Slater + Inglis Want To Join Broncos

[lynx000]

What about the next Ray Warren?

 

[dukey]

Inglis as a linebacker?????????? right, hes the next Ray Lewis

I'd take him at LB anyday. He's got the strength to block the run and the speed, agility and reach for pass defence as well. He's got a lot to learn about the game, but he'd succeed. Giants need an MLB, sign him up now!
Probably make a good running back too.

 

[dukey]

And he's got the domestic violence charges to boot. Made for the NFL.

 

[QUEENSLANDER]

no he doesnt... but dont let that ruin ur fun :P

 

[Spud]

I wouldn't mind seeing Inglis running around in a broncos jersey if he is motivated, because he is one of the most damaging players in the comp. If he continues like has this year with his head in the clouds though, I can pass.

 

[Foordy]

Personally my first choice would be to retain Folau, second would be to nab Slater and 3rd would be to get Inglis

 

[SSS]

Agree Foordy, Definitely prefer to keep Folau...Really don't want Inglis or Slater...don't want to appear like we have simply bought the premiership we will win in the next couple of years. Sign Hannant who is a familiar broncos face and retain big Izzy will do me fine...even if we don't spend the full cap next year, we will have a cracker side and all these kids will have had a season under their belts. It's always nice to have a little spare room in the cap as you never know who might pop up throughout the season...e.g Tronc and Gasnier this year.

 

[Kimlo]

Personally my first choice would be to retain Folau, second would be to nab Slater and 3rd would be to get Inglis

+1

 

[broncos777]

I would go Folau first, than Inglis if not than go Slater

 

[Alec]

Sign Inglis > Sign Folau > Sign.....Michaels.

 

[tkday]

I agree with most here, sign Folau first.

 

[Clintos]

Folau had his chance. We can't afford to waste time waiting for him to make up his mind, if indeed he hasn't already. Folau said he did not wish to take up his option for two more years, even though there was an increase in salary.

If there is a realistic possibility that we could get pen to paper from Inglis and/or Slater then we would be stupid to not pursue it. If we reserve x amount of $$ for Folau only to be informed that he has signed elsewhere then we will look like complete muppets.

If we wait for Folau then there's a definite possibility that we would miss out on Inglis and Slater as well. It really is not worth the risk. The Broncos need to come first, not one player.

 

[Foordy]

Folau had his chance. We can't afford to waste time waiting for him to make up his mind, if indeed he hasn't already. Folau said he did not wish to take up his option for two more years, even though there was an increase in salary.

If there is a realistic possibility that we could get pen to paper from Inglis and/or Slater then we would be stupid to not pursue it. If we reserve x amount of $$ for Folau only to be informed that he has signed elsewhere then we will look like complete muppets.

If we wait for Folau then there's a definite possibility that we would miss out on Inglis and Slater as well. It really is not worth the risk. The Broncos need to come first, not one player.

The problem is that we still need to wait ans see what the Storm players are doing as they still have contracts, and with the BS court case going on that may take months any way

 

[Clintos]

They can't sign a contract, no, but we can do everything bar put pen to paper.

It was my understanding that the court was to appeal some of the punishments. They are still over the cap, and will need to offload players.

 

[Raw Boned Youngster]

There is an element of deja vu on this one.
The Hunt Mexican stand off should have some bells ringing.
I would like to keep Israel because he is an outsanding talent.
He is irreplacable in terms of his particular skill set.
In saying that, at what price does his prolonged decision come?

 

[Clintos]

I agree, but if Slater or Inglis come knocking then it wouldn't be in our best interests to wait for Folau.

Let's not forget that we would not be paying their full salaries. Some of it will need to be payed for by the Storm.

I wouldn't rule out the possibility of retaining Folau AND getting one of Inglis or Slater, assuming Hannant is our only other incoming and Sims, Setu etc are not retained, as expected.

 

[Bull Shark]

The other thing to consider, is that you are comparing a younger player with an older player. Hodges has always played a very physical game which may make him more susceptible to injuries. Who is to say that in 3-4 years when Inglis is about the same age as Hodges that he may become equally as injury prone. You are all trying to compare players at different stages in their careers.

I think Hodges' injury situation has more to do with his overall physique .. he walks and even runs with a bit of an awkward looking gait and when players, infact athletes of any kind have structural problems like hips or shoulders ect that are slightly out of alignment ect it can leave them prone to injuries pretty much anywhere on their bodies.

Given that Hodges isn't, by all reports, the best trainer going around he's probably done himself no favours as far as safe guarding himself against injuries. He would've been able to get away with it in his younger days but now he's getting older more problems will creep in

 

[lynx000]

Yeh, fair points bull