Wighton rumours heat up as 'fantastic' option emerges.

It is not gossip per say but Ryan Girdler has mentioned that he think Wighton to Parramatta would instantly make us a threat. Well yeah, he is an Origin player, even better at Centre. Only issues are price and compensation. Let's say Wighton wants to come to Parramatta this year, Canberra would want someone of not immediately, Waqa Blake wouldn't cut yet i believe he would be one we offer up. I have never been against having Wighton as he is super talented, just was a bit here and there due to it being somewhat unrealistic. Is it as unrealistic as first believed? I mean sort of but not as much as first thought. If i had to pick i reckon he stays at Canberra squeezing more coin out of them.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/theres-a-bit-of-talk-wighton-rumours-heat-up-as-fantastic-option-emerges/news-story/1af00cabbb1b03bcc2cf19df80115398

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        • They could have the best juniors in the world it wouldn't matter as BA does not like to give new players opportunities unless his hand is forced by injury. 

    • Haha the Steve Sharp jokes never get old Fongy....

  • Flegler Herbie Wighton would propel the Dolphins into contention next year IMO.

  • Just to make sure, only reason folks are saying we shouldn't try and get wighton is because he will be expensive right? No one thinks he isn't good? Just want to double check that.

    Im pretty sure we have just under a million left in the cap with 2 signings imminent as well as atleast 1 upgrade. I doubt Wighton comes here but if he does it'll be on a fraction of the 900+ he is on now.

    I think we could be joining the race to bump his price up at continue to heap pressure on the Raiders who are in complete disarray roster wise.

    • That is the only reason I am not believing the interest, price. If we are then I'm all in.

  • No from me.   We need to invest in some speed or high athletic skills .  He would tighten up the defense and give us some grunt but once the ball leaves his hands the same problems exist.

  • In a heartbeat, we have been poor in centre since the Jennings/Radradra combo.

    He can cover any position in backline, plus lock so yes please. I’ll drive Waqa to airport myself

  • Won't happen nor should we even consider it IMO

    • If it was either him or Blake, who would you take Frank?

      • Him but not anywhere near his asking price hence why it won't happen nor should it.

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