Raiders say Shaun Fensom still in their plans

[greeneyed]

Could Canberra Raiders Shaun Fensom be heading to the Dragons?

He’s not off contract until 2017 but struggling to retain his place in the Canberra side in recent weeks, rumours have been rife that lick Shaun Fensom could be on the move.

The 27-year-old has plenty of footy left in him.

Regarded as one of the most consistent players going around, if the Dragons can’t afford to keep Joel Thompson next year, could Fensom be a cheaper option?

Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pre ... a9b423e6db

[reptar]

Could Canberra Raiders Shaun Fensom be heading to the Dragons?

He’s not off contract until 2017 but struggling to retain his place in the Canberra side in recent weeks, rumours have been rife that lick Shaun Fensom could be on the move.

The 27-year-old has plenty of footy left in him.

Regarded as one of the most consistent players going around, if the Dragons can’t afford to keep Joel Thompson next year, could Fensom be a cheaper option?

Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pre ... a9b423e6db

Why would they not be able to afford Joel Thompson?

[Bullraider]

Could Canberra Raiders Shaun Fensom be heading to the Dragons?

He’s not off contract until 2017 but struggling to retain his place in the Canberra side in recent weeks, rumours have been rife that lick Shaun Fensom could be on the move.

The 27-year-old has plenty of footy left in him.

Regarded as one of the most consistent players going around, if the Dragons can’t afford to keep Joel Thompson next year, could Fensom be a cheaper option?

Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pre ... a9b423e6db

Why would they not be able to afford Joel Thompson?

Yeh that is a strange comment.

[Peter]

Because they are trying to buy Corey Norman. So they'll have 2 5/8's. Signing with the Dragons is up there with signing for the Knights or Eels - Career killers!

He'd be better off taking a pay cut and signing with the Storm. Bellamy would turn him in to the best lock in the comp.

[reptar]

Because they are trying to buy Corey Norman. So they'll have 2 5/8's. Signing with the Dragons is up there with signing for the Knights or Eels - Career killers!

He'd be better off taking a pay cut and signing with the Storm. Bellamy would turn him in to the best lock in the comp.

I wouldn't expect Thompson would not get a pay cut where ever he went, though.

[edwahu]

Thommo was supposed to be on something like 500k at the Dragons. He isn't great value at that price.

[Botman]

Someone will sign him to big money
The Knights loom

[Floydd]

Could Canberra Raiders Shaun Fensom be heading to the Dragons?

He’s not off contract until 2017 but struggling to retain his place in the Canberra side in recent weeks, rumours have been rife that lick Shaun Fensom could be on the move.

The 27-year-old has plenty of footy left in him.

Regarded as one of the most consistent players going around, if the Dragons can’t afford to keep Joel Thompson next year, could Fensom be a cheaper option?

Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pre ... a9b423e6db

Why would they not be able to afford Joel Thompson?

Yeh that is a strange comment.

Agreed it is strange, maybe Thompson has a bigger offer elsewhere and the Dragons can't match it? Fensoms value has maybe dropped because he is struggling to make first grade?

[VictorTheViking]

I could see fensom at the knights with smith retiring

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[T_R]

Newcastle should tell Fensom to write his own paycheque ... then double it, just to make sure.

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[Green_Hammock]

I think this article is bs speculation. I don't see how the Dragons could not afford to extend Thompson with the roster that they have.

[zim]

I think this article is bs speculation. I don't see how the Dragons could not afford to extend Thompson with the roster that they have.

With Tariq Sims and Frizell there, and Thompson's numerous injuries and suspensions, I think they'd be much better off with Fensom over Thompson. Actually even if they don't sign Feno there's no way I'd be offering Thompson decent coin given what he has produced. I'd be moving up Jacob Host.

[Green eyed Mick]

Raiders player moving to Dragons is about he laziest, mid-week article a rugby league writer can produce.

[Leipana Magic]

I would like to think fensom would take a pay cut to stay and be apart of what we are building here. Not sure who would want to leave the club at the moment. Would love to keep him, you can't ask for better depth than players like fensom.

[Green eyed Mick]

I would like to think fensom would take a pay cut to stay and be apart of what we are building here. Not sure who would want to leave the club at the moment. Would love to keep him, you can't ask for better depth than players like fensom.

He doesn't need to take a pay cut. He is contracted until next year. At which time the club and Fensom will have a decision to make but ATM I honestly can't see this story being anything more than lazy rumour mongering.

[Botman]

Newcastle should tell Fensom to write his own paycheque ... then double it, just to make sure.

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Absolutely
Fensom is the type of player teams like the Knights need
He can help them be competent. He can churn out effort and shame others to do the same
He's a good player in a bad team. It makes too much sense not to happen IMO

[IronRaiden]

Newcastle should tell Fensom to write his own paycheque ... then double it, just to make sure.

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Absolutely
Fensom is the type of player teams like the Knights need
He can help them be competent. He can churn out effort and shame others to do the same
He's a good player in a bad team. It makes too much sense not to happen IMO

That comment can be applied to every bog average player, but as soon as that team recruits good players the bog average are exposed and let go.

[Botman]

That's probably true, IronTroll but the point is Fensom has a role to play in the NRL. And it's helping build a very bad team into a competent one
That's useless for us, but it's pretty important when you're as low as we were when he came on board and where the Knights are right now

[-PJ-]

I've spoken to Shaun and he said not on your nelly.

