Turbo tied up long term

[Chunkytuna]

They’ve always been about the money but because of the surname and being local juniors people seem to have the blinkers on.

Seems a lot forget about the bidding war we had to get in with the bulldogs in 2019 to re-sign them both on overs. While their father also got a top job with a club sponsor.

They’ve been paid extremely well and have delivered zero.

Totally disagree with this. If there is ANYONE is this club or indeed the entire NRL who is not all about the money, it the turbo boys. If you’ve met them or know people who have you’d realise that. There’s nothing wrong with understanding your value and earning as much money as you can from what is a VERY short career.

 

[The '47ers]

Totally disagree with this. If there is ANYONE is this club or indeed the entire NRL who is not all about the money, it the turbo boys. If you’ve met them or know people who have you’d realise that. There’s nothing wrong with understanding your value and earning as much money as you can from what is a VERY short career.

Didn't Silvertails just run DCE into the ground as "dollar chaser" for the last 9mths?!
Must be okay for some, not for others.

 

[XV-1]

Didn't Silvertails just run DCE into the ground as "dollar chaser" for the last 9mths?!
Must be okay for some, not for others.

Winner winner chicken dinner.

 

[chuckee]

Totally disagree with this. If there is ANYONE is this club or indeed the entire NRL who is not all about the money, it the turbo boys. If you’ve met them or know people who have you’d realise that. There’s nothing wrong with understanding your value and earning as much money as you can from what is a VERY short career.

You just contradicted yourself. First you said they’re not all about the money then in your next breath you say they have to earn as much money as they can.

I don’t disagree with that second part but you don’t need to sugarcoat it. That would in fact make money being a big part of their mindset.

If they weren’t about the money why did they entertain big offers from the bulldogs and let manly get into essentially a bidding war with them? If they loved the club so much they would’ve signed way before it got to that stage.

 

[JakeyB789]

Didn't Silvertails just run DCE into the ground as "dollar chaser" for the last 9mths?!
Must be okay for some, not for others.

If Turbo was the club captain, and waited until after round 3 next year to jump on 100% Footy and say he would play anywhere but Manly, he would be dragged through the mud by everyone on here just as much as $CE was, and rightfully so.

But we all know he won't do that so it's a ridiculous comparison.

 

[XV-1]

Pretty common as he is the GM of Football. I know Bonsara use to do most of the contract negotiations when he was in the chair. I am sure Mestrov is involved at arms length in most of the discussions etc

Not in the slightest.

The negotiations were ratified at every stage, so the GM of Football is the person who would conduct a majority of the negotiations.

Sometimes I wish there was a "shakes my head" emoji. You are definitely a gift who keeps on giving, though @XV-1

So guys what went wrong?

It seems to be normal for Mestrov not to be involved, yet the agreed contract was not approved.

 

[Chunkytuna]

Didn't Silvertails just run DCE into the ground as "dollar chaser" for the last 9mths?!
Must be okay for some, not for others.

Sorry, I must’ve missed the part where Turbo went on national TV announcing he’s leaving the club, not giving any reason and then claiming there’s an orchestrated campaign against him. Pretty sure most people have a problem with the way DCE did what he did - not the fact that he’s leaving.

 

[The '47ers]

Sorry, I must’ve missed the part where Turbo went on national TV announcing he’s leaving the club, not giving any reason and then claiming there’s an orchestrated campaign against him. Pretty sure most people have a problem with the way DCE did what he did - not the fact that he’s leaving.

I get all that, but bottom line here is $$$$$ with both of them so..... 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[Chunkytuna]

You just contradicted yourself. First you said they’re not all about the money then in your next breath you say they have to earn as much money as they can.

I don’t disagree with that second part but you don’t need to sugarcoat it. That would in fact make money being a big part of their mindset.

If they weren’t about the money why did they entertain big offers from the bulldogs and let manly get into essentially a bidding war with them? If they loved the club so much they would’ve signed way before it got to that stage.

There’s a big difference between between being ALL about money and wanting to get what you feel you deserve. If I recall correctly Turbo actually offered to give a portion of his salary back! Not sure the person you’re describing would do that.

 

[The '47ers]

There’s a big difference between between being ALL about money and wanting to get what you feel you deserve. If I recall correctly Turbo actually offered to give a portion of his salary back! Not sure the person you’re describing would do that.

