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Yeah, can see what you're saying but I just don't think it's realistic considering the position we're in as a club.
We can't attract top players. Full stop. We're unable to offer them a realistic shot at winning the comp, and won't be able to 'sell' that attraction until we're at least getting into the top 8. We're not going to pay top dollar simply because that's what got us into the shit in the first place. Buying players who were simply looking for a bigger contract rather than playing for the team.
The Dogs have plastered it everywhere. We need players with Blue & White blood. We want players that want us. Or need us.
That means no top talent. Sorry. It's as simple as that. We're looking in the bargain shop for damaged goods that can be polished and maybe turned into something decent. Even top jnior talent.
Ramien, a young player many on here were harping on about for a long time, turned us down to go to the Knights. Kicked up a storm there, actively went behind hte club's back for a get out. Underperformed. Wasn't happy. But we went for him. And missed out. Gone to Cronulla for more money, better chance at premiership whatever.
Api. No future at the Warriors. Seemed like he was signed, sealed, and delivered. Went to the Panthers for more money.
We can't attract mediocre players that have potential to become good. Why does everyone think we can and should only target the best?
BJ is our level of player. Simple. Get him for 400,000 and it's a steal. He'll help us get top 8 at the very least and then we'll be in a much better position to target bigger and better players in 2021.
This whole we can't attract players is a load of crap... even the top teams (bar Roosters) miss out from time to time... Napa DWZ CHN were all better pickups than the players we have missed.. and you don't always know which players we do actually make a play for, unless the clubs confirms it... can't always trust media/managers for that information.
Ramien is super overrated... I don't get the hype around this guy.
Api had a good season but is a bit of a hit n miss