NRL NRL 2025 General Recruitment Thread

[snake77]

‘Fool’s gold’: Haas’ shock $1.5m Broncos decision looms as R360 collapse fears grow

‘Fool’s gold’: Haas’ shock $1.5m Broncos decision looms as R360 collapse fears grow

www.foxsports.com.au

"However, the uncertainty surrounding R360 and the potential of a ban from NRL powerbrokers have seen Haas hold concerns regarding a rugby move... Even those within R360’s ranks reportedly have concerns of their own regarding the game’s finances and the potential for the competition to even get off the ground."

Wonder if there is a betting market for whether R360 will reach kick-off.

The odds are 360 to 1.

I was going to put $3.60 on myself.

 

[CWC]

Is this right? I used google Ai and it said he gets 2.2M tax free over there compared to $556K after tax with his current 1.2M contract

And if he plays for us he will take home $700K AUD due to Aussies taxing 45%?

It gave me we only need 1.13M to match Ponga’s current contract taxed in Australia…???

 

[Citygirl]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...n/news-story/3570c148904d2dd5ba46ffdfe0e2e05b

Won’t be having anything to do with it’: Huge twist as Lomax, Paps’ agent pulls out of R360 talks

 

[snake77]

If the 10 year bad has that much of an effect than they should threaten the same thing with managers cheating the salary cap.

This is interesting as he was meant to be one of the main managers dealing with R360. His business partner mentioned he wasn't dealing with R360 as he wasn't certified for union, Schifcofske was. Similar to past bans they could have had someone else deal with the player to get around the ban. Mind you 10 years is a long time to pull those tactics.

This is also interesting as there was talk about the R360 deals being better for the managers. Yes, more money equals a higher percentage. But I believe their cut wasn't coming out of the players salary, but was instead paid seperatley. The manager do have an incentive to talk with R360.

 

[j_p]

If the 10 year bad has that much of an effect than they should threaten the same thing with managers cheating the salary cap.

This is interesting as he was meant to be one of the main managers dealing with R360. His business partner mentioned he wasn't dealing with R360 as he wasn't certified for union, Schifcofske was. Similar to past bans they could have had someone else deal with the player to get around the ban. Mind you 10 years is a long time to pull those tactics.

This is also interesting as there was talk about the R360 deals being better for the managers. Yes, more money equals a higher percentage. But I believe their cut wasn't coming out of the players salary, but was instead paid seperatley. The manager do have an incentive to talk with R360.

Possibility the managers see the writing on the wall for the 360 comp.
The comp doesn't make much sense at this stage.

 

[Noitall]

NRL club makes $6 million play for Jayden Campbell

They hope to make him the club’s first marquee signing.

www.zerotackle.com

Looking like titans might struggle to retain Jayden Campbell with Perth bears offering him $6 million for a 5 year deal

 

[Noitall]

Sounds like Perth bears have signed Reuben Garrick

 

[kos]

Beau Fermour extends at Titans till 2029
Source
Titans members club announcement

 

[Wrighty]

Beau Fermour extends at Titans till 2029
Source
Titans members club announcement

Good for Titans

 

[Noitall]

Seen on a few forums now that Scott Drinkwater might be available?

 

[Mardale]

Seen on a few forums now that Scott Drinkwater might be available?

Yeh Brent read said Cowboys are looking to move him on

 

[Noitall]

Yeh Brent read said Cowboys are looking to move him on

Seen some of their fans say that if they lose Purdue, they’re done with the club. Might need to pay him more to stay? Drinkwater great on attack, but defence iffy

 

[CWC]

Seen on a few forums now that Scott Drinkwater might be available?

Man I would take him in a heartbeat, unless they have Ponga lol

 

[Noitall]

Man I would take him in a heartbeat, unless they have Ponga lol

We were interested in him at one point but I think it was before Webster arrived? Only a year older than Ponga

 

[WHB]

Jaimin Jolliffe not required at titans and closing in on a super league deal for 2026. Really surprised he can’t find another nrl team

Wooah, that's a shocking surprise.

He is that tough uncompromising prop most players appreciate being next to on the pitch whether off the bench or starting.
He can come up with a few good touches too.
Would be in my 17 any day.

 

[CWC]

We were interested in him at one point but I think it was before Webster arrived? Only a year older than Ponga

He’d be a better option for us, cheaper, similar age, less spotlight, similar try scoring and assist abilities, similar defense, probably don’t need to be treated like a king, Metcalf support probably enough

 

[Noitall]

He’d be a better option for us, cheaper, similar age, less spotlight, similar try scoring and assist abilities, similar defense, probably don’t need to be treated like a king, Metcalf support probably enough

His try assists are through the roof, plenty of tries too

 

[CWC]

His try assists are through the roof, plenty of tries too

Dallin and Khan be like

 

[kos]

Wooah, that's a shocking surprise.

He is that tough uncompromising prop most players appreciate being next to on the pitch whether off the bench or starting.
He can come up with a few good touches too.
Would be in my 17 any day.

Wooah, that's a shocking surprise.

He is that tough uncompromising prop most players appreciate being next to on the pitch whether off the bench or starting.
He can come up with a few good touches too.
Would be in my 17 any day.

Precisely
The hard worker
It’s hard to follow why a guy like that would get the heave ho

 

[Defence]

I’ve always thought of metcalf and drinkwater as similar players.
I’d take drinky- he’d revolutionize our attack.