Was mentioned today on Triple M as well. Read stated that he hasn't been given a look in this year which is just garbage. This is pretty poor from Talau in my opinion
With player signings, I never blame the player, always blame the club.
The player has to look out for their best interests.
The club, I'd they want them, has to convince that its in their best interests to stay/sign with the club. Best interests aren't always salary, can be game time, on field success, happiness, off field lifestyle, end of career opportunities, etc
If we wanted him, we should of signed him for longer than 2 years, when he recommitted at the end of last year.
Sounds to me something has happened, in the background.
When he recommitted last year, he hadn't played for 12 months because of a shocking injury that ends many peoples careers. Tigers are open slather for criticism but were incredibly supportive and generous to Talau at that point. At the time I thought it was the wrong decision because he literally hasn't shown or proven anything.
He has played 2 games since September 2021. In that time Tigers have paid him his salary, paid all his medical bills and signed him to a new contract, despite the fact he has never actually shown any promise on the field. I know the knee jerk reaction is to blame the club in every circumstance, but hard to in this case IMO.
When he resigns in October last year - he said '“The club has been so good to me and I want to repay that faith,”
Then sheens talked him up big time all preaseason. He played 2 games, broke his nose and has been out
How does he change his opinion of the club change in such a short time - unless something has happened behind the scenes?
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When he resigns in October last year - he said '“The club has been so good to me and I want to repay that faith,”
Then sheens talked him up big time all preaseason. He played 2 games, broke his nose and has been out
How does he change his opinion of the club change in such a short time - unless something has happened behind the scenes?
It’s fair to assume that something has happened, especially given Benji was such a big fans of his.
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When he resigns in October last year - he said '“The club has been so good to me and I want to repay that faith,”
Then sheens talked him up big time all preaseason. He played 2 games, broke his nose and has been out
How does he change his opinion of the club change in such a short time - unless something has happened behind the scenes?
Probably $$$
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Probably we just weren’t offering him a deal beyond this year until he demonstrated he was worth one
2 things:
- he's only played 2 games since we signed him for a 12 month deal - so manly taking on almost same risk as we did (most likely more, assuming the deal longer than 12 months)
- second, if it's dollars, manly have DCE & Turbo both on over $1m - plus a bunch of decent players under that - where's our money going? It's cheaper for us to keep talent than bring it in.
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https://twitter.com/nbwt__/status/1647150450993692672?s=46&t=YqQSmRxPj8iqiy8nCvxUEA
the club needs to sign Sanders. End of story.
https://twitter.com/nbwt__/status/1647150450993692672?s=46&t=YqQSmRxPj8iqiy8nCvxUEA
the club needs to sign Sanders. End of story.
Still a very young kid
the club needs to sign Sanders. End of story
Already have
https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/12/14/wests-tigers-partner-with-kfc/
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2 things:
- he's only played 2 games since we signed him for a 12 month deal - so manly taking on almost same risk as we did (most likely more, assuming the deal longer than 12 months)
- second, if it's dollars, manly have DCE & Turbo both on over $1m - plus a bunch of decent players under that - where's our money going? It's cheaper for us to keep talent than bring it in.
I don't care, we gave him a deal when no one wanted him and then he played 2 games and asked for a release.
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@tiger5150 if the last 12 months have proven anything, it’s that we can’t sign our way out of trouble in the halves. We have to take a punt on someone with potential and pair him with some experience. Katoa and O’Sullivan are the perfect example of what we should be trying to replicate next year.
I don't care, we gave him a deal when no one wanted him and then he played 2 games and asked for a release.
If the club are taking that attitude, then we'll keep failing.
We only signed him for 12 months, he's free to sign with any club for next year, which as a player I would be looking to do as early as possible.
If we wanted him, we should of signed him for 2 year or made an offer at end of preseason.
If he's signed with manly, of course his manager would ask for early release, but we of course can say no.
Kenny was injured all last year - and was moved on to Titans with early release. No one owes anyone anything. It's up to the club to be smart and look after its interests.
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@tiger5150 if the last 12 months have proven anything, it’s that we can’t sign our way out of trouble in the halves. We have to take a punt on someone with potential and pair him with some experience. Katoa and O’Sullivan are the perfect example of what we should be trying to replicate next year.
Sanders is 3 years off. Was eligible for Ball this year. Hasnt played KOE has he?
@tiger5150 He hasn’t played Cup yet but he’s played a lot of flegg last year so I think he’ll play some reserve grade for the eels. He’s in the exact same situation Katoa was in last year and he’s playing first grade now. Andrew Johns also said that Sanders is one of the only halves in the juniors at the moment who could transition into becoming a Nrl standard number 7.
I don't care, we gave him a deal when no one wanted him and then he played 2 games and asked for a release.
If the club are taking that attitude, then we'll keep failing.
We only signed him for 12 months, he's free to sign with any club for next year, which as a player I would be looking to do as early as possible.
If we wanted him, we should of signed him for 2 year or made an offer at end of preseason.
If he's signed with manly, of course his manager would ask for early release, but we of course can say no.
Kenny was injured all last year - and was moved on to Titans with early release. No one owes anyone anything. It's up to the club to be smart and look after its interests.
Then we should have cut him last year in the middle of his rehab and thrown him to the street without a contract when no one wanted him. I can imagine how the media and fans would have reacted. The club showed him MASSIVE respect and confidence and he has spat in their faces. There is no two ways to paint it. It is ridiculous to suggest that after 2 games into a new playing contract, after more than 12 months since his last game that the club would offer an upgrade. THAT would be a recipe for failure.
Im not convinced he has it anyway.
