.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

I’m not too worried. He’s never tested himself on the open market, and since he’s signed his last contract he’s won a Dally M medal and a World Cup with Australia.

Do I hope he stays? Absolutely. He’s the face of the Raiders and probably my favourite current player.

Does the fact we’ve gone back to the Matt Frawley well - again - with Wighton suspended terrify me? Absolutely, because it means we have done no succession planning, so if he leaves we’ll be up shit creek without a paddle.

But let’s be realistic. He’s just turned 30 so this is going to be his last big payday in rugby league you would think. I’m a firm believer that players should extract every cent they can out of their short careers.


He’s given us some great memories. Sure, the club stood by him in some tough times, but let’s not kid ourselves into thinking his talent didn’t have anything to do with that. They’ve sacked players for less. He’s done the right thing by the club in getting it out in the open nice and early and not stringing them along, which is more than you can say for some.

So if he does go, I’ll be shattered, but I get it. I hope him and the Raiders can strike a deal to pay him what he’s worth, but if they don’t and someone else does, then good luck to him.

An extremely agreeable and mature take Skeepey.

 

[Canard]

Early last year, Jason Taumalolo needed to move clubs to save his career, and Todd Payten was the worst coach in the game. Later in the year, they were farting out articles weekly about how Jason was in career best form, and Todd was a genius.

Early this year, the Dolphins were quite possibly the worst NRL side ever put together. Suddenly, they've been such a success the NRL should expand to 20 teams.

They gaslight so much, it should be charged with abuse of all fans of RL.

 

[Canard]

I’m not too worried. He’s never tested himself on the open market, and since he’s signed his last contract he’s won a Dally M medal and a World Cup with Australia.

Do I hope he stays? Absolutely. He’s the face of the Raiders and probably my favourite current player.

Does the fact we’ve gone back to the Matt Frawley well - again - with Wighton suspended terrify me? Absolutely, because it means we have done no succession planning, so if he leaves we’ll be up shit creek without a paddle.

But let’s be realistic. He’s just turned 30 so this is going to be his last big payday in rugby league you would think. I’m a firm believer that players should extract every cent they can out of their short careers.


He’s given us some great memories. Sure, the club stood by him in some tough times, but let’s not kid ourselves into thinking his talent didn’t have anything to do with that. They’ve sacked players for less. He’s done the right thing by the club in getting it out in the open nice and early and not stringing them along, which is more than you can say for some.

So if he does go, I’ll be shattered, but I get it. I hope him and the Raiders can strike a deal to pay him what he’s worth, but if they don’t and someone else does, then good luck to him.

It's all just piss and vinegar for mine.

He'll stay.

What I'm more impressed with, is the hold Ricky has over news journalists, and how he gets them to frame the story. You have to admire him for it.

 

[skeepe]

It's all just piss and vinegar for mine.

He'll stay.

What I'm more impressed with, is the hold Ricky has over news journalists, and how he gets them to frame the story. You have to admire him for it.

If only he was as good at this coaching gig as he’s convinced a bunch of journalists that he is.

You can say what you like about the strength of our squad, but we shouldn’t be 16th right now.

 

[MKCS]

Would be interesting if the Dolphins got him, he'd kill it for them.

 

[myrrh ken]

He's just showing Stick the loyalty that Stick has shown the Best Young Centre

 

[Nealo 12]

It wouldn't seem right simple Jack playing anywhere else , the Canberra game day threads wouldn't be the same

 

[Bobby DIGital]

I'm annoyed.

 

[Vic Mackey]

If I was Canberra Id let him test his value, he may get a bit of a shock

Fun Fact: the Raiders have won 8 of the last 10 games he's missed

 

[Munky]

If I was Canberra Id let him test his value, he may get a bit of a shock

Fun Fact: the Raiders have won 8 of the last 10 games he's missed

It's not about the games you win it is the kicks out on the full that really matter.

 

[GongPanther]

Who else loves it when news/foxsports write articles about something one of their panellists said on one of their TV shows?

Rothfield on any Monday's version of NRL360, "...I have some exclusive breaking news on [ insert issue of the day ] as it will be in tomorrow's DT, and soon online...".

 

[Vibing]

If I was Canberra Id let him test his value, he may get a bit of a shock

Fun Fact: the Raiders have won 8 of the last 10 games he's missed

Wayne has already said they'd pay over a mill for him , whether thats just stirring the pot in his feud with Stick I dunno

But hes an average 5/8 at best & the Raiders won't be winning any comps with him playing there