Proud Eagle Joel Thompson wants pay cut to remain in Manly nest

[globaleagle]

Looking forward to discounted Membership then as Manly will field a Team of Volunteers

They'll all be in the canteen!

 

[globaleagle]

Can you hear greenturd scheming as to how he can put a stop to this - something that will only apply to Manly of course

Dusts off the old "Gifty" rule.

-Sorry Joel is a 900k a year player cough cough

 

[HappilyManly]

They'll all be in the canteen!

A Team that wants to win for Manly and hot pies at last

Win - Win 😀

 

[Woodsie]

Outstanding offer and attitude from Thommo ... Blokes a champion ....

Having said that I would be hoping that Waddell, GoJetSki, Guacamole or some other smokey is developing to a stage where Thommo at 31 is not a walk up start in the 17 ...... I may sound like an old Grinch ... but the size of the pay cut would determine my decision ....

 

[The better Robbo]

Outstanding offer and attitude from Thommo ... Blokes a champion ....

Having said that I would be hoping that Waddell, GoJetSki, Guacamole or some other smokey is developing to a stage where Thommo at 31 is not a walk up start in the 17 ...... I may sound like an old Grinch ... but the size of the pay cut would determine my decision ....

Yeah I reckon Thommo has 1 or 2 more good year in the NRL. If he wants to win a comp... If the price is right then definitely. This is how you win a premiership, guys like Taufua Thommo and the T bros taking unders to stay together.

 

[Budgie]

Outstanding offer and attitude from Thommo ... Blokes a champion ....

Having said that I would be hoping that Waddell, GoJetSki, Guacamole or some other smokey is developing to a stage where Thommo at 31 is not a walk up start in the 17 ...... I may sound like an old Grinch ... but the size of the pay cut would determine my decision ....

GoJetSki?
Darcy Lussick Lite

 

[Woodsie]

GoJetSki?
Darcy Lussick Lite

You don't miss ....

 

[eaglebuzz]

This is the second guy in two weeks to say will take unders to stay ,Im tipping Turbo's wont be taking top dollar either.
Get it done Manly ,the sooner the better....

It would be nice if DCE negotiated down his contract to free up some space. Surely he has plenty of options for TPAs now.

 

[BH72]

brilliant. His energy and enthusiasm rubs off and hopefully the club can work out a deal to retain him.

 

[Pittwater Legend]

Thompson is having a damn good season. Runs good lines and is one of our hardest hitters in defence. Would be happy to keep him at a fair rate

 

[Snake]

You don't win premierships without experience. To think that we don't need him for next year is a laugh. He is the heart and soul of this team with Jake T. The bloke ****in' whacks ****s. What more could you want?

 

[Snake]

I've been pumping his tires up all season and begging the club to keep him.

 

[HappilyManly]

It would be nice if DCE negotiated down his contract to free up some space. Surely he has plenty of options for TPAs now.

For all you know Chez's contract is already loaded with TPAs and allowances

 

[eaglebuzz]

For all you know Chez's contract is already loaded with TPAs and allowances

Probably, it would just be a very captainly move to sacrifice a little off the top to make it easier for the club to afford a premiership capable squad.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I've been pumping his tires up all season and begging the club to keep him.

He offers SO MUCH both on and off the field.

Another year, which could be a Premiership year ( more likely 2020 than this year in my humble opinion).

 

[dowdz]

Best thing about this is hearing a player once again willing to take a pay cut to play for our great club. I hope the club rewards Thommo he has been amazing for us.

 

[Pittwater Legend]

Beautiful try to Thompson! So much power in his game

 

[southsideeagle]

The talk was that Joel was after a few years. He is 31 yrs old ( this month). Do we give him 2 years? At what price. Presently on $600 k . Is $500k fair? Still all good re salary cap but not buying any one of significant just top ups.

 

[robbiea]

I mentioned this in the game thread ,to no avail.
Did anyone else hear one of the commentators mention Thommo could be off to Knights next year ??
Or am I tripping ?

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

I mentioned this in the game thread ,to no avail.
Did anyone else hear one of the commentators mention Thommo could be off to Knights next year ??
Or am I tripping ?

Head caller Dan Ginnane ( the ‘G’ is silent) mentioned that. He is tripping. Not you.