The Silvertail's optimism pulse 2025.

[Mark from Brisbane]

Yep -

If they wouldn't offer Lodge more than 150k then they aren't offering Taukeiaho 400k.

Would not at all surprise me if he’s on not much more than the minimums with an option based on performance.

Other teams were hardly knocking down the door to sign him

 

[Woodsie]

Would not at all surprise me if he’s on not much more than the minimums with an option based on performance.

agree ... you would think that his contract would contain a couple of KPI's, that if achieved would trigger upgrades ...

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

agree ... you would think that his contract would contain a couple of KPI's, that if achieved would trigger upgrades ...

Yep, exactly my thoughts.

Jazz Tevaga a different situation , he was signed as a current NRL playing forward.

 

[Ohgeez]

Yep -

If they wouldn't offer Lodge more than 150k then they aren't offering Taukeiaho 400k.

Exactly what I was thinking… I’m guessing that figure was just made up from thin air to exaggerate how bad our recruitment team is. As far as I can tell there is no source that confirms he signed a $400k deal. I’m sure he wanted that kind of money but manly, Roosters & Bulldogs all rejected that from the articles I found

 

[Rocky]

agree ... you would think that his contract would contain a couple of KPI's, that if achieved would trigger upgrades ...

Yep - would assume his contract would be similar to the one Brown signed 12 months earlier -minimum or close to, then incentives, plus consideration to upgrade the contract if your form demands it.

 

[Lyonstomenzies]

Really positive. Saw a delivery of around 45 garden chairs coming from Warriewood Flower Power that were being delivered straight to the training facility.

Now we just need a sprint coach.

 

[Dion Johnson]

The administration and operational structure is smooth functioning and financial viable. This includes the front office, which manages the business aspects such as marketing, sponsorship, and community engagement. Tony Mestrov has done a great job overseeing the club's operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial sustainability.

The front office now appears to be aligned and performing collectively.

Supporting the players is a comprehensive coaching team, led by Seibold, who has assistant coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, and medical staff recruited.

The playing squad is similar to 2024, a few changes with some promising younger players signed, think the team will play a similar style of attacking football which is the core strength of the squad, missing a dominant front rower and an edge forward or two may present opportunities for some younger players if injuries occur.

Lots of positives at the club particularly with the future player signings and maintaining a competitive team for 2025.

 

[silvereagle]

The administration and operational structure is smooth functioning and financial viable. This includes the front office, which manages the business aspects such as marketing, sponsorship, and community engagement. Tony Mestrov has done a great job overseeing the club's operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial sustainability.

The front office now appears to be aligned and performing collectively.

Supporting the players is a comprehensive coaching team, led by Seibold, who has assistant coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, and medical staff recruited.

The playing squad is similar to 2024, a few changes with some promising younger players signed, think the team will play a similar style of attacking football which is the core strength of the squad, missing a dominant front rower and an edge forward or two may present opportunities for some younger players if injuries occur.

Lots of positives at the club particularly with the future player signings and maintaining a competitive team for 2025.

Good post @Dion. I am hoping Taukehaio steps up as that dominant middle we have been desperately missing since Addin / Tapau days. Also hoping Simkin / Croker / Tevaga strike up a strong partnership for that 9 position. Love to see young Patolo compete with Ben T for that edge position. Also very interested to see Tommy Talau given a run in that left edge role in the trials. When you think about it he spends most of his time out there anyway when he plays centre so should not be a big shift???