Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:14 am  

Jack Burton wrote:

1m a year, or 1m over 2 years? 1m Australian is around £500k, so could be doable over 2 years.

I think its over 2 years, I suppose it’s not just the cash its also enticing them to move them and their families to another country.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:06 pm  

Seen quite a bit of NRL this year and Okunbor is not one that impresses. A big unit but doesnt run or hit anything like what his size would indicate.

Played a lot from the bench and often came on as centre or winger. More recently been playing second row but still from the bench.

Definitely better options from the OOC list of NRL players.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:54 pm  

David Nofoaluma has been told he won't be getting a new deal at Wests. A good replacement for Fusi?

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:57 pm  

He's not the player he was either. He used to make massive yards running the ball back but is nowhere near as dynamic as he was. An overseas winger has to be really special to warrant a spot IMO, and Nofoaluma isn't that any more.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Jun 06, 2023 1:52 pm  

christopher wrote:

I think its over 2 years, I suppose it’s not just the cash its also enticing them to move them and their families to another country.

Fair point, we may need to offer 3/4 years on say £225k to make it appeal. Obviously 4 years gets riskier. Is it better to pay a fee and go for Croft at Salford who is already settled in Uk. If you can settle in Salford…could house him in Cas, . He’d think it was Monaco.

Would replace Tetevano’s £200k a year for 3 years.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:49 pm  

Peter Smith making some good points in his talking points piece in todays YEP about recruitment. Saying it would be wise for the club to confirm who they have tied up deals for so far (he understands a couple of deals are done), it would give fans a boost and help with next years season ticket sales etc..

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:57 pm  

Trebor1 wrote:

Peter Smith making some good points in his talking points piece in todays YEP about recruitment. Saying it would be wise for the club to confirm who they have tied up deals for so far (he understands a couple of deals are done), it would give fans a boost and help with next years season ticket sales etc..

Theres still 3/4 months of the season left...

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Jun 06, 2023 7:12 pm  

Trebor1 wrote:

Peter Smith making some good points in his talking points piece in todays YEP about recruitment. Saying it would be wise for the club to confirm who they have tied up deals for so far (he understands a couple of deals are done), it would give fans a boost and help with next years season ticket sales etc..

Give fans a boost? Or a migraine, depending on who we've retained..

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:54 pm  

Trebor1 wrote:

Peter Smith making some good points.

No, I'm not having that.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:07 pm  

Clearwing wrote:

Give fans a boost? Or a migraine, depending on who we've retained..

Ha ha fair point !