The Rumours Thread

[sammymills]

Imagine if last year we read - Jack De Belin and Jaydn Sua approached coach flanagan and said they didnt want Ben Hunt in the team.

That wouldve been fantastic.

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

"Galvin supported the Parramatta Eels growing up, but played his junior rugby league initially for Eaglevale-St Andrews Magpies in the Western Suburbs junior district. Galvin was later picked up by the Eels in his teens, and played a couple of seasons in Harold Matthews before he was cut loose."

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“Lachie had requested when I was there on at least two occasions, perhaps even three, a release that was not granted. Hagipantelis said on SEN on Tuesday morning.

 

[thebigredv]

they were getting a Panthers 2 look about them , but this current drama has the potential to destroy all the good work that is being done by Benji and Co

It's not that different to us...Hunt, Lomax, Molo...now we are in a fight to keep Latu.

Would it happen at the power clubs? No.
Will the struggle clubs continue to struggle? Yep.

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

Imagine if a player swap ......LKT or Glover for 2025 for Galvin 2025/26 with a transfer payment ?

Galvin seriously faces the risk of playing ressies all 2025/26 right now


but.............yeah naaaaah for us

 

[Gareth67]

It's not that different to us...Hunt, Lomax, Molo...now we are in a fight to keep Latu.

Would it happen at the power clubs? No.
Will the struggle clubs continue to struggle? Yep.

I have said it before, however why does not the NRL ensure that all players see out the full term of their contracts ? They, the NRL are the governing body , yet they sit in the background doing nothing about the situation , far too many players walk out on their contracts citing one excuse or another and each occasion they get their way with the club left to pick up the pieces. A most disgusting state of affairs in this the so called premier sport in Australia .

Shame on all involved , theNRL , player and the greedy manager!

 

[Dorothy the Winowhore]

Makes a strong case for only 12 month contracts, owned and managed by the NRL.

 

[getsmarty]

It's not that different to us...Hunt, Lomax, Molo...now we are in a fight to keep Latu.

Would it happen at the power clubs? No.
Will the struggle clubs continue to struggle? Yep.

Would it happen at the power clubs?

It does...they just deal with it differently...Latrell, T Carney , Brandon Smith....

Over the years so many things kept in house.... + the media love to Troll Dragons supporters...

 

[kit66]

Imagine if last year we read - Jack De Belin and Jaydn Sua approached coach flanagan and said they didnt want Ben Hunt in the team.

That wouldve been fantastic.



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And Wests reply was to offer Lachlan a multi million dollar long term contract ?
Edit; replying to the Buzz Lightbeer quote.

 

[Draginzaaar]

I have said it before, however why does not the NRL ensure that all players see out the full term of their contracts ? They, the NRL are the governing body , yet they sit in the background doing nothing about the situation , far too many players walk out on their contracts citing one excuse or another and each occasion they get their way with the club left to pick up the pieces. A most disgusting state of affairs in this the so called premier sport in Australia .

Shame on all involved , theNRL , player and the greedy manager!

Both parties have to agree.

 

[SAP58]

Imagine if last year we read - Jack De Belin and Jaydn Sua approached coach flanagan and said they didnt want Ben Hunt in the team.

That wouldve been fantastic.



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People in glass houses Mr Luai ……. he signed 12 mths in advance with the Tigers & has get out clauses in his current contract ! This whole contract issue has to stop it’s driven by the player managers but the NRL do nothing about it. Understand there are restraint of trade issues in some cases but until Uncle Nick doesn’t like it & rings his mate running the game the circus will keep going.

 

[RedVee]

If I was the Tigers I would make him sit out the remainder of his contract. No reserve grade nothing but of course he will get a release self entitled player who better live up to his next contract because the pressure his management and whoever else have put on him to perform is massive. He won't get any favours from the media that's for sure

I’d stick him in the 2nd row or centres in NSW Cup. Bugger developing him as a 1/2 or 5/8 for the next two seasons

 

[jak]

I’d stick him in the 2nd row or centres in NSW Cup. Bugger developing him as a 1/2 or 5/8 for the next two seasons

2nd row is where I think he will end up in a few years.

 

[Kolum Kid]

Been listening to too many explayers and journos missing in his pocket in my opinion

 

[Draginzaaar]

People in glass houses Mr Luai ……. he signed 12 mths in advance with the Tigers & has get out clauses in his current contract ! This whole contract issue has to stop it’s driven by the player managers but the NRL do nothing about it. Understand there are restraint of trade issues in some cases but until Uncle Nick doesn’t like it & rings his mate running the game the circus will keep going.

It's got nothing to do with signing 12 months in advance. He doesn't want him in the side because of his attitude. Imagine a 19 year old saying the coach can't develop him. Why are Luai, Turuva, Hunt and May playing there then?

 

[SAP58]

It's got nothing to do with signing 12 months in advance. He doesn't want him in the side because of his attitude. Imagine a 19 year old saying the coach can't develop him. Why are Luai, Turuva, Hunt and May playing there then?

No one knows the true story you have your opinion i have mine.

 

[Trifili13]

Needs the NRL hierarchy to grow a backbone and sort out the mess we have with the salary cap and contracts. The stronger clubs won't push it as it suits them. Any good young player that breaks into the first team for a lower ranked team is poached by a stronger team. Also the stronger teams get players under the guise of their culture and to win a premiership and players taking unders and lower teams having to pay overs.

 

[RedV11]

Anyone know what's happening with Latu is he more likely to stay with us or leave?

 

[possm]

Makes a strong case for only 12 month contracts, owned and managed by the NRL.

With an annual player draft.

 

[TheRev]

Anyone know what's happening with Latu is he more likely to stay with us or leave?

Noone is gonna have an answer to that until its done.. but given we let him start negotiations a week early and apparently its progressing faster than they imagined.. id say we will have the good or bad news within the next week or so..

 

[SnowDragon]

Noone is gonna have an answer to that until its done.. but given we let him start negotiations a week early and apparently its progressing faster than they imagined.. id say we will have the good or bad news within the next week or so..

Hope we keep him, but the balls in his court. I have no problem wig letting him negotiate so as to set reasonable price, and for both parties to know where he stands, though I hope he stays on less to be with his team mates. If he signs on, he starts to get blooded in FG, otherwise, I’d consider letting him go early if that’s what he wants, wishing him well. Keep good relations in case we want him later And build better relations with hopefully decent players and even managers. (Assuming it’s not Moses of course)