Withdrawn contract offers does not mean the player is leaving

[Johnny Tobin]

It’s one thing to pull an offer.

It’s unprecedented when it’s the best centre in the world, with still a year to run and you publicly state the offer is withdrawn.

Never seen the like of it.

I can’t see him here next season - let alone after that.

[Rooster_6]

And now we move into the second stage of grief.

Anger?

[Random Rooster]

I just received footage of Latrell's manager going in to see Nick Politis about getting an upgrade on that 800k offer!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qynydbBpqy4

[theGman]

Unfortunately Latrell is gone. Uncle Nick doesn’t want him at the club and when you p1ss off uncle Nick it’s bye bye.

none of the playing group like Latrell, a similar path to Hastings within the senior playing group.

our clubs success is formed on our team chemistry and culture.

very sad but that’s what I have come to the conclusion in regards to this. Why would we sign up Manu 3 weeks ago because his attitude is where it needs to be and he is grateful or his opportunities. He doesn’t have a big head and quietly goes about his business, reminds me of Toupou.

I view the entire saga the same as you Gaff.
The penny for me dropped a few weeks back when they announced Manu's re-signing. For mine they made their decision to invest in a humble, loyal and continually improving youngster who is low maintenance and sets a good example to the younger kids coming through our ranks.
As others have indicated loyalty is a big thing for Uncle Nick. He gives it back in bucket loads. Freddie, Ricko, Mini, Fitzy are examples of that. MAubbs will probably also be a beneficiary once he hangs up the boots. Disrespecting him would have cut deep given the support the club has provided LM.
It's a damn pity Latrell has chosen to listen and take advice from amateur wannabees!
Thanks for the memories LM.

[Maxy Walker]

Anger?

Denial

[Maxy Walker]

I just received footage of Latrell's manager going in to see Nick Politis about getting an upgrade on that 800k offer!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qynydbBpqy4

That was exactly the scene I thought of when I heard about the offer being withdrawn.

[Rooster_6]

Denial

That's stage one.

[2013PREMIERS]

It’s one thing to pull an offer.

It’s unprecedented when it’s the best centre in the world, with still a year to run and you publicly state the offer is withdrawn.

Never seen the like of it.

I can’t see him here next season - let alone after that.

He's not even the best centre at the club

[Rooster_6]

He's not even the best centre at the club

Sure he is, I love Manu but he's still needs to improve his attacking output.

[Maxy Walker]

That's stage one.

There are different lists. Anyway denial is the one I was getting it. He’s not being offered a contract so unless he’s going to hang around and play for free I’d say he’s gone.

[Random Rooster]

It’s one thing to pull an offer.

It’s unprecedented when it’s the best centre in the world, with still a year to run and you publicly state the offer is withdrawn.

Never seen the like of it.

I can’t see him here next season - let alone after that.

What were you expecting? Robbo to say " the money is there for you if you change you mind?" No bloody way! You want fullback money then go to a club that will play and pay you fullback money. I can tell you if Manly had money to buy Latrell they wouldn't be paying him 800k to play in the centres while Tommy T is at fullback. Latrell has to go to a club thats suitable for the money he wants- and thats absolutely 100% fair enough. I don't begrudge Latrell for doing so- he needs to do whats right for him and no one else

[Rooster_6]

There are different lists. Anyway denial is the one I was getting it. He’s not being offered a contract so unless he’s going to hang around and play for free I’d say he’s gone.

Nah there's just one, in a book written by Elisabeth Ross on life and death, just over 50 years ago now. Good read.

[Maxy Walker]

Nah there's just one, in a book written by Elisabeth Ross on life and death, just over 50 years ago now. Good read.

If you insist. You’re still in stage one then.

[The ticket]

That's stage one.

Which stage is smug?

[zac]

Technically you probably can't be in denial until you are sure that the bad event has happened. Until it's public that a contract has been signed it's not certain.

I'm thinking he's probably gone.