The Rumours Thread

[Flinstone]

Didn't the tigers up it from $350k - $400k for 1 year, now they extended it to 2 years but dropped it back to $350k per year. is that right ?

 

[SGMax]

Using figures is a really poor way to describe the salary cap nowadays. The cap continues to increase and a $500k in the cap is a lot different to what it was 3-4 years ago. We really should talk about the salary cap in percentages. I.E the offer to Douehi is 6% of our cap.

I heard a few years ago that Sloan, Sullivan and Amone were all on $500k just as they were getting their first taste of the top grade.
We were definitely looking after our future prospects and deserved a better outcome.

In comparison, Douehi is much better value.
If the Dragons low balled a player (and they have), they would not have such a patient and tolerant response.
Can't believe the Tigers think their offer of $350K is realistic.

 

[JackDeBelinFan]

we need a big prop, like someone who gets us meters, obviously a half back as well so what are the available options when November 1 hits? and how much of our salary cap have we got left?

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

we need a big prop, like someone who gets us meters, obviously a half back as well so what are the available options when November 1 hits? and how much of our salary cap have we got left?

agree but for 2026 we need decent depth for halves as no doubt Ilias will be moved on where ever possible unless he is on peanuts?

Atkinson **
Flano
LKT
Reed?
AD?
SSmith?
Other?

obtaining a gun half will be almost impossible for 2026

AD mo ving between halves, centres and lock and even in the one game ie Bulldogs half to lock was impressive enough on the weekend showing great utility

But every 3 x ACL reco player has a $ contract ceiling no matter how good their form

 

[The Word]

Using figures is a really poor way to describe the salary cap nowadays. The cap continues to increase and a $500k in the cap is a lot different to what it was 3-4 years ago. We really should talk about the salary cap in percentages. I.E the offer to Douehi is 6% of our cap.

Each player will still have a different value based on their talent and career trajectory / age within the confines of the increasing cap though so it's still ok to talk $.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

Didn't the tigers up it from $350k - $400k for 1 year, now they extended it to 2 years but dropped it back to $350k per year. is that right ?

The figures that get quoted by the media are best guess estimates and whispers from player managers looking for the best deal for their clients.
Be wary of believing any of the figures quoted.
At least Douehi has reportedly said he wants to make a decision either way as he contemplates his future during the Tiger's bye weekend.

 

[possm]

If Hunt performed at the level Duiehi did last weekend, we never would have let him go. If Flanno insisted on Hunt playing hooker like Madge has done, we would not have recruited Cook.

Let's hope that sound recruitment decisions will now be made with Anderson on board.

 

[Murraymob1]

Certainly disappointing, and definitely the clubs rep is shot. But, I will say the four 4 players who did show up, it says more about the kind of people they are....all heart those boys.

Seen a interview with one of the players who did not go he said he did not even know about it.Could this be the reason other did not go a simple miscommunications from the club with the former players

 

[mundine]

From X: According to 100% Footy, the Dragons have now tabled a 2-year, $500k/year offer to Adam Doueihi — trumping the Tigers’ 2-year, $350k deal, which they reportedly won’t budge on.

Dragons offer: 2 years $1 million total
Tigers offer: 2 years $700k total

 

[possm]

agree but for 2026 we need decent depth for halves as no doubt Ilias will be moved on where ever possible unless he is on peanuts?

Flano
LKT
Reed?
AD?
SSmith?
Other?

obtaining a gun half will be almost impossible for 2026

AD mo ving between halves, centres and lock and even in the one game ie Bulldogs half to lock was impressive enough on the weekend showing great utility

But every 3 x ACL reco player has a $ contract ceiling no matter how good their form

We have Atkinson, LKT, and Flanagan for five-eighth.
We have no halfback at the moment but could recruit Duiehi or Smith to fill the gap until Reed is first-grade ready.

To pay for the recruitment of a new half, Glover is moving to Souths, and Ilias needs to be let go. This will leave room for Reed to play halfback in reserve grade. Most probably alongside LKT at five-eighth and Flanagan at 144..

Cook to reserve grade or retire.

