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Coastalraider wrote: December 11, 2019, 9:52 am
simo wrote: December 11, 2019, 9:21 am interesting that a lot of you seem to think that development stops at a certain age. If no club wishes to sign a player then it is obvious that they need to continue to develop their game in order to obtain a contract. Regardless of their age. Its not a junior development contract which would possibly be a better idea going forward
I think the consensus is that a development contract should be for someone who is on the way up, not on the way down. Both Frawely and Hingano had their chances at first grade teams, played first grade games, and have proven they are not starting players, but second tier depth at best.

Using players like this is not 'developing' them, its stockpiling them just in case of injury issues.

Edit: Having said that, Im glad we are starting to take advantage of the loopholes the muppets at NRL keep creating. Now we just need to sign Croker to a 10 year 300k p/a contract and medically retire him in a couple of years when that knee finally gives up the ghost.
Yes, that seems to be what a lot of people have decided it should be for, but thats not actually what it is. If a club thinks it can develop a player in their mid 20’s to fill a role in their nrl squad why shouldnt they? Its not a junior development position. Just development.
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Coastalraider wrote: December 11, 2019, 9:52 am
simo wrote: December 11, 2019, 9:21 am interesting that a lot of you seem to think that development stops at a certain age. If no club wishes to sign a player then it is obvious that they need to continue to develop their game in order to obtain a contract. Regardless of their age. Its not a junior development contract which would possibly be a better idea going forward
I think the consensus is that a development contract should be for someone who is on the way up, not on the way down. Both Frawely and Hingano had their chances at first grade teams, played first grade games, and have proven they are not starting players, but second tier depth at best.

Using players like this is not 'developing' them, its stockpiling them just in case of injury issues.

Edit: Having said that, Im glad we are starting to take advantage of the loopholes the muppets at NRL keep creating. Now we just need to sign Croker to a 10 year 300k p/a contract and medically retire him in a couple of years when that knee finally gives up the ghost.
Yep, it's not an issue of age. It's more about career trajectory. Hard to put rules in place to stop any exploitation though as future potential of a player is highly subjective.
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Northern Raider wrote: December 11, 2019, 10:10 am
Coastalraider wrote: December 11, 2019, 9:52 am
simo wrote: December 11, 2019, 9:21 am interesting that a lot of you seem to think that development stops at a certain age. If no club wishes to sign a player then it is obvious that they need to continue to develop their game in order to obtain a contract. Regardless of their age. Its not a junior development contract which would possibly be a better idea going forward
I think the consensus is that a development contract should be for someone who is on the way up, not on the way down. Both Frawely and Hingano had their chances at first grade teams, played first grade games, and have proven they are not starting players, but second tier depth at best.

Using players like this is not 'developing' them, its stockpiling them just in case of injury issues.

Edit: Having said that, Im glad we are starting to take advantage of the loopholes the muppets at NRL keep creating. Now we just need to sign Croker to a 10 year 300k p/a contract and medically retire him in a couple of years when that knee finally gives up the ghost.
Yep, it's not an issue of age. It's more about career trajectory. Hard to put rules in place to stop any exploitation though as future potential of a player is highly subjective.
But no one wanted him. Which means he wasnt good enough (for whatever reason). Our club also believes hes not good enough for our top 30. But we think he might be able to develop into a top 30 player.
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simo wrote: December 11, 2019, 10:09 am
Coastalraider wrote: December 11, 2019, 9:52 am
simo wrote: December 11, 2019, 9:21 am interesting that a lot of you seem to think that development stops at a certain age. If no club wishes to sign a player then it is obvious that they need to continue to develop their game in order to obtain a contract. Regardless of their age. Its not a junior development contract which would possibly be a better idea going forward
I think the consensus is that a development contract should be for someone who is on the way up, not on the way down. Both Frawely and Hingano had their chances at first grade teams, played first grade games, and have proven they are not starting players, but second tier depth at best.

Using players like this is not 'developing' them, its stockpiling them just in case of injury issues.

