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Cleary is just playing the game it's not like he is going to come out and say we are looking at releasing him early and we are waiting for the Dogs to call.
 

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Would we even have the money for Burton for this year now the salary cap has be cut down ? Without players taking pay cuts that is.
 

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Cleary is just playing the game it's not like he is going to come out and say we are looking at releasing him early and we are waiting for the Dogs to call.
Bro, there’s no way Burton is getting a release. To have someone of Burton’s caliber for depth alone is reason enough to keep him sitting there but add to that Burton being on Jack shit $$$ makes it a no brainer. He isn’t getting a release.
 

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Would we even have the money for Burton for this year now the salary cap has be cut down ? Without players taking pay cuts that is.
Of course we do mate. Baz has said we are saving them. We also have 2 spots to fill.
 

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Correct, only 25 registered, they need to register 4 more by 1st March, then the last by 30th June. How much they have spent/left of their Cap is not necessarily related to the number of players.



layerContracted seasons
Billy Burns20212022
Matt Burton2021
Kurt Capewell2021
Nathan Cleary2021202220232024
Stephen Crichton2021
Dylan Edwards20212022
Matt Eisenhuth20212022
James Fisher-Harris20212022
Robert Jennings2021
Mitch Kenny2021
Viliame Kikau20212022
Apisai Koroisau20212022
Spencer Leniu202120222023
Moses Leota20212022
Jarome Luai2021
Liam Martin202120222023
Tyrone May2021
Brent Naden2021
Lindsay Smith20212022
Jaeman Salmon2021
Scott Sorensen2021
Charlie Staines202120222023
Brian To'o202120222023
Dean Whare2021MO
Isaah Yeo2021

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All the more reason why they wouldn’t release Burton early. Then they’d drop to 24. They need to build up not shed.
 

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Bro, there’s no way Burton is getting a release. To have someone of Burton’s caliber for depth alone is reason enough to keep him sitting there but add to that Burton being on Jack shit $$$ makes it a no brainer. He isn’t getting a release.
Yeah I don't think he is either I'm just saying I don't take any notice of Cleary's comments about it.
 

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Would we even have the money for Burton for this year now the salary cap has be cut down ? Without players taking pay cuts that is.
Yes. We had just under mil before Allen came over by the sounds of it, as we were looking at JAC and Burton for this year.
 

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We only have 1 spot
Yeap, sorry mate you are correct.

And it's a spot we do not need to fill until June 30.

Having said that, we could potentially release players to free up space. Not saying I have the inside word or anything, but its an option.


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Remember Burton is at the Panthers for knicks... it's like if Schoupp was contracted till the end of 2022 gets a crack this year and kills it. If he signs with someone else for 2023, I'd be filthy if we released him.
 

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We need to think outside the square a little.

My prediction is that our last spot is not for Burton in 2021, we already have him beyond that so why chase for this year when one of the best hookers is available to negotiate and possibly come this year?

Cameron Smith has not announced his retirement, why? Because his brother from another mother, Brandon is negotiating with us therefore our next signing is Brandon Smith. There are no other decent hookers coming off contract and we are making a big play for him to complete our spine. We are stricking while the iron is hot and B Smith is heading our way.

We may not win the comp this year but from 2022 we will be looking to and that requires sacrificing Burton for this year and getting the spine complete before he arrives with B Smith's signing.
 

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We need to think outside the square a little.

My prediction is that our last spot is not for Burton in 2021, we already have him beyond that so why chase for this year when one of the best hookers is available to negotiate and possibly come this year?

Cameron Smith has not announced his retirement, why? Because his brother from another mother, Brandon is negotiating with us therefore our next signing is Brandon Smith. There are no other decent hookers coming off contract and we are making a big play for him to complete our spine. We are stricking while the iron is hot and B Smith is heading our way.

We may not win the comp this year but from 2022 we will be looking to and that requires sacrificing Burton for this year and getting the spine complete before he arrives with B Smith's signing.
Sounds good to me
 

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We need to think outside the square a little.

My prediction is that our last spot is not for Burton in 2021, we already have him beyond that so why chase for this year when one of the best hookers is available to negotiate and possibly come this year?

Cameron Smith has not announced his retirement, why? Because his brother from another mother, Brandon is negotiating with us therefore our next signing is Brandon Smith. There are no other decent hookers coming off contract and we are making a big play for him to complete our spine. We are stricking while the iron is hot and B Smith is heading our way.

We may not win the comp this year but from 2022 we will be looking to and that requires sacrificing Burton for this year and getting the spine complete before he arrives with B Smith's signing.
B smith won't be released until 22
 

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Just remember this...
1 spot will always be left open for Burton until 30th june.
There are continuing efforts as we speak to bring him in this season.
If Burton's efforts become fruitless as the season goes on and another talented player (needed) pops up during the season we will go for him.
 

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We need to think outside the square a little.

My prediction is that our last spot is not for Burton in 2021, we already have him beyond that so why chase for this year when one of the best hookers is available to negotiate and possibly come this year?

Cameron Smith has not announced his retirement, why? Because his brother from another mother, Brandon is negotiating with us therefore our next signing is Brandon Smith. There are no other decent hookers coming off contract and we are making a big play for him to complete our spine. We are stricking while the iron is hot and B Smith is heading our way.

We may not win the comp this year but from 2022 we will be looking to and that requires sacrificing Burton for this year and getting the spine complete before he arrives with B Smith's signing.
If McCullough ends up at the Dragons this year we should be going all out for McInnes for this year.
 

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panthers are not releasing Burton any time soon, They are going to drain every last ounce of football from him to help them get the through this season. Just like a someone selling a car on gumtree - you've sent the proof of payment but old mate has taken the car out for some burnouts until the money hits his account.
 

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As long as b Smith and staggs are on the move to us that’s fine with me.
There’s a rumour on the other thread we’re going hard for them hope it’s true I’m excited for 2022 more then this year 2021 top 8 or 4 2022 premiership Imo
 
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