Even from an injury perspective, his hamstring issues seem to precede his union career.
RA would pay most of that? Or the Reds?That’d free up a good chunk of salary cap space. From memory he’s on around $600k or something like that?
I wonder if this is someone returning home, or a new player who has not previously been with the Reds?Because a lot of this is still ongoing I think it’s prudent for me to stay out of the speculation for now. It’s a delicate time for many of these guys. Remember that there is a difference between the players who are contracted to the end of next season and the ones who were only contracted for this year. It’s harsh, but RA is obliged to place the first group as priority.
What I can say is that I’m aware of some more overseas signings, another for the Reds, and a few for the Waratahs. I’ll leave it up to the clubs to announce those. There are also a couple of injury enforced retirements.
Unfortunately, I expect there’ll be some talented young guys left without a contract and they’ll have to submit themselves to training with a new franchise and trying to earn a spot that way.
It might be to do with RA top ups given he's in this fringe space where he has just pushed back into the squad. Could be they offered something on a one year deal only or alternatively he thinks he can really prove his value in a Lions year, either to RA or overseas squads. 32 at the world cup is a on the older end for a winger, but fine for an outside centre so he should still have plenty to offer to pick up a 2 year deal.Great news - I'm a bit surprised by the one year deal, although he will be 30 next year and probs looking to chase the cash while he still can
Have seen this said a few times now and I don’t quite get it - of the current squad, Petaia, Annan, and Vunivalu are big, and Paisami and Henry play big.That gets the Reds some size or at least another guy who plays big. Good signing
Sad about the retirements and the overseas signings, wonder who they are. Talakai to retire?Just saw an interesting comment by Geoff Parkes on the Roar
I wonder if this is someone returning home, or a new player who has not previously been with the Reds?
Or maybe JOC (James O'Connor) or Jock?Good to welcome Filipo back to Ballymore!
Wonder if this is another indication Petaia is gone.