I mean, Leilua is 26 and had been at two clubs already and played over 100 NRL games. He's also reportedly being paid 700k per annum to go up to NQ.
Wollongong is under a 90 minute drive from St Mary's...in terms of Sydney travel, that's nothing. It's a completely different challenge when living interstate without any family nearby. If the price is right = overpaying against other club offers then count me out haha.
An apparent $1m invested in departing Wallace and Ese Ese, but we've also bought Foran and Verrills so increased spending (substantially) in other position groups of need. Just some food for thought and I will say that assuming that the best way to use salary cap funds is to replace a departing player with the same position dollar for dollar isn't realistic or wise, IMO.
We def need a middle or two WD but I think we've just got differing perspectives on how the cap is used to do so, and what options are most realistic. Which is sweet
I'd love Leniu...at an affordable price, and with a relocation of some relo's so he doesn't get homesick haha