NRL Player Movement and Rumours 2016

[jarro65]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

Social media reporting The Storm might be going to throw Benji Marshall a lifeline.

 

[Fozz]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

Social media reporting The Storm might be going to throw Benji Marshall a lifeline.

In unrelated news, the NRL will mandate extra thick glass and sturdier fixtures in all away coaching boxes.

 

[broncos4life]

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In unrelated news, the NRL will mandate extra thick glass and sturdier fixtures in all away coaching boxes.

Yep. Benji is gonna kill him.

 

[Morkel]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

Marshall knocked back $300k for a one-year extension. He's crazy if he thinks he's going to get more than that, both in dollar figures or in a longer-term contract. He's a shadow of the player he once was.

‘I’m worth more than that’

BENJI Marshall has no regrets about rejecting a $300,000 contract extension from St George Illawarra, saying: “I know I’m worth more than that”.
On the eve of what may be his NRL farewell, Marshall has opened up to The Daily Telegraph about wanting to play on for another three years in Australia — and now taking charge of his own contract discussions to get the deal done.
While yet to find a club for 2017, the 31-year-old remains confident of getting himself sorted within six weeks of his Dragons swan song at Kogarah Oval on Saturday.
Yet even if forced into retirement, the 2005 premiership hero insists he will never regret knocking back that Dragons one-year extension back in March.
“Do I regret that? No, not at all,’’ Marshall said.
“I’m a big believer in self worth, in knowing what you’re worth. And I believe I’m worth more than that offer.
“Which may sound arrogant, cocky, whatever.
“But to put things in perspective, there are teenage halves out there right now, guys who haven’t played any NRL yet, getting paid $300,000.
“I’ve played 14 seasons and know that, if injury free, I’ll offer a lot more. On the field and off it.
“So yes, $300,000 was thrown onto the table which I declined.
“And does that look silly now? Probably.
“But not from my point of view.
“It’s all about self worth and respect. And if I’d taken that offer I wouldn’t be respecting myself.”
Yet having now ruled out a switch to the English Super League, what chance Marshall can still get his worth from an NRL rival?
“Look, clubs know I’m going to be desperate,’’ he continued. “That they won’t have to pay me what I’m worth.

“And fair enough. That’s just the truth of it.
“But I really believe I can play another three years in the NRL.
“And, yes, it will probably come one year at a time. But this time last year I finished equal second in the Dally M medal race. People forget that.
“So it’s just about backing myself now. Just as I’ve done my whole career.”
And to prove it, Marshall has begun undertaking his own contract negotiations, not only making phone calls to rival NRL coaches and CEOs, but setting up face-to-face meetings.
And why?
“If I’ve made every phone call, had every conversation I can, then I’ll know I’ve done everything possible to get on that field again,’’ he said.
“Plus, everyone seems to have a preconceived idea about what sort of person I am.
“Until they meet me, people think I’m arrogant, cocky, disrespectful. I’ve had it my whole career.
“But if I can sit down and spend 15 minutes speaking with someone, it’s different. I’ve had thousands of people say to me over the years ‘hey, you’re actually alright’.
“While I may play cocky on the field, off it I’m the opposite.

“So if I can get in front of coaches and CEOs, let them actually see what I’m like rather than just talk to them over the phone, I feel those preconceived ideas can go to the side.”
Asked which clubs had shown interest in his services, Marshall added: “I’m working on a couple of things but, right now, I’d like to keep those quiet.
“I’ve had offers from English clubs but that’s out of the question now. It’s not right for my family.
“Plus with the media commitments I have, it’s about doing what’s best for the next 10 years rather than just the next two.”

 

[Sproj]

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Social media reporting The Storm might be going to throw Benji Marshall a lifeline.

Oh man, I hope they sign him. Hmmm...Benji an old hasbeen or KNik...a young bloke with MASSIVE potential to learn from our legends and could carry this team into the future. Let's go Benji.

 

[Broncoman]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

Cronulla have signed Tony Williams. Beats me why they would want him.

 

[tommy]

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Cronulla have signed Tony Williams. Beats me why they would want him.

They are a team full of dumbfucks, why wouldn't they want him?

 

[Dexter]

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Kudos to Benji, that's a very honest interview and consistent with what he has been saying on 360 since he knocked back the Saints offer.

He has absolutely done the right thing there IMO, who would want to bust a gut in that awful system at the Saints.

 

[Sproj]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

Cronulla have signed Tony Williams. Beats me why they would want him.

With what money??

They lose Ennis BUT have to cover all of Barba's salary now and upgrades to Graham, Bird, etc. How are they not even questioned??

 

[Kimlo]

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Surely T Williams would be on minimum wage from here on out?

 

[Rhys van Beurden]

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Surely T Williams would be on minimum wage from here on out?

I would seriously prefer untested rookies over this guy. Absolute plodder, who is a lazy defender, goes missing in attack, and gives away dumb penalties all the time. It's amazing how both he and Dave Taylor were often compared (due to their size), and how both of them were the biggest Jane's going around.

 

[Big Pete]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

Kieran Foran --> Bulldogs or Warriors.

Most likely Canterbury, which will be interesting for Reynolds.

 

[Foordy]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

Kieran Foran --> Bulldogs or Warriors.

Most likely Canterbury, which will be interesting for Reynolds.

I remember reading an article on the cmail that said he had agreed to go to the Warriors ... pending approval of the NRL and the Integrity unit

 

[tommy]

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Yeah I heard on the radio yesterday he was very close to signing with Warriors just waiting for the nrl's ok.

 

[Fozz]

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edit: posted elsewhere

 

[Unbreakable]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

Kieran Foran --> Bulldogs or Warriors.

Most likely Canterbury, which will be interesting for Reynolds.

Won't be interesting for Reynolds, it'll be him & Foran in the halves with Mbye moving to Hooker and Lichaa getting the arse.

You heard it here first.

 

[abashii]

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Won't be interesting for Reynolds, it'll be him & Foran in the halves with Mbye moving to Hooker and Lichaa getting the arse.

You heard it here first.

I think Reynolds is more likely to play at hooker. He's tougher, grubbier, and less good in the halves than Mbye.

 

[Harry Sack]

Re: NRL Movements and Rumours - 2016

Won't be interesting for Reynolds, it'll be him & Foran in the halves with Mbye moving to Hooker and Lichaa getting the arse.

You heard it here first.

I'd be inclined to say Reynolds to Hooker tbh.