Rugby League players who could have/could make the switch

[Sandpit Fan]

tweets going around that it was actually Fafita and his management who pulled the pin after 3rd party deals couldn’t be sorted.

maybe he saw an opening to get out and took it.

That's what I would expect is the final reason. With the NRL salary cap limits you would think a fair proportion of the figures being thrown around would be 3rd party deals, and by NRL rules the clubs can't guarantee them.

 

[Braveheart81]

As far as I am aware, he didn't rape anyone, simulate sex with an animal, glass anyone, punch his girlfriend or take a dump in a hotel corridor. He didn't break into a house and steal anything. He didn't inject himself with pig placenta and swallow a bottle of steroids.

This is why rugby league no longer wants him.

He isn't meeting nearly enough KPIs.

 

[Bullrush]

There may be a cooling off period, there may be provision for termination in circumstances where the Player brings the game/club into disrepute, there may have been a confidentiality clause that was essential to the contract, there may be a probation period, or there might even be a dickhead clause.

From what I read, the contract hadn't actually been finalised. I think a Memorandum of Understanding had been signed but the Bulldogs have basically said that they couldn't come to term of agreement over some of the finer details.

 

[Braveheart81]

I'm looking forward to Rebecca Wilson's column declaring that Fifita was terrible at rugby league and the game is better off without him.

 

[daz]

From what I read, the contract hadn't actually been finalised. I think a Memorandum of Understanding had been signed but the Bulldogs have basically said that they couldn't come to term of agreement over some of the finer details.

Ok. Thanks BR.

In other words, the media headlines of "NRL club tears up contract" is a bit of a beat up, and makes it sound worse than it is.

Given the sports reporting in this country, I should have known.

 

[Bullrush]

Ok. Thanks BR.

In other words, the media headlines of "NRL club tears up contract" is a bit of a beat up, and makes it sound worse than it is.

Given the sports reporting in this country, I should have known.

Yeah maybe.....I think though that after the Memorandum of Understanding is signed, finalising the contract is seen as a bit of a formality so I think it's still big.

That's how I think it works anyway...

 

[TOCC]

When asked today whether they were interested in signing Fifita, an ARU official said: “If Andrew wanted to talk to us, it would need to be for rugby reasons and not based on the earning capacity he could demand in league.”

“We’re not aware of Andrew Fifita’s contractual matters and have not had any recent discussions with him,” the official said.

“We won’t have any further comment on this matter, and as far as we are aware, we are not involved in his current or future plans.”

http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/a...or-money-reasons/story-e6frf4pu-1226870035029

Typically this is code for "we've been on the phone with his manager all morning, we are just waiting for the courier to deliver his contract."

 

[Ash]

I'll believe it when I see it.

Fifita reportedly had $700k / year offer on the table from the Sharks. If that still stands, I just don't see how rugby could afford to come close, even with an ARU top up.

 

[TOCC]

depends how much he really wants to return to rugby, i also think there is a few burnt bridges in Cronulla him now.. That been said, the Rabbitohs were interested in him previously so there might be another $700'000 offer on the table from them.

 

[qwerty51]

I'll believe it when I see it.

Fifita reportedly had $700k / year offer on the table from the Sharks. If that still stands, I just don't see how rugby could afford to come close, even with an ARU top up.

That's what Folau is on (allegedly)

FWIW, I also think he'll go to Souths. He was actually suppose to go there in a deal that was agreed upon last year (straight from Souths player).

 

[Train Without a Station]

Maybe I'm wrong but just looking at Fifita physically, he would need to shed a few kg's in order to maintain the work rate required of a potential starter. It's one thing to be carrying a gut around for 2 spells of about 20 minutes, it's another to lug it around for 80 and have to be hitting rucks when you're normally having a breather, waiting for a run

 

[GaffaCHinO]

Maybe I'm wrong but just looking at Fifita physically, he would need to shed a few kg's in order to maintain the work rate required of a potential starter. It's one thing to be carrying a gut around for 2 spells of about 20 minutes, it's another to lug it around for 80 and have to be hitting rucks when you're normally having a breather, waiting for a run

Didn't you know league players are waaayyyyy fitter than Union players.


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[qwerty51]

Vunipola is 10kgs heavier. Fifita is only 115kg. He has a pretty high workrate, 30 tackles, 15 runs a game.

 

[BDA]

I've got my fingers crossed that a Super team signs him for next year. We'll take him at the Reds. Its pretty obvious that Pulver has rightfully tightened the purse strings so it would be a modest offer, but I still think there is a 25-30% chance of him signing with the ARU. He's boxed himself into a corner in terms of signing for an NRl team. He said he wanted to play for the Sharks but they probably wont take him now. I wouldnt be surprised if he wants out of the NRL. Super League in the UK is an option as is rugby in France or Japan. Mere speculation.

I maintain that he looks like a good fit for the wallabies. We lack some big physical, mobile forwards, and anyone that can make it into the current Kangeroos side (given the impressive talent in depth that team has) has massive potential

 

[I like to watch]

That's what Folau is on (allegedly)

FWIW, I also think he'll go to Souths. He was actually suppose to go there in a deal that was agreed upon last year (straight from Souths player).

Don't think so.
They were interested when they thought they needed to replace Burgess with another big unit.
With the rule/interpretation changes,that have come in,they have found that rather being short a big man,they are now overstocked with them.

 

[BDA]

With the rule/interpretation changes,that have come in,they have found that rather being short a big man,they are now overstocked with them.

Yes I've noticed some of the league commentators are talking about this. The speed of the game means you probably dont want to many big boppers on the field at once. With that said the Bulldogs forward pack have been playing great, they already have plenty of big props and they were happy to fork out big money to buy another big name prop.

 

[Ash]

That's one of the reasons the Bulldogs no doubt had second thoughts, third party issues aside. Huge money for another big prop when rule changes made use of them limited?

If a rugby team could get him for the right money, then he's definitely worth a shot. Just think that $700k a year will be hard to match. Actually, I'm amazed that any league prop gets that. Just ask Bennett's opinion on how much props should be paid.

 

[I like to watch]

They "signed" him after 2 rounds,before this new theory about the faster speed being a leveller for the big guys was being espoused.
And now the Bulldogs have "unsigned" him after an additional 2 games.
It's not outrageous to suggest they also now believe in this new theory.
Edit:I see Ash made my point for me whilst I was doing maths homework,so yeah,pretty much wot he said.

 

[Pfitzy]

This could spell bad news for O'Connor right? Surely if the ARU (and QRU) had a spare $800k to spend they'd prefer to spend it on a barnstorming backrower rather than another flighty back?

Hi I'm Nick. Welcome to Australian rugby. Clearly you're not up to speed on how things work around here as far as who gets overpaid in the national squad.

French rugby brokered a new TV deal recently #justsayin

 

[Sandpit Fan]

To follow Ash's line of thought:

With rumours that Hayne is dirty on Parramatta due to 3rd party deals falling over, the Bulldogs might have thought their money better spent on a fullback, which they are desperately short of.