Edit: Having said that, Im glad we are starting to take advantage of the loopholes the muppets at NRL keep creating. Now we just need to sign Croker to a 10 year 300k p/a contract and medically retire him in a couple of years when that knee finally gives up the ghost.
Yes, that seems to be what a lot of people have decided it should be for, but thats not actually what it is. If a club thinks it can develop a player in their mid 20’s to fill a role in their nrl squad why shouldnt they? Its not a junior development position. Just development.
This is it pretty much. People need to move past their ideas of what they think it is and approach it for what it actually is.
There's no "stockpiling" going on here. These are guys that can't earn a better contract elsewhere. We're not denying him or another club an opportunity.
If there was an opportunity Frawley would accept the massive pay upgrade that comes with being on min wage and not a development player.
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simo wrote: December 11, 2019, 9:21 am interesting that a lot of you seem to think that development stops at a certain age. If no club wishes to sign a player then it is obvious that they need to continue to develop their game in order to obtain a contract. Regardless of their age. Its not a junior development contract which would possibly be a better idea going forward
I think in the context of sports, development contracts around the sporting landscape are usually contracts designated to kids who arent quite ready for the step up the top tier league, and im sure the NRL's intention for this was the same. It's designed to get guys like Smith Shields experienced in the top squad, and be exposed to the additional levels of coaching, training, meetings, gym etc to prepare them for the jump into the top grade

I dont think it's intention was to take journeymen in their mid 20's who serve as experienced depth and "develop" them

But your point about development not stopping at any age is very fair and correct, and may be the NRL's intention was to have it open to this kind of development, which... tbh, i wouldnt mind, for exactly the points you raised. Development doesnt stop and every year the code see's these sort of journeymen find their role, their niche and kind of emerge as a break out players who can contribute to winning football teams and keeping the door ajar via this sort of contract for those guys is a good thing.

But i think the intention of this contract designation is to be as you say, a junior development contract and the rules or restrictions have lacked adequate details (what a shock, the NRL struggling with the details!), and so we're taking advantage
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Hahaha the NRL introduces a barely thought-out rule, the NRL clubs exploit the absolute **** out of it, the NRL has to change the rule to make it more sensible... ATAOATNRLT
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The Nickman wrote: December 11, 2019, 10:52 am Hahaha the NRL introduces a barely thought-out rule, the NRL clubs exploit the absolute **** out of it, the NRL has to change the rule to make it more sensible... ATAOATNRLT
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The Nickman wrote: December 11, 2019, 10:52 am Hahaha the NRL introduces a barely thought-out rule, the NRL clubs exploit the absolute **** out of it, the NRL has to change the rule to make it more sensible... ATAOATNRLT
haha it really is
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10 minutes after I put it in the speculation thread, old neeegzy goes alright :roflmao
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Neeeegz wrote: December 12, 2019, 7:31 pm 10 minutes after I put it in the speculation thread, old neeegzy goes alright :roflmao
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Yeah sorry, your effort is much appreciated, definately written a lot better than me
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Hingano’s other opportunity is Mackay Cutters in the Queensland Cup.

Good luck to him.
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North Queensland Cowboys affiliate Mackay Cutters sign released Canberra Raiders half Ata Hingano

The Mackay Cutters are excited to announce they have secured the talents of Ata Hingano for the upcoming 2020 season as one of their marquee players. Hingano arrived in Mackay yesterday and will start training with his new team mates this afternoon.

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Mackay, random
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I wonder if its on advice from the cowboys?


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Potential cover for Martin? Don't think they've re-signed him, but they did extend Clifford this week
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Makaveli wrote: December 17, 2019, 8:11 am Mackay, random
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Elcaptcroker wrote: December 17, 2019, 9:37 am I wonder if its on advice from the cowboys?

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Matt Frawley feeling grand final buzz on Canberra Raiders return

He missed the game, but Canberra Raiders recruit Matt Frawley is feeling the NRL grand final buzz. Frawley has returned to the club he played for as a junior on a development contract.

"Absolutely. I wasn't here for the grand final, but all my family and friends got behind the team," he said. "I think there's that real buzz that's carried into the pre-season.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239

VIDEO: Frawley aiming to fulfill childhood dream: After coming through the ranks at the Raiders, returning halfback Matt Frawley has his eyes on a first grade debut for the club in 2020: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/12 ... ood-dream/
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VIDEO: Matt Frawley added to Canberra Raiders Top 30 squad

New recruit Matt Frawley has been added to the Raiders Top 30 on a deal until 2021. Hear from him in the sheds after the match against the Titans in the NRL Nines. This leaves one space open in the top 30 squad, and frees a development player slot.

