I agree, why leave to go to a club which hasn’t had much success of late & where there hasn’t been a great deal of stability last five years? Also Dragons losing Lomax & their half and 9 close to the end of their career. I’d say it’s very likely he doesn’t want to leave Sydney either given young family. The offer from the Tigers is a great deal but can he be sure they’ll give him success next 5 years? He can’t obviously so he’s probably hoping Penrith came in for him or Roosters which is starting to look unlikely.I suspect Canberra and the Dragons are "pulling out" as they've been told that there's no interest. I don't think he'll go to another bottom 8 club - it'll only be one of the big dogs.
Important to remember that this contract is for the next 5 years. How not getting the big money to perform in July 2024, he's getting on potential. He's very young for a prop, and so it's not surprising that he's inconsistent at this stage of his career.
The first year or two will probably see the $$ outrank the performance, but by the end of the deal it will likely be the other way around as he matures (and the cap continues to increase).
Wouldn't be surprised if Richo leans on Luai to put in a call to him, as I assume they know each other from the Samoa set up.
If Stef decides to wait until November to make a decision how does it effect the Tigers planning? Surely part of the reason to allow Stef to test the market now was so the club could get on with their plans if he accepted an offer. Waiting until November might could still see Stef go but also cut down the time for the club to negotiate upgrades & potential recruits to replace Stef.
If Stef decides to wait until November to make a decision how does it effect the Tigers planning?
I think the idea is gentleman’s agreement they see if he can sign elsewhere now, if not satisfactory then activate1 year player option (or if not option then just continue with current contract for 1 more year) to see what becomes available for 2026. Meanwhile, from November tigers can recruit FRF replacement for 2026
So Tigers really want to know now if the option is going to be activated or not? Or Stef extends? Either way the club can plan upgrades etc now rather than wait. I think this is what the club wants to know as soon as possible.If Stef decides to wait until November to make a decision how does it effect the Tigers planning?
I think the idea is gentleman’s agreement they see if he can sign elsewhere now, if not satisfactory then activate1 year player option (or if not option then just continue with current contract for 1 more year) to see what becomes available for 2026. Meanwhile, from November tigers can recruit FRF replacement for 2026
The Tigers’ circumstances, to me anyway, are such that it’s beneficial for them to know what Stef is going to do now rather than later. The club has roster issues and there are players to upgrade & extend, to maybe release etc and all this within a Salary Cap. They are not in the position of being able to wait as some other clubs might be.
Just saw paulo is looking at a season ending surgery for a foot injury. This surely rules him out as an option for us moving forward.
Just watching the Dogs playing before heading to Leichhardt, realised that their recruiting is basically looking at players off contract who are early to mid twenties and played around that 60-120 game mark. No end of career types & no young inexperienced players as far as I can tell. Just pounce pretty quickly on these types when they become available and they believe will add to their squad.
Keen to see Wiremu Greig get some footy over there. Think he has a bit to offer and comes off contract after next year.Just saw paulo is looking at a season ending surgery for a foot injury. This surely rules him out as an option for us moving forward.
How does a mutual option work? Klemmer has a MO for 2026 and he is absolutely cooked, zero impact even off the bench and after a long mid year layoff.
How does a mutual option work? Klemmer has a MO for 2026 and he is absolutely cooked, zero impact even off the bench and after a long mid year layoff.
How bad is he?
Howarth ran over him like he wasn't there.
The contracts of Klemmer, Bateman and Olam, 3 highly paid experienced footballers are killing us.
Both parties need to agree to take it up.How does a mutual option work? Klemmer has a MO for 2026 and he is absolutely cooked, zero impact even off the bench and after a long mid year layoff.
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How does a mutual option work? Klemmer has a MO for 2026 and he is absolutely cooked, zero impact even off the bench and after a long mid year layoff.
How bad is he?
Howarth ran over him like he wasn't there.
The contracts of Klemmer, Bateman and Olam, 3 highly paid experienced footballers are killing us.
At the ground I thought Bateman had a good game, would be interested in his numbers, he ran straight.
Olam was quiet tonight but has been our best centre all year.
How does a mutual option work? Klemmer has a MO for 2026 and he is absolutely cooked, zero impact even off the bench and after a long mid year layoff.
How bad is he?
Howarth ran over him like he wasn't there.
The contracts of Klemmer, Bateman and Olam, 3 highly paid experienced footballers are killing us.
At the ground I thought Bateman had a good game, would be interested in his numbers, he ran straight.
Olam was quiet tonight but has been our best centre all year.
Olam looked to be struggling with his knee. Was moving poorly towards the end.
Bateman gets himself caught up in too much nonsense for a senior player. The dropped ball in the second half that led to their try was him playing for a penalty
If Stef decides to wait until November to make a decision how does it effect the Tigers planning? Surely part of the reason to allow Stef to test the market now was so the club could get on with their plans if he accepted an offer. Waiting until November might could still see Stef go but also cut down the time for the club to negotiate upgrades & potential recruits to replace Stef.
I don't think the club will wait that long to start looking at securing someone else.
