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| Quote ="Theboyem"He's been on the money about things before, Hendo going to france, the Korky situation etc, so seems to have some kind of insider info. And when you look at the facts, why haven't James & Tongia been announced? I've been told elsewhere by someone who would know these things that Tongia was given a contract but Agar wants rid so that tallies up.'"
I think you need to consider the whole picture (or what we know of it) before casting aspertions at the club as being a bad employer. There have been a few problems arising due to the late decision to be kept in SL, the delay in getting a new coach on board and the necessity to get some players before the well dried up. No-one has been signed who wasn't intended to feature at the time, but if the coach decides he has a different target or tactic, or if circumstances alter in some way, then the club must and will deal with that in the best manner it can at that time. I don't envy them in that respect!
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| Quote ="Theboyem"He's been on the money about things before, Hendo going to france, the Korky situation etc, so seems to have some kind of insider info. And when you look at the facts, why haven't James & Tongia been announced? I've been told elsewhere by someone who would know these things that Tongia was given a contract but Agar wants rid so that tallies up.'"
Hmm - it's all a bit tenuous for me.
Pre-season has only just started, there's still room for a bit more player movement and given that RA is very aware of the task ahead, I can't imagine that he's making decisions for any reason other than fielding the most competitive squad possible for next season. If it doesn't make sense now, I'm sure it will later when all the ducks are in a row.
Meanwhile, I'll be disappointed that we won't see if Tongia could deliver on his early promise, but it's hardly the end of the world.
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| Quote ="TRB"I think you need to consider the whole picture (or what we know of it) before casting aspertions at the club as being a bad employer. There have been a few problems arising due to the late decision to be kept in SL, the delay in getting a new coach on board and the necessity to get some players before the well dried up. No-one has been signed who wasn't intended to feature at the time, but if the coach decides he has a different target or tactic, or if circumstances alter in some way, then the club must and will deal with that in the best manner it can at that time. I don't envy them in that respect!'"
You are right, but the point boyem makes is still a valid one, in that we dont wish to be viewed as a club that rips up contracts and dumps on players.
The facts will out in the end, but at the moment we appear to have two players who for one reason or another we are trying to brush under the carpet.
Naturally we are all keen to find out what's going on.
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| Quote ="TRB"I think you need to consider the whole picture (or what we know of it) before casting aspertions at the club as being a bad employer. There have been a few problems arising due to the late decision to be kept in SL, the delay in getting a new coach on board and the necessity to get some players before the well dried up. No-one has been signed who wasn't intended to feature at the time, but if the coach decides he has a different target or tactic, or if circumstances alter in some way, then the club must and will deal with that in the best manner it can at that time. I don't envy them in that respect!'"
I don't envy them at all and by all accounts theres has been some 'interesting' conversations between the movers and shakers over how to balance out what we have and what the coach wants. I'm not claiming the clubs are bad employers, providing things are done correctly then fine, its not a problem. But its a risky business and getting it right and maintaining the clubs reputation is tricky and could make it more difficult than it would have been down the track. And lets be honest had Tongia been here next season everyone would have been more than happy with that. Is that one worth the risk? If we are working to a ten year plan then its not just about what happens next season, we need to look further ahead than that. Good luck to RA as he needs to justify all these decision with results on the field and we need him to get it right. If we are successful then good on him, he got it right. If not then he'll fall on his sword. Time will tell.
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| Quote ="Trinitythefuture"I think Tommy Lee will rip us to shreds hahaha.'"
Many a true word said in jest. With Huddersfield, he's got every chance to rip us to shreds!
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| Quote ="kinleycat"SNIP
in that we dont wish to be viewed as a club that rips up contracts and dumps on players.
SNIP'"
As opposed to a club that is dumped on by players; what goes around comes around, dog eat dog, looking after No1 etc. etc. etc.
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| Quote ="1873"As opposed to a club that is dumped on by players; what goes around comes around, dog eat dog, looking after No1 etc. etc. etc.'"
In an ideal world of course nobody would be dumping on anyone else (its all gone a bit specialist german porn all of a sudden!!!).
