The Rumours Thread

[JubileeJeffro]

So who would we release for AFB..maybe it’s SuA and we swap him for heelum Luki..
SuA does have a history of injuries over the 3 years with us….

 

[The Villain]

I think Sua is a must keep. Our best backrower since Creagh in his prime.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

Agree but I will stand by an average of 1.125m a year for AFB for 4 yrs for a front rower is a big risk based on 1 years performance in a team that just lifted under a fresh new voach
similar paying 1mill x 6 for Hunt from 2018 hoping he would be the messiah

Very relevant post BLM01.
Especially if he joins us for 2025, he will be turning 30 at the end of year 1 of his contract.
Just hoping he continues to perform and lead the way again for the Warriors up the middle in 2024.
Really gets down to backing Flanagan as far as knowing how to spend the cap money, especially in 2025.

 

[Dragon David]

Breaking : Tigers have withdrawn there offer for AFB leaving St George as the only club actively after him

So as yet the Sharks haven't put in an offer and if they don't then we should be in the box seat to progress further in the negotiations?

 

[Dragon David]

Richardson confirms Tigers have withdrawn Fonua-Blake offer

“We need flexibility in our cap."

www.sen.com.au

I thought the Dogs were out of the race too?

Yes, they pulled the pin as well.

 

[Dragon David]

Richardson confirms Tigers have withdrawn Fonua-Blake offer

“We need flexibility in our cap."

www.sen.com.au

I thought the Dogs were out of the race too?

Richardson knows what he is doing. He has made big decisions already so very quick to work out what the Tigers have and have not and looking at costs to cover several contingencies and keeping some moneys in reserve.

 

[TheRev]

We definitely have the highest $ offer @1.125m per season, and I'm pretty sure money is AFB's #1 driver for his entire career (which is good for us.. its the one thing we have.. unspent cap).. the only thing the Sharks might have in their favour is they have tonnes of decent props who might make for a 2024 trade..

AFB is already on 1mil though, so unless the Sharks r offering more than that.. we r still in the box seat.. and if AFB is agitating for an early release still.. thats another 125k in his pocket for 2024.

 

[Crush]

According to RedV Podcast, AFB will be a 2024 recruitment? I thought it was for 2025?
Anyway, Sharks worry me, I couldn’t handle if he went there.

 

[BLM01]

I think Sua is a must keep. Our best backrower since Creagh in his prime.

I think JDB in his prime was better than Sua

 

[BLM01]

According to RedV Podcast, AFB will be a 2024 recruitment? I thought it was for 2025?
Anyway, Sharks worry me, I couldn’t handle if he went there.

Sharks have not even made an offer and that real interest speculation could be a media beat up or his manager upping his price from 1 mill to 1.1+, evening if he talked to someone there. The so called Tigers offer spooked the opponents one way or another. We chose to match it

 

[Nutz]

The race is on for AFB.
We tigers will beat you because I've offered my vintage Coca-Cola yoyo as part of a TPA.

Red & White legends, you have me to thank for Saints being the new favourites to snare AFB.
As soon as Adam found out that I withdrew my TPA of a vintage Coca-Cola yo-yo he said he was no longer interested in the WT.
Your welcome my 2nd fav side

 

[Crush]

Sharks have not even made an offer and that real interest speculation could be a media beat up or his manager upping his price from 1 mill to 1.1+, evening if he talked to someone there. The so called Tigers offer spooked the opponents one way or another. We chose to match it

OK BLM, but if he signs with the Sharks I’ll hold you personally responsible.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

According to RedV Podcast, AFB will be a 2024 recruitment? I thought it was for 2025?
Anyway, Sharks worry me, I couldn’t handle if he went there.

There has been speculation since AFB first asked for a release that Flanagan has been pushing to sign him for 2024.
Would be a great recruitment coup for Flanagan if he did sign with the Dragons starting in season 2024 instead of 2025.

 

[Nutz]

There has been speculation since AFB first asked for a release that Flanagan has been pushing to sign him for 2024.
Would be a great recruitment coup for Flanagan if he did sign with the Dragons starting in season 2024 instead of 2025.

Who are you going to trade to get AFB for 2024 as they wanted Stefano Ute plus cash.

 

[Lindsay Moss]

I think JDB in his prime was better than Sua

JDB is pasted his prime plus plays a different position.

 

[Miller was a legend]

According to RedV Podcast, AFB will be a 2024 recruitment? I thought it was for 2025?
Anyway, Sharks worry me, I couldn’t handle if he went there.

What? Join his cousin. That’s not such a bad thing for him

 

[Crush]

What? Join his cousin. That’s not such a bad thing for him

Mate, AFB is exactly what you need. He’d potentially be that piece of the puzzle for sharks to take them the next step.
But we need him more.
It’s not fair. We need to even the comp up a bit.
Give us this one would ya!

 

[Desperate Dragon]

Who are you going to trade to get AFB for 2024 as they wanted Stefano Ute plus cash.

I'm guessing F Molo is the one the Dragons would be proposing as a part of any swap deal.

 

[Nutz]

I'm guessing F Molo is the one the Dragons would be proposing as a part of any swap deal.

That domestic violence - AVO might not sit too well with the Warriors.... he's a powerhouse and that could help though??

 

[Desperate Dragon]

That domestic violence - AVO might not sit too well with the Warriors.... he's a powerhouse and that could help though??

Had forgotten about that.
Might have to throw in some cash as well.