[Official] Smith re-signs with the Storm

[theshed]

I wouldn't be confident of that. I think we'll have to lose a bunch of players to get a massive signing like one of those, let alone 2. I think it's worth it in the end though, there are always talented jnrs coming through the system, but rarely a world class half or fullback or hooker.

Sorry, I meant as long as we can retain most the roster we have AFTER getting a younger star like a Barba or DCE. I'm happy to give up some players for them but not to do it again to squeeze Smith in a year later.

 

[noisetheory]

while i'd love smith id rather dce. i'd probably rather give dce say 1mil than smith 1.5mil.. he is going to be one of the greats.

 

[winslow_wong]

locky for CEO!

 

[Renegade]

while i'd love smith id rather dce. i'd probably rather give dce say 1mil than smith 1.5mil.. he is going to be one of the greats.

Honestly, I'd give DCE 1.5. He'll be around for the next 5-7 seasons so he's a long term investment in a key position. Plus he's a cleanskin and seems like a down to earth guy - ticks all the boxes.

 

[Anonymous person]

lest not forget that in 2015 the salary cap is what, $7 million? if a player is worth $800k in a salary cap of $4.2mil, hes worth $1.5mil in a salary cap of $7mil.

 

[Bucking Beads]

If we are fair dinkum we know that money won't be the deciding factor in whether or not we get Smith or not.

 

[LittleDavey]

Absolutely BB - if he wants to move up here for his family, seriously, then he'll take a decent offer for the lifestyle. If it's $1.5M included in the cap, forget it. Get DCE instead. $1.5M including third party deals, marquee allowance (if it comes in) - now we're talking.

 

[Broncoman]

Still would prefer a half like DCE more than Smith as we have some really capable hookers in our depth like Granville who I thought went well in his outing against the Gold Coast.

 

[Kimlo]

I'd take DCE over Smith every time if it's for 2015 onwards. Every time.

 

[Broncs1459]

Smith may be expensive but you could have a bunch of minimum wage nuffies in the forward pack and he would make them look good.

 

[Broncoman]

As much as I would love Cameron Smith to come to the Broncos I literally would drag myself naked through broken glass from my house to the leagues club to ensure we get a match winning halfback like Shaun Johnson.

 

[bruce92]

yeah I'd take Johnson from the warriors over smith as well.

 

[CaptainHook]

I'd take DCE over Smith every time if it's for 2015 onwards. Every time.

I agree. The deal breaker is the year for mine. We're probably better off re-signing Lockyer again.

 

[Broncs1459]

Smith > Barba and Milford combined

 

[Charmamba]

Smith > Barba and Milford combined

5+ Yrs from Milford/Barba > 1yr from Smith.

 

[Broncs1459]

5+ Yrs from Milford/Barba > 1yr from Smith.

One year? Lol.

We won't win a premiership with McCullough at hooker.

 

[Charmamba]

One year? Lol.

We won't win a premiership with McCullough at hooker.

Ok maybe 2, I'm not willing however to skip on 2 young stars just to grab a quick premiership and have to find another hooker as well as fullback and half.

 

[Broncs1459]

Ok maybe 2, I'm not willing however to skip on 2 young stars just to grab a quick premiership and have to find another hooker as well as fullback and half.

I would rather win the premiership and deal with the consequences later. Players come off contract all the time and youngsters can be developed.