2020 Squad, Signings and Rumours Thread

[indoallstars]

Holbrook likes the idea of Cameron Smith

Article:
https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/08/19/...er-of-an-idea/

[psmitty]

Anyone know what the latest with Cartwright is? Surely we can't keep paying him while he has a holiday in Sydney.

[T0ken]

Anyone know what the latest with Cartwright is? Surely we can't keep paying him while he has a holiday in Sydney.

He’s in Sydney dealing with “family matters”. He will be paid this year but he needs to make a decision in the offseason whether he wants to return because we can fine him ala hayne when he no showed for pre season training. Remember that ended with hayne walking away with no pay outs. I think Cartwright will give the contract up if he can find any club that will take him so he can stay in Sydney or he will workout a retirement payout and walk away from the game. Very small chance he comes back to stay

[Mr Bods]

With Arrow/Proctor gone and Hipgrave sore as buggery we could do with Cartwright at the moment.
What a guy.

[psmitty]

Holbrook is not stupid and obviously knows his kids are in school here and that Smith will be on the Gold Coast next year. Why is he playing coy saying that he doesn't think he will leave Melbourne unless he is diverting the question. Smith would not want to go to Brisbane with the mess it is in now so my guess is he is either going to play here or be involved in the club in some other way like coaching from next year. Also why has this not made the media as it is a huge story. There has been two articles on NRL.com that his kids are here but nothing else. Him leaving the storm and moving to the Gold Coast is big news. There is something fishy going on here. If Mal and Holbrook pull this off then they are geniuses.

If they get rid of Cartwright also it is another step in the right direction.

[JunctionBlock]

Maybe he'll end up the Head of Performance and Culture for Melbourne but do it from another state........

[Mr Bods]

Smith would want a million yeah?
How can we fit Smith Taylor and Fifita all on over a million into our cap?

[psmitty]

Pay him less but give him another job after a year with us. Pay him a bigger salary for his after footy job which makes up for the lower wage next year.

[indoallstars]

We should have a mil free from Shannon Boy, Ryan James and Bryce Cartwright

[willhelm]

Holbrook is not stupid and obviously knows his kids are in school here and that Smith will be on the Gold Coast next year. Why is he playing coy saying that he doesn't think he will leave Melbourne unless he is diverting the question. Smith would not want to go to Brisbane with the mess it is in now so my guess is he is either going to play here or be involved in the club in some other way like coaching from next year. Also why has this not made the media as it is a huge story. There has been two articles on NRL.com that his kids are here but nothing else. Him leaving the storm and moving to the Gold Coast is big news. There is something fishy going on here. If Mal and Holbrook pull this off then they are geniuses.

If they get rid of Cartwright also it is another step in the right direction.

I’m with you mate. My money is on Smithy being a Titan next year.

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We should have a mil free from Shannon Boy, Ryan James and Bryce Cartwright

Those three together were worth closer to 2 mil than 1.

[Whats Doing]

Titans are looking to offer a $2million 2 year contract to Cam Smith

[psmitty]

Titans are looking to offer a $2million 2 year contract to Cam Smith

Where did you hear that from?

[Whats Doing]

It is in all the papers

[psmitty]

Thanks What's doing. There is an article in the couriermail if someone can post what it says.

[Whats Doing]

Gold Coast Titans launch $2 million bid to poach Queensland legend Cameron Smith from Melbourne Storm

Not satisfied with signing Broncos star David Fifita, the Gold Coast Titans have launched a $2 million bid to poach Cameron Smith from the Melbourne Storm. SEE THE TANTALISING OFFER HERE
Travis Meyn and Peter Badel, Exclusive, The Courier-Mail
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The Titans are formulating a $2 million bid to poach Queensland legend Cameron Smith from Melbourne to lead a Gold Coast revolution.

Fresh off landing the signature of Broncos sensation David Fifita, News Corp can reveal the Titans have discussed offering Smith a two-year contract to finish his glittering NRL career on the Gold Coast.

Smith, 37, is off-contract beyond this season and is believed to be on the verge of deciding whether he will play on in 2021 or retire.

The Storm are in the box seat to retain Smith if he decides to forge on into a record 20th NRL campaign, but the Gold Coast are preparing to dangle a tantalising carrot in front of the former Kangaroos captain.

The Titans are open to discussing a two-year contract with Smith which would see him retire at 39 in 2022 and potentially clock up more than 475 NRL games.

Influential Titans co-owner Darryl Kelly confirmed the club’s interest in Smith and said the Gold Coast favoured a two-year commitment as opposed to a one-year cameo.

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Gold Coast Titans co-owner Darryl Kelly wants to sign Cameron Smith. Picture Glenn Hampson
Gold Coast Titans co-owner Darryl Kelly wants to sign Cameron Smith. Picture Glenn Hampson

“If Cameron Smith is available anyone who didn’t talk to him would have to be foolish, he would bring so much to any organisation,” Kelly said.

“He would bring self-discipline and an attitude towards winning.

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“We realise we have to raise the standard of our squad. Roster management is a very hard task and turning rosters around in short periods of time is almost impossible.

“It’s recognised that we need some experience, there’s no doubt about that, and in the right positions. Everyone recognises we are a bit short on experienced players.

“We are very much focused on who the individuals are as well.”

While Smith is favoured to finish his career as a one-club legend for the Storm, the COVID-19 situation has helped bring the Titans into the picture.

Smith’s family relocated to south east Queensland after the Storm was forced to leave Melbourne for the Sunshine Coast two months ago.
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He has children in local schools and reports have suggested wife Barbara has been eyeing off Gold Coast property, intensifying speculation the Titans are a genuine option for Smith.

The Broncos have also been mooted as a potential swan song for Smith, but there is incredible uncertainty around 15th-placed Brisbane and the future of coach Anthony Seibold.

With culture chief Mal Meninga and coach Justin Holbrook at the helm, the Titans landed a significant blow on the Broncos last month in poaching Fifita on a $3.5 million three-year deal.

The rising Gold Coast club is not satisfied with its 2021 recruits and is eyeing off Smith to wear the No. 9 jersey and potentially captain the club next year.

Meninga has a long history with Smith, the duo orchestrating Queensland’s eight-straight Origin dynasty and also working together in the Kangaroos.
Head of Performance and Culture at Titans, Mal Meninga, has worked with Cameron Smith in the Queensland Origin and Australian Kangaroos teams. Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images
Head of Performance and Culture at Titans, Mal Meninga, has worked with Cameron Smith in the Queensland Origin and Australian Kangaroos teams. Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images

Scott Sattler, the Titans’ foundation football manager, said Smith would bring much-needed experience to the rebuilding club.

“It wouldn’t surprise me if Mal had reached out to Cam given their history with the Queensland and Australian teams,” he said.

“I don’t know if he would want to finish his career at another club but the Titans would be mad not to at least ask the question.



“They are still missing that senior player that can drive a culture and that’s what Cam Smith would do.

“If his kids are up here going to schools on the Gold Coast, it makes sense for the Titans to make a play for him. He’s a Logan boy so it would be a great coup if he came home to Queensland.”