Video: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2020/02 ... to-top-30/
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Hmm not a fan of that with the Scott and Kris situations. Frawley was better off left development as there’d need to be 3 injuries to specific players for him to play.
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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julian87 wrote: February 15, 2020, 7:45 am Hmm not a fan of that with the Scott and Kris situations. Frawley was better off left development as there’d need to be 3 injuries to specific players for him to play.
2. And williams has been dealing with injury in the preseason. We will also be missing wighton during origin. I think a 4th half is sensible for our squad
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simo wrote: February 15, 2020, 8:33 am
julian87 wrote: February 15, 2020, 7:45 am Hmm not a fan of that with the Scott and Kris situations. Frawley was better off left development as there’d need to be 3 injuries to specific players for him to play.
2. And williams has been dealing with injury in the preseason. We will also be missing wighton during origin. I think a 4th half is sensible for our squad
3. I think Bateman or Whitehead would fill in before Frawley playing.
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Good move, 3rd string half. Definitely an upgrade on Hingano..... probably signed for the price of a ham sandwich.
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Waste of a squad spot imo
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Neeeegz wrote:Waste of a squad spot imo
Bloody oath...... showing some faith in the new big signing Williams (not)! Should have left him as a dev at best. Mustn’t be much at mounties or in the 20’s!


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If we lost one of the three to injury, you just apply to bring one in from the development players, not waste a spot on him when we are short on backs too
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Ronny P wrote:
Neeeegz wrote:Waste of a squad spot imo
Bloody oath...... showing some faith in the new big signing Williams (not)! Should have left him as a dev at best. Mustn’t be much at mounties or in the 20’s!


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Youd have to think that our final spot will be an outside back. Thats where we are skiniest imo, particularly with Scott in limbo
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I get the feeling Bateman (or even Whitehead) are going to see a bit of the centres this year.

Can’t say I’m too disappointed with this though, Frawley looked very good when he began with the Dogs but then just fell off a cliff. Hard to judge him harshly when that club has been a shambles for the last 5 or 6 years.
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Makes absolute sense to have 4 halves in your top 30 squad.

One spot left. Surely room for another outside back.
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yeh raiders wrote: February 16, 2020, 10:52 am I get the feeling Bateman (or even Whitehead) are going to see a bit of the centres this year.

Can’t say I’m too disappointed with this though, Frawley looked very good when he began with the Dogs but then just fell off a cliff. Hard to judge him harshly when that club has been a shambles for the last 5 or 6 years.
Unless it’s mid game coverage I disagree with this. Centre has very quickly become the least important position on the field in attack and arguably in general imo. You’re better off with a stop gap Kris/Timoko/HSS than shifting a world class second rower imo. Especially with Young suspended for a fair whack of the start of the season.
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julian87 wrote: February 16, 2020, 4:29 pm
yeh raiders wrote: February 16, 2020, 10:52 am I get the feeling Bateman (or even Whitehead) are going to see a bit of the centres this year.

Can’t say I’m too disappointed with this though, Frawley looked very good when he began with the Dogs but then just fell off a cliff. Hard to judge him harshly when that club has been a shambles for the last 5 or 6 years.
Unless it’s mid game coverage I disagree with this. Centre has very quickly become the least important position on the field in attack and arguably in general imo. You’re better off with a stop gap Kris/Timoko/HSS than shifting a world class second rower imo. Especially with Young suspended for a fair whack of the start of the season.
Exactly why you don't put yourself in a position to have to use either of those guys in the halves, except in an emergency.
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First the contract now the Canberra Raiders debut for Matt Frawley

He's expecting George Williams to be back, but half Matt Frawley is also expecting he'll get the opportunity to make his Canberra Raiders debut this season after being elevated to the top 30 squad.

"George Williams has had a bit of a quad strain, but I think he'll be sweet in the next couple of weeks," Frawley said. "I suppose it means we get a few more reps in at training when he's out, but I'm sure he'll come back and he'll be fine. He's a quality player, George.

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