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Davo
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Feel good about the way this is all panning out. Impressed with the Warriors managements stance and strategy.
Boyd is a key component in this Warriors success story, he's doing his job and doing it very well.
Metcalf might have been equally as good on his return, maybe better we'll never know.
Our strength in depth and philosophy of next man up is a revelation, as is the vibe.
As NRL 360 tonight referenced we're not afraid to let players go for the greater good and we have integrity and respect.
Boyd is a key component in this Warriors success story, he's doing his job and doing it very well.
Metcalf might have been equally as good on his return, maybe better we'll never know.
Our strength in depth and philosophy of next man up is a revelation, as is the vibe.
As NRL 360 tonight referenced we're not afraid to let players go for the greater good and we have integrity and respect.
Stgeorgenz
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Dave Riccio just said his mail is CHT will resign with the Warriors. He’s very close with Warriors mgmt so I’d assume it’s close to being done
RiceOwl
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I can’t help but not enjoy this whole situation, but somehow feel it will be the best for all parties.
I had the pleasure of meeting Luke and chatting to him for some time at the Canberra game before his comeback and he was an approachable, affable young guy who clearly was passionate about playing footie. He clearly has big dreams, which I admired, but clearly that was only to play 7 and drive a team around the park. I don’t begrudge him for wanting to chase that dream if that’s the case. No hate on the guy from me. I had just really hoped he would be that guy for us, even though I often had my doubts about his ability as a true 7. He clearly loved it here and seemed to have a tight bond with many players, so am hoping it doesn’t rock the ship too much. Can only wish the guy the best.
On Boyd, I really admire the guys approach and work ethic to just knuckle down and nail this opportunity. When he signed I was hopeful he would kick on with us to reach his potential after recalling him in the AUS schoolboys jersey that tore the Jnr Kiwis up able ago. He 100% has my support now, and imo is a true 7 that suits our style of play currently.
Chitty - I think his form also threw a spanner in the works for LM. As it shows when LM got game time at 6 how important a strong defensive 6 is. Will be interested to see his next move.
The Club - I wouldn’t be surprised if Robbo has had some significant involvement here as well. Just comes across as the type of guy who doesn’t fk about when something is having a negative influence on culture.
Professional sport can be a ruthless business sometimes.
I had the pleasure of meeting Luke and chatting to him for some time at the Canberra game before his comeback and he was an approachable, affable young guy who clearly was passionate about playing footie. He clearly has big dreams, which I admired, but clearly that was only to play 7 and drive a team around the park. I don’t begrudge him for wanting to chase that dream if that’s the case. No hate on the guy from me. I had just really hoped he would be that guy for us, even though I often had my doubts about his ability as a true 7. He clearly loved it here and seemed to have a tight bond with many players, so am hoping it doesn’t rock the ship too much. Can only wish the guy the best.
On Boyd, I really admire the guys approach and work ethic to just knuckle down and nail this opportunity. When he signed I was hopeful he would kick on with us to reach his potential after recalling him in the AUS schoolboys jersey that tore the Jnr Kiwis up able ago. He 100% has my support now, and imo is a true 7 that suits our style of play currently.
Chitty - I think his form also threw a spanner in the works for LM. As it shows when LM got game time at 6 how important a strong defensive 6 is. Will be interested to see his next move.
The Club - I wouldn’t be surprised if Robbo has had some significant involvement here as well. Just comes across as the type of guy who doesn’t fk about when something is having a negative influence on culture.
Professional sport can be a ruthless business sometimes.
Deliberately used to let everyone know Metcalf was DEMANDING a release and there is nothing compassionate or mutual about itHands up those of you who didn’t know what acceded meant.
CG - use plain english next time
Metcalf out - replaced by TMM. Barnett into starting, Ford to bench.
The key word about Metcalf is "potential". He's been paid handsomely by the club for potential after a lot of investment re rehab, etc. I think we'd all agree that this potential hasn't materialized yet. He's also older than Boyd, so this whole notion that "his ceiling is higher than Boyd" is not something that I agree with. We've seen how much Boyd has improved in just one off-season under Webby, are we really sure that given more years under webby, he won't continue to improve at the same pace? Fogarty, Cody Walker, etc weren't regular first grader until the age of 26/27. Boyd is only 25 so he is right on schedule to become one of the top tier halves of this competition given time.
I'm comfortable with the club's decision here.
I'm comfortable with the club's decision here.
Wahs_Ultras
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Metcalf to the rooters for Fahu Whyte
If the sharks want him, we should demand KL Iro for compensation.
