Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:21 pm  

tugglesf78 wrote:

I agree tbh.

Looking forward to seeing Gelling and Thornley in the centres.

Even though we have plenty of Props in the squad, i would much, much rather us sign another before a centre.

Not that it will happen as there is no one available that i can think of.

I agree pal. People saying we could be mid table are well off the mark imo. Confident we'll be top 4 with a decent chance of silverware this year. Quality young backs competing for places. A pair of halves with a lot to prove and a generally young, hungry pack with a lot of size & skill.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Mon Nov 26, 2012 9:21 pm  

[quote="Fujiman"]

I heard that Parra had asked to go over the cap in 2013 by what they intend paying Folau and then for the 2014 season play with a reduced cap equal to the same amount.

But the sticking point is the $400.000 valuation Parra have put on him which is the problem.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:55 pm  

If Para are struggling to fit $400 k under the cap it looks like Falou might be lost to the NRL...

Now

If we can offer Finch 300k (approx $450 aus dollars) then why do we not put an offer for him?

Were else will he go ?

Back to the ARL?

Get him snapped up Mr Chairman!

(please)

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Nov 27, 2012 2:53 pm  

SMH are saying today that the NRL players association is looking to increase the salary cap from $5m to $6.5m.
Should they settle at around $6m the Eels will be able to afford Folau and maybe keep all other sqaud members too.
The $6m is around £4m so the chances of quality NRL players coming over are decreasing by the year.
Five to six years ago 47% of SL players were from overseas, now it's around 17-18%. Imagine the percentage in five years time!

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Nov 27, 2012 3:32 pm  

Whilst I appreciate that there have been some great overseas players I feel this is great news.

The key though is to try to retain our own players.

If we can keep quality Brits and have 1 overseas player/team I would be very happy.

Obviously there will be a short term hit in the quality of the competition but long term I think it is a very positive step.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:18 pm  

jonh wrote:

Whilst I appreciate that there have been some great overseas players I feel this is great news.

The key though is to try to retain our own players.

If we can keep quality Brits and have 1 overseas player/team I would be very happy.

Obviously there will be a short term hit in the quality of the competition but long term I think it is a very positive step.

It is good that there will be more places for young british players and there is a chance that we may be able to raise the standard of our domestic league and potentially the home nations international sides.

I do worry however that we may become slightly insular without the overseas players in the squad.

Time will tell i suppose

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:23 pm  

Adam Blair flew over yesterday and has been training the deal is going to be signed this week

Got to say this is a top signing

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:27 pm  

Just googled his name and this thread come up same story i was told http://www.wiganwarriorsfans.com/wigan/ ... 1&o=823744

Just googled his name and this thread come up same story i was told http://www.wiganwarriorsfans.com/wigan/ ... 1&o=823744

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:47 pm  

Blair was absolutely useless for Wests last year hopefully if we do sign him he regains some of the form he showed at Melbourne

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:02 pm  

He is a monster on his day though. Real pack leader.

I would be very happy if this came off. Very happy.