Post subject: Re: Jordan Rankin Re:Return to the NRL
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:41 am
Chris28
In The Arms of 13 Angels
Joined: Oct 19 2003 Posts: 17898 Location: Packed like sardines, in a tin
carl_spackler wrote:Pretty much how I see it. He's got a fight on to get in the 17, and fairly so, think people are getting a little carried away with how much we need to keep hold of him. I don't want us to get rid, but he wouldn't be at the top end of my priorities either, TBH.
Also, I wonder how much of this story is just his agent trying to apply pressure for a better deal from us.
That was my thought when I saw the story. Quotes from the agent, little or nothing from club or JR (he may have said he wants to play in the NRL, but I'd say that if I was interviewed too). Lo and behold a new contract is under discussion at the exact same time as this story appears.
Post subject: Re: Jordan Rankin Re:Return to the NRL
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:59 am
carl_spackler
Player Coach
Joined: Feb 20 2007 Posts: 10540 Location: Hunting Gopher
Chris28 wrote:That was my thought when I saw the story. Quotes from the agent, little or nothing from club or JR (he may have said he wants to play in the NRL, but I'd say that if I was interviewed too). Lo and behold a new contract is under discussion at the exact same time as this story appears.
Exactly. Being in contract negotiations when you're not in the team is not a strong position, so all of a sudden he might want to go home and need enticing to stay.
Post subject: Re: Jordan Rankin Re:Return to the NRL
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:14 am
Rupert Pupkin
Player Coach
Joined: Jan 10 2007 Posts: 6766 Location: Stalking Jerry Langford
I think it would be a huge mistake to hold onto Rankin, can't clam a starting spot, lucky to make the 17 each week, money and quota spot should be better used.
I don't see it as a job. It is a passion and love that we all share. Neil Hudgell
Post subject: Re: Jordan Rankin Re:Return to the NRL
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 7:07 am
WIZEB
Player Coach
Joined: Nov 23 2009 Posts: 12809 Location: The Hamptons of East Yorkshire
Rupert Pupkin wrote:I think it would be a huge mistake to hold onto Rankin, can't clam a starting spot, lucky to make the 17 each week, money and quota spot should be better used.
Thanks for the concern!!!!!
I'm led to believe our owner is a particular fan of young JR, but as the superb and highly revered Headon, Jones, Simonon and Strummer so immortally penned, 'Should I stay or should I go''
Post subject: Re: Jordan Rankin Re:Return to the NRL
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:31 am
Hessle Roader
Player Coach
Joined: Oct 07 2006 Posts: 4932 Location: Drypool Bridge - watching out for invaders from the East.
Rupert Pupkin wrote:I think it would be a huge mistake to hold onto Rankin, can't clam a starting spot, lucky to make the 17 each week, money and quota spot should be better used.
Slight anomaly there. "Rupert" and "I think" in the same sentence. Can't be true!!!
Post subject: Re: Jordan Rankin Re:Return to the NRL
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:23 am
Sebasteeno
Club Coach
Joined: Aug 01 2005 Posts: 5918 Location: Definately not in the Cuddle Crew
Rupert Pupkin wrote:I think it would be a huge mistake to hold onto Rankin, can't clam a starting spot, lucky to make the 17 each week, money and quota spot should be better used.
I agree. Keeping Rankin may block the progress of one of our other youngsters too so if he wants to go id let him.
Always said him and Miller were stupid signings and nothing has ever happened to change that. Enthusiasm alone simply isn't enough to warrant team selection
Post subject: Re: Jordan Rankin Re:Return to the NRL
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 5:08 pm
steve_norton
Club Coach
Joined: Dec 01 2004 Posts: 1797 Location: Now back in blighty
Sebasteeno wrote:I agree. Keeping Rankin may block the progress of one of our other youngsters too so if he wants to go id let him.
Always said him and Miller were stupid signings and nothing has ever happened to change that. Enthusiasm alone simply isn't enough to warrant team selection
From the radio sounded like Miller played really well against the Dobs today. Maybe better because he has Tim Smith to take the strain.
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