News The Italian stallion Paul Vaughan

[beastwood89]

The Italian stallion Paul Vaughan will rack up his 200th game against the knights. Let’s hope the boys back up with another solid performance and get the W for him as I think he has been one of our best all year. I for one will be first to admit I wasn’t overly impressed with the signing at first and it took him a little while to get going but honestly he has been great and I know it’s been beat to death that we should’ve retained him instead of like signing Ryan Sutton ect. I think we should try and get him to reneg on his deal overseas and honestly try and retain him for a further 2 years. Since I don’t think Thomson will be with us and Vaughan will be on a lot less. Offer Thomson to the club Vaughan signed with and keep Vaughan. Anyway hope we get a W for Vaughan on his mile stone game.

 

[S.B.W_Jnr]

He's been a great signing and has been playing consistently. I don't get why he wasn't re-signed he will surely be missed next year. I hope Gus tries to talk to him in staying.

 

[coach]

Vaughan been very good for us, take me hat off to him and good luck next year

 

[maroondog72]

he's been one of the big reasons our form has turned around, sad to see him go but wish him all the best. we are paying him peanuts and he's busting his ass for the club, can't ask for more than that.

 

[stingray]

Last few weeks he has been good, he struggled earlier on

 

[Benno Bulldog]

Whatever way you look at Vaughn and I like what he has provided for us, Mile Stone games as a motive for wins could not have played a big role at the club in the last few years.

 

[BELMORE]

Who’s out there that fits the Vaughan mould? We need to replace him. Someone with 150+ games, tidy in the middle, good leg drive and size. We don’t really have anyone to replace him, and we didn’t look great in D with king and Vaughan off yesterday. I haven’t watch Ryan Sutton play so no idea if he can replicate big vaughny, he doesn’t have the experience though which is crucial

 

[Shire Dog]

I take my hat off to Paul instead of sulking over lost money he has come out and put in some absolutely fantastic performances for our club.
Its a real shame the management couldn’t work out an extension.

 

[QLDdogsfan]

I've mentioned it in another thread but I for the life of me cannot understand first of all how we didn't resign him. But the fact that no other NRL club picked him up and he's going overseas just blows mind. He's been exceptional for us.

 

[Jarrad El Hickey]

Been a pleasure having him at the club he’s played great this year hopefully he can have a win next week

 

[Malla]

I've mentioned it in another thread but I for the life of me cannot understand first of all how we didn't resign him. But the fact that no other NRL club picked him up and he's going overseas just blows mind. He's been exceptional for us.

Salary cap maybe? He wants longer deal worth more $$ and maybe we weren't in a position to offer him?

He's on 400k or something. He is easy worth 650k minimum in todays market.

But yeah I would love him to stay. He's so consistent and fit.

 

[Snowmann]

The moment he gave it to those journalist parasites, he grew a leg in my books.

 

[ThePedigree]

Should’ve of kept him even if he was playing mediocre. He’s Italian ffs. Why wouldn’t you want an Italian or 2 in the squad.

 

[repolski]

Has put in 100% since signing contract to go overseas. Says a lot about him as a person. Complimenti e forza Italia!!!

 

[Kelpie03]

Should’ve of kept him even if he was playing mediocre. He’s Italian ffs. Why wouldn’t you want an Italian or 2 in the squad.

I am also very dissappointed that were losing him, I like most of us don't know why he wasn't resigned, but he may have wanted to play his last few years in the SL. On the flip side I have a hunch that we will have Hass for 23 or 24.
There must be a few with Italian blood on TK which is nice to see.

 

[KiwiDog7]

We really need a contribution from Thommo this week

We struggled when our starting props were out of the game and the Knights pack at least on Paper is strong

If Thommo is out again just cut him because it’s now beyond a joke (I don’t believe the concussion excuses)

 

[Interestingg]

We really need a contribution from Thommo this week

We struggled when our starting props were out of the game and the Knights pack at least on Paper is strong

If Thommo is out again just cut him because it’s now beyond a joke (I don’t believe the concussion excuses)

He’s making $32k per game watching on the sidelines, preserving his body under the guise of ‘concussion’. Who wouldn’t do the same?

 

[Glenn L]

Best forward all year. Stupid decision to not offer him more to stay. Who takes his carries next year?

 

[ddt192]

Wish he was staying but he lost out on $$ big time when Drags sacked him. ESL probably offering way more lucrative contracts. Vaughny is a beast. I knew he was gonna be good for us. Spewing he’s here for only a year.

 

[MichaelM]

You never know - he might change his mind!

We could accommodate him, especially if Thompson goes home