Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Sat Aug 06, 2011 8:28 am  

Pemps wrote:

In his last few games at Catalan, Bird was the best player in SL. Current State of Origin player though so I don't fancy our chances.

He's a fantastic player. Would love him at Wigan. Just looking at who's available, realistically it would be a surprise if we got him, for visa reasons if nothing else.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Sat Aug 06, 2011 8:44 am  

Manu from Storm?

Weren't we meant to be forming some sort of link with the storm?
I remember it being put on hold after storms salary cap issues.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Sat Aug 06, 2011 8:47 am  

Theres some good players off contract at Manly by the looks of things.

I wouldn't mind Williams on the wing to play outside Charnley(giving him the 3 shirt).

Also if we're looking for a replacment for Deacon Tim Smiths available!!!!

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Sat Aug 06, 2011 8:49 am  

NickyKiss wrote:

Theres some good players off contract at Manly by the looks of things.

I wouldn't mind Williams on the wing to play outside Charnley(giving him the 3 shirt).

Also if we're looking for a replacment for Deacon Tim Smiths available!!!!

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:25 am  

Wigan were after Paul Wood at one point so I think we are looking at signing a prop forward for next year.

Ryan O'Hara, Ryan Bailey and Ray Cashmere are the best props available at the moment in Super League.

Dane Carlaw, Shane Tronc, Josh Miller, Chris Armit, Mickey Paea, Tinirau Arona, David Gower, Manase Manuokafoa,Troy Thompson, Adam Woolnough, Matt Cross, Jason King and Brent Kite are all props available in the NRL.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:47 am  

Tricky Dicky wrote:

Bird cant get an english work visa

Thought that was just while his court case was pending?

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:51 am  

cadoo wrote:

Wigan were after Paul Wood at one point so I think we are looking at signing a prop forward for next year.

Ryan O'Hara, Ryan Bailey and Ray Cashmere are the best props available at the moment in Super League.

Dane Carlaw, Shane Tronc, Josh Miller, Chris Armit, Mickey Paea, Tinirau Arona, David Gower, Manase Manuokafoa,Troy Thompson, Adam Woolnough, Matt Cross, Jason King and Brent Kite are all props available in the NRL.

I'm guessing thats where the link with Lauaki is coming from as we can't be seriously looking for another second rower but hopefully that move won't come off.

As much as Bailey is a class A tool it would be funny having him and Sam Tomkins here at the same time winding the opposition players and fans up. They'd blow a fuse

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Sat Aug 06, 2011 10:23 am  

NickyKiss wrote:

As much as Bailey is a class A tool it would be funny having him and Sam Tomkins here at the same time winding the opposition players and fans up. They'd blow a fuse

I honestly would make a move for him as a fifth choice prop to Fielden, Lima, Prescott and Mossop.

Props win you pots.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:04 am  

cadoo wrote:

I honestly would make a move for him as a fifth choice prop to Fielden, Lima, Prescott and Mossop.

Props win you pots.

Not really. Good props win you pots. What's our quota situation for next season? Will it be just be Finch, Lima and Roberts, assuming Amos Roberts stays of course?

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:24 pm  

cadoo wrote:

Wigan were after Paul Wood at one point so I think we are looking at signing a prop forward for next year.

Ryan O'Hara, Ryan Bailey and Ray Cashmere are the best props available at the moment in Super League.

Dane Carlaw, Shane Tronc, Josh Miller, Chris Armit, Mickey Paea, Tinirau Arona, David Gower, Manase Manuokafoa,Troy Thompson, Adam Woolnough, Matt Cross, Jason King and Brent Kite are all props available in the NRL.

Jason king is a very good prop but I'd be shocked if Manley let there captain go. Kite is also a pretty good prop that wound go well in super league.

I can't see bird coming back, even if he could get a visa.