Jack Wighton free to negotiate ...

[Rackets]

If Manly had a decent recruitment manager they'd be on the phone to Campbell Graham and Isiah Tass at 9.00am tomorrow. Both are off contract at the end of 2024.

We have Talau 😁

 

[bob dylan]

We have Talau 😁

oh dear.

 

[2830 Eagle]

I wonder what the morale will be like at the Raiders now that wacko jacko thinks they can't win a comp

 

[Uk eagle]

Is it just me who thinks he's vastly overrated? I definitely wouldn't want to be paying anything like big money for him.

 

[lsz]

As a free running three quarter, his struggled with running the attack and being responsible to manage games as a half, his running game is where it’s at for him, set free in the backline and he‘ll bring them plenty. It the perfect signing to strength their side.

Even with Trell?

I view it will either go well or blow up in their face….(also are they not trying to buy a premiership….)

 

[winnyason]

Be interesting to see cattle Souths will have to let go. Would we consider bringing Liam Knight back ?

 

[Rafferty]

Even with Trell?

I view it will either go well or blow up in their face….(also are they not trying to buy a premiership….)

Especially with Trell…..they will hunt around each other a bit like Tom and Teddy in origin, except dare I say a little more brutal, bruise brothers mate, the more physical the better for Jack.

Of course there trying to buy a premiership and for mine it’s a solid purchase that has the potential to deliver, unfortunately.

 

[XV-1]

Be interesting to see cattle Souths will have to let go. Would we consider bringing Liam Knight back ?

He would be better than Boyle.

 

[double hoops]

Be interesting to see cattle Souths will have to let go. Would we consider bringing Liam Knight back ?

Yes

 

[Nordburg]

Be interesting to see cattle Souths will have to let go. Would we consider bringing Liam Knight back ?

There were whispers last week that he was a fair chance of pulling the pin on his career due to his issues.Unfortunately I’m pretty sure I heard Rothfield say something about it so my source is unreliable

 

[eaglebuzz]

So Wighton takes unders and joins Souths? When will the NRL start introducing market prices on players to stop already star studded teams from acquiring another marquee player? 😔

2011, just in time to pick the eyes out of our premiership winning team.

 

[HK_Eagle]

2011, just in time to pick the eyes out of our premiership winning team.

So true, sadly. I think that was just a made up Gallop law at the time.

 

[winnyason]

He would be better than Boyle.

Yeap and I dare say Keppie

 

[winnyason]

Yes

Upgrade over Keppie, Boyle and Woods

 

[winnyason]

There were whispers last week that he was a fair chance of pulling the pin on his career due to his issues.Unfortunately I’m pretty sure I heard Rothfield say something about it so my source is unreliable

Yeah that would be a shame

 

[simon64]

So Wighton takes unders and joins Souths? When will the NRL start introducing market prices on players to stop already star studded teams from acquiring another marquee player? 😔

This.

The Faders offer him 1.1 million a season for 4 years. He shouldn't have been able to find a pen fast enough.

But he tests the market and takes less money.

Anyone remember when the NRL stepped in to stop us re-signing Glenn Stewart because he was going to accept less than (ironically) Souths offered him to stay a one club man.

So where are the NRL now ? Why is this bloke allowed to accept less than market value ? You can't have it both ways. Either the NRL stays out of contracts or it sets values on players.

For what it's worth, I don't think the signing will bring the Vermin a premiership. Wighton's not that good. But can we get a little consistency ? Why are they letting him take a 200K/year less ?

 

[Ranga]

I don’t see an issue with him taking 900k even though offered more elsewhere. I don’t think Souths should have to carry him at a higher value either.

I’ve come to terms with the fact that any decision made by Tod against Manly (including re Gift’s contract) was unjustified and should hold no precedent value.

 

[Dee Why Eagle]

So Wighton takes unders and joins Souths? When will the NRL start introducing market prices on players to stop already star studded teams from acquiring another marquee player? 😔

when Manly wants to sign them!

 

[globaleagle]

(sorry if already posted...)

NRL to probe Jack Wighton deal as Raiders gun signs with rival club for less

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo told the Herald the salary-cap auditor would review the contract and test the market value, with Wighton expected to forego about $300,000 per year to link with the Rabbitohs, leaving the Raiders infuriated.

NRL to probe fresh Wighton deal as Raiders fume

Dally M Medal star signs with rival club

wwos.nine.com.au

(but all that will happen is they'll say: 'We looked into it, and everything is ok.')

 

[master blaster]

It was Ok when it was us for 30 years.

Yeah, I dont like it so much now, but we can never complain about it.

just dont go there.

Yes I agree Bob but we were never this ruthless in signing players like some clubs are today, but you are right, we shouldnt complain