Canberra Raiders re-sign Sam Williams on two year deal

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Canberra Raiders re-sign Sam Williams on two year deal

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Raiders re-sign Williams as Sezer exit looms

Canberra are bracing for Aidan Sezer's expected exit to the Super League by securing back-up half Sam Williams on a new two-year deal, with an option in the club's favour for 2021.

Grand final halfback Sezer is tipped to seek a release from the final year of his Canberra contract to take up a three-year deal with Huddersfield. Meanwhile, the Raiders won't stage a mooted pre-season trial in England in 2020.

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And cue arguing about how much Sam Williams should be paid... now
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I think Nickman is paid too much.
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It's RICKman!

These jerks won't change my name back.
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It's T_R... it's all his fault!

It's good that we have Sammy, he's the best back up half in the business and we can depend on him for half a season in firsts if needed, whenever he's called up.

I feel sorry for Aidan and I'm sorry to see him leave. He's a genuinely nice bloke.
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Classic King of the Jerks behaviour.
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Azza wrote: November 5, 2019, 9:22 am I think Nickman is paid too much.
How long can he get by on potential?
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I dont think the money of this deal will be deemed important enough make its way out into mainstream media via reporting ... But i would be curious to know it.

And look, we can argue about what he's worth but ultimately as long as the issues that need addressing such as Wighton/Bateman/Beej are sorted, if there is money left to overpay a back up half, so be it. My only thing is really not wanting to put at risk other more important and valuable members of the team.
As long as the club is comfortable that they've got the space required to ensure those guys are kept and in the case Wighton and Bateman, extended... then this is a good bloke, well liked within the squad, and can help keep the train rolling in the event of a short term injury/suspension/rep duty, so that's a good guy to have in the 30
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zim wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:10 am
Azza wrote: November 5, 2019, 9:22 am I think Nickman is paid too much.
How long can he get by on potential?
Just give me another 20,000 posts Coach... I'm good for it!!
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The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:13 am
zim wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:10 am
Azza wrote: November 5, 2019, 9:22 am I think Nickman is paid too much.
How long can he get by on potential?
Just give me another 20,000 posts Coach... I'm good for it!!
What's your pre-season going to be like?
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zim wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:15 am
The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:13 am
zim wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:10 am
Azza wrote: November 5, 2019, 9:22 am I think Nickman is paid too much.
How long can he get by on potential?
Just give me another 20,000 posts Coach... I'm good for it!!
What's your pre-season going to be like?
I should be pretty good for 20 posts a day Monday to Friday for most of the pre-season, however I'm taking two weeks off for Christmas and a week off in the middle of January.
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Botman wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:11 am I dont think the money of this deal will be deemed important enough make its way out into mainstream media via reporting ... But i would be curious to know it.

And look, we can argue about what he's worth but ultimately as long as the issues that need addressing such as Wighton/Bateman/Beej are sorted, if there is money left to overpay a back up half, so be it. My only thing is really not wanting to put at risk other more important and valuable members of the team.
As long as the club is comfortable that they've got the space required to ensure those guys are kept and in the case Wighton and Bateman, extended... then this is a good bloke, well liked within the squad, and can help keep the train rolling in the event of a short term injury/suspension/rep duty, so that's a good guy to have in the 30
Yeah I agree with this. Happy to see the guy stay and I don't think we'd be seeing him stay if it meant losing those higher tier guys.
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It really seems to me like the club has got their salary cap management perfectly in order for 2020. It's very pleasing.
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The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:17 am
zim wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:15 am
The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:13 am
zim wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:10 am
Azza wrote: November 5, 2019, 9:22 am I think Nickman is paid too much.
How long can he get by on potential?
Just give me another 20,000 posts Coach... I'm good for it!!
What's your pre-season going to be like?
I should be pretty good for 20 posts a day Monday to Friday for most of the pre-season, however I'm taking two weeks off for Christmas and a week off in the middle of January.
Sorry we were looking for "The toughest ever." Nickman your cut.
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It's RICKman!!
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And that's the end of that chapter.

Great clubman and great backup, good to know he'll be here again.
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WHY??? He's time is done!
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Geez you'd hate your username to be 'AUSTEZER' right now, wouldn't you. Not looking good.

Should've gone for something eternal like afgtnk.
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afgtnk wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:40 am And that's the end of that chapter.

