The Hollywood Frasier wrote:
Dave K. wrote:
Not really bothered about Ma'u, he is a decent player, but will be 34 and one of our highest earners, think we can use his money and non fed place where we need it more.
If Cas have given him a 2 year deal I don't blame us not matching it however if it's just a 1 year deal I think we have made a mistake, people have mentioned Sika and Mini but Ma'u has nowhere near the 'miles on the clock' those two did.
It's a shame Batchelor is a done deal to Rovers by all accounts as he would be a great signing and fit the bill perfectly. Jack Gosiewski is somebody who is a realistic target I would be looking at to replace Ma'u if we go the NRL route.
I'd agree if we lose Mau to Cas as it hotly rumoured and its only a year then I'd be a little disappointed though it all depends on the cost of the 1 year contract given. The club certainly seem to have smartened up in that aspect in regards to only offering deals that they think a player is worth rather than paying over the odds or giving a longer term than they'd want.
I would imagine that the club would likely replace Mau with a player of equal quality or better. A lot of rebuilding I guess will revolve around whether Jake is here next season or not.