: Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:02 pm  

The Leyther wrote:

That's a very good point you make. Surely we have learned now that we don't announce signings until they are over here.

[cough] De bartello [cough]

: Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:03 pm  

mutt1 wrote:

So whats to say that he won't eventually end up playing for Leigh? Put yourself in the position of the imigration officer for one minute, "Leigh want to sign a FORMER NRL player who's been playing amature bush rugby for the last x years, are they sure they can't find anyone better on these shores?"

I'd put money on there being a list as long as my arm of players who had been refused visas but most of them wouldn't have already been anounced by the club as done and dusted.

Not wishing to be pedantic, but the original press release did state that the signing was pending visa clearance.

: Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:07 pm  

None of this though can explain how certan clubs seem more able to get players visa's when the sports governing body has already allowed those clubs to sign more over'seas players in the competition rules

To say there is no influence is to stick ones head in the sand

: Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:10 pm  

That it did and sadly for Neil Kelly for the second time in a season he's been faced with a bit of a "Jason Ferris situation."

I felt it pointless to keep asking about the Williams signing with my interviews because it was pending the visa application plus I was boring myself with the same question.

I had a feeling a couple of weeks ago that he'd get denied.

: Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:10 pm  

mutt1 wrote:

Put yourself in the position of the immigration officer for one minute, "

Yea right he looks like he won`t be seeking work or paying taxes and will be a risk to the safety of the country, as opposed to the vast amounts of refugess who we know FA all about....This country`s upside down and run by goons, who at least are au fait in claiming expenses....

: Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:13 pm  

Bartholemew Smythe wrote:

Yea right he looks like he won`t be seeking work or paying taxes and will be a risk to the safety of the country, as opposed to the vast amounts of refugess who we know FA all about....This country`s upside down and run by goons, who at least are au fait in claiming expenses....

True , got to admit recent events give me the impression that this once brave , fair minded and honest country of ours is up the **** creek without a paddle

: Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:17 pm  

Starbug wrote:

True , got to admit recent events give me the impression that this once brave , fair minded and honest country of ours is up the **** creek without a paddle

Well i'm doing everything i can to get out of it

: Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:37 pm  

Leyther_Matt wrote:

Better take my boots to 'Haven.

Dire as the situation is Matt, I'm not sure we are quite so desperate yet

: Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:40 pm  

mutt1 wrote:

Well i'm doing everything i can to get out of it

I hope you don't leave the country trying to influence yourself as a professional golfer !!!

In Fact, your boundary should be Railway Rd, and nowhere else!!

: Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:41 pm  

joecobb22 wrote:

Dire as the situation is Matt, I'm not sure we are quite so desperate yet

Eigh up Joe, I hope you're not going to be causing trouble again at the ticket office next home game