Official Dogs sign Leo Thompson (2026)

Agree we pull out at end of week where not gonna match raiders offer 900 k over 4 years we dont pay overs
 
Tassie Devil said:
Spot on with this.

My way of thinking is that the club is still a relative unknown to people as from the outside we've had just one semi decent year. So, it still seems like a bit of a gamble which I understand.

But anyone within the club knows this team is going places, and last year's improved performances were only just a start.

Once we have another top year people and potential new signings will take us more seriously.

It's best to wait till then and players join us for the right reasons rather than simply money.

If Thompson wants the cash then goodbye. Just like May. Like Hunt.

All of them will be kicking themselves within a year, and I'm completely comfortable saying that.

I love a new signing, but we need to be patient and trust the process as it's that process which has got us back to where we are. Going against it now will only be detrimental to the team.

Bring on '25 I say and let's show these idiots that our dynasty has just begun
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I don’t believe that we are flying under the radar next season like we were last season. There is plenty of media around in all forms about how we are on a rapid upwards trajectory. Plus the betting markets are a good reflection of where we are in people's thinking, as always follow the money.

Everyone in the NRL knew Gould’s reputation for building clubs and last year proved that he hasn’t lost it. The other question mark was Ciraldo, came with a huge reputation and he lived up to it, the 2nd best defence in the NRL is not being ignored.

If a player has doubts about us being on the rise to the top they are a dumb fark and best that we avoid them.


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Doggone1975 said:
Doggies supporter for 40 years mate.. Just checking any info their forum might have... Interestingly they think they are on par with us and raiders.
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Interesting comment. Maybe banking on some juniors coming through to bolster them because if anything I think they might finish lower on the table in 2025 then they did in 2024. Plus we lapped them twice this year.
 
piggy said:
yep I agree with you. We will withdraw our offer within the next few days. He will be signing with the Raiders. What is annoying is that they have such a quality forward pack and they are adding another quality prop where we are desperate for some quality forwards.
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They do have a quality forward pack and yet couldn't make the top eight this year and haven't won a comp for some time.
Maybe their recruitment strategy is not what it should be.
 
I was just curious about numbers because I hadn't looked em up yet but decided to compare thompson and Fish:

Fish:
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Thompson:
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I mean.. 800-900k is overs based off 1 season.. but those are pretty good stats no?

Anyways, enjoy the canberra brah
 
Good numbers Watto but he isn't in the top 10 props in the game so he doesn't demand that kind of money. If he doesn't want to come for ~$650k then we tell him thanks and move on. I mean we have to stick to our guns and our recruitment strategy of not paying overs and not paying blokes who only want to come here for money.
 
dogbone said:
Good numbers Watto but he isn't in the top 10 props in the game so he doesn't demand that kind of money. If he doesn't want to come for ~$650k then we tell him thanks and move on. I mean we have to stick to our guns and our recruitment strategy of not paying overs and not paying blokes who only want to come here for money.
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I totally agree, like I said, its based off 1 season, if he does that for like 3 seasons? okay. Until then, id offer him 600k tbh. Anyway usually when we are in the running to sign someone you know its not us.
 
ASSASSIN said:
For the 400th time, the only time we make an official offer is when the player commits to our club.

Why would we make an offer to someone that doesn't want to play for us and just use us as a bargaining tool?

It's clear when someone has zero business skills and experience....
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You're a fool... IF you don't make an offer what is the player supposed to do? make a decision first then work out the money later? fck me you're the one with zero business skills or knowledge.
How it works is:
- Player agent (and player) decide to test market
- Agent solicits offers from interested clubs
- agent presents all offers INCLUDING $$$ along with other things (like coach, culture, roster etc..)
- Player then makes decision based on all the above including $$$

Dumb as a post you are...
 
DFLWatto said:
I was just curious about numbers because I hadn't looked em up yet but decided to compare thompson and Fish:

Fish:
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Thompson:
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I mean.. 800-900k is overs based off 1 season.. but those are pretty good stats no?

