James Hooper is reporting that Newcastle are only able to offer Best $650k, with another report saying ratchet clauses would be included, while Parramatta are set to offer $850k. Also, Knights are considering moving Fletcher Sharpe to Centre with Sandon Smith at 7 and Brown at 6 once he returns.
Now firstly, yeah Newcastle are losing Gagai so moving Sharpe might not seem a big deal, though they have Toby Winter and Fletcher Hunt too. So is it worth paying Best that much. I digress, with saying take this with a grain of salt since Hooper can be wrong, as has Kent a fair bit on his show and i reckon they would have similar sources. But it is something as well.
Let's for argument sakes say it is true, surely Parra can throw in an extra $50-100k and maybe a ratchet in there to get him over the line? That would truly blow Newcastle out of the water. Best has done this before where he went in Nov 1. then signed with the Knights anyway. The one thing that is different is he says he wants the best deal for his family. Money can be best for the family. Added is the talk of fiancee wanting to move down to Sydney, not that big of a deal living in Newcastle and not a deal breaker or maker, but it helps.
So again, Hooper has gotten things right but also has gotten his fair share wrong. But let's hope it is all right.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhW9c5NlR48&t=1814s Go to about 28:00 mark.
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Talk about a heading of CONTRADICTIONS.....Best a good chance of signing with Parramatta.....so says Hooper reporting only offering 650K , then again Hooper might be wrong as Kent has him on his show.....
We then get a Hooper could be wrong and Kent also because they have similar sources.....talk about a repeathon and throw in the advice to PARRA whose administration takes so much delight in following sources from 1EE, Surely they can throw in and extra 50/100k and a ratchet.......shit what a genius we have. Eachway betting in a three horse race....some people just dont understand.
After reading the Headline I am sure the loyal fan club were on the point of firming to a semi erection, but alas after reading the story it was just another deflation...... we will just have to look elseware when looking for gratification, optimism is wonderful but bullshit just stinks!
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