NRL Papua New Guinea Chiefs

[Wahs_Ultras]

So a 3rd world country with twice our population? The way they were describing the place it sounded like Rarotonga

Maybe they need the whole arm guarding the stadium during a game lol

I mean I am a nobody and Luai is probably seen as a god now that he’s signed with the chiefs so I’m sure he will be given preferential treatment

 

[Ever Hopeful]

With Luai and Johnston they are probably already ahead of the Bears! Not quite, but definitely a bit different to where Perth were at this stage. PNG idolises league players, but I'd still feel uneasy. Life is cheap.

 

[Horriors2013]

Is it me, or have Perth had a worse time trying to get players over there, than the Chiefs have?

Wonder why that is, PVlandy?

Tax-free dollars and godhood is quite appealing for anyone.

 

[Horriors2013]

With Luai and Johnston they are probably already ahead of the Bears! Not quite, but definitely a bit different to where Perth were at this stage. PNG idolises league players, but I'd still feel uneasy. Life is cheap.

Imagine Luai, Boyd, Johnston. Not a bad start at all. Guarantees competitiveness I think.

 

[Horriors2013]

Luai signed on big money to try and get the Tigers out of a hole. He seems to be doing that, but really soon his contract is going to be an issue. With Madden going well, the Tigers are probably encouraging it

Just been listening to Benji on Fox. He was grateful for Jerome's contribution and for how he helped turn the club around. He said Jerome was transparent about the whole process and he goes with their blessing. He said it gave them more cash to retain other players. He's looking at it positively. I thought he handled the interview really well.

On another note, it's as if Benji has mirrored our culture over there. Standing by his loyal players. The way he spoke about Jerome- really good for team morale.

 

[John Nick]

Just been listening to Benji on Fox. He was grateful for Jerome's contribution and for how he helped turn the club around. He said Jerome was transparent about the whole process and he goes with their blessing. He said it gave them more cash to retain other players. He's looking at it positively. I thought he handled the interview really well.

On another note, it's as if Benji has mirrored our culture over there. Standing by his loyal players. The way he spoke about Jerome- really good for team morale.

And according to the interview Tigers waived his length of contract

 

[snake77]

When they start getting a few more names or at least this time next year It will be interesting to see the make up of their squad.

Then how long they retain players for.

The compound or the resort the NRL refers to it. Having new houses built for you is fine but living in a gated environment could get to you after a while.

An older player with a family it would be appealing for a few years to cash in before retiring. A new experience for your family.

If you are young and single. It might be a good environment to conentrate fully on your football. Get some money behind you. Think back to when you were in your 20s. The weekend was to hang out with your mates, meet girls. As we have seen with the player behaviour issues over the years. These guys can go out and live a good life. Play on Friday, out partying on Saturday.

They might get similar issue to the Warriors with Australians wanting to return home. Could have players sign get the money and move on quickly. Success will help.

 

[CWC]

When they start getting a few more names or at least this time next year It will be interesting to see the make up of their squad.

Then how long they retain players for.

The compound or the resort the NRL refers to it. Having new houses built for you is fine but living in a gated environment could get to you after a while.

An older player with a family it would be appealing for a few years to cash in before retiring. A new experience for your family.

If you are young and single. It might be a good environment to conentrate fully on your football. Get some money behind you. Think back to when you were in your 20s. The weekend was to hang out with your mates, meet girls. As we have seen with the player behaviour issues over the years. These guys can go out and live a good life. Play on Friday, out partying on Saturday.

They might get similar issue to the Warriors with Australians wanting to return home. Could have players sign get the money and move on quickly. Success will help.

It’s…quite a weird set up still lol, do they have their own pathway where the goal is 2/3 of players will be locals? Feels like a mercenary lol