Canberra Raiders and George Williams agree on release

[Danaman137]

Do we need to pay 1 mil for Reynolds? Is that what the Sharks and Bronx are throwing at him? I’d take him for 8-850k


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[Billy Walker]

Organising half: Sam Walker

How much would we have to pay him, you reckon?
2mil a season?

Might be worth it haha

I suspect to get him we would need to offload and downgrade on another key player to free up cap space. Possibly end up in a situation where we have locked in a gun 7 but now need to replace someone like Jack or Papa who might be lost in the process of getting that gun 7. This is why Donny gets the big bucks I guess.

[afgtnk]

This guy is the best halfback we've had since Stuart. Would be shattered if we lose him. We have nothing coming through and a dearth of quality halves in the game right now.

Really hope this isn't true. Starting to fall apart quickly it seems if it is. Can see Stuart's days being numbered too.

[greeneyed]

His partner is British I assume and I'm sure I saw somewhere they are having a kid? Seems pretty normal to me tbh to want to get home especially during these covid times of not being able travel home.

Absolutely sucks for us, but hardly surprising.

You really get that something is rotten at the club feeling don't you.

Probably time to look to rebuild.

It is correct George's partner is expecting... so it would be understandable that she'd be wanting to be with family... or would want family to be here... at this time.

[Mickey_Raider]

Can see Stuart's days being numbered too.

Do you actually see that though? I think a more likely scenario is a wholesale clean out of the squad and we start again.

[GreenMachine]

Reynolds is a pipe dream...
Sharks are offering him 3 years for $2.4M....more importantly, he wants to stay in Sydney.

We would be stupid to offer $3M....it would be for all the wrong reasons.

[The Nickman]

If true, (big IF), what are our options? Do we have any good half-backs in the lower grades? Do we promote Sammy to first string? Do we look at what's in the market? Adam Reynolds' kicking game would be wonderful to have

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Why is it a big if? Seems to me there’s more likely some truth in it than not.

Because until GW comes out and says I want to go home, it's all fairy dust and unicorn farts as far as I'm concerned

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Yeah, I’m pretty sure John Bateman is fine too, it’s just his manager driving up the price.

And Blake Ferguson? I’m sure he’s just unexpectedly popped up the coast for six years, he should be back any second soon.

These reporters just love making up lies.

[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders look to support homesick England international George Williams

The Canberra Raiders are doing everything they can to support a homesick George Williams and his partner Charlotte Lewis, including looking to bring their parents out from England to Canberra.

"From time to time overseas players can go through [homesickness], but we'll always be supportive and put whatever we can around him," Raiders chief executive Don Furner said.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14280

[GreenMachine]

This guy is the best halfback we've had since Stuart. Would be shattered if we lose him. We have nothing coming through and a dearth of quality halves in the game right now.

Really hope this isn't true. Starting to fall apart quickly it seems if it is. Can see Stuart's days being numbered too.

I said this in the previous thread...a rebuild could buy Ricky time..
Otherwise, were heading the direction of Cronulla....only without a title to show for it.

[The Nickman]

This guy is the best halfback we've had since Stuart. Would be shattered if we lose him. We have nothing coming through and a dearth of quality halves in the game right now.

Really hope this isn't true. Starting to fall apart quickly it seems if it is. Can see Stuart's days being numbered too.

Maybe we just need to stick solid? Don’t give up on Rocky Stewart just yet, my oldest and dearest friend!

[Aero]

If true, (big IF), what are our options? Do we have any good half-backs in the lower grades? Do we promote Sammy to first string? Do we look at what's in the market? Adam Reynolds' kicking game would be wonderful to have

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Why is it a big if? Seems to me there’s more likely some truth in it than not.

Because until GW comes out and says I want to go home, it's all fairy dust and unicorn farts as far as I'm concerned

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Yeah, I’m pretty sure John Bateman is fine too, it’s just his manager driving up the price.

And Blake Ferguson? I’m sure he’s just unexpectedly popped up the coast for six years, he should be back any second soon.

These reporters just love making up lies.

