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Is he going to the Raiders?
 

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Wonder how much coin we could offer. But unless Foran leaves we are no chance.
 

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See thread under rumours.

Still nothing official from NZ Warriors, however Johnson has admitted he's not been offered another contract.
 

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I reckon sharks get him. They just lost Holmes so have the need and now have the money
 
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So he has a contract for 2019 , then he wants a contract for 2020 and beyond? all this is BS and NRL should just say if you have a contract honor it or dont play.
 

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So he has a contract for 2019 , then he wants a contract for 2020 and beyond? all this is BS and NRL should just say if you have a contract honor it or dont play.
Well, he HAD a contract for 2019. But not now.

Yeh i dunno, i dont think they can prevent or ban breaking contracts, or force players to stay if they truly do have a family or internal club problems. But the consequences need to be tougher so players dont just go for more money. The club has to pay the difference if the club breaks the contract and they dont get paid the same where they end up. So the club has adequate consequences for breaking contracts. Players though, have none.

I believe it should be if players break contract for any reason, they should not be able to earn more where they go, than they would have gotten where they broke contract, for the remaining period of the broken contract.

Stops clubs trying to poach contracted players too by throwing bags of money at them. If they cant offer the player more money, they are less chance to get the player to break contract (often by the player requesting release for "compassionate" grounds).

If a player is truly going for compassionate reasons, he wont care that he will be getting the same money as before, he will still be grateful for the release.

So my way players can leave for genuine reasons, but are unlikely to go for money reasons.
 

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He must have another club lined up or wouldn't have left
 

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He must have another club lined up or wouldn't have left
At the least, he knows he will get offers. There are clubs seeking halves who would shuffle some shit around to afford him. He knows it. If it wasnt for Lewis showing such promise last year we would have had cause to get him in ourselves.
 

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Well, he HAD a contract for 2019. But not now.

Yeh i dunno, i dont think they can prevent or ban breaking contracts, or force players to stay if they truly do have a family or internal club problems. But the consequences need to be tougher so players dont just go for more money. The club has to pay the difference if the club breaks the contract and they dont get paid the same where they end up. So the club has adequate consequences for breaking contracts. Players though, have none.

I believe it should be if players break contract for any reason, they should not be able to earn more where they go, than they would have gotten where they broke contract, for the remaining period of the broken contract.

Stops clubs trying to poach contracted players too by throwing bags of money at them. If they cant offer the player more money, they are less chance to get the player to break contract (often by the player requesting release for "compassionate" grounds).

If a player is truly going for compassionate reasons, he wont care that he will be getting the same money as before, he will still be grateful for the release.

So my way players can leave for genuine reasons, but are unlikely to go for money reasons.
Mate I completely agree on the contract. If they leave they can’t earn more , percent that is fair and true. Player managers are a joke, another reason why the afl shits on the nrl not just in attendances
 

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Shaun Johnson believed his own hype.
 

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OFFICIAL FROM CLUB: https://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2018/11/28/vodafone-warriors-grant-johnson-a-release/

and can I just say, HOW GOOD IS CAMERON GEORGE their CEO: https://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2018/11/28/cameron-george-makes-johnson-announcement/

So laid back and speaks really well.

Lucky Panthers sewed up Luai or I could have seen them making a play.

I'd say they will look to Arona or Harris-Tevita now... both potential prospects.
I couldn't get past that ugly top, let alone sit through an 18 minute video.

Blue and green, should never be seen.
 

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Bad planning by the Warriors. Why not just delay negotiations until later in the season? If they weren’t planning on signing up Johnson why on earth would you release Lino?
 

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The possible landing spots for Shaun Johnson after the Warriors released their star half

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...e/news-story/9bda58a6fb913c0c66bfcf2b4e38d8d2

The Warriors dropped a bombshell on Wednesday morning when they announced they had released star half Shaun Johnson from the remainder of his contract.
The 28-year-old Test star joining the market will stir up the pre-season as clubs scramble to sign him, potentially offloading talent to make space.

On his day, Shaun Johnson is one of the best players in the competition and would add value to almost any roster — and luckily for him, there are a few clubs who could use his services.

England may be a valid option, but NRL fans are hoping he stays right here where we can watch him play every week.

Whether he will sign for one season or on a multi-year deal remains to be seen, but the options appear to be plenty for one of the biggest names in the game.

Where could he fit in? Let’s take a look.

