Raiders player signing speculation
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation
As with a a lot of speculated player signings, I wouldn't be too dissappointed except if we pay too much.
No idea of real figures, but for arguments sake, if Covell is worth 150k a year, I wouldn't be happy for us to pay more than 180k... So if management decided to bait him here with a 220-250k contract, then I'd be annoyed.
I can take into account the overs we nearly always pay for outside additions to the squad, but I always dread playing ridiculous overs.
No idea of real figures, but for arguments sake, if Covell is worth 150k a year, I wouldn't be happy for us to pay more than 180k... So if management decided to bait him here with a 220-250k contract, then I'd be annoyed.
I can take into account the overs we nearly always pay for outside additions to the squad, but I always dread playing ridiculous overs.
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You would think Covells totall speculative signing is Dally Messenger 2 the way people are carrying on. No more, please.
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OMG - Did you totally jinx us or what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Ecz wrote:And herbs got the worst hamstring in the world (accroding to his facebook page )aussie1st wrote:I hope we aren't letting go of Smith, we've got tons of cash yet let go of 3 of our halfbacks in the past 2 seasons.
what do we do when the herb gets injured
Are we going to see Troy thompson in halfback
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thanks Ecz , not only have you jinxed Herb but also his replacement.Ecz wrote:And herbs got the worst hamstring in the world (accroding to his facebook page )aussie1st wrote:I hope we aren't letting go of Smith, we've got tons of cash yet let go of 3 of our halfbacks in the past 2 seasons.
what do we do when the herb gets injured
Are we going to see Troy thompson in halfback
can you keep your thought to yourself next time pleeeease
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation
Ecz wrote:And herbs got the worst hamstring in the world (accroding to his facebook page )aussie1st wrote:I hope we aren't letting go of Smith, we've got tons of cash yet let go of 3 of our halfbacks in the past 2 seasons.
what do we do when the herb gets injured
Are we going to see Troy thompson in halfback
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation
What is the deal with Sam Huihahau? Did we sign the guy or not? I never saw anything official but the Souffs fans over on LU seem to believe we have signed him and there has been murmurs here on the GH. I don't think anyone knows?!
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation
yeh i read on another forum that we signed Sam Huihahau on a two year deal, but dunno how credible the source is
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Ecz wrote:And herbs got the worst hamstring in the world (accroding to his facebook page )aussie1st wrote:I hope we aren't letting go of Smith, we've got tons of cash yet let go of 3 of our halfbacks in the past 2 seasons.
what do we do when the herb gets injured
Are we going to see Troy thompson in halfback
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If Smith leaves then that would be an absolute huge loss for the club
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x 2 would not be good at allGORAIDERS wrote:If Smith leaves then that would be an absolute huge loss for the club
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They did announce he is leaving Souths today on the big screen at ANZ, along with many others.Butters wrote:What is the deal with Sam Huihahau? Did we sign the guy or not? I never saw anything official but the Souffs fans over on LU seem to believe we have signed him and there has been murmurs here on the GH. I don't think anyone knows?!
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation
Bronson Harrison is being shopped around, could be a good addition
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Would be a very, very good buy.raidersforme wrote:Bronson Harrison is being shopped around, could be a good addition
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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Pretty sure their were some preliminary talks a few months back, not sure how far they went..greeneyed wrote:They did announce he is leaving Souths today on the big screen at ANZ, along with many others.Butters wrote:What is the deal with Sam Huihahau? Did we sign the guy or not? I never saw anything official but the Souffs fans over on LU seem to believe we have signed him and there has been murmurs here on the GH. I don't think anyone knows?!
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation
Good depth signing. He's no Chris Heighnington but maybe a change in scenery would be good for the lad.raidersforme wrote:Bronson Harrison is being shopped around, could be a good addition
I would prefer Antonio Kaufusi though.
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Kaufusi is already at the Cows dude.
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Oops.Michael wrote:Kaufusi is already at the Cows dude.
(Doesn't stop me prefering him as a player though... )
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Plus Kaufusi is a prop which we don't really need, and Harrison is a backrower that we do need pretty badly and the club has stated we are in the market for one if someone comes onto the market. I think we'd be a big chance.