Not arguing the accuracy or validity of journos. Until GW says he's leaving, it's all an IF

[GreenMachine]

I can see us making a play for Jamal Foggerty...
Not an organising half, but young (27) and can kick goals...wouldn't cost a fortune...

[Raiders666]

This guy is the best halfback we've had since Stuart. Would be shattered if we lose him. We have nothing coming through and a dearth of quality halves in the game right now.

Really hope this isn't true. Starting to fall apart quickly it seems if it is. Can see Stuart's days being numbered too.

Maybe we just need to stick solid? Don’t give up on Rocky Stewart just yet, my oldest and dearest friend!

Wow...Nickman is hilarious

[Billy Walker]

What about we steel the Roosters plan to bring across TJ Peranara from the All Blacks. Brilliant footballer, keen to test himself in league and surely the Roosters cap has to dry up if they need to lock up Sam Walker.

[The Nickman]

This guy is the best halfback we've had since Stuart. Would be shattered if we lose him. We have nothing coming through and a dearth of quality halves in the game right now.

Really hope this isn't true. Starting to fall apart quickly it seems if it is. Can see Stuart's days being numbered too.

Maybe we just need to stick solid? Don’t give up on Rocky Stewart just yet, my oldest and dearest friend!

Wow...Nickman is hilarious

Why thank you Raider666! Means a lot to me.

And I’ve always found you to be... ummm, tolerable.... sometimes

[Raiders666]

This guy is the best halfback we've had since Stuart. Would be shattered if we lose him. We have nothing coming through and a dearth of quality halves in the game right now.

Really hope this isn't true. Starting to fall apart quickly it seems if it is. Can see Stuart's days being numbered too.

Maybe we just need to stick solid? Don’t give up on Rocky Stewart just yet, my oldest and dearest friend!

Wow...Nickman is hilarious

Why thank you Raider666! Means a lot to me.

And I’ve always found you to be... ummm, tolerable.... sometimes

Just please get some new material

[Raiders666]

2021 sucks....That is all

[Lucy]

This is a great read.



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[Matt]

Reynolds is staying in Sydney, likely joining Cronulla.
Moses will stay at Parra.

Watch Ricky try bring Sezer back, you just know it.

Talk on the street is Bronx are wording him up too

[gerg]

Next will probably be some sort of off field incident. Time to book those September holidays.

[Matt]

Neil Evans on Twitter wrote a tweet the other stating “ Breaking: *Canberra considering offering 3 million deal to Adam Reynolds over 3 yrs.. #NRL”

Adam Reynolds would be exactly what we're looking for - an organising half with a great kicking game. However, $1mil a year for somebody who will shortly be 31 years old is not good value.

I wouldn't let his age be an inhibitor. Reynolds playing style relies more on his skills above the neck than below. He can still be effective at 32 or 33. More importantly he would be an excellent complement to Wighton.

I think he would likely still be effective but I just don't think anybody is worth $1mil at 34 besides players at the level of Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk, etc.

I lean that way too.
But agree that ARey would be great for Jack and Hodgo

[Knotincelly22]

Neil Evans on Twitter wrote a tweet the other stating “ Breaking: *Canberra considering offering 3 million deal to Adam Reynolds over 3 yrs.. #NRL”

Adam Reynolds would be exactly what we're looking for - an organising half with a great kicking game. However, $1mil a year for somebody who will shortly be 31 years old is not good value.

Classic Raiders move. Lowball the incumbents when extending and then throw the bank at other teams' players

[FuiFui BradBrad]

Can see Stuart's days being numbered too.

Do you actually see that though? I think a more likely scenario is a wholesale clean out of the squad and we start again.

I think so too. Stick is pretty entrenched in the club. We’ll get a new squad before we get a new coach

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seeya Georgie Porgie, Home sick

[Johno]

What about we steel the Roosters plan to bring across TJ Peranara from the All Blacks. Brilliant footballer, keen to test himself in league and surely the Roosters cap has to dry up if they need to lock up Sam Walker.

Sydney Roosters you referring to?

