Lowdesert Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Not wanted at Canterbury. https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/former-st-helens-forward-luke-thompson-set-for-shock-transfer-42215/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Lowdesert said: Not wanted at Canterbury. https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/former-st-helens-forward-luke-thompson-set-for-shock-transfer-42215/ None of that seems believable. Firstly, I highly doubt he's on $850k a year, that would put him amongst the top earners, certainly for props. Secondly, when he's still got 2 more years on his contract, why would he be seeking a contract extension with the basket case that is Canterbury? For what it's worth, I hope he does leave before the end of his contract, but not to another dire team like Wests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 That seems woeful cap management by the Dogs but looking at their recruitment and retention, that’s believable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdesert Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, DoubleD said: None of that seems believable. Firstly, I highly doubt he's on $850k a year, that would put him amongst the top earners, certainly for props. Secondly, when he's still got 2 more years on his contract, why would he be seeking a contract extension with the basket case that is Canterbury? For what it's worth, I hope he does leave before the end of his contract, but not to another dire team like Wests I did think that but the Dogs have that much cash. I think he’s just coming back from his ban but in the right team he will do well. I hope he sticks it out in the NRL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdesert Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-2021-bulldogs-star-luke-thompson-shopped-to-rivals-dragons-chase-origin-star/news-story/e5601dadbfc4855f680b4fae823b510b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 11 minutes ago, Lowdesert said: https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-2021-bulldogs-star-luke-thompson-shopped-to-rivals-dragons-chase-origin-star/news-story/e5601dadbfc4855f680b4fae823b510b He has the same agent as Jon Bateman - Andy Clarke? I wish he would just stop ####ing about and unsettling players and let them build a career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdesert Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 Just now, Scubby said: He has the same agent as Jon Bateman - Andy Clarke? I wish he would just stop ####ing about and unsettling players and let them build a career. That will never happen. It’s his mentality to do just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 His disciplinary record & the loading in the NRL might prevent him getting a big contract at one of the top teams unless the Bulldogs pick up some of his wages,hearing the Tigers are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 15 minutes ago, Scubby said: He has the same agent as Jon Bateman - Andy Clarke? I wish he would just stop ####ing about and unsettling players and let them build a career. Looks like that is the root of the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, M j M said: Looks like that is the root of the problem. I bet Clarke is George (want to live by the NSW coast and homesick) Williams' agent too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 I can only think this is salary cap related when you look at the dogs recruitment drive and the money he’s meant to be on. He’s done well in a struggling team and got good plaudits from the commentators . Barrett also praised him although he was peeved by his indiscretions . If he wants it I’m sure he’ll get an NRL contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 36 minutes ago, DavidM said: I can only think this is salary cap related when you look at the dogs recruitment drive and the money he’s meant to be on. He’s done well in a struggling team and got good plaudits from the commentators . Barrett also praised him although he was peeved by his indiscretions . If he wants it I’m sure he’ll get an NRL contract He was seen shopping in Hull last week with Josh Hodgson's Uncle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 This should be cross code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, Scubby said: He was seen shopping in Hull last week with Josh Hodgson's Uncle. Ive heard he loves Greggs so we’re in with a shout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 with luke thompsons level of commitment and work ethic craig bellamy could make him in to the best forward in the game see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 2 hours ago, DoubleD said: None of that seems believable. Firstly, I highly doubt he's on $850k a year, that would put him amongst the top earners, certainly for props. Secondly, when he's still got 2 more years on his contract, why would he be seeking a contract extension with the basket case that is Canterbury? For what it's worth, I hope he does leave before the end of his contract, but not to another dire team like Wests Gus Gould has just taken on a roll at the Bulldogs and Gould doesn't like English players. Just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkpom Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 You've never heard Gus talking about playing under Stevo's captaincy as a young player at Penrith then have you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 15 minutes ago, The Future is League said: Gus Gould has just taken on a roll at the Bulldogs and Gould doesn't like English players. Just saying very stupid post for so many reasons see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Scubby said: He has the same agent as Jon Bateman - Andy Clarke? I wish he would just stop ####ing about and unsettling players and let them build a career. I have no time for Andy Clarke. He was also the agent for the likes of Chris Ashton, Denny Solomona and Joel Tomkins when they went to RU. Phil is also a director of the Outside Sport agency with Andy. Whether that would lead to a conflict of interest in Sky commentary I'll let you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrewxi Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Exiled Wiganer said: This should be cross code. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Toppy Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 15 hours ago, Lowdesert said: Not wanted at Canterbury. https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/former-st-helens-forward-luke-thompson-set-for-shock-transfer-42215/ Where do you get that he's not wanted by Canterbury ?? They want him to stay to at least see out the last 2 Yrs of his contract, he wants to stay and in fact wants to extend his contract with them beyond 2023. Its his numb nuts agent who's been speaking with other clubs, trying to force the Bulldogs hand into offering him a bigger contract now rather than wait 2 years. You know why he's doing it because Thompson has been the best player at the Doggies by a long way this season and his agent gets an even bigger cut of any new deal he can negotiate. If he waits another year he could have had a bad season or a lengthy injury which drives down his value. Don't forget these kind of agents have no interest in the actual players themselves, they don't give a damn what club they play for or whether the club or the move is right for that player. They're parasites who just see players as cash cows to line their own pockets. At least were yet to see the Leeds or Wire fans on here claiming he's coming back to SL and signing for them St.Helens - The Home of record breaking Rugby Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alffi 7 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 23 minutes ago, Saint Toppy said: Where do you get that he's not wanted by Canterbury ?? They want him to stay to at least see out the last 2 Yrs of his contract, he wants to stay and in fact wants to extend his contract with them beyond 2023. Its his numb nuts agent who's been speaking with other clubs, trying to force the Bulldogs hand into offering him a bigger contract now rather than wait 2 years. You know why he's doing it because Thompson has been the best player at the Doggies by a long way this season and his agent gets an even bigger cut of any new deal he can negotiate. If he waits another year he could have had a bad season or a lengthy injury which drives down his value. Don't forget these kind of agents have no interest in the actual players themselves, they don't give a damn what club they play for or whether the club or the move is right for that player. They're parasites who just see players as cash cows to line their own pockets. At least were yet to see the Leeds or Wire fans on here claiming he's coming back to SL and signing for them We do need a replacement for Hill & Cooper… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Robertson Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 On 19/08/2021 at 04:56, Damien said: Phil is also a director of the Outside Sport agency with Andy. Whether that would lead to a conflict of interest in Sky commentary I'll let you decide. Thanks for letting us decide. I'll start, I can't see why it would be a conflict of interest. Can anyone else? Edit: if you're implying something as simple as "Phil could talk up players on commentary to get them better deals", won't coaches be able to make an objective decision? ie. make up their own minds independently of media beliefs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Maybe he’s not going anywhere https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/canterbury-bulldogs-luke-thompson-rumours-phil-gould-comments/77abc495-62f1-4ee4-92d0-47b674c85ae5?ocid=Social-NRLFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastLondonMike Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 So Phil Gould tells another NRL club they are essentially open to selling Thompson to this club, under the right circumstances, and to contact his UK manager to see if Thompson has the appetite for such a move. But everyone has misunderstood that. Canterbury are not shopping Thompson around, but will be happy to sell him. Reading that article it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to suggest Thompson will be playing elsewhere after his Canterbury contract expires. Newham Dockers - Champions 2013. Rugby League For East London. 100% Cockney Rugby League!Twitter: @NewhamDockersRL - Get following! www.newhamdockers.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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