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• xxRustyxx_69 September 21, 2026 at 8:29pm

  No for Fattrell. Laziest player of all time.
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  shane September 21, 2026 at 9:26pm

  No not even for 100k, lazy, injury prone and at the end of his time in the NRL.
• Michael W. September 21, 2026 at 10:17pm

  It would be a new challenge for him, when he's on, he is the best left centre in the game, it's a no for me.
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  Wizard “Alcatraz “Sleeve September 21, 2026 at 10:57pm

  Nope , not even for free.  More downside than upside . The baggage he brings with him wouid be like throwing fireworks in our dumpster fire. 
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    Mitchy > Wizard “Alcatraz “Sleeve September 22, 2026 at 7:58am

    We could write an entire book on the players we have bought with baggage.

    Sandow / Corey Norman for a start and Ferguson. All had talent.
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  Offside September 21, 2026 at 11:01pm

  I'd be ok with it as a centre and goal kicker.

  Big risk but big reward 
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  Kurupt - Your Mums Favourite Thug September 22, 2026 at 3:57am

  We'd probably sign him for 1.5mil and bring his brother over for 600k.
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  Coryn Hughes September 22, 2026 at 4:52am

  If we are going to go for someone I'd investigate having a look at trying to land Hamaso Tabuai-Fidow.

  I think the Dolphins will try and keep Bostock and Farnworth and the dollars especially the latter who'll end up at fullback leaves the Hammer as the odd man out.
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    Adam Magrath > Coryn Hughes September 22, 2026 at 7:34am

    I saw a reel with hammer and Herbie heading out on the boat to go fishing. How do we offer that at Parramatta? Tom Gilbert was interviewed by MMM radio the other week and they asked him what he does the morning of the game. He was walking along the beach (whilst being interviewed) and then heading home for a sleep and whatever else he does before that night's match. The dolphins are sorting out a deal for hammer right now, I expect they will retain every single player they want to keep. They are a desirable destination.

    We need to adopt a strategy that's different from what you suggest. Forking out huge dollars on a select few players who deep down have absolutely no desire to represent our club other than for financial incentives will not work, in fact it is destined to fail.
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      Poppa > Adam Magrath September 22, 2026 at 8:40am

      

      Interesting exercise in frustration.....The player I detest in all of NRL is Latrell Mitchell.

      Now that said I also happen to think he is one of the most talented players I have ever seen....probably seen more than most.

      OK so the quandry and balance comes into effect and I am ruling out any reason why he would want to come to Parra unless it is with his mate JAC who is a different kettle of fish! and will probably miss the first 12 rounds anyway.

      So what are the circumstnces, I would offer him a $500k  retainer, paid up front! After that I would offer $100000 for every game he plays after the first 10 are completed. At game 21 I would offer him for the next year $500000 up front and a similar contract if we make and he  plays in the GF. ...... so at a minimum he gets $1.5m to play 20 games. ie he can potentially earn 2m per year with the last 500 rolling into the next year, regardless of him playing that next season or not. TPA's would be found to finance the upfront payments. Cap considerations then become 1m only!

      There would be contingent KPI's involved.

      Now while all those things are good and well, how do I think I would react to having such a detested player in our team. My guess is that many player's we have brought in on such circumstances have become well adjusted and adapted to our spirit, think Ferguson and the ex crims. The ones that have not lasted, think Foz and Watmough did not make the 10 game mark.

      So circumstantially I would be comfortable......I love a challenge. Boy it would be a big one, just the same!