However i do think that the club should always act with honour, even if its employees and other clubs dont, thats me on my high horse!!
If these players are signed (it would appear by JE?) and no longer part of the plans (of RA), as with Obst and Mathers (at other clubs), they do not have to go and can play hard ball until they get a deal that suits them, it all starts to get a bit naughty, and thats a shame.
As much as i dont want to see the reputation of the club harmed, it may put to bed the "Agar was always coming" question.
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| There's far too much sentimentality amongst some fans when it comes to player negotiations and the immediate assumption when someone moves on that they've been 'dumped on' is plain silly; all of these lads have agents and you can bet your bottom dollar that when a player under contract leaves the club, his agent has made damn sure that it's on terms that are favourable to his client.
For a long time, we were the club that players only came to after they'd exhausted all other avenues; the recruitment we've made for next season shows that the new regime has already dispelled some of that perception and I'm sure that will only get better. One thing that RA can demonstrate a proven track record of is attracting quality signings and he appears to be a coach that players like and respect.
Now - can we please get over Ryan Tongia?
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| Quote ="King Street Cat"Many a true word said in jest. With Huddersfield, he's got every chance to rip us to shreds!'"
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| Quote ="bren2k"There's far too much sentimentality amongst some fans when it comes to player negotiations and the immediate assumption when someone moves on that they've been 'dumped on' is plain silly; all of these lads have agents and you can bet your bottom dollar that when a player under contract leaves the club, his agent has made damn sure that it's on terms that are favourable to his client.
For a long time, we were the club that players only came to after they'd exhausted all other avenues; the recruitment we've made for next season shows that the new regime has already dispelled some of that perception and I'm sure that will only get better. One thing that RA can demonstrate a proven track record of is attracting quality signings and he appears to be a coach that players like and respect.
Now - can we please get over Ryan Tongia?'"
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| Quote ="bren2k"There's far too much sentimentality amongst some fans when it comes to player negotiations and the immediate assumption when someone moves on that they've been 'dumped on' is plain silly; all of these lads have agents and you can bet your bottom dollar that when a player under contract leaves the club, his agent has made damn sure that it's on terms that are favourable to his client.
For a long time, we were the club that players only came to after they'd exhausted all other avenues; the recruitment we've made for next season shows that the new regime has already dispelled some of that perception and I'm sure that will only get better. One thing that RA can demonstrate a proven track record of is attracting quality signings and he appears to be a coach that players like and respect.
Now - can we please get over Ryan Tongia?'"
I am led to believe that Agar sees Aiton as being the main linchpin for next season, and IF we do get him, then we will just have to wait and see if he is right (along with ALL the new signings TBF) .......however, assuming Tongia IS now on quota, I would hope that if Aiton does not come, that we sign Tongia instead. Yes, we have only seen very little of him, but the bits that we have seen contained moments of pure genius (admittedly not all the time), but the guy has the x-factor, which is a very rare thing, and I am sure with the right coaching he could soon be a world class player, and to quote several comments above, could very easily come back to haunt us !!!!!
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| Quote ="FIL"I am led to believe that Agar sees Aiton as being the main linchpin for next season'"
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| if this is correct then it falls in with Agar's stance to discard the younger players.....Wildie and Davey dont have a prayer with him next season....
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| If thats true what is the plan with Obst?
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| Quote ="FIL"I am led to believe that Agar sees Aiton as being the main linchpin for next season, and IF we do get him, then we will just have to wait and see if he is right (along with ALL the new signings TBF) .......however, assuming Tongia IS now on quota, I would hope that if Aiton does not come, that we sign Tongia instead. Yes, we have only seen very little of him, but the bits that we have seen contained moments of pure genius (admittedly not all the time), but the guy has the x-factor, which is a very rare thing, and I am sure with the right coaching=#FF0000 he could soon be a world class player, and to quote several comments above, could very easily come back to haunt us !!!!!
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that's the problem do we do we not.
what happened to the french scrum half Maxime Greseque that we desperately extended his short contract to prevent other clubs getting him off us in the fear that he would come back to haunt us
FWIW I do like the look of Tongia but he would have to work through the ranks of the second team for me to prove his worth.
would he be willing to put up for a year or so there
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| Quote ="quinny"if this is correct then it falls in with Agar's stance to discard the younger players.....Wildie and Davey dont have a prayer with him next season....'"
