NEWS Carrigan: how low can we go?

they don't need to invest any more into him ... we have him secured until the end of 2022 ... we were smart enough to get him on a long term deal before his debut ... luckily for us, he loves this club or he would be wearing a rivals colours on big money by now.
The big money you speak of is "


Canterbury were extremely keen on Carrigan and offered him $1 million over three seasons, as revealed by The Courier-Mail on Friday. "

So, considering the publication quoted, we can probably halve that amount..
+ he's on minimum at Brisbane.. and unless we lose any of the pack we have already spent big dollars on, we clearly cannot keep him? Unless we want to continue to have a poor backline for a long time
 
Carrigan really has no business being captain. Has hardly played first grade. Should have to prove you belong over a sustained period before you are picked as captain.
 
Carrigan really has no business being captain. Has hardly played first grade. Should have to prove you belong over a sustained period before you are picked as captain.

the best leader should get it ... and without Glenn and Lodge, that would be Carrigan.

I suppose we could have given it back to Boyd or Macca if that would have made you happy
 
The big money you speak of is "


Canterbury were extremely keen on Carrigan and offered him $1 million over three seasons, as revealed by The Courier-Mail on Friday. "

So, considering the publication quoted, we can probably halve that amount..
+ he's on minimum at Brisbane.. and unless we lose any of the pack we have already spent big dollars on, we clearly cannot keep him? Unless we want to continue to have a poor backline for a long time

if we are halving money stated in News Lts paper ... we should have millions free to sign up whoever we want as Boyd would only be on about 400k, same with Bird ... 250k for Haas, 350k for Lodge. 300k for TPJ ... our recruitment team have done much better than i thought.

but it also means that Fifita rejecting those reported million a season offers isn't as noble as it would seem, seeing as he was effectively rejecting low ball offers from struggling clubs
 
if we are halving money stated in News Lts paper ... we should have millions free to sign up whoever we want as Boyd would only be on about 400k, same with Bird ... 250k for Haas, 350k for Lodge. 300k for TPJ ... our recruitment team have done much better than i thought.

but it also means that Fifita rejecting those reported million a season offers isn't as noble as it would seem, seeing as he was effectively rejecting low ball offers from struggling clubs
Boyd would be on 400k nxt year, yes. . and do you think Bird is getting $1million a year? i doubt it. Haas is on a great signing for Brisbane indeed. Bargain.

You're only reiterating my point.

Fifita hasn't signed anywhere yet, but surely you'd rather the money thrown at him long term ?
Fifita wants to stay in Brisbane. Would you prefer Carrigan?
 
Boyd would be on 400k nxt year, yes. . and do you think Bird is getting $1million a year? i doubt it. Haas is on a great signing for Brisbane indeed. Bargain.

You're only reiterating my point.

Fifita hasn't signed anywhere yet, but surely you'd rather the money thrown at him long term ?
Fifita wants to stay in Brisbane. Would you prefer Carrigan?

Boyd has been reported as being on 800k for 2020 ... do you really think he would only be on half that?

Bird would be getting the 800k that the media seemed to have settled on

and we won't have to choose between Fifita and Carrigan ... haven't you been paying attention? he is signed until the end of 2022 besides they are different types of players ... a team full of Fifita's will get you nowhere ... you also need the Carrigans in the side
 
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Boyd has been reported as being on 800k for 2020 ... do you really think he would only be on half that?

Bird would be getting the 800k that the media seemed to have settled on

and we won't have to choose between Fifita and Carrigan ... haven't you been paying attention? he is signed until the end of 2022 besides they are different types of players ... a team full of Fifita's will get you nowhere ... you also need the Carrigans in the side
I'm talking about AFTER his current contract. He is low priority, compared to Haas, Lodge, Pangai, Fifita etc. . and again, trying to GET or RETAIN some backs is crucial for the Broncos.

and btw , the media say Bird is on $1million a year.
 
and btw , the media say Bird is on $1million a year.

not any more they don't ... in fact in Rothfield's recent article (about the top 50 players for 2020) he says Bird is on 800k a year
 
Carrigan is lucky to be in the 17, let alone captain. He's solely there due to injuries and suspensions, to far superior players, and will lose his place ASAP. What a sorry state the club is in, if he is to captain. His showing as a captain in the trials was very poor. Croft directs and speaks more, and doesn't start useless fights. Far better option, until the two preferred captains are available.

Dafuq?
 
HAAS, FIFITA, LODGE, PANGAI, OFAHENGAUE . who does he replace out of those long term investments, as a starting player. would love to know
At full strength:
8. Lodge
9. Turpin
10. Haas
11. Glenn (c)
12. Fifita
13. Carrigan

14. Macca
15. Offa
16. Pangai
17. Isaako/Flegler/Kennedy/Hoppa

The props are 100% locked in and there’s no way that Glenn doesn’t start being Captain.
This leaves one edge spot and lock. Fifita will surely be locked in on one edge and Carrigan will play lock.
Offa is definitely a bench player and IMO TPJ is a better impact option than starting.

One bench spot will also free up during the season when TPJ is inevitably suspended.
 
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At full strength:
8. Lodge
9. Turpin
10. Haas
11. Glenn (c)
12. Fifita
13. Carrigan

14. Macca
15. Offa
16. Pangai
17. Isaako/Flegler/Kennedy/Hoppa

The props are 100% locked in and there’s no way that Glenn doesn’t start being Captain.
This leaves one edge spot and lock. Fifita will surely be locked in on one edge and Carrigan will play lock.
Offa is definitely a bench player and IMO TPJ is a better impact option than starting.

One bench spot will also free up during the season when TPJ is inevitably suspended.

Swap out macca for a back. We NEED another back on the bench. Theres zero point having two hooker in the lineup, especially now we have a good half.
 
imo carrigan shouldn't be near the captaincy role until he firstly cements his place in the 13.

he's made 19 appearances. he very well may be a future captain in waiting, but the future is not now. again, imo, no player deserves the captaincy after 19 games. let him get 50 around his belt (which should be good if we give it to Glenn for the next 2 seasons) and then if he's still in contention and improving, give it to him then.
 
imo carrigan shouldn't be near the captaincy role until he firstly cements his place in the 13.

he's made 19 appearances. he very well may be a future captain in waiting, but the future is not now. again, imo, no player deserves the captaincy after 19 games. let him get 50 around his belt (which should be good if we give it to Glenn for the next 2 seasons) and then if he's still in contention and improving, give it to him then.
Any other suggestions? Boyd was stripped, Glenn is injured. Carrigan is the only choice as amazing as that might sound.
 
Any other suggestions? Boyd was stripped, Glenn is injured. Carrigan is the only choice as amazing as that might sound.
I don't mind as a one off as in this instance it would be Glenn but for the fact he is injured.

but as a fulltime captain? No, not yet, let him earn his place in the starting side and get through a full season or two before giving him that pressure.
 
Blair has captained from the bench from a top tier test side. Having a co captain isn't a bad thing Carrigain does the the job on the field Glenn off it.
imo carrigan shouldn't be near the captaincy role until he firstly cements his place in the 13.

he's made 19 appearances. he very well may be a future captain in waiting, but the future is not now. again, imo, no player deserves the captaincy after 19 games. let him get 50 around his belt (which should be good if we give it to Glenn for the next 2 seasons) and then if he's still in contention and improving, give it to him then.
 

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