Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Aug 06, 2014 5:11 pm  

FC-Steward wrote:

I know it's been mentioned on here previous and that some have said it's a no go due to his demands , but according to my mate at work who's brother plays for the under 19 Pritchard was at the Cas game 2 weeks ago . I'm unsure if to believe it myself as no one else as mentioned it but can't see him lying about it . Miller was sat behind my mate and brother and was with him and introduced them to him .

He is a Big Guy,and if he was at the KC sitting near to Miller I think someone else would have mentioned it by now.
personally I think we will struggle to bring in any top Australians given the clubs dealings with McDonnell and possibly Miller to come.

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Aug 06, 2014 5:28 pm  

bonaire wrote:

He is a Big Guy,and if he was at the KC sitting near to Miller I think someone else would have mentioned it by now.
personally I think we will struggle to bring in any top Australians given the clubs dealings with McDonnell and possibly Miller to come.

I would doubt it will make any difference, money talks, we have had and have plenty of overseas players who will speak very highly of the club, people like Ellis, Heremia and Paea could potentially help with recruitment.

Not really sure what the club has done wrong in regards Miller.

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Aug 06, 2014 5:46 pm  

Out of contract NRL list, not too many stand out, one player who would make a very good backrower in SL would be Joseph Paulo, who played 6 for the USA during the World Cup and is OOC. Let's look at the facts, Horne is retiring because his body isn't up to playing 20 games of SL, his form has been inconsistent for the last 5 years. http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/rugby-lea ... movements/

Out of contract NRL list, not too many stand out, one player who would make a very good backrower in SL would be Joseph Paulo, who played 6 for the USA during the World Cup and is OOC. Let's look at the facts, Horne is retiring because his body isn't up to playing 20 games of SL, his form has been inconsistent for the last 5 years. http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/rugby-lea ... movements/

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Aug 06, 2014 6:40 pm  

I disagree, he is pretty fast but he just finds gaps other centres don't and runs angles others don't. I don't know about his contract details but its stupid he is playing at Doncaster, if he is here and playing well then he is justifying a better deal, if he has flaws in his game then the club can point to those in negotiations.

Mild mannered Janitor wrote:

Now I am a fan of Crooks, but is there any wonder some young players end up with inflated ego's when comments like this get bounded about.

Most of Crooks tries have been scored via his ability to run fast and provide support to a ball carrier

There are very few tries which spring to mind which he has created from nothing.

Oh, he needs to learn how to defend to become the player he appears to think he is!

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:00 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Looks like Taylor will be staying at wigan for another season, then move to Hull on a free (a bit of a risky strategy, but one I can understand).

Not too bad for props as it stands with Watts, Feka and Paea, the first three and one of Green and Bowden for the 4th.

Taylor to replace Feka or Paea in 2016.

Rumour west of the Pennines is that Wigan are willing to sell, but we're unwilling to pay.

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:38 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

I would doubt it will make any difference, money talks, we have had and have plenty of overseas players who will speak very highly of the club, people like Ellis, Heremia and Paea could potentially help with recruitment.

Not really sure what the club has done wrong in regards Miller.

Nothing yet has been announced but its obvious Radford doesn't want him so the club will be looking to pay him off if both parties can agree terms..
They tried to do this with McDonnell but he wanted to stay and fight for his place,but was told he wouldn't be playing again for the club and was frozen out even though he was fit to play resulting in a court case.
I think the same will happen to Miller.
The problem is for the club that when you look at how Gentle,McDonnell and possibly Miller to come have been treated by the club it doesn't enhance the chances of bringing quality Australian players here,and I think the club will struggle to bring in any top Australian centre or second row.

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:41 pm  

bonaire wrote:

Nothing yet has been announced but its obvious Radford doesn't want him so the club will be looking to pay him off if both parties can agree terms..
They tried to do this with McDonnell but he wanted to stay and fight for his place,but was told he wouldn't be playing again for the club and was frozen out even though he was fit to play resulting in a court case.
I think the same will happen to Miller.
The problem is for the club that when you look at how Gentle,McDonnell and possibly Miller to come have been treated by the club it doesn't enhance the chances of bringing quality Australian players here,and I think the club will struggle to bring in any top Australian centre or second row.

How many top Australian centres or second rows are there in Super League?

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:43 pm  

Problem with Miller is a conflict of opinion between the coach and the owner.

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:45 pm  

*1865* wrote:

Problem with Miller is a conflict of opinion between the coach and the owner.

Cheers Adam

Re: rumours on twitter : Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:46 pm  

frepneyboy wrote:

Cheers Adam

You're welcome, Amy.