Re: Tony Gigot to London Broncos : Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:07 pm  

alanw wrote:

I cant read French and cant seem to find a translator on my computer. But in that same article in the link it mentions another player called Mark Taufua. Now until someone can translate it for us, I will sound like an idiot ( ),but is it possible that he has signed for us well.

He is a big prop from Cronulla as well, who once had the nickname of the" The Samoan stealth bomber ". Only other thing I have find is that he also retried at the end of last season. so until someone can work it out maybe I have it wrong and that's what the link is saying that's he retired and not coming to us.

I would read "... seraient en contacts avancés avec les London Broncos" as something like "... are in advanced contacts with London Broncos". That was posted a couple of days ago, since when Gigot has been confirmed. Hope the year in Oz has done something for his defensive capabilities.

Re: Tony Gigot to London Broncos : Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:19 pm  

We are staying up. We are staying up.

Re: Tony Gigot to London Broncos : Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:39 pm  

alanw wrote: I cant read French and cant seem to find a translator on my computer. But in that same article in the link it mentions another player called Mark Taufua. Now until someone can translate it for us, I will sound like an idiot ( ),but is it possible that he has signed for us well. He is a big prop from Cronulla as well, who once had the nickname of the" The Samoan stealth bomber ". Only other thing I have find is that he also retried at the end of last season. so until someone can work it out maybe I have it wrong and that's what the link is saying that's he retired and not coming to us. Well he's certainly a good experienced prop who would do a good job for us on the face of it if he really wants to come. As you say though he has retired though seemingly nothing to do with injuries. If he's a Samoan does that mean we don't have a visa problem? http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... 2v0xb.html

alanw wrote: I cant read French and cant seem to find a translator on my computer. But in that same article in the link it mentions another player called Mark Taufua. Now until someone can translate it for us, I will sound like an idiot ( ),but is it possible that he has signed for us well. He is a big prop from Cronulla as well, who once had the nickname of the" The Samoan stealth bomber ". Only other thing I have find is that he also retried at the end of last season. so until someone can work it out maybe I have it wrong and that's what the link is saying that's he retired and not coming to us. Well he's certainly a good experienced prop who would do a good job for us on the face of it if he really wants to come. As you say though he has retired though seemingly nothing to do with injuries. If he's a Samoan does that mean we don't have a visa problem? http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... 2v0xb.html

Re: Tony Gigot to London Broncos : Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:41 pm  

Snoopy wrote:

Exactly.

I remember him playing for us. Had a big kick on him. If he's kicked on since then and is a decent half back now as peope say I'll be happy to see him. Hope he's learnt a bit of english now as that was why he left before as he couldn't learn it.
If we can sign French players without breaking any quota rules and there are some good ones available who can improve the team - especially with good SL experience - then i would hope TR can get them here

Not the reason he left. Odd how you could chat to him in English and that a basic command of the language was one of the conditions of him being able to spend time with Quins. As you're not Phil Jones, Tony Gigot, Jeff Jouffret or the other person who set up his time with Quins then you can only speculate.

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Re: Tony Gigot to London Broncos : Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:42 pm  

This is my poor french translation:

"Half French international Avignon (eg Catalans Dragons club for which he played 25 games in 2010 and 2011, and Cronulla Sharks in 2013), Tony Gigot, 23, and Samoan international prop Cronulla, Mark Taufua , 32, 88 NRL games under the colors of Newcastle and Sharks between 2007 and 2013, will be developed with the London Broncos, who are still looking to expand their squad for the whole hour inexperienced contacts."

Hope the Taufua news is true

[brian2]

Re: Tony Gigot to London Broncos : Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:50 pm  

The trail of post also has one saying "Tely Pelo trial in London"

Re: Tony Gigot to London Broncos : Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:53 pm  

Demi in this case means either scrum half or stand off (demi de melee or demi d'ouvre). Otherwise a fair stab at translating.

Re: Tony Gigot to London Broncos : Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:56 pm  

Erogenous Jones wrote:

Not the reason he left. Odd how you could chat to him in English and that a basic command of the language was one of the conditions of him being able to spend time with Quins. As you're not Phil Jones, Tony Gigot, Jeff Jouffret or the other person who set up his time with Quins then you can only speculate.

I certainly remember it being said on these boards that that was the reason. Iv'e never met him myself. I saw him then as a decent prospect and was disappoited when he left. As he's French he's more likely to settle better in London for various reasons than up north. Im hoping we can get the best out of him and with Longy to teach him there is no one better The lad has plenty of experience now so you have to be optimistic/ Maybe Jimmy the Cuckoo cane enlighten us more

Re: Tony Gigot to London Broncos : Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:12 pm  

Snoopy wrote:

I certainly remember it being said on these boards that that was the reason. Iv'e never met him myself. I saw him then as a decent prospect and was disappoited when he left. As he's French he's more likely to settle better in London for various reasons than up north. Im hoping we can get the best out of him and with Longy to teach him there is no one better The lad has plenty of experience now so you have to be optimistic/ Maybe Jimmy the Cuckoo cane enlighten us more

Don't believe everything you read on these boards. There were 4 people (3 named above as they were/are employed in RL, the other acted as a go between but is not employed by any RL club so remains anonymous) involved in setting up his time at Quins and a basic knowledge of English was one of the conditions (after the experience with a previous French player). The reason he was let go is similar to what the then coach at the club said when offered Julien Rinaldi as a player.

Re: Tony Gigot to London Broncos : Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:37 pm  

Erogenous Jones wrote:

Don't believe everything you read on these boards. There were 4 people (3 named above as they were/are employed in RL, the other acted as a go between but is not employed by any RL club so remains anonymous) involved in setting up his time at Quins and a basic knowledge of English was one of the conditions (after the experience with a previous French player). The reason he was let go is similar to what the then coach at the club said when offered Julien Rinaldi as a player.

Which was?