Anyways, enjoy the canberra brah
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Its worth paying Thompson $750k a year. That's the market now..
 
Tolman probably had better stats than them both it doesn't mean much
 
Bulldog Brower said:
They do have a quality forward pack and yet couldn't make the top eight this year and haven't won a comp for some time.
Maybe their recruitment strategy is not what it should be.
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Yeah, they need to fix their spine not buy more forwards.
 
ASSASSIN said:
For the 400th time, the only time we make an official offer is when the player commits to our club.

Why would we make an offer to someone that doesn't want to play for us and just use us as a bargaining tool?

It's clear when someone has zero business skills and experience....
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Huh...Can you say it again :blush::laughing:
I know that we think highly of Thompson's ability but we want him here for the right reasons and the right price !!!
 
Let's play the forwards comparison game (Zero Tackle #'s);

  1. Tino $1.2m
  2. Haas $1.1m
  3. Fafita $1m
  4. AFB $1m
  5. Murray $1m
  6. JTurbo $1m
  7. Paulo $950k
  8. Tapine $950k
  9. Taumololo $900k
  10. NAS $900k
  11. Flegler $900k
  12. Olakau'ato $900k
  13. Niukre $900k
  14. Yeo $850k
  15. Carigan $800k
  16. ACrichtron $800k
  17. Kikau $800k
  18. Papalii $800k
  19. Nanai $775k
  20. Bateman $750k
  21. Fotuaika $750k
  22. Martin $750k
  23. Arrow $700k
  24. Barnett $700k
  25. Sua $700k
  26. Collins $6502k
  27. Klemmer $650k
  28. Koolaumatangi $650k
  29. May $650k
  30. Tatolla $650k
  31. Tupouniua $650k
  32. Young $650k
I'll stop at $650k

I can't say as I watched every one of Thompson's games, but I watched enough to say with confidence that he is better (more valuable) then a number of forwards on that list.


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Tassie Devil said:
Look. I'm comfortable with what the club is doing. I'd love to be signing all of these players as we all know we need more quality, but paying overs for players when we've got good young lads coming through is just bad business on many fronts.

Yes, we'd all love to be challenging for the premiership this year but let's stop dreaming and look long-term.

Creating a dynasty isn't about one offs but having a clear process and approach to things. We'll get there.

I'll tell my mum next time I'm out at Rookwood Cemetery mate lol
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Agreed.

Still…way forward for 26 needs some quality additions and it’s looking thinner and thinner. 25 could be a basic lodge at best or this titans kid maybe…

Sorry re mother.

Switch it to sister!
 
TwinTurbo said:
Let's play the forwards comparison game (Zero Tackle #'s);

  1. Tino $1.2m
  2. Haas $1.1m
  3. Fafita $1m
  4. AFB $1m
  5. Murray $1m
  6. JTurbo $1m
  7. Paulo $950k
  8. Tapine $950k
  9. Taumololo $900k
  10. NAS $900k
  11. Flegler $900k
  12. Olakau'ato $900k
  13. Niukre $900k
  14. Yeo $850k
  15. Carigan $800k
  16. ACrichtron $800k
  17. Kikau $800k
  18. Papalii $800k
  19. Nanai $775k
  20. Bateman $750k
  21. Fotuaika $750k
  22. Martin $750k
  23. Arrow $700k
  24. Barnett $700k
  25. Sua $700k
  26. Collins $6502k
  27. Klemmer $650k
  28. Koolaumatangi $650k
  29. May $650k
  30. Tatolla $650k
  31. Tupouniua $650k
  32. Young $650k
I'll stop at $650k

I can't say as I watched every one of Thompson's games, but I watched enough to say with confidence that he is better (more valuable) then a number of forwards on that list.


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Canberra offering Thompson similar money to Yeo and Carrigan lmaooooo such a dumb club
 
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