Re: Andrew Fifita : Tue Aug 23, 2022 2:10 pm  

PopTart wrote:

The way I see it we are 11th possibly 10th in the league and fans are wanting to do better.

We are definitely losing TJ, Tupou, Fifita who are I assume 3 of our highest paid players.
We are possibly losing Miller as well who would also be one of our highest earners.

When you add Arona and Batch, we have a lot of big boots to fill but we have a lot of salary cap to spend too.

My shopping list for the 4 biggest salaries is prop, stand off, loose forward and full back.

We'll need another starting prop and second row, but the first group is the priority for spending the biggest money.

I know that covers Crowther and Jowitt but I'd like to keep them but we need better in my opinion.

And one of those priority players needs to be a captain.

Don’t forget Aydin but either way I admire your confidence that they will use the money in full on new players. It’s not just the loss of our highest earners but also our better players. I guess you will not be surprised that I have absolutely no confidence that the board will put together a better squad because they will do their usual bring in players living on past glories along with a bunch of failed SL players looking for a last chance.
I don’t know who does the contract negotiations but it would appear one success Kaye but the rest appear to be walking. I am sure they will eventually make some comment on Facebook what the plan is for next season but I bet it includes the words “living within our means”, “ loss of X amount of Sky money” and “things will be better once the new stand is built.
With regards the stand did I read that it included facilities to entertain up to 52 directors, I hope this is just a Dallas moment and I am wrong.

Re: Andrew Fifita : Tue Aug 23, 2022 2:12 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

I would have made Batchelor the captain had he stayed. I’d be tempted to consider Crowther.

Does not bring enough to the team You need a 80 minutes but to be Captain

Re: Andrew Fifita : Tue Aug 23, 2022 2:14 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

Don’t forget Aydin but either way I admire your confidence that they will use the money in full on new players. It’s not just the loss of our highest earners but also our better players. I guess you will not be surprised that I have absolutely no confidence that the board will put together a better squad because they will do their usual bring in players living on past glories along with a bunch of failed SL players looking for a last chance.
I don’t know who does the contract negotiations but it would appear one success Kaye but the rest appear to be walking. I am sure they will eventually make some comment on Facebook what the plan is for next season but I bet it includes the words “living within our means”, “ loss of X amount of Sky money” and “things will be better once the new stand is built.
With regards the stand did I read that it included facilities to entertain up to 52 directors, I hope this is just a Dallas moment and I am wrong.

Mr .Carter said who comes in is down to the Coach .Think the days of overrated signings are behind us

Re: Andrew Fifita : Tue Aug 23, 2022 2:18 pm  

alegend wrote:

Mr .Carter said who comes in is down to the Coach .Think the days of overrated signings are behind us

Plus, it depends how much the coach had to spend ?

Re: Andrew Fifita : Tue Aug 23, 2022 2:20 pm  

alegend wrote:

Mr .Carter said who comes in is down to the Coach .Think the days of overrated signings are behind us

Yes but Carter sets the budget the coach can spend. WP can want whoever but if the club won’t pay what they are asking for whatever reason the coach misses out on that player so the final decision is with the board not the coach.

Re: Andrew Fifita : Tue Aug 23, 2022 2:26 pm  

alegend wrote:

Does not bring enough to the team You need a 80 minutes but to be Captain

I don’t think a captain needs to be 80 at all. Equally they shouldn’t be 20/30 minute players.

Naturally I would imagine a leader or a few will emerge in the camp.

Re: Andrew Fifita : Tue Aug 23, 2022 2:27 pm  

The coach must receive full backing, it's a mammoth task ahead of him. The clubs loosing some good individual players let's hope the younger members of the squad can recognise opportunities and stick with it.
Wakefield can not afford to have another fruitless season.

Re: Andrew Fifita : Tue Aug 23, 2022 2:29 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

Yes but Carter sets the budget the coach can spend. WP can want whoever but if the club won’t pay what they are asking for whatever reason the coach misses out on that player so the final decision is with the board not the coach.

Have a word with MC about putting some money on to assist or provide some ideas to raise funds and in turn increase the amount the club can spend on the first team

[PopTart]

Re: Andrew Fifita : Tue Aug 23, 2022 2:38 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

I don’t think a captain needs to be 80 at all. Equally they shouldn’t be 20/30 minute players.

Naturally I would imagine a leader or a few will emerge in the camp.

They don't have to but I'd prefer it.
Crowther is often talked about as a future captain but he's here now and I feel we lack leadership so I'd prefer to bring someone in.

Re: Andrew Fifita : Tue Aug 23, 2022 2:53 pm  

REDWHITEANDBLUE wrote:

Have a word with MC about putting some money on to assist or provide some ideas to raise funds and in turn increase the amount the club can spend on the first team

They’ve had ten years to increase revenue and improve the squad and our performances, you appear to believe in what we are doing so I would suggest it is for you to put money in. If we don’t perform on the field then no amount of ideas will help because that is the business we are in to entertain not constantly stave off relegation.
I would suggest one thing improve the marketing of games and advertise any special offers more widely.