I think the view on our youngsters is that they have some developing to do before becoming 1st choice selections. Some (most) need physical conditioning that befits a SL player, some need coaching in the finer skills of the position they play, some need an attitude adjustment and some need a confidence/self belief infusion. Those that respond over the next few months will get the chance to make a starting place in the 1st team, their own.
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| Quote ="bren2k"There's far too much sentimentality amongst some fans when it comes to player negotiations and the immediate assumption when someone moves on that they've been 'dumped on' is plain silly; all of these lads have agents and you can bet your bottom dollar that when a player under contract leaves the club, his agent has made damn sure that it's on terms that are favourable to his client.
For a long time, we were the club that players only came to after they'd exhausted all other avenues; the recruitment we've made for next season shows that the new regime has already dispelled some of that perception and I'm sure that will only get better. One thing that RA can demonstrate a proven track record of is attracting quality signings and he appears to be a coach that players like and respect.
Now - can we please get over Ryan Tongia?'"
where has ra a proven track record of attracting quality signings? an handful at fc and they were attracted by the money . full stop. to be fair to the bloke, as with everything else. some of the players like him, some can't stand him. he is not ewans favourite bloke but from the horses mouth (ewan ). he offered him a contract 6 weeks ago and he has heard nothing since. to be fair to richard, some of the players he is getting shut of, he didn't sign. just hope now that obst is off the quota, he gets him signed up.
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| Quote ="frogcat"where has ra a proven track record of attracting quality signings? an handful at fc and they were attracted by the money . full stop. to be fair to the bloke, as with everything else. some of the players like him, some can't stand him. he is not ewans favourite bloke but from the horses mouth (ewan ). he offered him a contract 6 weeks ago and he has heard nothing since. to be fair to richard, some of the players he is getting shut of, he didn't sign. just hope now that obst is off the quota, he gets him signed up.'"
Is Obst now off quota? If so i'd say its now a shoe-in he'll sign. And why doesn't Dowes just get in contact and find out whats going on? Saying that though Agar should be pushing to sign him up.
The latest quotes from Agar are in the Wakey express. They've probably got Aitons name off here. As for a couple of faces before xmas, it needs to be more than that if the two are Obst & Mathers. We need props!
[urlhttp://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/sport/wakefield-wildcats/sharks_hooker_could_be_top_target_for_wakefield_wildcats_1_3979811[/url
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| Quote ="Theboyem"And why doesn't Dowes just get in contact and find out whats going on? Saying that though Agar should be pushing to sign him up.'"
Didn't frogcat say Agar offered Dowes the contract 6 weeks ago? In which case aren't we waiting for him? or have I misread that?
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| Quote ="gowerthegroap"Didn't frogcat say Agar offered Dowes the contract 6 weeks ago? In which case aren't we waiting for him? or have I misread that?'"
Could be way either I guess. Whichever it could do with sorting and given our need for front rowers if I was Agar i'd be on the blower badgering him to make a decision.
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| Quote ="Theboyem"Is Obst now off quota? If so i'd say its now a shoe-in he'll sign. And why doesn't Dowes just get in contact and find out whats going on? Saying that though Agar should be pushing to sign him up.
The latest quotes from Agar are in the Wakey express. They've probably got Aitons name off here. As for a couple of faces before xmas, it needs to be more than that if the two are Obst & Mathers. We need props!
[urlhttp://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/sport/wakefield-wildcats/sharks_hooker_could_be_top_target_for_wakefield_wildcats_1_3979811[/url'"
yes mate / sam is off quota as from monday just gone. fc are kicking themselves at the moment. they didn't think he would get off. arvellous how some things just bite you on the a.r.s.e isn't it? ewans been waiting for a decision for about 6 weeks. think he has started talking to saints. not too sure on that though. i'd agree with you 150% we really need 2 good front rowers.. if we get some i think we will be good to go . if not i think we will struggle again. by the way, think we have seen the last of ryan tongia at belle vue
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