They club stood by him until they replaced him with Tanah. After re-signing in October, Metcalf would have thought the job (rightly) was his. I 100% think they club has made the right decision but I 100% understand where Metcalf is coming from. Realistically there's no path back to the 7 jersey for him here.
The club which wouldn't release him to us in the first place and then took AFB ahead of time? I have a rusty metal garden tool they can fuck themselves with.
They seem pretty confident that this is the case.
As always I won't relax fully till an official club announcement.
However I do enjoy reading these stories in the mean time.
It is pretty obvious with the absolute silence about the Metcalf situation that the Warriors are fully engaged on making sure they lock down Boyd before commenting.
If we have got Tanah for three years it is unprecedented, the first time an in form Australian half has signed after doing such a long stint in our reserve grade system as an NRL player from another club.
When does that ever happen? you sign a bloke for depth in the NSW cup and they play their way into a three year top side deal in the main chair with an accompanying NRL media come back story?
If it all works out, it will be an NRL fairy tale, young star, falls away as an NRL player at a terrible club, can only get one year Reggies contracts in NZ, goes on to be the form half of the opening rounds of the season while filling in....the part in the story where he is up against the return of a Dally M candidate from last season is like it was written by script writers.....
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Take it with a pinch of salt and Feel free to believe this or not, but I am pretty closely tied in with someone involved with Perth Bears. They are not chasing him. Whispers are that Metcalf is “hard work” And his attitude around certain things isn’t great and the warriors would be very comfortable if he left, short of saying they want him out.
Basically if he leaves at this point you can safely assume it is with Webby and Cams blessing.
Basically if he leaves at this point you can safely assume it is with Webby and Cams blessing.
MASSIVE for the Warriors if true. Gives us a controlling half heading into his prime and elite kicking/passing game. Im 100% sure the leadership group were considered in this process. This is exactly what dominant clubs are built on. BIG win for the Warriors he has chosen his long term future here.View attachment 17318
Someone has access to code sport? ^
Hope it's true can't see it debunked from here, that's our 7 for the long term and he either retire with us being an elite or Jett/Thompson overtakes him in 3-4 years so we're all good. The $$ will be interesting.
This will entice other players who want to improve their careers to come here.
Come on Lukey fight to stay here and win a premiership.
CWC
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I wouldn't be dissing South right now though lol, they dismantled the sharks without Mitchell and Wighton and with an average halves pairing lol
Code sports reporting Tanah re-signs to end of 2029
Noitall
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BENNETT WANTED TANAH TIME
Tanah Boyd has spurned the chance to return to Australia despite interest from Wayne Bennett’s Rabbitohs as he puts the final touches on a contract extension with the Warriors.
One of the NRL’s best players so far this season, Boyd is on the cusp of signing a new multi-year deal to stay across the Tasman. Barring an 11th-hour hitch, the Warriors are expected to confirm it soon.
The 25-year-old has revived his career in New Zealand with a series of fantastic performances, which even attracted the attention of master coach Bennett.
South Sydney registered an interest in bringing Boyd to Sydney and reuniting him with old Titans teammate David Fifita, but the former Australian Schoolboy wants to remain with the Warriors.
https://www.codesports.com.au/nrl/b...s/news-story/74c3bb5b9bc8ff4a25f92941c0ac80
Tanah Boyd has spurned the chance to return to Australia despite interest from Wayne Bennett’s Rabbitohs as he puts the final touches on a contract extension with the Warriors.
One of the NRL’s best players so far this season, Boyd is on the cusp of signing a new multi-year deal to stay across the Tasman. Barring an 11th-hour hitch, the Warriors are expected to confirm it soon.
The 25-year-old has revived his career in New Zealand with a series of fantastic performances, which even attracted the attention of master coach Bennett.
South Sydney registered an interest in bringing Boyd to Sydney and reuniting him with old Titans teammate David Fifita, but the former Australian Schoolboy wants to remain with the Warriors.
https://www.codesports.com.au/nrl/b...s/news-story/74c3bb5b9bc8ff4a25f92941c0ac80
This is really crazy. The guy said he wanted to play 7 at NRL level, the club signed him to play 7 at anyone when a number of other clubs would have signed as 7, things have gone unexpectedly and he's the second choice 7 and second choice 6, this isn't what he signed up for, he's asked to have a talk to gauge his prospects presumably, and if it's not looking good, to move to another club, which, by the way, would be good for our club too. There doesn't have to be a bad guy here.
Mark my words by the way. If Metcalf moves on, he will go with Webster's and George's blessing and good will. Because those guys are mature and level headed.
Mark my words by the way. If Metcalf moves on, he will go with Webster's and George's blessing and good will. Because those guys are mature and level headed.