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    Default Theo NRL bound?

    In talks with two nrl clubs for 2020. He has made a brilliant start to the season I would hate to lose him from the team.

    https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/nrl-c...ns-star-19812/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hugh Janos View Post
    In talks with two nrl clubs for 2020. He has made a brilliant start to the season I would hate to lose him from the team.

    https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/nrl-c...ns-star-19812/
    I’m surprised at that however defence comes first in the NRL and Fages is one of the best tackling halves.
    Suppose NRL can gamble on these kind of players as their salary cap is so big.

    If he does move I can’t see him making it over there, hopefully he’ll stay.

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    Think Theo suits the British game more, and I have rated him since he was first signed, not sure he would cut it in Australia, time will tell if it happens.

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    Sounds like the usual agent talk,out of contract and all of a sudden this turns up.

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    I'd have Danny Richardson over Theo but Theo is playing superb this season.

    Can't keep both but Theo looks to be in the driving seat ATM if he wants to go he will?

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    If he does go to the NRL I think it would be in a couple of years. I will be surprised if he leaves, now. Saints want him (interview with JH). I for one hope he stays. Yes I rate Danny, but if we use Danny we would have to readjust the team to cover his lack of tackling ability.
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    Quote Originally Posted by brook View Post
    Sounds like the usual agent talk,out of contract and all of a sudden this turns up.
    I thought the same, there's nothing in that article to suggest otherwise. If there was any serious there would be suggestions of which clubs are showing an interest.

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    It doesn't surprise me, we're his third club and each time he has moved to further his career so in that respect his natural next step is the NRL

    I think we have to accept that any good, young player is going to get tapped up by the NRL while Super League is restricted by the salary cap

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    Think Saints top priority should be to tie down Thompson on a long term deal and perhaps Holbrook. I’m not convinced On Fages as our scrum half yet but he is improving every week and his tackling is spot on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nutgrovesaint View Post
    Think Saints top priority would be to tie down Thompson on a long term deal and perhaps Holbrook. Fage for me still needs to keep on improving to show he is good enough to be offered a new deal
    I agree with your first two priorities, but I think Fages has done enough to warrant a contract extension

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    Time will tell, but I believe we could keep hold of him?

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    He’d last 5 minutes there, he’s nowhere near good enough. I’d happily see him leave if we signed a proper 7 who offers some creativity. Jackson Hastings would be ideal but I suspect he’ll be back in the NRL.

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    Big fan of Theo but can't see him nailing down a starting role at half back for any side in the NRL realistically.
    Hope he stays with us and pens a decent contract extension and kicks on in the next few years.

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    My initial thought was that he wouldn't be great in the NRL. And then I remembered that Tyrone Roberts started for Gold Coast at the weekend!

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    Holbrook really rates Theo, can't see him letting him go without a fight

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    im not too surprised if this is true. NRL clubs have enough money to take the odd gamble on a player (Jordan Turner). Fages is a raw talent, is tough and tackles above his weight. If NRL clubs can make improvements to other areas of his game theirs no reason he couldn’t make it down under.
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    Surprised really. Only just managed to get a starting spot. Richardson could easily slot back in and is suited more to a 7 than fages. Great player to have and would rather him stay but not big boots to fill.

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    I think he is highly suited to the NRL, exactly their type of halve

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    Quote Originally Posted by doghead View Post
    Holbrook really rates Theo, can't see him letting him go without a fight
    Thats surprising because I would have thought Theo saw Holbrook as messing him about at the back end of last season and has only gave him the No 7 shirt this season because Richardson was way behind pre season conditioning.

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    Quote Originally Posted by brook View Post
    Sounds like the usual agent talk,out of contract and all of a sudden this turns up.
    I agree.

    No different to any other player. Other clubs were "swarming" around Lomax.
    It's just part and parcel of negotiating when in the last year of a contract.

    I would like him to stay and think he has been underused and at times hard done by.

    That said I don't think Saints should break the bank and overpay for him.

    If he gets a genuine monster offer from the NRL then good luck to him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gerry Mander View Post
    I agree.

    No different to any other player. Other clubs were "swarming" around Lomax.
    It's just part and parcel of negotiating when in the last year of a contract.

    I would like him to stay and think he has been underused and at times hard done by.

    That said I don't think Saints should break the bank and overpay for him.

    If he gets a genuine monster offer from the NRL then good luck to him.
    I agree 100% tough little player who gives his all,would like to keep him. But if we don't then good luck to him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gerry Mander View Post
    I agree.

    No different to any other player. Other clubs were "swarming" around Lomax.
    It's just part and parcel of negotiating when in the last year of a contract.

    I would like him to stay and think he has been underused and at times hard done by.

    That said I don't think Saints should break the bank and overpay for him.

    If he gets a genuine monster offer from the NRL then good luck to him.
    Agree with all of that. Same talk with Walmsley and Makinson. Offer him a suitable deal and it’s up to him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Upside View Post
    I think he is highly suited to the NRL, exactly their type of halve
    I am with you Upside and think he would go well over there though their game requires a kicking game and that to me is the only real weak part of Theo`s skill set.

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    I like Fages, however in a salary capped sport I wouldn’t pay over the odds to keep him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tallaght Tiger View Post
    I am with you Upside and think he would go well over there though their game requires a kicking game and that to me is the only real weak part of Theo`s skill set.
    Agreed it would be my main worry, he can kick but isn't trusted much so probably not as effective as others. That said if you have a good couple of kickers in your team it wouldn't be an issue, suppose it depends on the team make up

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