Hahaha the PR stunt got you hook,line and sinker there didn't it. As if the NRL would ever approve that.
So why is he blowing up now that that option is here.

 

[Chunkytuna]

I get all that, but bottom line here is $$$$$ with both of them so..... 🤷🏻‍♂️

In that they’re both being paid, yes. Anyway I wasn’t comparing DCE with Turbo.i merely disagree that Turbo was all about the money.

 

[Chunkytuna]

Hahaha the PR stunt got you hook,line and sinker there didn't it. As if the NRL would ever approve that.
So why is he blowing up now that that option is here.

I presume you know Turbo and the family then? Or at least have enough knowledge of him to characterise him the way you have??

 

[The '47ers]

I presume you know Turbo and the family then? Or at least have enough knowledge of him to characterise him the way you have??

Nope never met them, but just asking the question - if he wanted "to give money back" here's his chance.

 

[skull61]

Doesn’t seem to matter who the CEO is this club cannot handle any type of negotiation

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

From Michael Chammas, SMH:

Warrington offer Trbojevic two-year deal as Manly negotiations stall

By Michael Chammas
September 22, 2025 — 12.43pm

Tom Trbojevic is considering a two-year deal to join Sam Burgess’ Warrington Wolves after Manly restructured their offer of a contract extension.

Trbojevic was last week ready to knock back Super League interest after verbally agreeing to a three-year extension worth around $2.55-2.7 million to keep him at the Sea Eagles until 2029.

But the fullback was left angry after believing Manly had shifted the goalposts during negotiations, prompting him to look again at moving to England.

Trbojevic was informed the Sea Eagles had reduced their offer by around $300,000 over the lifetime of the deal, prompting his management to reignite discussions with interested Super League clubs over the weekend.

The Herald can reveal Warrington have tabled a lucrative two-year offer to make Trbojevic their marquee player from 2027.

The contract at the Wolves is worth less than the one on offer at Manly, but money is not the key driver behind Trbojevic’s decision.

Sea Eagles chief executive Tony Mestrov contacted Trbojevic on Sunday before the fullback flew out with his partner to Bali in an attempt to explain the details of the negotiations.

Mestrov told Trbojevic he believed there had been a breakdown in communications between him and his agent, Paul Sutton, and that there had been no intent to disrespect him by restructuring the deal.

Mstrov has since spoken to Sutton and presented an offer closer to the original deal verbally agreed at a meeting between Sutton and Manly general manager Peter Gentle last week.

Gentle had informed Sutton the club was willing to offer Trbojevic a three-year deal worth between $850,000-$900,000 per season.

That is a significant drop from his current $1.1 million salary, but Trbojevic was understanding of the club’s position due to his unfortunate spell of injuries and accepted the likelihood of a positional switch in coming years to accommodate the emergence of young gun Lehi Hopoate.

Trbojevic was ready to sign off on the deal that only required board and management approval, only to be told the club had come back with an offer of $900,000 in 2027, $800,000 in 2028 and $700,000 in 2029.

Mestrov has since contacted Trbojevic to inform him that the restructured deal included a ratchet clause in 2028 and 2029 that would see the value of his contract increase or decrease by the percentage of the change of value in the next broadcast deal.

That would likely see him earn an annual average salary between the figure of $850,000-$900,000 as originally discussed.

Trbojevic’s management, however, is under the impression a ratchet clause was to be included in the original verbal offer and that any increase in the salary cap would be in addition to the $850,000 agreed last week. Manly insist there was never a discussion of a ratchet clause last week.

While Trbojevic is still adamant he does not want to play for another NRL club, his management has been in discussions with Warrington bosses about a move to the struggling Wolves at the end of his current Manly deal, which expires after the 2026 season.

Both Mestrov and Sutton declined to comment as they work towards finding a resolution to keep Trbojevic at Manly.

 

[Hertera]

Warrington offer Trbojevic two-year deal as Manly negotiations stall​

Tom Trbojevic is considering a two-year deal to join Sam Burgess’ Warrington Wolves after Manly restructured their offer of a contract extension.

Trbojevic was last week ready to knock back Super League interest after verbally agreeing to a three-year extension worth around $2.55-2.7 million to keep him at the Sea Eagles until 2029.

