Originally Posted by
Coaster
Really we didnt do to bad out of the situation.
Remember Inglis was always going to the Broncos, it wouldnt matter if we offered 20 mill.
Searle is a smart guy, he spent $89 dollars for a jetstar flight from Melb to the GC, and a BBQ dinner worth about 20 bucks.
So for about $100 and In return we got weeks of free publicity right across the country, and forced our closest competitor to buy over what they wished for a bloke they allready had, and made them publicly explain themselves and disclose there current values for there youngsters.
Not to mention the massive outcry from other teams fans about salary cap and News Limited, overall it worked out great.
BTW Rankin is a gun, he is learning his trade. If you want instant success go follow the Broncos, they know how to buy the bandwagoner. This team is building a club, and that is always going to be harder and longer, but in the end more rewarding.