Pulling the offer to Moses would have been (unless I’m mistaken) a decision between Cleary and Pascoe.
Whether this would be detrimental to Moses coming back is open to discussion.
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Pulling the offer to Moses would have been (unless I’m mistaken) a decision between Cleary and Pascoe.
Whether this would be detrimental to Moses coming back is open to discussion.
Moses had already agreed to terms with Parra. Cleary knew it when he arrived stopped the games by pulling the offer (which was never going to be accepted) and making it clear he was concentrating on Tedesco and Woods.
Pulling the offer to Moses would have been (unless I’m mistaken) a decision between Cleary and Pascoe.
Whether this would be detrimental to Moses coming back is open to discussion.
Moses had already agreed to terms with Parra. Cleary knew it when he arrived stopped the games by pulling the offer (which was never going to be accepted) and making it clear he was concentrating on Tedesco and Woods.
That lines up pretty much exactly with the information I had at the time.
Pulling the offer to Moses would have been (unless I’m mistaken) a decision between Cleary and Pascoe.
Whether this would be detrimental to Moses coming back is open to discussion.
Moses had had the offer in front of him (from Pascoe on behalf of the club) for around 9 months and he could have agreed and signed at any time. I would think that if he had any animosity it would be directed at Cleary.
I would expect he would be offered over 1 million reasons to suck it up and be a big boy and Im sure Sheens, Benji and Robbie have all given him a pat on the head over there.
from the DT
NRL 2022: John Bateman’s pending arrival at Wests Tigers could force Jackson Hastings out
Jackson Hastings could end up the surprise odd man out following Wests Tigers’ stunning deal that is set to land star English international John Bateman.
Speculation has swept through the NRL in the wake of the shock revelation of Bateman’s pending return that the tough backrower and Hastings weren’t exactly what you’d call the best of mates previously when they played at Wigan.
Hastings agent Sam Ayoub could not be contacted for comment.
But it’s fair to say rival clubs are watching closely to see how the situation unfolds.
Hastings is also off contract at the end of next season, but if he becomes available for 2023 he will certainly attract some genuine interest
Hastings had already been shifted out of his preferred halfback position to play lock this season, with Luke Brooks and Adam Doueihi expected to be the likely halves pairing going forward if Brooks stays.
That of course will depend on whether the Tigers end up releasing Brooks to Newcastle.
Many are still convinced Brooks will end up at the Knights in 2023. Prolific Wests Tigers Podcast Forum poster Jedi Tiger isn’t one of them.
Brooks is off contract at the end of next season, as is Doueihi.
Tim Sheens had previously stated he would not release Brooks, and in fact wanted to extend him beyond next season.
But it’s also no secret Sheens is making a play to try and sign Parramatta’s Mitchell Moses for 2024 and beyond, and he has already chased but missed Cameron Munster.
Brooks is on a monster deal for 2023, in the vicinity of $1.2 million for the season, however with the long term player allowance this drops to $25k, lower than minimum wage.
When the Bateman deal gets rubber stamped it will certainly give the Tigers some serious respect in the countdown to the new year regardless of who ends up being the halves pairing.
Bateman, 29, is one of the world’s best edge backrowers and was a raging success during his time at the Canberra Raiders.
Even though it ended badly, there is no question Bateman left with plenty of admirers.
The Tigers have not made the finals since 2011, but the new look roster is really starting to create some excitement.
A month ago the Tigers had all but given up hope of doing the Bateman deal because of the huge transfer fee that Wigan had put on Bateman’s release.
But Sheens appears to have been rewarded for his persistence after continuing to work on the deal while in England for the World Cup, and it could end up a real game-changer for the battling NRL club.
On the back of the recruitment of Api Koroisau from Penrith and Isaiah Papali’i from Parramatta, it gives the Tigers plenty of X factor under the new coaching partnership of Sheens and Benji Marshall.
Bateman is also the sort of player who will no doubt help attract more players to a club that previously struggled to land any significant recruits.
@avocadoontoast haha well played mate 😉
from the DT
NRL 2022: John Bateman’s pending arrival at Wests Tigers could force Jackson Hastings out
Jackson Hastings could end up the surprise odd man out following Wests Tigers’ stunning deal that is set to land star English international John Bateman.
Speculation has swept through the NRL in the wake of the shock revelation of Bateman’s pending return that the tough backrower and Hastings weren’t exactly what you’d call the best of mates previously when they played at Wigan.
Hastings agent Sam Ayoub could not be contacted for comment.But it’s fair to say rival clubs are watching closely to see how the situation unfolds.
Hastings is also off contract at the end of next season, but if he becomes available for 2023 he will certainly attract some genuine interestHastings had already been shifted out of his preferred halfback position to play lock this season, with Luke Brooks and Adam Doueihi expected to be the likely halves pairing going forward if Brooks stays.
That of course will depend on whether the Tigers end up releasing Brooks to Newcastle.
Many are still convinced Brooks will end up at the Knights in 2023. Prolific Wests Tigers Podcast Forum poster Jedi Tiger isn’t one of them.
Brooks is off contract at the end of next season, as is Doueihi.
Tim Sheens had previously stated he would not release Brooks, and in fact wanted to extend him beyond next season.
But it’s also no secret Sheens is making a play to try and sign Parramatta’s Mitchell Moses for 2024 and beyond, and he has already chased but missed Cameron Munster.
Brooks is on a monster deal for 2023, in the vicinity of $1.2 million for the season, however with the long term player allowance this drops to $25k, lower than minimum wage.