But the fullback was left angry after believing Manly had shifted the goalposts during negotiations, prompting him to look again at moving to England.

Trbojevic was informed the Sea Eagles had reduced their offer by around $300,000 over the lifetime of the deal, prompting his management to reignite discussions with interested Super League clubs over the weekend.

The Herald can reveal Warrington have tabled a lucrative two-year offer to make Trbojevic their marquee player from 2027.

The contract at the Wolves is worth less than the one on offer at Manly, but money is not the key driver behind Trbojevic’s decision.
Sea Eagles chief executive Tony Mestrov contacted Trbojevic on Sunday before the fullback flew out with his partner to Bali in an attempt to explain the details of the negotiations.

Mestrov told Trbojevic he believed there had been a breakdown in communications between him and his agent, Paul Sutton, and that there had been no intent to disrespect him by restructuring the deal.


Mstrov has since spoken to Sutton and presented an offer closer to the original deal verbally agreed at a meeting between Sutton and Manly general manager Peter Gentle last week.

Gentle had informed Sutton the club was willing to offer Trbojevic a three-year deal worth between $850,000-$900,000 per season.
That is a significant drop from his current $1.1 million salary, but Trbojevic was understanding of the club’s position due to his unfortunate spell of injuries and accepted the likelihood of a positional switch in coming years to accommodate the emergence of young gun Lehi Hopoate.

Trbojevic was ready to sign off on the deal that only required board and management approval, only to be told the club had come back with an offer of $900,000 in 2027, $800,000 in 2028 and $700,000 in 2029.

Mestrov has since contacted Trbojevic to inform him that the restructured deal included a ratchet clause in 2028 and 2029 that would see the value of his contract increase or decrease by the percentage of the change of value in the next broadcast deal.
That would likely see him earn an annual average salary between the figure of $850,000-$900,000 as originally discussed.

Trbojevic’s management, however, is under the impression a ratchet clause was to be included in the original verbal offer and that any increase in the salary cap would be in addition to the $850,000 agreed last week. Manly insist there was never a discussion of a ratchet clause last week.

While Trbojevic is still adamant he does not want to play for another NRL club, his management has been in discussions with Warrington bosses about a move to the struggling Wolves at the end of his current Manly deal, which expires after the 2026 season.

Both Mestrov and Sutton declined to comment as they work towards finding a resolution to keep Trbojevic at Manly.

Warrington offer Trbojevic two-year deal as Manly negotiations stall

Trbojevic was ready to pledge his future to Manly after verbally agreeing a three-year contract extension. He’s now considering a two-year offer to move to the Super League.

www.smh.com.au

How unprofessional

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Mstrov has since spoken to Sutton and presented an offer closer to the original deal verbally agreed at a meeting between Sutton and Manly general manager Peter Gentle last week.

If true - Manly needs to work out who stuffed up here. If Gentle made a verbal offer he was not authorised to make... see you later Gentle.

The last thing the club needs is lack of basic professionalism especially if it puts the star player's nose out of joint and makes the club look stupid in public.

 

[HK_Eagle]

Regardless of the media circus and whatever shenanigans are playing out in the background… I believe 750 per season is a very fair conclusion given the history and all other factors.

 

[LeonardCohen]

Well done for picking up that nice little tidbit of information 👏

You see @47MVEagle, to be a good l--r, you need to have a great memory.

I've been saying for six months the narrative from DCE and his media-fanboys isn't true to the matter.

They've argued that the "offer" only came just before he went to air, which is a load of garbage.

I know much more, but I'll let this clown from the SMH play his own version of hangman.

Yes, their is fault in some aspects, on both sides however the club is an easier target than the player.

The biggest myth (as perpetuated by Bozo as nauseam) was the deal on 100% Footy was reactive and made Mestrov and Manly look stupid. I always read that as calling DCE’s bluff. Don’t go on live TV and try and claim you weren’t wanted; we’ve got a deal if you want it but you don’t.

 

[Hertera]

I'm sorry but I'm over this crap Tom if you want just leave. One minute Tom is looking to hand money back (supposedly) now he wants to complain about 100k wtf

"The contract at the Wolves is worth less than the one on offer at Manly, but money is not the key driver behind Trbojevic’s decision."

Then why are you complaining if money is not the key driver?