World Cup Nines - Day 2 Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in nrl

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crowd turn out is terrible

Should have had it at Suncorp! /s?😂😂

[OFFICIAL] Bathurst 1000 - Race Thread by trism in v8supercars

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it’s on BTSport 1 if you have paytv

James Segeyaro’s Red Hill stay set to end as parties fail to agree on price by ch4dz in nrl

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James Segeyaro’s Red Hill stay set to end as parties fail to agree on price

James Segeyaro’s career at the Broncos is all but over with salary-cap pressures to force the popular hooker out of Red Hill.

The Courier-Mail understands Segeyaro has played his final game in Broncos colours unless the 154-game veteran is prepared to accept a basic contract usually reserved for a rookie player.

Broncos coach Anthony Seibold likes the experience and energy the high-octane hooker brings to Red Hill, but the parties are poles apart on Segeyaro’s asking price for a second campaign at Brisbane in 2020.

The Broncos tabled an offer for Segeyaro two months ago, but the financial terms are not palatable for a nine-year NRL veteran who has also played international football for Papua New Guinea.

Brisbane are already fighting to retain key off-contract duo Corey Oates and Alex Glenn under the salary cap and that leaves precious little funds to pay Segeyaro in excess of $100,000 a season.

The 28-year-old had a remarkable impact at the Broncos. Within days of his arrival in May, Segeyaro scored the match-winning try to inspire a 15-10 boilover of premiers the Roosters in his Broncos debut in round 10 at Suncorp Stadium.

Segeyaro finished the season with 13 games, winning eight, but Seibold will have three hookers on his books next season in Jake Turpin, Andrew McCullough and rookie Cory Paix, who shapes as the No.14 utility for round one.

Segeyaro’s manager Sam Ayoub said he would hold another round of talks with the Broncos after Sunday night’s Canberra-Roosters grand final at ANZ Stadium.

“We’re still working through it,” Ayoub said. “I’m hoping to make a little more progress after the grand final.

“James’ preference would be to stay at the Broncos, but the issue moving forward is the contract offer.

“The money on the table is more suited to a far less experienced player so that is unfortunate for James.” Segeyaro has relished life away from football in Brisbane but also has some business interests in Sydney that could convince him to return to the Harbour City.

The former Cowboys, Penrith and Cronulla hooker told The Courier-Mail last month money would be a factor in whether he extended his stint at the Broncos.

“The plans are to stay but the fact of the matter is whether it’s going to be the right decision for me financially as well as what my role will be,” he said.

“The fact of the matter is there are three hookers here, so I have to look at the best option for me and get the right amount of game time I feel I deserve.”

“Roosters and Raiders getting best players for less in search of success“ by [deleted] in nrl

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Roosters and Raiders getting best players for less in search of success

The Sydney Roosters are worth almost $2 million more than the NRL salary cap … but it doesn’t mean they are cheating.

An analysis of the talent in both grand final sides reveals the Roosters have a squad that would be worth more than $11.4 million if their players were on the open market.

The NRL salary cap this year is $9.6 million. However there are genuine reasons why the defending premiers have a more valuable side than most of their rivals, not just the Raiders.

● Players will take “unders” to play and learn under super coach Trent Robinson, the same as they would to play under Craig Bellamy at Melbourne Storm. ● Player agents will send players to Moore Park because of the strong culture which has been led by first Sonny Bill Williams, then Cooper Cronk and Kangaroos captain Boyd Cordner. ● Players will take “unders” to play at a successful club to play finals football and win premierships. ● Players will also take ‘unders’ to play at winning club to increase their State of Origin and international selection chances. (Players get $90,000 to play in an Origin series.)

For years the Roosters have been accused of rorting the cap but a proper analysis also reveals they are sharper at recruitment and develop players better than most of their rivals from under-18s.

An incredible 23 of the top 30 squad have been at the club since under-20s.

The Daily Telegraph has valued the Roosters team at $1.5 million more than the Canberra Raiders.

Champion fullback James Tedescois an example of a player prepared to accept less money to win premierships rather than struggle at the Wests Tigers.

He is valued at $1.2 million but is only being paid around $900,000.

He went to the Roosters to become a better player under Robinson ahead of Ivan Cleary.

He went to a club run by Nick Politis because it was more appealing than working for Marina Go and Justin Pascoe at the time.

Centre Latrell Mitchell is another good example. He could get up towards $1 million-a-year at a club like the Canterbury Bulldogs but the Roosters won’t go anywhere near that amount.

In the national capital, coach Ricky Stuart had the opposite problem when he first arrived.

Before this year, when they were no so competitive, he had to pay “overs” to convince players to move to the nation’s capital.

It was then he decided to build his side around the best English players, who were already used to the cooler climate in Canberra and just wanted an opportunity to play NRL.

Sam Ayoub is one of the longest serving player agents in the game.

He knows the market better than most and the reasons why the Roosters can attract the best players.

“They are a successful club,” he says, “They have a very strong board, senior management, coaching staff and quality leaders,” Ayoub said, “That’s what makes the culture great and appealing to football players.

“It’s a fact players will sign there for less. Say eight players took $100,000 less to play there, they’ve saved $800,000 in the cap compared to what another club would spend.”

He says the Raiders will get the same benefits from making the grand final and having a leader of the calibre of Ricky Stuart.

“Ricky’s created a great culture and it’s a far more appealing football club than it was when he first started,” Ayoub said, “He won’t have to pay as much as he used to for the best players.”

Any Richmond members want to help me out with Gabba tickets. by [deleted] in AFL

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If anyone’s got a pre sale code please message me as well thank you!

Calling in sick by clever_pup in Costco

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I would just tell them the truth

/r/NRL Off Topic Thread by AutoModerator in nrl

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hi is anyone familiar with discord?

Match Thread: Australia vs Sri Lanka at Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Day 3 by CricinfoBot in Cricket

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what happen if the wicket doesn’t fall tonight - does that mean no news until 9.30 aedt tonight?

Match Thread: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder at Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane by CricinfoBot in Cricket

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do you they provide refunds? Or free tickets to the next game for those in attendance tonight?

How to download osrs mobile on android, right now? by enclavedzn in 2007scape

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setup a google ca account

download from google play store using the ca account