RAIDERS


Blake Austin has already departed the club, leaving Sam Williams and Aidan Sezer to run the show in 2019. However, the Raiders could use a star signing and a player with the skill and experience of Johnson would be the perfect fit for the flamboyant team.

The Raiders never struggle to score points, but have lacked direction from their halves in previous years. Having a coach like Ricky Stuart to help perfect his game, Johnson could go to a new level and take the Raiders with him.

Stuart recently admitted he’d be interested in signing the talented playmaker.

“I think if you asked most coaches in the competition they would be pretty chuffed to coach a player of that ability,” Stuart said.

One factor that could help a possible bid is the fact the club have applied for a salary cap exemption following Jordan Rapana’s long term shoulder injury.

SHARKS

Now regarded as one of the frontrunners to snare Johnson, Cronulla have plenty of cash to splash after Valentine Holmes was released to chase his NFL dream.

Before he upped and went, the Sharks were willing to make Holmes one of the highest paid players in the history of the club, so there’s no doubt they’ve got room in the salary cap.

Holmes’ departure leaves the fullback spot vacant at the Sharks, but it could be filled by Matt Moylan which then frees up playmaking position for Johnson to slot straight into.

EELS

It’s been widely reported that Parramatta are shopping around halves Corey Norman and Mitchell Moses, both of whom are off-contract at the end of 2019 and free to negotiate with rivals.

If a trade deal could be struck, both clubs could walk away happy.

WESTS TIGERS

The Kiwis’ recent tour of England gave Michael Maguire and Johnson plenty of time to build a tight relationship.

Current Tigers halfback Luke Brooks is also off-contract in 2019, which could open the door for a deal to be struck between the clubs. Brooks is a Wests Tigers junior, had the best season of his career in 2018 and has remained loyal to the club, so it’s unlikely he would be willing to leave unless he isn’t offered an extension.

Fellow half Benji Marshall appears set to retire at the end of the 2019 season, while Josh Reynolds battled a long injury layoff this year but remains on the books until 2021.

It’s a feasible scenario for 2020 if they do decide to let Brooks pursue other options.

ROOSTERS

Whenever a star comes on the market, the Roosters are the first team mentioned. However, this theory has legs — after the 2019 season.

Cooper Cronk has one year remaining on his million-dollar deal with the premiers and Johnson would be the ideal a big-name replacement to fill his shoes. A coach like Trent Robinson could create magic with someone of Johnson’s skill set.

COWBOYS

A fit and healthy Michael Morgan will be given the reins at the Cowboys again but his halves partner Te Maire Martin remains unsigned beyond the end of 2019.

The Warriors were interested in Martin before signing Blake Green last season, so a deal could be struck to make the trade.

They also have boom 20-year-old rookie Jake Clifford on the books until 2020 and appear determined to invest in his future.

Depending on how much cash is left in the salary cap, the Cowboys don’t have a solid enough halves combination to rule them out as a potential destination for Johnson.

BRONCOS

Halves Kodi Nikorima and Anthony Milford failed to set the world alight in 2018 after the loss of Ben Hunt to the Dragons. Nikorima, although playing in the halves alongside Johnson for the Kiwis, could become a specialist utility with Milford and Johnson running the show.

Although captain Darius Boyd is the incumbent fullback, a move for Milford to the No.1 jersey could also make way for the Kiwis pairing to reunite in Brisbane, while new recruit Sean O’Sullivan is another threat to unsettle the Brisbane duo.

With James Roberts at centre, the pace and creativity in a Broncos team that includes Johnson could achieve anything.

BULLDOGS

Lachlan Lewis emerged as a genuine gun in 2018, but the club struggled to find a halves pairing that was fit and capable to see them through the season.

The club has signed Jack Cogger from Newcastle, but have released Matt Frawley and also lost Moses Mbye and Josh Reynolds to the Wests Tigers, so depth is skint.

Kieran Foran is signed until the end of 2020, but battled through injury this season. However, if he is fit, the former Kiwis halves partnership could be a welcome reunion at Belmore.


DRAGONS

A reportedly shock request from skipper and five-eighth Gareth Widdop to be released from the final three years of his deal could open the door for Johnson to land in Wollongong.

The Dragons will be desperate to hold onto their star half, although the prospect of signing Johnson could be too tempting to pass up if Widdop refuses to budge.


 

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It's being said over here that he'll just do a one year contract.

That sounds like a year somewhere and off to the Roosters when Cronk packs it in.
 

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Shaun Johnson is not a halfback. 5/8 or fullback would suit him better
 
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