Re: Bulls rumour thread for 2012 season. : Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:12 am  

Bully_Boxer wrote:

I'll be disappointed if we've missed out on our halfback targets for next year once again. Hood indicated that a top four finish is our target. Surely he cannot expect players like KP and AV to be of the calibre to achieve this? We'll be scrapping for 8th again next year if those rumours are true.

Agreed.

Re: Bulls rumour thread for 2012 season. : Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:31 pm  

I read this morning in LE that Catalans are chasing Wes Naiqama from Newcastle. Should we be interested? He has stood out in the Knights games I have seen whilst following Lulia progress. Currently playing FB for the Knights but often plays centre/wing. He has some pace and is a strong runner with the ball. Also currently doing the kicking at Newcastle whilst Gidley is out injured. Current Fijian Captain and stand in Captain at the Knights at the moment.

A lot of clubs down under also chasing him, but if he is considering offers from SL.. maybe he would fit the bill?

Re: Bulls rumour thread for 2012 season. : Tue Jun 28, 2011 3:00 pm  

Naiqama was banged up I believe, dunno if he'd get in the UK.

Re: Bulls rumour thread for 2012 season. : Tue Jun 28, 2011 3:28 pm  

Bulls4Champs2010 wrote:

Naiqama was banged up I believe, dunno if he'd get in the UK.

he got periodic detention for driving whilst disqualified, basically being locked up 2 days a week. Think visa people are a bit more lenient with drivin related offences and wipe them off your record once the disqualification period is over. This might be different with him actually having been detained but I suspect he would be ok given it was in nearly 5 years ago.

we'd have to not retain one of herbert/ah van to sign him though and not sure he offers enough of an improvement over ah van to take the risk. he couldnt replace herbert unless we had another, non quota half coming in to take over herberts halves role.

Re: Bulls rumour thread for 2012 season. : Tue Jun 28, 2011 3:33 pm  

Class player but I heard St George were after him so would think it unlikely he'd leave Australia. Leeds are meant to be chasing Chris Heighington (sp). Would love us to sign someone of that class.

Re: Bulls rumour thread for 2012 season. : Tue Jun 28, 2011 3:34 pm  

I`d rather have kevin naiqama than wes..boy that lad can shift.

Re: Bulls rumour thread for 2012 season. : Tue Jun 28, 2011 3:41 pm  

From what I have seen he would be a welcome addition to our backline. He does have a few clubs down under tracking in, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't have a punt at signing him!

Re: Bulls rumour thread for 2012 season. : Tue Jun 28, 2011 5:50 pm  

M@islebugs wrote:

Class player but I heard St George were after him so would think it unlikely he'd leave Australia. Leeds are meant to be chasing Chris Heighington (sp). Would love us to sign someone of that class.

dont think we need to use a quota spot on a 29yr old 2nd rower. Not saying he isnt quality but think if we were going to use either ah van or herberts quota spot it would have to be on a back. Heighlinton might have a british passport but he would still be classed as non fed trained so effectively ties up a quota spot.

Re: Bulls rumour thread for 2012 season. : Wed Jun 29, 2011 3:37 pm  

naiqama resigned with the Knights. no other descent overseas back available atm.

Re: Bulls rumour thread for 2012 season. : Wed Jun 29, 2011 4:14 pm  

mat wrote:

dont think we need to use a quota spot on a 29yr old 2nd rower. Not saying he isnt quality but think if we were going to use either ah van or herberts quota spot it would have to be on a back. Heighlinton might have a british passport but he would still be classed as non fed trained so effectively ties up a quota spot.

From what I'am led to believe the old RFL are on a rather sticky wicket over this.