Sam to NRL : Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:41 pm  

Maybe Sam is not going to go to RU after all.

He is in the 4 Nations squad and so maybe he wishes to showcase his talents against the Aussies and the Kiwis before he does eventually move.

I hope he stays in our game but a friend of mine who lives in Australia says that there is a strong rumour over there that Sam may be on his way to South Sydney.

Apparently Russell Crowe is a huge admirer of Sam and rumour goes that Crowe has told Madge that he will break the bank to bring Sam to the Rabbitohs if Madge wants him.

Hope Sam stays in RL with us but if he wants to go to the NRL I for one will wish him all the very best.

Re: IF SAM GOES! : Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:41 pm  

I cant believe how blase people are being about Joel leaving! He's one of the most talented players in the squad who had an indifferent season in a new position. To lose Joel and Hoff in the same season is devastating on the squad! Two irreplaceable players imo (with the salary cap anyway)

[DaveO]

Re: IF SAM GOES! : Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:44 pm  

WARRIORCRAIG wrote:

I cant believe how blase people are being about Joel leaving! He's one of the most talented players in the squad who had an indifferent season in a new position. To lose Joel and Hoff in the same season is devastating on the squad! Two irreplaceable players imo (with the salary cap anyway)

Me either. He is not some make-weight back row forward. With Hoff gone his loss will be a serious blow. IL could stop it though. JT has a contract and IL should hold him too it.

Re: Sam to NRL : Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:45 pm  

3-4 years time he will go to the NRL.

NRL has a massive cap now and they tend to sign more SL atm. Joel would struggle to get a decent offer from the NRL. Sam wont as he is already well known in the RL media dowun under.

Re: Sam to NRL : Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:46 pm  

If he is leaving I would definitely prefer him to go to the NRL over RU anyway.

Re: IF SAM GOES! : Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:48 pm  

I do NOT agree with Mr Frisk.

Re: Sam to NRL : Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:49 pm  

WARRIORCRAIG wrote:

If he is leaving I would definitely prefer him to go to the NRL over RU anyway.

I agree totally.

And if I were a player with the talent Sam has, I would be on the next plane over there!

[DaveO]

Re: Joel Tomkins to rugby union : Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:51 pm  

21-12 wrote:

"Based on rumours"

Enough said.

Well given this is the rumoured signings thread what else do you suggest we base the discussions on? Or should we not discuss the rumours?

Re: Sam to NRL : Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:55 pm  

IMHO I think Joel would do a much better job in the NRL than Sam would

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Mon Oct 10, 2011 3:00 pm  

Sam
Charnley
Thomas
Carmont
Richards
Finch
Tommy
Fielden
Micky Mac
Lima
Hansen
Hock
Locky

Prescott
Mossop
Mellor
Farrell/Tuson/Dudson/Flower/Luaki/Marsh/Hughes/Amos Roberts/Crosby have i missed anyone?

How does that look? Looks well short of a hooker or half back for me not to mention a centre.