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NRL 2018

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  • ACT CrusaderA Offline
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    wrote on last edited by
    #1471

    I like SJ as a player but him and the Warriors should’ve parted ways a couple of seasons ago for both of their good.

    SJ needed a new scenery and away from NZ. The Warriors needed to breath some new life into their game also.

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    • kiwiinmelbK Offline
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      kiwiinmelb
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      #1472

      I agree its a good move for both parties . its not working

      But its also one where Warrior fans could end up watching on with a bit of disappointment , got the feeling SJ could get himself into a different environment and go to a different level ,

      Like the ex girlfriend who looks so much hotter after she leaves you .

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      • BovidaeB Offline
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        #1473

        Based on all the reports in the last few days SJ will need to change his attitude and training habits at his new club.

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        • kiwiinmelbK kiwiinmelb

          I agree its a good move for both parties . its not working

          But its also one where Warrior fans could end up watching on with a bit of disappointment , got the feeling SJ could get himself into a different environment and go to a different level ,

          Like the ex girlfriend who looks so much hotter after she leaves you .

          mariner4lifeM Offline
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          mariner4life
          wrote on last edited by
          #1474

          @kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2018:

          I agree its a good move for both parties . its not working

          But its also one where Warrior fans could end up watching on with a bit of disappointment , got the feeling SJ could get himself into a different environment and go to a different level ,

          Like the ex girlfriend who looks so much hotter after she leaves you .

          Players rarely get better at his age

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          • BovidaeB Bovidae

            Based on all the reports in the last few days SJ will need to change his attitude and training habits at his new club.

            canefanC Offline
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            canefan
            wrote on last edited by
            #1475

            @bovidae said in NRL 2018:

            Based on all the reports in the last few days SJ will need to change his attitude and training habits at his new club.

            I'm sure he'll be out to impress at his new destination

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            • mariner4lifeM mariner4life

              @kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2018:

              I agree its a good move for both parties . its not working

              But its also one where Warrior fans could end up watching on with a bit of disappointment , got the feeling SJ could get himself into a different environment and go to a different level ,

              Like the ex girlfriend who looks so much hotter after she leaves you .

              Players rarely get better at his age

              kiwiinmelbK Offline
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              kiwiinmelb
              wrote on last edited by kiwiinmelb
              #1476

              @mariner4life said in NRL 2018:

              @kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2018:

              I agree its a good move for both parties . its not working

              But its also one where Warrior fans could end up watching on with a bit of disappointment , got the feeling SJ could get himself into a different environment and go to a different level ,

              Like the ex girlfriend who looks so much hotter after she leaves you .

              Players rarely get better at his age

              That’s true , it’s almost like he needs a new role,

              A freewheeling 6 rather than a playmaking 7 , behind a dominant pack , he will slice you up ,

              I think a club who has that pack, and the 7 already , could look at him as a bit of icing on the cake , without that pack , probably a waste of time

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              • rotatedR Offline
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                #1477

                Can the Warriors restructure some of their longer contracts to take advantage of the new cap room this year?

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                • kiwiinmelbK kiwiinmelb

                  @mariner4life said in NRL 2018:

                  @kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2018:

                  I agree its a good move for both parties . its not working

                  But its also one where Warrior fans could end up watching on with a bit of disappointment , got the feeling SJ could get himself into a different environment and go to a different level ,

                  Like the ex girlfriend who looks so much hotter after she leaves you .

                  Players rarely get better at his age

                  That’s true , it’s almost like he needs a new role,

                  A freewheeling 6 rather than a playmaking 7 , behind a dominant pack , he will slice you up ,

                  I think a club who has that pack, and the 7 already , could look at him as a bit of icing on the cake , without that pack , probably a waste of time

                  canefanC Offline
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                  canefan
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #1478

                  @kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2018:

                  @mariner4life said in NRL 2018:

                  @kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2018:

                  I agree its a good move for both parties . its not working

                  But its also one where Warrior fans could end up watching on with a bit of disappointment , got the feeling SJ could get himself into a different environment and go to a different level ,

                  Like the ex girlfriend who looks so much hotter after she leaves you .

