(Archived) THE RUMOUR MILL - Player Movement

[bluey]

I think that if you are will to become a naturalised Australian you should have the right to represent state and country, but that's jus my opinion.

 

[evertonshark]

Players just want the rep bonus, as if they give a **** about the actual game itself

 

[sharks2010]

90k for three games is not a bad gig

 

[slide rule]

Put it down to the fans to an extent. Australian fans couldn't give 2 hoots. I was at the double header in brisbane a year or 2 ago and the atmosphere was ****. They did mexican wave and the Samoans and kiwis were going nuts but as soon as it come to the australian section most couldn't care less. They even went to the extent to boo the **** out of Paul Gallen and the rest of the blues when the names were being read. Pathetic really. Made me wanna go sit with the cuzzies

As an Australian I find it hard to support the Australian team.

I dislike most of the players week-to-week and they win most of the time anyway. The story might be different if the Poms had have taken it to us a few more times over the last 30 odd years.

In saying that, I don't get up for Origin either.

 

[Tatus]

There you go. Less money for origin, more for international. Origin becomes a stand alone game and we increase the amount that are played each year internationally. I for one would love to see the players representing their actual countries. Imagine milford and semi running out for their nationality instead of the maroons or australia. Wtf, wasnt josh maguire playing for samoa now the maroons? The whole thing is a farce and as soon as the competition becomes more than a 2 horse race the excitement and passion will return

 

[Tatus]

Individual sponsors for each players jersey would be a good idea. Instead of giving them gate takings or whatever, let them earn their own money

 

[slide rule]

Well the NRL are looking for more games for Sydney... Maybe PNG can play Samoa 7 times a year at the SFS.

 

[Tatus]

Sarcasam aside, Samoa has been a lot more competitive since the introduction to the four nations and we all know Mal doesnt have the time anymore to pass on his footballing expertise to the Kumuls. I watched him fox the other day and however he kept the maroons job for so long is beyond me. He is the deano of coaches (just stirring ya deano )

 

[dylan the villian]

take the cash bonus away and we will see whos allegiance really lies where.

 

[Tatus]

take the cash bonus away and we will see whos allegiance really lies where.

Bingo

 

[Gumby]

90k for three games is not a bad gig

Thought it actually went up to 50K a game ? Either, either still good money.

 

[1990 sharkie]

What is ben teo doing? I reckon he would be good for us

 

[CrazyMatt]

What is ben teo doing? I reckon he would be good for us

He'd be getting big bucks in Rugby isn't he? I don't think he'd be worth what we'd have to pay to bring him here.

 

[Sutty]

If we wanted a 30 yr old I'd just save some cash and go after Soliola.

 

[Gumby]

Titans signed an English international centre for next season.

I would like to see the sharks take a similar approach and try sign some good English talent.

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

Titans signed an English international centre for next season.

I would like to see the sharks take a similar approach and try sign some good English talent.

Heighno played for england once

 

[GallenTheLegend]

Elijah Taylor dropped by the Panthers and off contract.

Anyone keen?

 

[Gumby]

Elijah Taylor dropped by the Panthers and off contract.

Anyone keen?

Yep. Very versatile player. And still young. Def worth a crack at signing him.

 

[Gumby]

Heighno played for england once

That'll do lol

 

[snowman]

Elijah Taylor dropped by the Panthers and off contract.

Anyone keen?

Very