Official John Asiata joins the Bulldogs

[Headmix]

As always I am moved and physically shaken by your unwavering positivity, support and enthusiasm for our club... FFS do you ever throw any support behind anything our club does to try and improve the roster??? With fans like you who the fuck needs enemies! I cant recall a single post of yours where you actually write something positive or supportive, always just the same bitching and moaning FFS! I’d hate to be your missus poor woman...

Right on!… the ***** knows nothing. Just whinges for the attention… lol

 

[c-b-b]

Canterbury’s on-again, off-again pursuit of John Asiata is set to be reignited after the Bulldogs identified the ball-playing forward as an ideal replacement for Adam Elliott.

Just a couple of weeks after general manager Phil Gould told the off-contract Asiata not to turn down other rival offers given Canterbury’s salary cap predicament, the Bulldogs have discussed a renewed pitch for the 28-year-old following Elliott’s exit.

Elliott has played his last game for the club after agreeing to a mutual release from the final two years of his deal. That came following the Gold Coast toilet tryst with NRLW player Millie Boyle, which also cost him a $10,000 fine from the NRL. He is on the hunt for a new club and is expected to field offers in coming weeks.

His Canterbury exit has freed up more than $400,000 in the club’s salary cap for 2022, making Asiata an attractive option to increase creativity in the forwards. The Brisbane forward even spent time filling in at half during his earlier days at North Queensland.

It was thought Canterbury’s push to bring Asiata to Belmore was going to be thwarted, but Elliott’s decision to start afresh after agreeing a settlement with the Bulldogs has opened the door again.

Asiata underwent neck surgery after a nasty head clash with South Sydney veteran Mark Nicholls during a match in June. But it hasn’t deterred the Bulldogs, who have room to make another signing for their revamped squad under coach Trent Barrett for

Matt Burton, Josh Addo-Carr, Tevita Pangai jnr, Brent Naden, Paul Vaughan and Matt Dufty will all join the club over summer, and Asiata could be the next to follow.

Asiata, who has played for both Samoa and Tonga, is seen as the perfect foil for the club’s forward pack. He would also bring grand final-winning experience, as will Addo-Carr, to a club desperate to start their climb off the bottom of the ladder.

Asiata, who was a key member of Paul Green’s triumphant 2015 North Queensland side, only signed a short-term deal with the Broncos.

 

[Headmix]

What style of play? Ineffective in defence and carting the ball forward but has a nice pass? Lol. He's rubbish and busted. Shit signing.

Shut the fuck up…

 

[Alan79]

I skipped reading the bulk of this thread. Don't know if he's officially signed or not. But there's been plenty of players that have been looking for the right change of scenery to reinvigorate their game. Hopefully if Asiata signs with us he's sensational. If not I doubt he'll break the bank.

 

[Bulldog1966]

^^ exactly right, worth a crack it's only a 1 year deal and not on big $$$..got injured around mid year i think? hence didnt play much for the Broncs overall.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Lol all our dumb fuck fans rating Asiata

 

[Total Fool]

^^ exactly right, worth a crack it's only a 1 year deal and not on big $$$..got injured around mid year i think? hence didnt play much for the Broncs overall.

Imagine playing for that hack K Walters at the Bronco’s ! TF we passed on him. So whatever form Asiata had at the Broncos I’m happy to not take it into account.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Right on!… the ***** knows nothing. Just whinges for the attention… lol

Yh and your mum gives it to me.

 

[Cujo]

I skipped reading the bulk of this thread. Don't know if he's officially signed or not. But there's been plenty of players that have been looking for the right change of scenery to reinvigorate their game. Hopefully if Asiata signs with us he's sensational. If not I doubt he'll break the bank.

Exactly!
For too long we have been paying below average to shit first graders way too much, case in point the idiot, waddles etc…
The best teams have most of their cap invested in the spine, a few middling players(income) & the vast majority near to base salary. Asiata has the potential to be a perfect fit.
the $$ would be right(fuck all), he brings a skill set we don’t currently possess, & if it doesn’t work out it isn’t a significant issue cuz the contract will be short & the $$ low.
He has also been a winner, something you can’t say about most of our 2022 squad excluding the Fox!

 

[a dogs life]

Can only think that Gus and Co. are not being patient and keeping spots available because they plan on moving more players before next season starts. Would think that the likes of Stimson, Wakehan, Flanagan, Allan, Cotric etc. might be on that list if a suitable deal can be done.

 

[AlzzBulldog]

Lol all our dumb fuck fans rating Asiata

I’m sure eels Fans rated papalii when he signed lol

 

[jof]

Don't worry guys, Dan Ferris will have him fit and injury free

 

[Cujo]

Don't worry guys, Dan Ferris will have him fit and injury free

We could not possibly go into next offseason with him there…surely?!?!

 

[CrittaMagic69]

I’m sure eels Fans rated papalii when he signed lol

Papali'i was like 21 when they signed him and although he lacked impact seemed to at least have an engine. Asiata is 28, looks busted and has been on the decline for years. He has a nice highlights package because of a few passes but overall he offers very little, I'd rather another tough forward that will do the simple stuff right and not another liability.

 

[CaptainJackson]

Papali'i was like 21 when they signed him and although he lacked impact seemed to at least have an engine. Asiata is 28, looks busted and has been on the decline for years. He has a nice highlights package because of a few passes but overall he offers very little, I'd rather another tough forward that will do the simple stuff right and not another liability.

Andrew fafita?

 

[mr j]

Lol all our dumb fuck fans rating Asiata

If the Asiata signing came about because Elliot is no longer with us then why not celebrate it?

 

[Bulldog1966]

If the Asiata signing came about because Elliot is no longer with us then why not celebrate it?

That's not what Mutt likes to do in case you hadn't noticed...

 

[CrittaMagic69]

If the Asiata signing came about because Elliot is no longer with us then why not celebrate it?

If we signed someone like James, yes. But Asiata, no lol.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Andrew fafita?

Yh I'll ask him if he wants to play for us next time I see him and get back to the club if he's interested.

 

[CaptainJackson]

Yh I'll ask him if he wants to play for us next time I see him and get back to the club if he's interested.

I talked with him already he said yes and if we leave it too late he'll go to rugby