Aaron Schoupp Released Effective Immediately

[COVENS]

Wonder if this is to help fund Mahoney and kikau or if there’s a plan to bring someone in.

I would put money on it that Gus has seen enough and is happy to let him go to open up a roster spot.

 

[berries1935]

Honestly think we have a couple of guns coming through. I’ve also heard alot of rumours about his attitude and how good he thinks he is.
I think it’s a good move hopefully Allan out as well

 

[Lynchpin]

Wonder if this is to help fund Mahoney and kikau or if there’s a plan to bring someone in.

Wouldn't have thought so.
Still have to fill his roster spot. After minimum wage you might get $100k+/- a bit back.
So, not really a reason (at least not a primary reason) to do this deal.

He got a good offer, a longer term, and a more secure spot (if there is ever such a thing).
For us, he was still a work in progress. Good potential but not a sure bet and might not be the best long-term fit...and the rest is history.

 

[Glenn L]

I’ve got Schoupp ahead of Burns, Allen and Declan so i would be disappointed if true

Yep they all need to go except Casey. I'd give him another year.

 

[Bulldogs09]

There is no way we signed kikau and Mahoney 12 months+ ago to then release schoooup and Jackson. It’s been done with plans and thoughts moving forward.

No doubt kiraz wasn’t expected to be what he has turned out to be. No doubt skeleton wasn’t on the radar when schoup extended.

I think with the likely addition of xerri and the expected development of alomiti it’s clear he wasn’t needed for 24 and it allows schoup to improve his future deal and gives us some cap, roster spot and allows us to go get a position we need much more e.g a prop (leinu) or a halfback (Hastings) hopefully with Jackson and schoup going somehow both for 23 and maybe Allen or Flanagan can find any more space we need for this with them both knowing 23 is their last season here and if they can secure future like schoup then cya.

Only issue is I doubt we had to chip in for schoup he would of been on a decent deal that wasn’t overs but not min.

Someone like Flanagan and Allen no doubt in way overs although Allens at least shown something. If someone takes him for 300k and we forced to pay 200k that 300k could be enough with Jacko and schoup to get leinu hastings and a min wage.

Whereas flopagun I don’t think anyone takes unless copping minimum on their end.

 

[Reecek89]

Schoupp to titans wouldn’t be a ploy to get David Fifita a year early would it? Titans wanted a back and they also want cap space

 

[D0GMATIC]

Schoupp to titans wouldn’t be a ploy to get David Fifita a year early would it? Titans wanted a back and they also want cap space

Marzhew

 

[Como Dog]

Has been release effective to Titans

The Titans' wingers are all in a state of panic right now.

 

[Como Dog]

Why release schoupp though? Release Allan who is on double the $$

Maybe other teams only wanted Schoupp on less money rather than getting Allan on much more money.

 

[Como Dog]

Even if true or not , Jeral Skelton must be in centres in 2023....

Or Alamoti .... maybe with the money saved being put away for potentially a bigger signing in another position.

 

[Brendan7]

Schoupp to titans wouldn’t be a ploy to get David Fifita a year early would it? Titans wanted a back and they also want cap space

Just what we need another lazy forward who puts in once in 6 weeks...We already have TPJ...why do we need a worse version?

 

[Como Dog]

Can someone explain how the fuck Okunbor is still in the god damn roster?

Probably costing us next to nothing at a guess.

 

[Bulldog1966]

He has re-signed so no cigar but the Fifita you want is Jojo....

 

[Bulldog1966]

Probably costing us next to nothing at a guess.

Exactly low contract and is a FG backup as much as that mortifies most of us(and has Total Fool reaching for the straight jacket, think Jack Nicholson post labotomy)

 

[Flanagun]

Why release schoupp though? Release Allan who is on double the $$

Schoupp got too big for his boots and was just getting in the way of JAC....he had to go. Corey Allan is apparently being offered around too, but Bulldogs fans should band together to save him. He is still the best fullback at the club.

 

[Flanagun]

Interesting as Schoupp is a big dogs fan and he always wanted to play for dogs. If true it's a push from our club to free a spot for a new bigger signing.

I don't think there's a bigger signing coming. He has been moved on to relieve cap pressure and because we are short on roster spaces....also, it's good to get him the Hell out of JAC's way.

 

[The__GM]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1590131739158261761

No point hampering Alamoti and Skelton's development when Schoupp is already at his ceiling as a player. Will only go backwards at the Titans.

 

[Como Dog]

I would be more than happy with Farnworth at centre for 2023 and then to transition to fullback for 2024

Like Farnworth too but don't see that happening.

 

[Rod67]

Exactly low contract and is a FG backup as much as that mortifies most of us(and has Total Fool reaching for the straight jacket, think Jack Nicholson post labotomy)

The only way Knockonbor plays first grade in ‘23 is if we are badly depleted with injuries.

He’s proven time and time again he’s not FG standard.

He’ll stay in reserves where he belongs.

Thankfully he’ll be gone by the end of next season or hopefully sooner.

 

[Lynchpin]

He is still the best fullback at the club.

And while BBO is recovering, best halfback too.