Parramatta have tabled Keaon Koloamatangi a monster four-year offer in a bid to prise the representative forward out of South Sydney.
The Roosters are also monitoring the situation, given forward Angus Crichton is off contract and considering a switch to rugby at the end of next season. Perth also inquired about 27-year-old Koloamatangi’s plans, but were told he wants to remain in Sydney.
However, the Eels are shaping as a genuine threat to South Sydney’s bid to retain the former NSW and Tonga star. Sources not authorised to speak publicly told this masthead the Eels have weighed in with a four-year offer worth seven figures a season.
Parramatta officials, including coach Jason Ryles, have met with Koloamatangi and his manager.
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I did understand what you meant mate, I started writing a response but thought it was taking too long.
I see value in 2 x 18-20yr old Potential Rep Forwards at $500k a season, you see better value in 1 x Rep Forward at $900k a season...... we all see or value risk in different ways, thats life.
I may have been a bit outrageous in saying $500k a season, it was just an example but I would rather spread my risk over a few baskets instead of just in one.
Imagine if we have to wait until 2027 to get our hands on this Rep forward who in 2026 could do his ACL or Rupture his Achilles, then we could have to wait until 2028 to see our $900k a season player...... This is the type of risk I'd like to avoid.
Fair enough, everything is subjective and I have enjoyed the discussion.
I'm sure he hasn't...ffs
WTF are u going on about 😂
your a social worker and your favourite player was Scot Mahon.....what more do you want me to go on about?......how's your empathy time?
John, we're already doing that with extending junior forwards. And they're costing less than $500k a pop.
The more the merrier Super !
I hope this is true.
1 million is more than he should get, but it's the price set by the market.
We will get value out of him with a great Halfback helping take advantage of the platform he helps lay.
Very happy. Even better if Junior agree to extend on a modest contract.
Great group of forwards here:
De-Belin, Moretti, Hopgood, Doorey, Latu, Kautoga, Koloamatagi, Paulo, Ryda, Walker, Tuivaiti, Funa-luta, Williams, Guymer.
And more coming through with Polley, Petrus, Popo to name a few.
Yep exactly! Very excited about the next 3 years. Top 8, top 4, GF. That's my expectations.
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