Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:56 am  

Catalancs wrote:

Leeds Rhinos have granted a release request by props Ben Cross and Luke Burgess so they can speak to other clubs as they bid to secure first team rugby.

Talk about a stroke of luck Cross wanting to leave. He's dire.

As for Burgess he's bound for the NRL.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:08 am  

Catalancs wrote:

Leeds Rhinos have granted a release request by props Ben Cross and Luke Burgess so they can speak to other clubs as they bid to secure first team rugby.

Immediately?

They must have someone lined up and need the Cap space.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:34 am  

Guerrier wrote:

Immediately?

They must have someone lined up and need the Cap space.

Chase?

Hope not

I cant beleive that Peacock would push Luke Burgess out the squad. He is 2 years well past his sell by date.

Cross is just an aussie meathead who like to bully smaller players.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:38 am  

Old Gary doesn't buy them like he used to any more.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:58 am  

Guerrier wrote:

Immediately?

They must have someone lined up and need the Cap space.

Ben Cross is free to talk to other clubs - if he finds one he can leave.

Luke Burgess is available to loan for the remainder of the season and then at the end of the year he will head to the NRL.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:34 am  

cadoo wrote:

Ben Cross is free to talk to other clubs - if he finds one he can leave.

Luke Burgess is available to loan for the remainder of the season and then at the end of the year he will head to the NRL.

Really?
This is all very shifty, isn't it?

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 16, 2011 12:07 pm  

The first rats leaving a sinking ship?

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 16, 2011 12:16 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

If we are to leave Tommy at 9 next season we must either bring in a halfback who has some pace and running ability or give Joe Mellor a crack.

Finch and Deacs are being read like an old book.

I'd play Mellor alongside Finch, with Logan Tomkins spelling Leuluai at hooker.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 16, 2011 12:49 pm  

P-J wrote:

I'd play Mellor alongside Finch, with Logan Tomkins spelling Leuluai at hooker.

It would be brave to do that but why not. We've got the best juniors in the business and these are 2 of the best we've got. I think Saints have proved that giving young lads a crack can work aslong as they have some experience around them and we'd have that.

Ideally I'd like to sign either a halfback or hooker but would be excited to see your idea in action.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:11 pm  

P-J wrote:

I'd play Mellor alongside Finch, with Logan Tomkins spelling Leuluai at hooker.

and have MM make the tea at half time?