Dragons v Storm Round 2

[puff]

I agree about Gutho but it's a big stretch to call him a marquee fullback. 800k for this year seems about right but I have doubts his legs can go with the modern game for another year at fullback after this.

I think we need him this year and next. Let's hope his body holds up. In the meantime we should be looking for a long term replacement. Would be nice if Sloan turns the corner, but we can't rely on that. Good news is that, unlike halfbacks, fullbacks really do seem to be growing on trees these days. There are plenty stuck behind other players. We should be looking to do what Parra did, signing Iongi, or Raiders with Weekes. A future example might be Chevy Stewart.

 

[Dragons Chris]

I think we need him this year and next. Let's hope his body holds up. In the meantime we should be looking for a long term replacement. Would be nice if Sloan turns the corner, but we can't rely on that. Good news is that, unlike halfbacks, fullbacks really do seem to be growing on trees these days. There are plenty stuck behind other players. We should be looking to do what Parra did, signing Iongi, or Raiders with Weekes. A future example might be Chevy Stewart.

There was talk of offering Bula from the Tigers around 1 mil a year. Then it came out he was likely to re-sign with the Tigers but since then, no news at all.

 

[puff]

There was talk of offering Bula from the Tigers around 1 mil a year. Then it came out he was likely to re-sign with the Tigers but since then, no news at all.

I think you pay 1 mil for Edwards, but not Bula. Don't get me wrong, he's good. But I think you can get a good fullback much cheaper. There are many NRL level fullbacks but not many NRL level halfbacks.

 

[Dragons Chris]

I think you pay 1 mil for Edwards, but not Bula. Don't get me wrong, he's good. But I think you can get a good fullback much cheaper. There are many NRL level fullbacks but not many NRL level halfbacks.

I think the rumour was a bit less than 1 mil but Tigers were willing to go 1 mil. Edwards is how old now? 28~29? Bula is 23.

 

[puff]

I certainly wouldn't sign Edwards to a 10 year contract! I wasn't actually suggesting signing him. It's a bit unrealistic. I just meant that I think you can find a Bula level player much cheaper, but a player of Edwards' quality is worth paying extra for.