 

[TheRev]

Whether we get Adam or not, I love that we finally have 2 men on the case in Daniel & Tim.. who can move quickly in negotiations.. were not waiting for Flanno to finish training and get on the blower in his corolla.

This actually is a perfect example of club loyalty vs money..... Adam is a loyal tigers player who wants to stay put.. but his club has not backed him at all year on year.. was it 150k they were gonna offer last year.. hes not in their longterm plans.. its almost a panic extension offered after yesterdays game.

Anyway.. we have to offer a good bump over their offer to pull him out of his club.. and weve done that.. im rly comfortable with the offer.. even if we go higher or a year longer.. but again atleast we actually have Daniel to manage these negotiations, i.e. that wont be the reason we miss out... and think previously Flanno's negotiation methods have been an issue.

 

[possm]

Whether we get Adam or not, I love that we finally have 2 men on the case in Daniel & Tim.. who can move quickly in negotiations.. were not waiting for Flanno to finish training and get on the blower in his corolla.

This actually is a perfect example of club loyalty vs money..... Adam is a loyal tigers player who wants to stay put.. but his club has not backed him at all year on year.. was it 150k they were gonna offer last year.. hes not in their longterm plans.. its almost a panic extension offered after yesterdays game.

Anyway.. we have to offer a good bump over their offer to pull him out of his club.. and weve done that.. im rly comfortable with the offer.. even if we go higher or a year longer.. but again atleast we actually have Daniel to manage these negotiations, i.e. that wont be the reason we miss out... and think previously Flanno's negotiation methods have been an issue.

The Tigers will most likely have Sullivan returning from Souths for the 2026 season. However, maybe they would consider Ilias in a trade deal for Doueihi.

 

[Gomarchin]

I hope DA shows the board and our billionaire owner how third party deals are done.

 

[possm]

WIN Copr and the Gordons don't care if we are successful on the field or profitable off the field. They are in it for tax write-off purposes.

Time for St George to buy WIN Corp's shares and then restructure the football club. St George Leagues Club could recover its share buyout by selling 40% of the shares to Red V members.

The above action would facilitate:
1. The idea of membership having a say at the club.
2. Red V membership increasing its numbers.
3. The ability to make changes to rules regarding Board membership.

 

[Wolfgang90]

How much involvement does Tim have? I assume DA has a big say & even Flanno considering douehi has the same manager. I agree with the sentiment we should only pay overs for elite talent. Once you start paying overs for below elite talent then it adds up over multiple players. Suddenly you've paid 500k overs on a few avg-good players compared to using that money for an elite player.

Douehi at 500k/2yrs feels right considering his quality & versatility but also noting his injury history.

 

[maestro1]

The Tigers will most likely have Sullivan returning from Souths for the 2026 season. However, maybe they would consider Ilias in a trade deal for Doueihi.

Ilias played juniors at the Tigers

 

[redv13]

The Tigers will most likely have Sullivan returning from Souths for the 2026 season. However, maybe they would consider Ilias in a trade deal for Doueihi.

Jock Madden has signed for the Tigers for 26/27, don’t think Ilias will be on their radar

 

[Dragonslayer]

AD is not entirely a WT man, he started at Souths. Not withstanding that they low-balled him at the end of last season to the point he completed a medical with us. Does that show loyalty from the WT? And only now he's putting together a good year of football they seem to be waking up.

He's 27 as of today (happy birthday), one would think that securing as much in $$ would be a priority given his medical history and remaining playing time.

2yrs @ 500k is a good deal.

 

[Dragonslayer]

And just as a sweetener, let's offer his cousin a coaching gig with us.

 

[redv13]

AD is not entirely a WT man, he started at Souths. Not withstanding that they low-balled him at the end of last season to the point he completed a medical with us. Does that show loyalty from the WT? And only now he's putting together a good year of football they seem to be waking up.

He's 27 as of today (happy birthday), one would think that securing as much in $$ would be a priority given his medical history and remaining playing time.

2yrs @ 500k is a good deal.

1 mil against 700K. Thats a lot of “loyalty” to give up