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| Now’s probably the right time to start a new one.
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| I've heard that we are signing Peter Sterling...
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| Just spotted Willie Talau arriving at LBA.
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| Peter Smith on twitter making it sound like Sivo is headed elsewhere, fwiw
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| Quote: Neruda "Peter Smith on twitter making it sound like Sivo is headed elsewhere, fwiw'"
I reckon were short on Cap Space to be honest
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| I think the club has the space to sign Connor now, but for Sivo (or anyone else) to come in, we would need more players to leave, which the article clearly says is possible (even expected).
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| Some gossip picked up on Red Vee Newman to Wigan. I’d be very surprised if true
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| Swap deal involving Byrne
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| Whys everyone in love with Byrne now? Makes less metres per game, less carries, less yards/carry than Sangare.
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| Quote: cheekydiddles "Swap deal involving Byrne'"
If there wasn't any money coming our way that would be a terrible bit of business.
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| Momorovski considering a coaching deal back home in Aus apparently, cap space and quota space if he goes?
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| Quote: christopher "I reckon were short on Cap Space to be honest'"
Just the pure mathematics of numbers of players leaving v players incoming (maybe only one of them in their prime in terms of earning potential) makes me thing there has to be room if Mom goes. Whether it's Sivo or not there would have to significant space to land a top/marquee player. Worth remembering that Peter Smith hasn't exactly been breaking the exclusives for some time, in fact he was pouring cold water on the Connor rumour the other day. You lotpod guys are more likely to get the scoop.
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| Quote: Rixy "Momorovski considering a coaching deal back home in Aus apparently, cap space and quota space if he goes?'"
You would like to think this would clear some decent cap space but is that being taken by Jake Connor? He won't move for peanuts at this stage of his career. I'd be surprised and disappointed though if Connor is our only back line recruit.. we need more strike there.
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| Not sure if this counts a transfer rumour, but Western Bears have just been denied a place in the NRL for 2027. Probably means we have a better chance to keep BA for longer.
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| Quote: Trebor1 "You would like to think this would clear some decent cap space but is that being taken by Jake Connor? He won't move for peanuts at this stage of his career. I'd be surprised and disappointed though if Connor is our only back line recruit.. we need more strike there.'"
Agree.
The fact the Giants want to get rid says it all. A disrupter to team spirit blaming other players even when its plainly his error or fault. All the ones on here saying Arthur will sort his attitude at the age of 30 are hopeful in the extreme. I would rather play one of the reserves who have the right attitude than a Prima Donna.
Just hope the builders have been in before he arrives to widen the doors.
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| The Bears still have more chance than PNG. Nobody wants to expand there except for the Australian government. Players wouldn't live there, and they would have to play out of Cairns or fly in and fly our for games. They would get hammered regularly with very little scope to improve, as I doubt they would ever attract top NRL players except those with PNG backgrounds. I wouldn't be surprised if there's some brinkmanship at play with the Bears bid to get the WA govt to commit more money.
Looking at our squad vs Wigan and Sts, even with the new signings, you have to say some of our players must be on massive overs compared to their ability if we are tight with the cap. Of the players currently on the books for next year a whole bunch haven't got a lot of experience between them, and Holroyd and Gannon aren't exactly seasoned pros at the top of their earning potential.
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| Cas have offloaded 9 today, guessing Ruan could go there and possibly Sangare if we cover some wages. My old friend who lives under Lock Lane bridge informs me that Cas won’t pay any player over £75k a year , so they are out of the running for Cleary.
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| The thing with Sangare is that coaches will look at his sheer size and think they could turn him into a player. Call it the "Karl Pryce" conundrum. Maybe Arthur does as well? Problem is I can't remember a big forward whose basic problem was lack of vim ever becoming a monster later in their career.
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| Agreed. The temptation is to try to ”convert” a big lad who doesn’t have the attitude or toughness, into a monster prop. Never works, cut our losses and move him on.
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| Seems surprising Momorovski is considering a coaching role at only 28 years old.
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| Quote: rugbyleague88 "Seems surprising Momorovski is considering a coaching role at only 28 years old.'"
Hmmm and it tells you all you need to know where his head is and where his performances have been... he should be at his peak at 28.
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| Quote: Trebor1 "You would like to think this would clear some decent cap space but is that being taken by Jake Connor? He won't move for peanuts at this stage of his career. I'd be surprised and disappointed though if Connor is our only back line recruit.. we need more strike there.'"
I don't think Connor has a strong bargaining position. Despite his obvious talent, he's failed to deliver at both Hull and Hudds. Now, regarded as damaged goods, he's arrived at the biggest sleeping giant ( we now merit that tag) in the game. It's his last chance saloon and though he won't be on peanuts, he should be on a wage commensurate with recent performances. I take encouragement from Blease's history of getting the best out of players who have run out of road. Hopefully it works out for both.
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| One things for sure Brad Arthur will not tolerate any nonsense from him (or any other player for that matter)
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| Quote: christopher "One things for sure Brad Arthur will not tolerate any nonsense from him (or any other player for that matter)'"
Enjoyed hearing Blease and Oates talk about him. Nice man but you wouldn't want to make him angry. A trait in common with all my best teachers. Also really great to hear that Blease knew almost before he arrived, that he'd likely be there for 25.
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| Announcing Connor tomorrow?
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