Past #23: Ben McKay - gone to * as RFA - NMFC awarded Band 1 pick #3 compo

[hilly]

Is today the day he announces?

First day of free agency which is early October.

 

[gokangas]

Another month of auctioning.

 

[chubbspeterson]

Exit interviews would be most likely if he's made up his mind already.

 

[kool kangas]

Exit interviews would be most likely if he's made up his mind already.

He wont announce if he's leaving until after the Syd Barker night

 

[gokangas]

He wont announce if he's leaving until after the Syd Barker night

Wants the free feed first huh?

 

[Hatchy1992]

I have a funny feeling he's staying.

 

[R00StaR]

I have a funny feeling he's staying.

More than happy for that 600x 5 or 6 front loaded.
Then pick 2 and Ports pick for WC's first and second.

 

[justroyal]

I have a funny feeling he's staying.

Well talk about a complete ****ing derailment of the off-season. All within 72 hours

 

[Hatchy1992]

Well talk about a complete ******* derailment of the off-season. All within 72 hours

This is just my thoughts after what happened Saturday. Being one of the last guys thanking the fans and hugging Jen.

 

[The Filth Wizard]

This is just my thoughts after what happened Saturday. Being one of the last guys thanking the fans and hugging Jen.

Hmm, that reads a bit more like taking your time to say goodbye in fairness.

 

[Hatchy1992]

Hmm, that reads a bit more like taking your time to say goodbye in fairness.

Yep, I get that argument also. But after the season we've had, I think it adds a little more touch. I reckon he wants to stay.

 

[The Filth Wizard]

Yep, I get that argument also. But after the season we've had, I think it adds a little more touch. I reckon he wants to stay.

We can only wait and see old friend. If he's desperate to sign nothing stopping him doing that this week.

 

[Hatchy1992]

We can only wait and see old friend. If he's desperate to sign nothing stopping him doing that this week.

Not the body language of someone thats desperate to leave imo. Reckon he has a price that he wants us to meet.
But yes, I guess we will. I really hope he stays!

 

[JGreezy]

Wanting to switch clubs doesn't mean that he hates north and its supporters. He might just want a fresh start and a bigger pay cheque.

He can still the enjoy the win and be happy for the fans and staff while wanting that change.

 

[Brewfish]

We can only wait and see old friend. If he's desperate to sign nothing stopping him doing that this week.

I keep hearing the club hasn't given him an offer. This kind of makes sense since he is a restricted free agent. If we offer less than other teams then we need to decide to match anyway. If we offer more than other teams then we get caught paying overs. There is no need to get caught in an early auction - just see what he is offered and if he still wants to stay THEN sit down and negotiate a contract. So the timing will be determined by when he gets the best and final offers from other clubs.

 

[Event Horizon]

Not the body language of someone thats desperate to leave imo. Reckon he has a price that he wants us to meet.
But yes, I guess we will. I really hope he stays!

If he wanted to stay he’d sign by now.


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[Sillygit]

If he wanted to stay he’d sign by now.


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signing a contract is pretty convincing body language

 

[Lavy_Panther]

How many posters here will get sucked into the "he'll announce he's re-signing at the Syd Barker!" narrative that gets formed every year.

Spoiler: It never happens. There will be no Jordan Belfort "I'M NOT LEAVING" moment.

 

[DuckYeah]

Yep, I get that argument also. But after the season we've had, I think it adds a little more touch. I reckon he wants to stay.

I reckon he does want to stay, but he aint getting the dough he thinks he’s worth.

 

[gokangas]

Last intel I heard (reasonable source) is that we were around mid $600ks and his management reckons they will get $750 to $800k. Outcome is probably somewhere in the middle.

 

[Scottroo]

Hearing we’ve upped our offer to 5 x $700k

 

[Devington]

Quick everyone, preemptively block tZ

 

[Kanga1996]

Hearing we’ve upped our offer to 5 x $700k

That’s smart if we want band 1 comp.
I doubt he moves to Sydney for anything less than $800k based on the cost of living.


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[Liam Boy]

Quick everyone, preemptively block tZ

I went very pre-emptive on this one

 

[Shermanator]

This is just my thoughts after what happened Saturday. Being one of the last guys thanking the fans and hugging Jen.

Money talks.

If he gets offered $800k x 5 by the COLA Cheats then that sets him up for life.

Wet Toast giving Barrass a shinny new Hungry Jacks franchise under the table and Paddy McCartin getting his 20th concussion recently gave BMac the perfect 'Bradbury' of his lifetime..