Will the Bulldogs Retain Paul Alamoti

[04 Dreaming]

Seen this floating around, anyone have any solid info on this ?

Not sure we need to retrain him though ?

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Looks dodgy. Have you got a source to attach?

 

[04 Dreaming]

Hopefully he stays. Good young kid.

We aren’t short of coin. Gus has confirmed that at our meetings. We got multiple millions to spend and I’d imagine a few kids like him and Preston and maybe averilo get a small pay upgrade for him. Though I’d expect a couple marquee signings and critta is 1 and maybe hunt turns out to be the other.

Haas is a must if we can and I’d go all in for 2025 as he’s contracted 2024. From there we are very healthy even if we only have hunt for a couple years.

Probably don’t get either of hint or haas but hey dreams are free haha

That sounds encouraging. I can’t see us losing Paul, he’s so promising and we haven’t invested this heavily in him just to let him fuck off to the cowboys.

Gotta ask - when have you had those meetings with Gus? Has he divulged much else?

 

[jamma01]

If I'm being honest I don't think he will be the superstar most thought he would including me.

In saying that he is much better as a right centre and the loss of Ado Carr affected him alot. I would definitely keep him but we will move on if he goes.

 

[a dogs life]

Meh…I love a good junior staying as much as the next guy, but he hasn’t show how he’s a top two centres at the club, sorry.

Geez, he’s 19 in his first year in the NRL, calm down and give him some time.

 

[ASSASSIN]

Seen this floating around, anyone have any solid info on this ?

Not sure we need to retrain him though ?

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Lol @ pressure...

 

[ILiveForDib]

Gus removed Schoup in no time if he doesn’t want Alamoti he will be gone season end to.

 

[Dogzzz of War]

All comes down to the money
If he gets a silly offer from elsewhere we can’t make the same mistakes as before. I would be comfortable paying him 300-350k a year. Any more and it’s a gamble on his future potential. I think Averillo is in the same boat, 300-350k player.

 

[ASSASSIN]

Just realised he doesn't look like a Paul lol

 

[lovemachine]

He is an asshole.
Now a disloyal asshole no matter what Nate Dog says.

also we have Avo, Xerri, Skelton and this Ethan Q kid why do we need the turtle?
If cheap who cares but if he wants cash get him off.
Worst centre that actually gets praise I’ve ever seen

 

[Howie B]

Is Alamotti signed next year ?

If so he is not allowed to speak to clubs until November 1. So either :

a) The cowboys are breaking the rules or :
b) He has been given permission to negotiate

 

[JayBee]

Is Alamotti signed next year ?

If so he is not allowed to speak to clubs until November 1. So either :

a) The cowboys are breaking the rules or :
b) He has been given permission to negotiate

He’s off contract this year

 

[Mitch Connor]

Is Alamotti signed next year ?

If so he is not allowed to speak to clubs until November 1. So either :

a) The cowboys are breaking the rules or :
b) He has been given permission to negotiate

He’s off contract this year.

Also I think people don’t understand the ‘rules’.

A player can sit down and talk to any club at any point throughout their contract. There’s no rule preventing that.

What can’t be done is a club cannot offer a formal contract.

 

[flamebouyant]

His manager hasn't done his job if he is not meeting with other clubs. But given his strong family bond and the fact he is one of 7 or 9 kids with a single parent, I highly doubt a move up here to north QLD is on the cards. He is a bulldogs junior, and a bulldogs fan, can't see him leaving if there's an opportunity to stay. I guess we will see.

 

[Cheng]

His manager hasn't done his job if he is not meeting with other clubs. But given his strong family bond and the fact he is one of 7 or 9 kids with a single parent, I highly doubt a move up here to north QLD is on the cards. He is a bulldogs junior, and a bulldogs fan, can't see him leaving if there's an opportunity to stay. I guess we will see.

Isnt far NQ a shithole?

 

[KLil]

Dat SC signing...

NQ probably offering a 4 yr 2 mil contract. Atm he is worth 350k but one day will be worth double that.

Tough decision for both parties.

We SHOULDNT lose him!

Probably all hinges on the Avo signing and how much he takes. Both are good players but i would be leaning towards PA at this point.

 

[Howie B]

He’s off contract this year.

Also I think people don’t understand the ‘rules’.

A player can sit down and talk to any club at any point throughout their contract. There’s no rule preventing that.

What can’t be done is a club cannot offer a formal contract.

All good. I thought he was signed next year but obviously not.

Looks like its either him or Averillo

 

[Brizdog]

He is a liability in defence at times. His future is in the forwards, so not too concerned if he goes

 

[Critta Magic]

I've heard a rumour that Raiders are after Averillo to replace Wighton @ 5/8. Can't believe I'll have to support the Raiders next year

 

[Bad Billy]

We’ve got cap space and top 30 spots to burn next year.
if we want him, he’ll stay. if he goes, it’s because we didn’t want him.
The media will try to paint it as a big miss, but in reality this is our decision to make.

 

[1967]

I've heard a rumour that Raiders are after Averillo to replace Wighton @ 5/8. Can't believe I'll have to support the Raiders next year

Averillo with 66 games under his belt is now maturing into the seasoned 1st grade player a lot of us knew he’d become … him playing @ 6 with Ciraldo’s trust and with a pick and stick continued coaching mentality … I believe he would develop into one of the leagues premier attacking 6’s over the next 12/24 months ..

Have a look at the way he swept along the Titans defensive line to keep the ball alive that eventually led to Ox scoring that winning try last week … he now has the confidence to be an out and out 6 … if they let him go they’re crazy ..

Here’s our club struggling to score points and one of our most potent attacking weapons is stuck at right centre ..

It’s Ciraldo’s biggest mistake I feel …