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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1st time I've ever agreed with Julian!!!! From Rleague to here over several years the day finally came.............julian87 wrote:Would be a very, very good buy.raidersforme wrote:Bronson Harrison is being shopped around, could be a good addition
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This is true, but you never give up a chance to sign quality. As good as Thommo and Logan are, if Asotasi came onto the market I wouldn't say no to him either.julian87 wrote:Plus Kaufusi is a prop which we don't really need, and Harrison is a backrower that we do need pretty badly and the club has stated we are in the market for one if someone comes onto the market. I think we'd be a big chance.
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I agree, but Kaufusi isn't good enough to warrant that. The chance has come and gone anyway.Seiffert82 wrote:This is true, but you never give up a chance to sign quality. As good as Thommo and Logan are, if Asotasi came onto the market I wouldn't say no to him either.julian87 wrote:Plus Kaufusi is a prop which we don't really need, and Harrison is a backrower that we do need pretty badly and the club has stated we are in the market for one if someone comes onto the market. I think we'd be a big chance.
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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Hahaha. Who are you on Rleague?BSB Raiderman wrote:1st time I've ever agreed with Julian!!!! From Rleague to here over several years the day finally came.............julian87 wrote:Would be a very, very good buy.raidersforme wrote:Bronson Harrison is being shopped around, could be a good addition
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation
what we desperatly need is a 2nd string half back, im happy to give herbie a go next year, im sure he'd kill it but the bloke is injury prone, we need a brent sherwin, matthew heador firman, any of those guys available???
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Id have Harrison , good player , Kiwi rep as well ( i think )
thers apparently a few NRL and ESL clubs interested
thers apparently a few NRL and ESL clubs interested
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Bradsom, haven't been on there in a long time, only when here is down.julian87 wrote:Hahaha. Who are you on Rleague?BSB Raiderman wrote:1st time I've ever agreed with Julian!!!! From Rleague to here over several years the day finally came.............julian87 wrote:Would be a very, very good buy.raidersforme wrote:Bronson Harrison is being shopped around, could be a good addition
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Firman dropped off the edge of the earth. Sherwin would be a good option, Head is apparently off to St George.shuuraider wrote:what we desperatly need is a 2nd string half back, im happy to give herbie a go next year, im sure he'd kill it but the bloke is injury prone, we need a brent sherwin, matthew heador firman, any of those guys available???
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
Re: Raiders player signing speculation
Bronson Harrison would be a very very good buy if he is being shopped around.
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Ok i can fix this...I hear thurston has the worst hamsting in the world...GreenSoul wrote:Ecz wrote:And herbs got the worst hamstring in the world (accroding to his facebook page )aussie1st wrote:I hope we aren't letting go of Smith, we've got tons of cash yet let go of 3 of our halfbacks in the past 2 seasons.
what do we do when the herb gets injured
Are we going to see Troy thompson in halfback
what do we do when thurston gets injured
Are we going to see Carl Webb in halfback
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation
Do Buttriss or Stuart Flanagan have previous half back experience? Linc obviously does. Could we develop all/any of these as back up to herb next season?
These seem better options than people like Sherwin
These seem better options than people like Sherwin
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The West Tigers have finally realised that they need a massive clean out at the end of the season, the first to be shown the door will be Bronson Harrison and Danny Galea - At this stage the only team to show interest are the Raiders.
Not sure about you but I think our money can be better spent elsewhere?
Not sure about you but I think our money can be better spent elsewhere?
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BH yes
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DG no
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Re: Raiders interested in Tigers unwanted
Harrison could be a good pick up but I’d pass on Galea.
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Actually Galea could be a reasonable depth signing if he comes cheaply - he's played centre and backrow and a little bit of wing as well if I'm not mistaken.
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Buttriss came to the club as a Lock and was later converted into a hooker (much like what happened to HInchliffe, you'd have to say both have been successful positional changes)...He played 5/8 in the odd PL game last year but thats about it in the halves for Buttriss...Blindside wrote:Do Buttriss or Stuart Flanagan have previous half back experience? Linc obviously does. Could we develop all/any of these as back up to herb next season?
These seem better options than people like Sherwin
No Idea about Flanagan...
I think Waddell could be developed into a back up half, when he is at his best he is one of our most creative players in our TYC side. Hopefully Matt Smith goes to SL providing more depth in the halves...
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From what I've seen this year Buttriss should be the number one hooker, and hopefully Withers will be played off the bench where he is best suited. At this point with what the club has come out and said about recruitment, I think Withers is definitely going to be thought of as a back up, or even first choice half considering we have Buttriss and Flanagan.
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.