You honestly think Manly would be a top four side without Turbo? Turbo is the class of player who can elevate a below average side into a contender. I don't think Brandon Smith is that type of player. I think throwing anything close to a million a season at him would just cripple our cap again. I honestly don't think Gus would even look at him unless he was willing to come for the 600-650 mark. I think we just need to be patient.....sign either experienced players who won't charge a mint, or youngsters with a lot of talent aka Burton. I would see signing Smith on 800k plus as a panic buy, tbh. Just don't think he is what we need at the price he would be asking for. I think 600-650 is his worth....I wouldn't revolt if we went up to 700 or 750, but that would be my absolute ceiling and personally, I think it's a little too much.
Anyway, to each their own, COVENS. If he comes here for 800k plus a season and plays like a player who is worth it, feel free to serve me humble pie.