                  Players rarely get better at his age

                  That’s true , it’s almost like he needs a new role,

                  A freewheeling 6 rather than a playmaking 7 , behind a dominant pack , he will slice you up ,

                  I think a club who has that pack, and the 7 already , could look at him as a bit of icing on the cake , without that pack , probably a waste of time

                  He's like Benji-lite. Got all the fancy moves but yet to deliver on the big stage at the right time (unlike Benji)

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                  • canefanC Offline
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                    canefan
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #1479

                    https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12169068

                    It's official. Shaun Johnson joins Cronulla on a 3 year deal

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                    • taniwharugbyT Offline
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                      taniwharugby
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #1480

                      pretty divisive player from fan POV.

                      Been a big topic on Radio Sport obviously, plenty in support of the Warriors getting rid of him, plenty thought it was handled poorly, but I think majority thought the end result is best all round.

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                      • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

                        pretty divisive player from fan POV.

                        Been a big topic on Radio Sport obviously, plenty in support of the Warriors getting rid of him, plenty thought it was handled poorly, but I think majority thought the end result is best all round.

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                        Sneakdefreak
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #1481

                        @taniwharugby said in NRL 2018:

                        pretty divisive player from fan POV.

                        Been a big topic on Radio Sport obviously, plenty in support of the Warriors getting rid of him, plenty thought it was handled poorly, but I think majority thought the end result is best all round.

                        It frees up cap space and that is more important than having Shaun Johnson on the roster. Although they finished only two points behind first place, anyone who watched them all season long could tell it was still a seriously flawed roster.

                        SJ should do alright at the Sharks but they look to be in trouble both in terms of the salary cap (which they have apparently breached already) and financially. Don't think SJ sees out his three years there tbh.

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                        • taniwharugbyT Offline
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                          taniwharugby
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #1482

                          haha, some comments on FB following the Sharks announcement...

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                          • kiwiinmelbK Offline
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                            kiwiinmelb
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #1483

                            The speed of that signing suggests it was well planned before he handed in his resignation

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                            • kiwiinmelbK kiwiinmelb

                              The speed of that signing suggests it was well planned before he handed in his resignation

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                              rotated
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #1484

                              @kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2018:

                              The speed of that signing suggests it was well planned before he handed in his resignation

                              Or his negotiation window for 2020 opened up in November so he would have known the shortlist of interested teams and the framework for some potential deals.

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                              • BovidaeB Offline
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                                Bovidae
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #1485

                                Did any other team apart from the Sharks have enough cap space to sign SJ?

                                And would the Sharks if Holmes hadn't left?

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                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #1486

                                  Having cap space available has not stopped other teams in the past.

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                                  • SneakdefreakS Offline
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                                    Sneakdefreak
                                    wrote on last edited by Sneakdefreak
                                    #1487

                                    Wayne Bennett is ggooonnneee as coach of the Brisbane Broncos. Only a matter of time before the Warriors do a raid on the Brisbane roster and acquire Kodi Nikorima.

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                                    • BovidaeB Offline
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                                      Bovidae
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #1488

                                      No surprise. Bennett was waiting for his payout so was never going to resign.

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                                      • BovidaeB Bovidae

                                        No surprise. Bennett was waiting for his payout so was never going to resign.

                                        ACT CrusaderA Offline
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                                        ACT Crusader
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #1489

                                        @bovidae said in NRL 2018:

                                        No surprise. Bennett was waiting for his payout so was never going to resign.

                                        Yep. A classic case of holding them to ransom. The interesting thing is what this does for his legacy at a club he has had amazing success at, but then this debacle.

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                                        • ACT CrusaderA ACT Crusader

                                          @bovidae said in NRL 2018:

                                          No surprise. Bennett was waiting for his payout so was never going to resign.

                                          Yep. A classic case of holding them to ransom. The interesting thing is what this does for his legacy at a club he has had amazing success at, but then this debacle.

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                                          Bovidae
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #1490

                                          @act-crusader If Seibold doesn't win the comp for the Broncos, Bennett's legacy is only enhanced.

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