Tigers sign Feledy

[Dion Johnson]

Good talent, don’t think he would get the opportunity to play first grade at Manly in the next two seasons.

The current Tigers halves would be a worry in getting quality ball out to him.

All the best to Josh and if it doesn’t work out at the Tigers he may well be back at Manly.

 

[Rosko]

Sh*t Sh*t Sh*t!
A real talent, and what a waste.

 

[Go manly]

He is 17
Kids begin apprenticeships for 60 k at that age
Our game is money driven with short term objectives and little guarantees of longevity

A lot can happen in 4 years with no certainty that he will even make it in rugby league no mater which clubs pick him up
I have no problem with him accepting more attractive offers
I hope he is smart and plans for outside of league

 

[Will on the hill]

At least it's not the Storm or Roosters. Good chance he will want out of Leichhardt in 3 years time.

 

[Eagle thru 'n' thru]

He could turn out like Addison Demetriou.....smashed it in lower grades but never heard of again.

 

[40 nil]

I hope he is smart and plans for outside of league

I read an article that he was doing work experience as a landscape gardener while still at school.

 

[IQofalimabean]

Tigers offered him a captain position lol.

 

[globaleagle]

Tigers offered him a captain position lol.

Dammit - came on to post that myself.

lulz

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I think that would be a major incentive. We don't how much is being offered (maybe 75,000 - 200,000 p.a.?), but it would be a huge amount for a 17 year old & his family. There were probably many clubs interested in L. Fainu. If he was un-signable, then the next best player in the HM team would be a very attractive proposition.

Wasn't it reported that Latu's deal was worth a million? Tigers wouldn't have got Feledy for 3 years at 75k that's for sure, more likely something approaching Latu's price.

 

[Shoe1]

This would be the work of sheens. He has a very good eye, and has a vision. Maybe he can improve the club.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

This would be the work of sheens. He has a very good eye, and has a vision. Maybe he can improve the club.

They need to start over, Madge has to go, unless he can unearth a new Sam Burgess and a new GI in the next couple of months.

 

[40 nil]

Wasn't it reported that Latu's deal was worth a million? Tigers wouldn't have got Feledy for 3 years at 75k that's for sure, more likely something approaching Latu's price.

Latu's deal was reported at something like 1.2 million over 4 years. I have no idea what Feledy is being paid, so just put in a hypothetical range. However, I suspect it would be at least $200,000 per year.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Also their CEO has to go, if for no other reason than signing off on the disastrous foxtel reality show last year that made the Tigers and Maguire in particular a laughing stock. That show singlehandedly destroyed the slogan that any publicity is good publicity.

 

[Shoe1]

Also their CEO has to go, if for no other reason than signing off on the disastrous foxtel reality show last year that made the Tigers and Maguire in particular a laughing stock. That show singlehandedly destroyed the slogan that any publicity is good publicity.

He’s a clown.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Just the $$$$$

Sad but you can’t keep them all

 

[47MVEagle]

Also their CEO has to go, if for no other reason than signing off on the disastrous foxtel reality show last year that made the Tigers and Maguire in particular a laughing stock. That show singlehandedly destroyed the slogan that any publicity is good publicity.

The guy seems to be trying to work out whether he's a CEO or a roadie for an 80s tribute band

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

No doubt it's all about the money, as it almost always is in rugby league and the wider world. If he keeps being able to step up as he gets older (and so far this year it looks like he will), Josh is going to be a hell of a player, so clubs like the Tigers - who need to pay "overs" to attract anyone these days - will be willing to take the punt and throw wads of cash his way.

For the player, there's not really a downside. In three years he's still going to be very young (20 or 21), so if the Tigers are still the Tigers (ie, crap) he can easily go elsewhere.

 

[Shoe1]

For the player, there's not really a downside. In three years he's still going to be very young (20 or 21), so if the Tigers are still the Tigers (ie, crap) he can easily go elsewhere.

Downside will be not training at Narrabeen. Also he will have to mow the lawn at Leichhardt, Campbelltown, Concord etc

 

[Woodsie]

Dammit - came on to post that myself.

lulz

I am reliably informed that 2nd is not a Manly thing.. you moose.

 

[globaleagle]

I am reliably informed that 2nd is not a Manly thing.. you moose.

Stop iiiiiit or I'll go to the tigers and become "Captain" Moose....!