: Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:56 pm  

Ewwenorfolk wrote:

With Newton, BJ, Morro, Solomona, Tupou and possibly a couple of others going, we should easily be able to afford a quality half then hopefully a centre, even with the signing of Hall and L'Estrange.

I can only assume that the club has someone lined up, hence the cutting of some expensive players.

But, I'm prepared to be disappointed...

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:57 pm  

It's a shame to see him go, but he's had at least three serious injuries that I can remember so far in his Bulls career. The chances of him lasting another season without getting another one are pretty slim imo.

I'm sure another club will find a place for him and wish him all the best.

Positives to take from this are that this probably means more game time for our young british players who would have been kept out of the team by him.

Alternatively it also frees up a quota spot for next season should the club choose to bring in another overseas signing.

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:58 pm  

debaser wrote:

But, I'm prepared to be disappointed...

Don't be. Danny Brough, a centre and a winger to replace Semi will all be coming. Semi will be in Union next year.

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:03 pm  

How you going to find the transfer money for an under contract player like brough when everyone knows every spare penny in Braford coughers has to go to Leeds???

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:04 pm  

lad13 wrote:

How you going to find the transfer money for an under contract player like brough when everyone knows every spare penny in Braford coughers has to go to Leeds???

If you read previous threads, that was paid months ago. Jog on.

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:05 pm  

Really?? Not what I'd heard - your playing by instalments aren't you? So answer the question - where is the transfer money coming from to buy Brough?

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:06 pm  

The right choice IMO

For me it had to be only one of Morro and Menzies and Menzies is far better. He will give the guidance / mentoring to the young kids.
We've all been saying there are too many backrowers at the club, so we shouldn't be surprised by this really.

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:14 pm  

I think probably the right decision, what with all the injuries

But, just like Newton, I fully expect it to come back to bite us next year

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:14 pm  

a shame,but after all the injuries he's had i think its the right decision!apparantly he's wakefield bound!

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:22 pm  

Shame to see him go. I personally would have prefered to see him on the coaching staff as I think he's got a lot to offer young lads coming through the ranks in terms of experience and passion for the game