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Article from Fox Sports:
KOLOAMATANGI’S ASKING PRICE
Rabbitohs star Keaon Koloamatangi’s manager has reportedly laid down a $900,000 price tag to sign the gun forward.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald’s Michael Chammas, Koloamatangi, who was free to negotiate with rivals clubs from November 1, has made a call on his best position moving forward.
Koloamatangi’s manager is pitching him as a prop, having played his best football in the front row under Wayne Bennett this season.
Previously, Koloamatangi has played his trade as a back rower but now the representative star is reportedly planning a permanent switch at his new club in 2027.
“With Keaon, I have heard his manager is asking for $900,000,” Chammas said on Triple M.
“They are pitching him as a front rower, so not sure if clubs are going to bite at $900,000 but he’s an Australian and NSW representative.
“He’s a good player, he was South Sydney’s best player this year in a disappointing team. $900,000 sounds like a lot, but when you actually think about it.
“I think front rowers are worth more than back rowers, the premier front rowers in the comp are worth more, look at Addin (Fonua-Blake) who is getting paid $1 million.
“You look at Payne Haas, $1.2 million to $1.3 million, so the value is there.”
Koloamatangi is managed by Tyran Smith, who is also currently negotiating Haas’ extension to remain at the Broncos.
According to 9News Danny Weidler, Smith’s understanding of the prop market could be influential in the Rabbitohs gun’s next contract.
“I interviewed Keaon Koloamatangi and he said he was going to market because he hasn’t heard much else about where his situation was at,” Weidler said.
“(His manager) manages Addin (Fonua-Blake)... he has other front rowers, so he knows the front rower market.”
Article from Fox Sports:
KOLOAMATANGI’S ASKING PRICE
Rabbitohs star Keaon Koloamatangi’s manager has reportedly laid down a $900,000 price tag to sign the gun forward.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald’s Michael Chammas, Koloamatangi, who was free to negotiate with rivals clubs from November 1, has made a call on his best position moving forward.
Koloamatangi’s manager is pitching him as a prop, having played his best football in the front row under Wayne Bennett this season.
Previously, Koloamatangi has played his trade as a back rower but now the representative star is reportedly planning a permanent switch at his new club in 2027.
“With Keaon, I have heard his manager is asking for $900,000,” Chammas said on Triple M.
“They are pitching him as a front rower, so not sure if clubs are going to bite at $900,000 but he’s an Australian and NSW representative.
“He’s a good player, he was South Sydney’s best player this year in a disappointing team. $900,000 sounds like a lot, but when you actually think about it.
“I think front rowers are worth more than back rowers, the premier front rowers in the comp are worth more, look at Addin (Fonua-Blake) who is getting paid $1 million.
“You look at Payne Haas, $1.2 million to $1.3 million, so the value is there.”
Koloamatangi is managed by Tyran Smith, who is also currently negotiating Haas’ extension to remain at the Broncos.
According to 9News Danny Weidler, Smith’s understanding of the prop market could be influential in the Rabbitohs gun’s next contract.
“I interviewed Keaon Koloamatangi and he said he was going to market because he hasn’t heard much else about where his situation was at,” Weidler said.
“(His manager) manages Addin (Fonua-Blake)... he has other front rowers, so he knows the front rower market.”