"youll never see me wear that putrid StMerge jersey ever"

His words.

I believe Shaun.

[zim]

Haha, love it.

[Matt]

I've spoken to Shaun and he said not on your nelly.

"youll never see me wear that putrid StMerge jersey ever"

His words.

I believe Shaun.

I do love this bloke.

Don't suppose you asked if another jersey was more to his liking? Or at worst, on the cards?

[-PJ-]

I've spoken to Shaun and he said not on your nelly.

"youll never see me wear that putrid StMerge jersey ever"

His words.

I believe Shaun.

I do love this bloke.

Don't suppose you asked if another jersey was more to his liking? Or at worst, on the cards?

He gave no hints but said the day someone spots him wearing red and white they have his permission to mount the gutter and mow him down.

[Matt]

I've spoken to Shaun and he said not on your nelly.

"youll never see me wear that putrid StMerge jersey ever"

His words.

I believe Shaun.

I do love this bloke.

Don't suppose you asked if another jersey was more to his liking? Or at worst, on the cards?

He gave no hints but said the day someone spots him wearing red and white they have his permission to mount the gutter and mow him down.

GOLD!

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[bonehead]

You could almost see fenno as capt coach of mounties but he deserves a decent payday based on what he brings at nrl level.
Joel Thommo is an interesting one, never really made that transition from centre to backrow sort of got stuck somewhere 75% if he got another couple of kilos and fixed his tackling technique he could be a star - probably fade out as a shouldabeen

[Botman]

Haha PJ must be one well connected dude. Any time a player is mentioned he just phones them up! What a guy

[CJ42]

You could almost see fenno as capt coach of mounties but he deserves a decent payday based on what he brings at nrl level.
Joel Thommo is an interesting one, never really made that transition from centre to backrow sort of got stuck somewhere 75% if he got another couple of kilos and fixed his tackling technique he could be a star - probably fade out as a shouldabeen

Yeah he's always been that average centre/average second rower with some real aggro. Can be quiet as a mouse or have a good game.


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[bonehead]

You could almost see fenno as capt coach of mounties but he deserves a decent payday based on what he brings at nrl level.
Joel Thommo is an interesting one, never really made that transition from centre to backrow sort of got stuck somewhere 75% if he got another couple of kilos and fixed his tackling technique he could be a star - probably fade out as a shouldabeen

Yeah he's always been that average centre/average second rower with some real aggro. Can be quiet as a mouse or have a good game.


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He's got the ability i think its just he hasn't had the 100% commitment to the backrow

[CJ42]

You could almost see fenno as capt coach of mounties but he deserves a decent payday based on what he brings at nrl level.
Joel Thommo is an interesting one, never really made that transition from centre to backrow sort of got stuck somewhere 75% if he got another couple of kilos and fixed his tackling technique he could be a star - probably fade out as a shouldabeen

Yeah he's always been that average centre/average second rower with some real aggro. Can be quiet as a mouse or have a good game.


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He's got the ability i think its just he hasn't had the 100% commitment to the backrow

Like you said he's stuck in between, he has pace, mongrel and ability just never shown it consistently.


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[zim]

You could almost see fenno as capt coach of mounties but he deserves a decent payday based on what he brings at nrl level.
Joel Thommo is an interesting one, never really made that transition from centre to backrow sort of got stuck somewhere 75% if he got another couple of kilos and fixed his tackling technique he could be a star - probably fade out as a shouldabeen

I think part of his problem is just stringing games together. If he could string 10 games together you'd see his form go up and some good solid footy but between suspensions and injuries he's always stuck in that rebuilding phase.

[Kermit]

This was reported a week ago.....

http://thegh.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php ... start=2310

[Sun Coast Raider]

Just a gap filler story....
Like Benji is resigning or what is the Hayne Plane doing this week...

Personally I like the efforts Fensom has put in the last couple. Less minutes but high work rate and good impact in defence and attack.
Bateman still got some work to do to overtake Fensom, defensively not there yet. Loose around the middle. Effort plays lacking a bit.
Plus to be honest Bateman has to show consistency, even when we loose a few in a row. Fenno not going anywhere, certainly not without a replacement.

[Seiffert82]

You could almost see fenno as capt coach of mounties but he deserves a decent payday based on what he brings at nrl level.
Joel Thommo is an interesting one, never really made that transition from centre to backrow sort of got stuck somewhere 75% if he got another couple of kilos and fixed his tackling technique he could be a star - probably fade out as a shouldabeen

I think part of his problem is just stringing games together. If he could string 10 games together you'd see his form go up and some good solid footy but between suspensions and injuries he's always stuck in that rebuilding phase.

He was one of the few players, along with Fenno, who were still putting in when the rest of the team was tanking to get rid of Furner. I'll always give him credit for that. Showed real character.

[Finchy]

This was reported a week ago.....

http://thegh.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php ... start=2310

Or speculated on back in May: http://www.thegreenhouseact.com.au/foru ... 489c52dd1d

When it was said to be a "completely made up" thread...

[bleedgreen99]

I mean I'd take a premiership sans fenno, but jeez it'd feel empty

[IronRaiden]

That's probably true, IronTroll but the point is Fensom has a role to play in the NRL. And it's helping build a very bad team into a competent one
That's useless for us, but it's pretty important when you're as low as we were when he came on board and where the Knights are right now

Oh so it was Fensom and not Ricky's recruitment that built the Raiders to what they are today, gotcha.