I've had nightmares that Jackson signed for the Knights for 900k to finish off his career. You'd think Jackson would of been priority. I'm hoping he stays for 700k (maybe we're still negotiating $ and we started 50-100k lower?).
I really doubt anyone is going to fork out $900k for Jackson especially Newcastle their cap is stretched to the limit. I think he will end up staying but the longer it drags out the more chance is he is going.
They need leaders and a Second Rower. A real ideal signing if they're willing to spend the money. If Jackson could implement some of the values he carries throughout their squad they'd be a massive threat (similar to Graham going to the Dragons - even tho that hasn't really worked out). If their cap is full or not enough space then we're safe I guess. They actually have Guerra and a lot of other players coming off contract so they'd be able to fit him in if they wanted.
We have plenty of ideal signings we need too but it doesn’t mean it’s going to happen. They had to release some players to bring in Brailey so they won’t have room for anyone else especially when Ponga wants more money too.
This is for 2021 not next year. They're already cap compliant with Brailey. We don't spend the money so we don't sign anyone. If we look at the Knights recruitment over the last two to three years they do. Like I said they'll have Guerra, Ese'ese, Levi, Moga and Watson to name a few coming off contract. They can fit Jackson in if they want to and he'd be an ideal signing for them. I'm not saying it'll happen but it's a possibility.
Jackson's contracts have always dragged on.
I'd like Flegler as a Tolman replacement. I would actually keep Tolman tho for 400k (will be dependent on him too as he could go to the Super League for more money). I think we need leaders to help us transition but that's assuming we're bringing in four to five players (top or emerging) for 2021.
Yeah we can't keep settling for that level of mediocrity. Tolman tries hard and has a high workrate on paper but does nothing to blunt the other team in attack or defence. Thanks for all your hard work Tol's but we need much better from our starting props, and you aint no bench player.
A back ended contract. When averaged out it'll still be more then what he'd get if he's resigned. I can't find any figures anywhere what he's exactly on next year. I'd probably say something between 700-800k. He was a player we tried to shop around (no takers) so he's on a lot.
Correct. Part of the reason why 2020 is the last year of cap pain. Tolman has been a good club man, like Eastwood and a few others so although it’s big dough for a prop and not the highest quality prop, I don’t begrudge him the coin too much, but wouldn’t renew him beyond 2020 (assuming we recruit a suitable replacement).
For me Hoppa is like JMK I just can't see it, I know I'm on my own and I also think Jacko is past his prime and not a good captain as he doesn't even try to control the ref like a Cameron Smith.
Given the depth in the backline Hoppa is a great player to have. I thought he was great at centre this year.
Best that are available for 2021:
Jackson and Hopoate were our best players last season (I personally gave it to Jackson). DWZ possibly but he only played half the season. Jackson is one of the best captains and leaders (especially through his actions) in the competition... also the example the other guy made the referee has to wait for the player to get back into the line (he was actually called over by the referee) so it was a mistake by the referee not Jackson and could of happened to anyone.
Brady summed it up pretty well.