Clearly some made up numbers here but makes me wonder how many of our players have ratchet clauses in their contracts. DCE definitely did in the past. With the cap going up 22% the clubs without ratchet clauses will be the big winners.
Latu Fainu
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Manly youngster granted permission to leave, linked with two clubs
Manly Sea Eagles youngster Latu Fainu has reportedly been given permission to leave and negotiate with rival clubs.
www.zerotackle.com
"News Corp reports he has been granted permission to move on at the end of the season due to salary cap issues."Manly youngster granted permission to leave, linked with two clubs
Manly Sea Eagles youngster Latu Fainu has reportedly been given permission to leave and negotiate with rival clubs.
I guarantee the issue is not salary cap related.
They really need a rethink on this.
Zero tackle as usual just regurgitated the telegraph article.Manly youngster granted permission to leave, linked with two clubs
Manly Sea Eagles youngster Latu Fainu has reportedly been given permission to leave and negotiate with rival clubs.
The club knows the story is out they could deny it with a simple tweet. Lets be honest it is true unless they react to the blow back they are getting.
Yeah, the plain fact MWSE could simply kill this story but is allowing it to run on.....
Why is he being let go if it's not salary cap related?
bringbackbeaver
Reserve Grader
Haven’t seen much of this kid but maybe this is seibold wanting to get away from the gang wannabees to better balance out the side
Can have 1-2 of them
Cant have 5-6 of them
You’d have to think if this is true that there must be good reason
Can have 1-2 of them
Cant have 5-6 of them
You’d have to think if this is true that there must be good reason
It would be nice if we received some clarification, but they haven't responded to innuendo/rumours in the past.
Letting him go would only free up $120k ($250k - $130k for his top 30 replacement) given his upside we would be mad to let him go for cap space alone.
47MVEagle
Bencher
I can only imagine said manager has put the bite on the club for upgrades for all his clients & Manly have agreed on some (Saab, Schuster, Olakau’atu) & declined on others (Suli, Fifita, Tuitavake, Sione Fainu & now (apparently) Latu & Samuela Fainu).
Perhaps this is just how it works in the club-player manager world & the club have only upgraded the players they see as important to the club’s future & let the others walk.
Lots of gang signs are being thrown in the NRL. It's not limited to current Manly players, (though we are pretty well represented when we include Manase and Fonua-Blake). The Fainu family has a longstanding association with 21 District, as does Olakau'atu. Even Taupau is repping 21 District in the image immediately below.
It has definitely become a major issue in juniors though. Unfortunately, the Pacific Islander gang culture has developed an almost symbiotic relationship with Rugby League. It shouldn't really be news to anyone as this has happened over a long period of time. The Manase incident is a really good example of how entrenched these relationships are.
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If the dragons dig there heels in with hunt, and a few others followed in quick succession it may cause a ripple against this tactic
bringbackbeaver
Reserve Grader
Yep, need to get this crap out of the side . Keep a select few but not enough to create a culture around gang rubbish.
maxta
First Grader
Not a rumours - unfortunately very real....
And the fact Samuela got used as a scapegoat after that Eels game didn't help things.
I'm filthy about the situation, as I know what ability Latu has and Samuela is still a big rookie with plenty more to show and not sure it will be at Manly.
And the fact Samuela got used as a scapegoat after that Eels game didn't help things.
I'm filthy about the situation, as I know what ability Latu has and Samuela is still a big rookie with plenty more to show and not sure it will be at Manly.
Ron E. Gibbs
First Grader
^ Pretty sure AFB is just rocking' it Gangnam style…
47MVEagle
Bencher
Sure, but how often in this situation have we seen a club dig their heels in & the player honouring the duration of their contract in a professional manner?
I can count on one finger - JAC at Melbourne & I can only assume they either:
A. Appealed to his better nature
B. Offered him (& his manager) a sweetener
C. Displayed the might of their legal department & made it clear it would not end well for him if he chose to fight it.
47MVEagle
Bencher
There has to be a reason for it, the club wouldn’t just roll over & agree to an early release for no reason whatsoever.
47MVEagle
Bencher
Hasn’t Olakau’atu got his postcode tattooed on his leg?
I suppose that’s so he knows how to get home if he gets lost lol
bringbackbeaver
Reserve Grader
There’s a saying in business … culture eats strategy for breakfast.
Long term team shift at play here to get away from the gang rubbish?
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