[Billy Walker]

What about we steel the Roosters plan to bring across TJ Peranara from the All Blacks. Brilliant footballer, keen to test himself in league and surely the Roosters cap has to dry up if they need to lock up Sam Walker.

Sydney Roosters you referring to?

Good point...

TJ is a gun - get it done Donny!

[kiwi raider]

Couldnt imagine Perenara as a starting nrl halfback at 30 years of age.
His best shot of making a go of the nrl would be as bench hooker/utility

[Botman]

If George is to head home, the answer is not a stop gap... the answer is not to look at that and find a bandaid and hope we can keep the train moving

At that point, it's time to stop. Take a step back and go into full rebuild. And our best options as far as halves go, would be to identify the next big thing and make a godfather offer. If you dont see that next big thing right now, fine, we've got some other things to do in the meantime to help the squad... you manage the squad, you start to complete refresh it, and you keep the flexibility to identify the next Sam Walker/Reece Walsh/whoever... and you make sure you have a team that in enticing and a salary cap situation that allows you to make the bold play

[Raiders_Pat]

I wonder how much Roosters are offering Walker over 5 years

[Knotincelly22]

Watch Ricky try bring Sezer back, you just know it.

100-1 this happens. That would be like your would-be missus breaking off your engagement to get with another fella and then begging you to take her back when it goes awry. Sezer ain't no cuck. His sis is a certified gangsta, too.

[Wiki Special]

What about we steel the Roosters plan to bring across TJ Peranara from the All Blacks. Brilliant footballer, keen to test himself in league and surely the Roosters cap has to dry up if they need to lock up Sam Walker.

Sydney Roosters you referring to?

Good point...

TJ is a gun - get it done Donny!

He'd be a 9 in League, not a 7 you'd think.

[Canberra Milk]

Organising half: Sam Walker

How much would we have to pay him, you reckon?
2mil a season?

Might be worth it haha

I honestly think there's no amount that would bring him over

[Botman]

Organising half: Sam Walker

How much would we have to pay him, you reckon?
2mil a season?

Might be worth it haha

I honestly think there's no amount that would bring him over

There has to be a number... it's not a number we can do but like surely if we offered him 3m over 10 years, like... regardless of winning and endorsements... at some point its too much
I wonder where that line is

Think it's somewhere between 2.5m-3m p/y

[afgtnk]

Lots of talk about doing a rebuild, like we've got to stop somewhere in time and start over again.

IMO, that doesn't exist. The reality is you've got to be constantly evolving every season. I see this squad and it is still very well built - it has the bones of a premiership winning team. If Sticky were to leave now, he'd be leaving behind some very strong foundations, instead of a mess.

What we didn't do last year, going into this year, is shed and recruit enough. The main recruit we signed wasn't needed. The weakness last year was blatantly obvious, yet we chose not to address. We extended ageing stars like Soliola and Rapana, when clubs with a more ruthless streak probably would've let them go and freed up the money. We gave an insane deal to a 30 year old centre who isn't and wasn't rep quality. Persisted with a fullback whose attacking abilities have not only not developed, but regressed - and signed a back up that's no better.

Me and a few others said that we feared the squad didn't change enough over the off season. I think those fears have now come to be realised.

[Billy Walker]

Lots of talk about doing a rebuild, like we've got to stop somewhere in time and start over again.

IMO, that doesn't exist. The reality is you've got to be constantly evolving every season. I see this squad and it is still very well built - it has the bones of a premiership winning team. If Sticky were to leave now, he'd be leaving behind some very strong foundations, instead of a mess.

What we didn't do last year, going into this year, is shed and recruit enough. The main recruit we signed wasn't needed. The weakness last year was blatantly obvious, yet we chose not to address. We extended ageing stars like Soliola and Rapana, when clubs with a more ruthless streak probably would've let them go and freed up the money. We gave an insane deal to a 30 year old centre who isn't and wasn't rep quality. Persisted with a fullback whose attacking abilities have not only not developed, but regressed - and signed a back up that's no better.

Me and a few others said that we feared the squad didn't change enough over the off season. I think those fears have now come to be realised.

Spot on! The sentimentality and failure to make the ruthless calls is hurting us badly.