Going off rumours like I've said 100 times not sure why you're literally making me repeat myself when it annoys you. There was a time we were rumoured to be chasing Koroisau, Ramien and Ese'ese. Going off rumours we only had enough funds to sign two of these players. Unless we were low balling these players (you'd hope not, but it's possible) that's at least 900k imo (this was basically confirmed when Ramien and Koroisau signed for Sharks and Panthers respectively for rumoured exactly what I said they would). That's not including the Foran money. We then signed Britt and Katoa (not sure if anyone else from the top of my head) and we're going to be taking the rest of the money/salary cap into the season to pick up another mid season signing - hopefully at the same level as DWZ. You can disregard it if you like but it all adds up and you'll find I'm probably going to be right about the mid season signing too (which will also confirm we did have the money in the salary cap). I don't operate on a wait and see basis.
Ahhhh ok I think I’ve discovered why you are so confused. Your timeline is right off.
We signed Stimson (Late May) and Britt (early August) before the Ese Ese, Koroisau & Ramien rumour started (early August AFTER the Stimson & Britt signing NOT before.
We then missed out on Korisau after he wanted to link up with Barrett for a bit more cash & we signed Katoa instead.
In relation to Ese Ese & Ramien, there’s no harm in testing just how disgruntled a player is with their current club and not paying overs.
Saying we will make a mid season signing is like saying the sun will rise tomorrow and there will be money aside for it that happens but no, we couldn’t afford to sign a player on big money after our initial signings & shopping a couple of players didn’t work out. Happy to help