RTS- Tom Replacement? (Nope)

[WiseyEagle]

Big fan of Tuivasa-Shrek. Wheel him in.

But its been a long time since we signed an exciting player. Kapow was the last exciting player signing I can remember, until he was not. We usually sign unknowns or plodders, this would be most out of character!

NYEagle

RTS never played for West Tigers so may not be eligible for Manly.

 

[Seagles68]

I agree with you about the explosion of short term contracts and "loan" players I think it is BS as well and against the spirit of competition and attrition.

In the context of compensations for a player being injured whilst playing rep games I think it's fair, if he didn't play he would not have been injured so the club should get the option to replace like with like.
Just my 2 cents

Yeah, I get what you're saying but there is just something fundamentally wrong with getting a player from another Club to play for a few weeks with your club. The player is essentially a sub contracted player that has no connection to the club other than money. And I also get that a lot people on ST feel we have players on long term contracts that behave like that and so there's not much difference. I guess I'm just too old school where I think injuries happen to all clubs and they should be addressed from within. I'd rather give a next level player an opportunity than bring in someone that is probably struggling at the club they are currently at anyway (RTS aside given he's been playing rugby).

Having said that, this story about Fainu being offered up (and possible Samuela leaving with him) causes me much greater concern, coz I see them as the future of the club. But anyway .........

 

[Thewestisbest]

Xavier Savage might not be a bad option. Beggers can't be choosers.

 

[tajhay]

The player is essentially a sub contracted player that has no connection to the club other than money

Its more first grade opportunity than me if they are only being loaned out for the rest of the year. The Cowboys FB who debuted there earlier this year against the Warriors was decent! Taine Tuaupiki did well in his time in first grade as well. Who knows, they might really want to stay long term. But yeah with Turbo there its pretty much the same scenario at their own respective clubs. Its pretty much a short term deal and the only thing the player will be gaining is first grade experience. You wont get any established FB for that.

 

[Damien2812]

If we manage to get someone from the outside it will probably be someone crap. Lol

 

[BOZO]

Yeah, I get what you're saying but there is just something fundamentally wrong with getting a player from another Club to play for a few weeks with your club. The player is essentially a sub contracted player that has no connection to the club other than money.

That is not the case and has not been the case where sub contracted players do not build a connection with the club they play for and only play for the money

 

[Seagles68]

That is not the case and has not been the case where sub contracted players do not build a connection with the club they play for and only play for the money

You must be quicker than I at building close relationships, Bozo. So more power to you.

 

[bob dylan]

Cant believe there are people who dont want RTS. Mercenary yes, but isnt that what we need.

One of the other options is Dane Laurie who hasnt been able cement a place at the Tigers despite having great utility value. I know the Tigers are our natural feeder team but lets get away from that.

 

[niccipops]

Please… RTS will not be at Manly…

Next level pie-in-the-sky BS…

Most likely.
But let's just roll with it for now.
Any remote likelihood of positivity for this season is welcome.

 

[Seagles68]

Cant believe there are people who dont want RTS. Mercenary yes, but isnt that what we need.

One of the other options is Dane Laurie who hasnt been able cement a place at the Tigers despite having great utility value. I know the Tigers are our natural feeder team but lets get away from that.

It's not RTS Bob (I think he's very good) it's just the principle for me. I know it's a case of - that ship has already sailed - but I'm boring Bob.

But anyway ......

 

[winnyason]

Rts yes only close to like for like not quite same player but fmd we are in ****.

 

[LeonardCohen]

I don't understand why people would care whether RTS is a potential ongoing fixture or not...it's no different to signing Aaron Woods on a short term deal from the Dragons, when he is retiring at the end of year, it's just that RTS is actually a good player and might contribute something. I'm not kidding myself that there is a single player on our roster outside of Jake T, that cares about the club to the extend that our supporters do. They're all there for a bit of coin. That much has been made obvious in the 20+ since the game turned 'full-time professional'.

If we only signed players with the same enthusiasm for the club as our supporters, we'd have an empty team sheet each week. Be realistic people.

 

[Alfreddo]

It's a Huge yes from me!

We could really ruffle some feathers in the final two months of the comp and actually fly into the finals on a wet sail.

 

[Waz13]

Would love RTS to help us get through the year and push a finals berth. Would be a great get if they can make it happen. Reckon it’s Unlikely though. Realistically we’ll prob negotiate talau coming early which will push Garrick to fb.

 

[eagle66]

For RTS to come to the NRL this year, let alone to Manly, he needs to be released by the provincial club he is contracted to, Canterbury. The provincial comp, regular season, runs to the end of September. It will be a shock to see him playing in the NRL this year.

 

[Hertera]

It's not happening more chance of Tom never getting injured again than rts joining us.

 

[ricardo]

Wait wait Manly may get cap relief for Tom?? OMG extent Seibs asap! I love it

 

[Alfreddo]

This can still happen guys. We just need to pay him $25,000 per game. Believe me his eyes will be lighting up right now with the possibility of gaining $350,000 this year. And we are still in finals contention. He would love to play in the finals in prep for next season

 

[manlyfan76]

Fck me people have short memories.
I'm old enough to remember Manly importing Kevin Ward for ten or eleven games. who went alright. But oh no RTS can't have that.

 

[Hertera]

And we are still in finals contention.

Wow