Re: Nine players confirmed to be leaving ,how many replaceme : Thu Sep 01, 2022 7:04 pm  

Just been watching RL agent Craig Harrison’s ‘the deal’ YouTube show. Said that we have one hell of a job to get recruitment done this year after obviously leaving it late with survival, though he thinks we will pick up quite a few from the WC. He’s meeting with MC on Friday and that Corey Hall has been promoted to the England Knights squad, yet to be announced. Paid tribute to big Dave too, saying he had enormous offers to leave but stayed loyal to us and MC.

Re: Nine players confirmed to be leaving ,how many replaceme : Thu Sep 01, 2022 7:43 pm  

Pat Bateman wrote:

Just been watching RL agent Craig Harrison’s ‘the deal’ YouTube show. Said that we have one hell of a job to get recruitment done this year after obviously leaving it late with survival, though he thinks we will pick up quite a few from the WC. He’s meeting with MC on Friday and that Corey Hall has been promoted to the England Knights squad, yet to be announced. Paid tribute to big Dave too, saying he had enormous offers to leave but stayed loyal to us and MC.

Well I’m happy for Corey Hall. I was only saying last week that Hall deserves to be in the knights set up. The move to trinity was probably the best thing he could have done. Had he moved to another club he likely wouldn’t have had the opportunity. Dave has been an excellent player for us.

I honestly hope to see Hall and Murphy stay at trinity and develop at least for another few years. We could actually build something and challenge if we keep players like them.

Re: Nine players confirmed to be leaving ,how many replaceme : Thu Sep 01, 2022 8:50 pm  

I don't think the club are waiting to find players at the World Cup, I reckon they'll have already identified them. Playing just one game at the WC will mean players that were previously ineligible would then qualify for a work permit.

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Re: Nine players confirmed to be leaving ,how many replaceme : Thu Sep 01, 2022 9:35 pm  

imwakefieldtillidie wrote:

I don't think the club are waiting to find players at the World Cup, I reckon they'll have already identified them. Playing just one game at the WC will mean players that were previously ineligible would then qualify for a work permit.

Yes. Willie has said they are already doing deals with people but couldn't finalise anything till we were safe.

Your point is a very good one. Anyone that spots a player for the first time at World Cup and then signs them is heading for trouble.
Knowing how diligent Willie is he already has a list of players in WC squads he wants to deal with once they tick the International box.

Re: Nine players confirmed to be leaving ,how many replaceme : Fri Sep 02, 2022 5:53 am  

PopTart wrote:

Yes. Willie has said they are already doing deals with people but couldn't finalise anything till we were safe.

Your point is a very good one. Anyone that spots a player for the first time at World Cup and then signs them is heading for trouble.
Knowing how diligent Willie is he already has a list of players in WC squads he wants to deal with once they tick the International box.

I read an article by Mathew Shaw the other month that said that because the WC is over here, players will be automatically allowed a work permit/Visa and that quite a few SL clubs will be taking advantage of this. It’s no great secret, just some sort of loop hole. We won’t be the only team. Can’t see any negatives to it, just speeds up the process

Re: Nine players confirmed to be leaving ,how many replaceme : Fri Sep 02, 2022 5:53 am  

imwakefieldtillidie wrote:

I don't think the club are waiting to find players at the World Cup, I reckon they'll have already identified them. Playing just one game at the WC will mean players that were previously ineligible would then qualify for a work permit.

I hope you’re right and said players that have been identified haven’t signed else where already.

Re: Nine players confirmed to be leaving ,how many replaceme : Fri Sep 02, 2022 6:58 am  

imwakefieldtillidie wrote:

I don't think the club are waiting to find players at the World Cup, I reckon they'll have already identified them. Playing just one game at the WC will mean players that were previously ineligible would then qualify for a work permit.

Totally agree.

The WC is nothing like club rugby. Players can look absolutely fantastic playing what amount to exhibition matches in the early stages. Many a false star has been born.

However it will still throw up the odd gem or highlight how much better a known player is than you thought.

It’s really a job for Poching and on this one I do trust him and his team. I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t sign any from the WC and whilst others sit entranced we don’t ransack a few good fringe players from the big clubs whilst nobody is looking.

Re: Nine players confirmed to be leaving ,how many replaceme : Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:55 am  

I’d be pleased if Daniel Alvaro signed for Trinity. A great replacement for Big Dave.

I would have thought his contract would be nul and void with Toulouse relegation to Championship…