Re: Rumours thread : Sun Jan 19, 2025 5:37 pm  

FIL wrote: Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10 He's notoriously the biggest trouble causer in the past 10 years of the NRL, I'm fine with him never playing Rugby League again never mind for Trinity.

FIL wrote: Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10 He's notoriously the biggest trouble causer in the past 10 years of the NRL, I'm fine with him never playing Rugby League again never mind for Trinity.

Re: Rumours thread : Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:19 pm  

The announcement last week about ‘immediate’ player sales doesn’t seem like it was very immediate.

Though I don’t know if true suggestions from some posters on social media are that some clubs aren’t happy that the vote was rejected for quota and salary dispensation and there’s a push for a re-vote. Suggestions that any current offers are on hold to wait and see.

Call me old fashioned but if the vote is no then you shouldn’t just repeat it till it’s a yes. Clearly a couple of the top end clubs close to salary cap want a piece to further strengthen but they should have to wait till those who have space make their plays.

Re: Rumours thread : Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:28 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

The announcement last week about ‘immediate’ player sales doesn’t seem like it was very immediate.

Though I don’t know if true suggestions from some posters on social media are that some clubs aren’t happy that the vote was rejected for quota and salary dispensation and there’s a push for a re-vote. Suggestions that any current offers are on hold to wait and see.

Call me old fashioned but if the vote is no then you shouldn’t just repeat it till it’s a yes. Clearly a couple of the top end clubs close to salary cap want a piece to further strengthen but they should have to wait till those who have space make their plays.

I was watching Craig Harrison’s Show me the money’s channel online which said Michael Carter is helping to balance the books at Salford. It’s worth a watch, touches on Salford etc as he has a fair few players there on his books. Also said we offered Mikołaj Olędzki mega money that dwarfed the rhinos offer but he decided to stay.

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Re: Rumours thread : Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:29 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

The announcement last week about ‘immediate’ player sales doesn’t seem like it was very immediate.

Though I don’t know if true suggestions from some posters on social media are that some clubs aren’t happy that the vote was rejected for quota and salary dispensation and there’s a push for a re-vote. Suggestions that any current offers are on hold to wait and see.

Call me old fashioned but if the vote is no then you shouldn’t just repeat it till it’s a yes. Clearly a couple of the top end clubs close to salary cap want a piece to further strengthen but they should have to wait till those who have space make their plays.

It's not that they aren't happy. It's just some said they would have voted positively if it had been just quota so have asked for a remote with just that.

I think the immediate part was just media hype. Salford had a challenge to reduce their bill. They were still working on investment to plug the gap
I think that ship sailed on Saturday though.

Re: Rumours thread : Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:30 pm  

FIL wrote: Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10 I think Trin need another big experienced NRL standard prop and keep Storton at second row. Lodge mentioned but I’d prefer this big NRL standard prop who wants to come to SL. 6ft 3 tall and 17 1/2 stone…. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tepai_Moeroa

FIL wrote: Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10 I think Trin need another big experienced NRL standard prop and keep Storton at second row. Lodge mentioned but I’d prefer this big NRL standard prop who wants to come to SL. 6ft 3 tall and 17 1/2 stone…. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tepai_Moeroa

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Re: Rumours thread : Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:31 pm  

Pat Bateman wrote:

I was watching Craig Harrison’s Show me the money’s channel online which said Michael Carter is helping to balance the books at Salford. It’s worth a watch, touches on Salford etc as he has a fair few players there on his books. Also said we offered Mikołaj Olędzki mega money that dwarfed the rhinos offer but he decided to stay.

I heard that. I think he'll regret it but we'll see.

Re: Rumours thread : Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:35 pm  

PopTart wrote:

I heard that. I think he'll regret it but we'll see.

I agree. Apparently it was the influence of Brad Arthur that swayed him. Can’t remember who the poster was on here but he knew of Oledzki personally and said he was too far into his comfort zone at Leeds to leave.

Re: Rumours thread : Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:37 pm  

JamieRobinson1234 wrote:

He's notoriously the biggest trouble causer in the past 10 years of the NRL, I'm fine with him never playing Rugby League again never mind for Trinity.

Had a falling out session at just about every club he’s been at…
Which is probably why St George only offered him a limited contract.

Re: Rumours thread : Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:39 pm  

Belle Vue wrote:

Had a falling out session at just about every club he’s been at…
Which is probably why St George only offered him a limited contract.

Tbf Flannagans even denying that now. Shame as he’s a quality player.

Re: Rumours thread : Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:40 pm  

PopTart wrote:

It's not that they aren't happy. It's just some said they would have voted positively if it had been just quota so have asked for a remote with just that.

I think the immediate part was just media hype. Salford had a challenge to reduce their bill. They were still working on investment to plug the gap
I think that ship sailed on Saturday though.

There are still offers though so it would make more sense to move on those offers and when those are exhausted to then offer dispensation on those that remain.

Hard to tell these days what’s true in media with all these media Facebook pages which seem to be cut and paste part of stories and see how far they can embellish it.