Wests Tigers and Melbourne are poised to pull off the NRL's first loan deal with youngsters Paul Momirovski and Harry Grant to swap clubs in 2020 while being paid by their current employers.
In the meantime though they will continue to pay his wage this year, as the Storm will with rising hooker Grant, with both clubs loaning out a player in positions the other needs. Grant played two first-grade games in the last two seasons but starred for feeder side Sunshine Coast Falcons in the Intrust Super Cup, claiming the club's best and fairest award and being named in the competition's team of the year.
Captain Moses Mbye has been training in the role over the pre-season having played at centre and fullback last year. Momirovski finished the season representing the Prime Minister's XIII in Fiji after scoring eight tries and 21 goals in 11 games for the Tigers.
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com What a fukn joke
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Why would WestsTigers swap a player that had a great first season 8 tries in a 11 games and is a goal kicker scored 74 points(also after losing Matterson and Marsters) v a player that played 2 games for Storm in 2018 sounds like a dumb idea to me ?
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Love to see it BecharaBrendon
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Finally some common sense and catching up to world sport. Brilliant move.
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Good outcome for both clubs. The Tigers need a good hooker and Momirovski who is already a good player and able to contribute to the Storm will learn a lot. Grant will get valuable game experience
com WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 So does Momorovski get paid on Tigers books and Storms hidden books? And does Harry even have a Contract for $ or is that on the 2nd book aswell?
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Any truth to this ryanpapenhuyzen ?
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Melbourne got the better end of this deal.
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Don't know much about Harry Grant but Paul knows how to find the line 11 tries in 13 games he will kill it with storm and probably get a double against us.
com WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 Would have been a great option for SSFCRABBITOHS to send Adam Douehi to England for a year or two and bring him back when he’ll be needed.
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com I'm all for this, pretty awesome idea really. Just depends on the fine print and if/how it influences further contracts.
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com At least both players get the chance to run out in 1st grade
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Rightonoworries Schoolparade mad. Hope it happens more often.
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Brilliant idea, get Grant some game time with the big boys whiles Cam and Brandon Smith cover the 9 role, and get some outside back cover after losing 3 centres in the off season, awesome deal for all involved 👌
com WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 As a Tigers fan I'm glad to see the back of Momirovski. I don't mind him missing an important kick, what bothers me is his response to critics. 'That's why I'm here and they are there.' He seems to think that Rugby League players are Gods or something.
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Brilliant if this pans out. Hands down one of the most talented young players in the game
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Are the players able to play against their parent club? In other codes this is not generally allowed
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Well done to both clubs, this should be a more common occurrence
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Nrl is a joke. Look where we are now, supporting our clubs whose team don't even come from the area.false representation just for the sake of getting a win.
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Everyone saying Storm are clear winners here are delusional. Momirovski will benefit hugely being in the storm system. Grant is going to be something special, just hope they don’t change the player he is and stall his progression.
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Great idea. Both clubs benefit.
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Wasn’t Jordan Kahu for Cowboys last year technically the first?
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com AndrewRLP you said it wouldn't happen but how's that for a wish Granted
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WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com I love this deal.
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com This is different wonder what rules the NRL are going to put in place for these types of deals. Still June 30 cut off? Long term injury salary cap stuff?
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Literally every sporting league has been doing this since forever.
WestsTigers storm dan_walsh64 com Ok....