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                    • Josh Addo-Carr, Dylan Walker and JDB. Players that became suddenly available and we grabbed.

                      Don't move the goal posts here. People are talking about a "marquee" signing, not experienced depth signings like you're referring to. We only got the big 4 because SL up-ended the player market. 

                      The Smith signings (outside of the big 4 as they were Super League created) were usually in compliment to the juniors we had. He also signed complete duds like Chris Thorman, Jack Afamasaga, Andrew McFadden and Lee Hopkins.

                      And 2003 and 2004 say hello. We became a very inconsistent team after 2001 and while we made finals in 2002 we weren't a premiership threat, before we completely dropped away in 2003 and 2004. 

                    • Bit harsh on lee hopkins i thought he was a decent buy for us.

            • 101, take your meds or hand the phone to the other person who posts on your account.....I like them better

  • If you could name a player to bring in as Lomax replacement who is a realistic possibility, for less money, who is there. I thought Garrick was perfect, he is Bondi bound. He had finishing prowess, goal kicking, backline versatility, experience. 
    Who else is there that could play centre or wing with goal kicking an optional extra? I think that's what is causing the silence. There aren't many names to toss around. 

    The worst thing we can do is take a risk on someone who could replace Lomax instead of taking the risk on guys like Nanva, Richie, Alameddine, Beau even the Rok. These guys could replace him on an 80k contract. Ofcourse their output wouldn't be as high but if it is relative to the dint they put on the salary cap then we are fine and dandy.

    Apparently we are not interested in Averilll which could only be due to an over evaluation by his management as other than that he seems perfect. He was good enough for Wayne so we know he is a good kid. 

    DWZ? Would he want to leave NZ? I don't think he will be renewed there and everyone says Webby loves Berry.. something to keep an eye on. If Sharks pay half of Ramiens deal I'd take him for sure.

     

    • These guys could replace him on an 80k contract...what in the actual fuck are you on?...it doesn't matter. Stop taking it or take more of it, whatever, but we are not replacing Lomax for $80k...fmd

      • Well that was nearly "ballistic" glad it was not me who said that.....

        Your right by the way!

        Dynasty should look up the pay scales, I don't think there is anything below 125K in the top 30 game, even that maybe higher this year?

      • Randy and Poppa. Just to simply the message a little. 
        1. This is the situation we are in. The fact we are means that the most likely scenario is we will sign a first grader.
        2.  Relative to their impact on the cap, meaning they need to be outplaying their modest salaries for us to be any chance to fill the void.

         

  • I am not sure why people are desperate for signings here. 

    By all means we are going for Keoan it seems. Only someone like him or the likes of Haas/Tino can really add to our forwards. 

    We need a backup at the backs but those can be signed anytime overall, we might just be waiting to see who is left unattached and can come for pittance. 

    The only position in our 17 you'd say we are "lacking" in is 5/8, assuming you don't think of Pezet cause he's a one year thing and youre not conviced by Joash (understandably). But there is no one established at 6 in the market. 

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Gucci replied to LB's discussion Parramatta open talks with Junior Paulo over extension
"Agreed. People need to remember there is no one on the market for 2027 anyways. Signing Junior on $650K when there isnt anyone else to get doesnt mean anything. We dont get bonuses for not using our cap space.
Its laughable that everyone needs to be…"
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Blue Eel replied to LB's discussion Parramatta open talks with Junior Paulo over extension
"HKF - sounds about right. I thought he'd command $650k minimum, considering he is on $900 -$950K for his last year, and a co captain."
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Blue Eel replied to LB's discussion Parramatta open talks with Junior Paulo over extension
"Pops i like these comments, in all honesty i don't know how you price him considering his age, and the fact he is co captain and he is on a very high salary right now. 
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Yehez replied to LB's discussion Parramatta open talks with Junior Paulo over extension
"One more season in 2027 for Junioir at less than 500 I think would be awesome. "
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Yehez replied to Aj's discussion Why have our signings. Gone quiet 🤫
"I am not sure why people are desperate for signings here. 
By all means we are going for Keoan it seems. Only someone like him or the likes of Haas/Tino can really add to our forwards. 
We need a backup at the backs but those can be signed anytime…"
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Eli Stephens replied to LB's discussion Parramatta open talks with Junior Paulo over extension
"As long as it's at a discount no issues, he's a cornerstone of the club "
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Poupou Escobar replied to LB's discussion Parramatta open talks with Junior Paulo over extension
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DYNASTY.LOADING replied to Aj's discussion Why have our signings. Gone quiet 🤫
"Randy and Poppa. Just to simply the message a little. 1. This is the situation we are in. The fact we are means that the most likely scenario is we will sign a first grader.2.  Relative to their impact on the cap, meaning they need to be outplaying…"
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Poppa replied to LB's discussion Parramatta open talks with Junior Paulo over extension
"mongolian trotting duck These are the type of issues that you cannot put a value on, number of young forwards coming through and junior is the one they will be looking up to. Leadership is not always tangible in a monetary sense.
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Poppa replied to LB's discussion Parramatta open talks with Junior Paulo over extension
"But we have people on here that think we paid 700k for TDS.....hate to go shopping with you lot!"
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HKF replied to LB's discussion Parramatta open talks with Junior Paulo over extension
"He is already under contract for 2026 so one more year after that. His current contract is reportedly $900-$950k so he would have to take a pay cut to continue but the numbers some on here are tossing up like $300-$400k are laughable.  Sure that's…"
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GM replied to LB's discussion Parramatta open talks with Junior Paulo over extension
"That's well and good, a little disheartening wr have added  FA in regards to new players "
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Poppa replied to Aj's discussion Why have our signings. Gone quiet 🤫
"Well that was nearly "ballistic" glad it was not me who said that.....
Your right by the way!
Dynasty should look up the pay scales, I don't think there is anything below 125K in the top 30 game, even that maybe higher this year?"
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Poppa replied to LB's discussion Parramatta open talks with Junior Paulo over extension
"I am of the view Bluey, that the powers to be will work it out in a mutual discussion with Junior by asking him what he believes is appropriate. I would not like to be sitting down with him giving him ultimatum's. the respect we owe him is not…"
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shane replied to LB's discussion Parramatta open talks with Junior Paulo over extension
"1 yr at the most and 400K max.Every year when his cantract is up for renewal he plays well, after signing a new 1 for2 or more yrs he doesn't perform until the yr before renewal. last contract signed for 4yrs at 950 K and took untill this yr to…"
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Blue Eel replied to LB's discussion Parramatta open talks with Junior Paulo over extension
"A lot of people are for this, as long as it's for 1 year and or between $300k and $500k. What will we be thinking if it's $650k plus and or a 2 year term. The people in charge of our contracts and cap have improved from a couple of years ago, even…"
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