Great clubman and great backup, good to know he'll be here again.
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AUSTEZER wrote:WHY??? He's time is done!
Yes, Sezer's time IS done

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The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 9:20 am And cue arguing about how much Sam Williams should be paid... now
Am hearing 300K.....
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I was there. Go the Milk !!
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Old School Green wrote: November 5, 2019, 1:00 pm
The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 9:20 am And cue arguing about how much Sam Williams should be paid... now
Am hearing 300K.....
That's too much.
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87, 89, 90, 91, 94, 19
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Hearing Williams is taking the pie and coke deal Sezer was apparently on.
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afgtnk wrote: November 5, 2019, 1:59 pm Hearing Williams is taking the pie and coke deal Sezer was apparently on.
So he's on 950k now, is he?? Woah!!
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The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 2:26 pm
afgtnk wrote: November 5, 2019, 1:59 pm Hearing Williams is taking the pie and coke deal Sezer was apparently on.
So he's on 950k now, is he?? Woah!!
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No, you're thinking of the Bronx 'pie and coke'. Here in Canberra, its actually a pie and coke, with a 3rd part deal of a free mt bike.
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The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 1:34 pm
Old School Green wrote: November 5, 2019, 1:00 pm
The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 9:20 am And cue arguing about how much Sam Williams should be paid... now
Am hearing 300K.....
That's too much.
Im sure you're kidding, but at 300K, thats perfect for a backup half of his experience.
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Matt wrote: November 5, 2019, 2:36 pm
The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 1:34 pm
Old School Green wrote: November 5, 2019, 1:00 pm
The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 9:20 am And cue arguing about how much Sam Williams should be paid... now
Am hearing 300K.....
That's too much.
Im sure you're kidding, but at 300K, thats perfect for a backup half of his experience.
If its 300k total over 2 years
Dont delete this GE
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zim wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:18 am
Botman wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:11 am I dont think the money of this deal will be deemed important enough make its way out into mainstream media via reporting ... But i would be curious to know it.

And look, we can argue about what he's worth but ultimately as long as the issues that need addressing such as Wighton/Bateman/Beej are sorted, if there is money left to overpay a back up half, so be it. My only thing is really not wanting to put at risk other more important and valuable members of the team.
As long as the club is comfortable that they've got the space required to ensure those guys are kept and in the case Wighton and Bateman, extended... then this is a good bloke, well liked within the squad, and can help keep the train rolling in the event of a short term injury/suspension/rep duty, so that's a good guy to have in the 30
Yeah I agree with this. Happy to see the guy stay and I don't think we'd be seeing him stay if it meant losing those higher tier guys.
If the 300K posted is true, Id say thats a great deal for us. A vastly experienced backup, who bleeds for this team, and is capable for short stretches of the season if required.
Thats half what Sezer was reported to be on for this contract as a starter.
By all accounts, that will be a third of what Jack gets.
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simo wrote: November 5, 2019, 2:36 pm
Matt wrote: November 5, 2019, 2:36 pm
The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 1:34 pm
Old School Green wrote: November 5, 2019, 1:00 pm
The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 9:20 am And cue arguing about how much Sam Williams should be paid... now
Am hearing 300K.....
That's too much.
Im sure you're kidding, but at 300K, thats perfect for a backup half of his experience.
If its 300k total over 2 years
Oooof, more salt than the Dead Sea over here.
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simo wrote: November 5, 2019, 2:36 pm
Matt wrote: November 5, 2019, 2:36 pm
The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 1:34 pm
Old School Green wrote: November 5, 2019, 1:00 pm
The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 9:20 am And cue arguing about how much Sam Williams should be paid... now
Am hearing 300K.....
That's too much.
Im sure you're kidding, but at 300K, thats perfect for a backup half of his experience.
If its 300k total over 2 years
Doubt it, but keep dreaming.
Isnt 150K min wage in the NRL these days? A spine player, even a backup, is gonna get more than that.
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It is $110,000 in 2020.

$115,000 in 2021 and $120,000 in 2022.
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afgtnk wrote: November 5, 2019, 2:41 pm
simo wrote: November 5, 2019, 2:36 pm
Matt wrote: November 5, 2019, 2:36 pm
The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 1:34 pm
Old School Green wrote: November 5, 2019, 1:00 pm
Am hearing 300K.....
That's too much.
Im sure you're kidding, but at 300K, thats perfect for a backup half of his experience.
If its 300k total over 2 years
Oooof, more salt than the Dead Sea over here.
You dont know what salt is, do you?
Dont delete this GE
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The Rickman wrote:
zim wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:15 am
The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:13 am
zim wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:10 am
Azza wrote: November 5, 2019, 9:22 am I think Nickman is paid too much.
How long can he get by on potential?
Just give me another 20,000 posts Coach... I'm good for it!!
What's your pre-season going to be like?
I should be pretty good for 20 posts a day Monday to Friday for most of the pre-season, however I'm taking two weeks off for Christmas and a week off in the middle of January.
It's disappointing to hear about the significant drop in quantity particularly with the general quality being pretty ordinary throughout your career.

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gergreg wrote: November 5, 2019, 5:06 pm
The Rickman wrote:
zim wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:15 am
The Rickman wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:13 am
zim wrote: November 5, 2019, 10:10 am
How long can he get by on potential?
Just give me another 20,000 posts Coach... I'm good for it!!
What's your pre-season going to be like?
I should be pretty good for 20 posts a day Monday to Friday for most of the pre-season, however I'm taking two weeks off for Christmas and a week off in the middle of January.
It's disappointing to hear about the significant drop in quantity particularly with the general quality being pretty ordinary throughout your career.

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