When the Bateman deal gets rubber stamped it will certainly give the Tigers some serious respect in the countdown to the new year regardless of who ends up being the halves pairing.
Bateman, 29, is one of the world’s best edge backrowers and was a raging success during his time at the Canberra Raiders.
Even though it ended badly, there is no question Bateman left with plenty of admirers.
The Tigers have not made the finals since 2011, but the new look roster is really starting to create some excitement.
A month ago the Tigers had all but given up hope of doing the Bateman deal because of the huge transfer fee that Wigan had put on Bateman’s release.
But Sheens appears to have been rewarded for his persistence after continuing to work on the deal while in England for the World Cup, and it could end up a real game-changer for the battling NRL club.
On the back of the recruitment of Api Koroisau from Penrith and Isaiah Papali’i from Parramatta, it gives the Tigers plenty of X factor under the new coaching partnership of Sheens and Benji Marshall.
Bateman is also the sort of player who will no doubt help attract more players to a club that previously struggled to land any significant recruits.
'Hastings agent Sam Ayoub could not be contacted for comment."
In other words, Ayoub called Crawley up to tell him to write the yarn and at the end said 'make sure you don't link this to me mate.'
Ayoub is trying to get all his clients out of the Tigers post Maguire leaving. He was tight with Madge and Scott Woodward who is now at Canterbury.
from the DT
NRL 2022: John Bateman’s pending arrival at Wests Tigers could force Jackson Hastings out
Jackson Hastings could end up the surprise odd man out following Wests Tigers’ stunning deal that is set to land star English international John Bateman.
Speculation has swept through the NRL in the wake of the shock revelation of Bateman’s pending return that the tough backrower and Hastings weren’t exactly what you’d call the best of mates previously when they played at Wigan.
Hastings agent Sam Ayoub could not be contacted for comment.But it’s fair to say rival clubs are watching closely to see how the situation unfolds.
Hastings is also off contract at the end of next season, but if he becomes available for 2023 he will certainly attract some genuine interestHastings had already been shifted out of his preferred halfback position to play lock this season, with Luke Brooks and Adam Doueihi expected to be the likely halves pairing going forward if Brooks stays.
That of course will depend on whether the Tigers end up releasing Brooks to Newcastle.
Many are still convinced Brooks will end up at the Knights in 2023. Prolific Wests Tigers Podcast Forum poster Jedi Tiger isn’t one of them.
Brooks is off contract at the end of next season, as is Doueihi.
Tim Sheens had previously stated he would not release Brooks, and in fact wanted to extend him beyond next season.
But it’s also no secret Sheens is making a play to try and sign Parramatta’s Mitchell Moses for 2024 and beyond, and he has already chased but missed Cameron Munster.
Brooks is on a monster deal for 2023, in the vicinity of $1.2 million for the season, however with the long term player allowance this drops to $25k, lower than minimum wage.
When the Bateman deal gets rubber stamped it will certainly give the Tigers some serious respect in the countdown to the new year regardless of who ends up being the halves pairing.
Bateman, 29, is one of the world’s best edge backrowers and was a raging success during his time at the Canberra Raiders.
Even though it ended badly, there is no question Bateman left with plenty of admirers.
The Tigers have not made the finals since 2011, but the new look roster is really starting to create some excitement.
A month ago the Tigers had all but given up hope of doing the Bateman deal because of the huge transfer fee that Wigan had put on Bateman’s release.
But Sheens appears to have been rewarded for his persistence after continuing to work on the deal while in England for the World Cup, and it could end up a real game-changer for the battling NRL club.
On the back of the recruitment of Api Koroisau from Penrith and Isaiah Papali’i from Parramatta, it gives the Tigers plenty of X factor under the new coaching partnership of Sheens and Benji Marshall.
Bateman is also the sort of player who will no doubt help attract more players to a club that previously struggled to land any significant recruits.
*stands and applauds*
Crawley again showing everyone how inept he is as at his job. Do tell who your inside source of this lil tidbit of useless information.🥴😂
“Speculation has swept through the NRL in the wake of the shock revelation of Bateman’s pending return that the tough backrower and Hastings weren’t exactly what you’d call the best of mates previously when they played at Wigan”
Just another example of a jilted NRL journalists. WestsTigers supporters should know by now not to expect anything less from from these guys constantly undermining the WTs.
Are these journos serious , just another piece of crap for click bait . These are professional athletes on huge incomes how many teams have players that do not particular like each other ! Or for that matter in the general workforce . You have to be desperate quoting a single poster on a Tigers fan site Oh dear .
@mickb ayoub would want to be tight with Madge , I’m pretty sure he’s Madge’s manager .
I know it has only been 3 days, but if its true that brooks is going to Knights, Im a little surprised they havent announced it. Knights would be keen to get some "good" news out with memberships on sale and I think more importantly they would be keen to put some pressure on the Tigers regarding a release, especially if they are negotiating around Klemmer in the background.
Are these journos serious , just another piece of crap for click bait . These are professional athletes on huge incomes how many teams have players that do not particular like each other ! Or for that matter in the general workforce . You have to be desperate quoting a single poster on a Tigers fan site Oh dear .
I think you might have hooked one @Avocadoontoast
@tiger5150 I’m sure Moses is good with Robbie etc & I might even be wrong that it was JP who pulled the contract, could’ve been Cleary. But I’m pretty sure the Eels will also be offering about a mill (or more) a season to keep Moses. Brown might not be offered so much, still offered plenty but not as Moses will be.
