Queensland Reds 2026

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I like the guy but does a 3 year commitment mean much anymore?

He had a league contract for 2026 but here we are....

Titans got paid to free up a roster spot after coming second last. Best case scenario when those teams are usually just releasing guys or having to chip in to get them elsewhere for an overhaul. They would have held him for a year if needed because he's on an average salary.

The Reds got someone who is an established play-maker on a long deal.

CG gets to stay in SEQ.

All sides came out ahead.

 

[dillyboy]

Titans got paid to free up a roster spot after coming second last. Best case scenario when those teams are usually just releasing guys or having to chip in to get them elsewhere for an overhaul. They would have held him for a year if needed because he's on an average salary.

The Reds got someone who is an established play-maker on a long deal.

CG gets to stay in SEQ.

All sides came out ahead.

Oh I agree & am glad we've signed him.

My point wasn't really directed at Carter himself just more what's seeming to become more common in modern sport that a 3 year contract doesn't mean 3 years anymore

 

[Strewthcobber]

Oh I agree & am glad we've signed him.

My point wasn't really directed at Carter himself just more what's seeming to become more common in modern sport that a 3 year contract doesn't mean 3 years anymore

I don't think it's that more common than it used to be. Inga Tuiagamala made the same league to union move with a transfer fee at the birth of professionalism