: Tue May 19, 2009 10:06 am  

FC Wembley 08 wrote:

Well it seems it's either pay big for 12/24 months or let him have 3/4 yrs teaching the youngsters a thing or two!!

I don't think we can afford to carry an ageing half back, people want a world class talent, preferrably somewhere near their best form, Orford won't be that when he's 34+.

: Tue May 19, 2009 10:09 am  

Standee wrote:

Orford was born in 1978, so he's 31 now, if he wants more than a two year deal then we best stay well clear.

Personally, I think we're not far from being in a position where we can't afford to and might have to risk taking the hit of a year too many.

: Tue May 19, 2009 10:10 am  

How old was Johns and Jones when they was over here...more so Jones as he was still a superb player at his age.

: Tue May 19, 2009 10:12 am  

Standee wrote:

I don't think we can afford to carry an ageing half back, people want a world class talent, preferrably somewhere near their best form, Orford won't be that when he's 34+.

Agree but there is a question of exactly who else is available who is younger. Thorman is here on 1 year to (badly) plug the gap we cant afford to have another situation like that. Very tricky balancing act.

: Tue May 19, 2009 10:12 am  

fc baldy wrote:

How old was Johns and Jones when they was over here...more so Jones as he was still a superb player at his age.

31 IIRC. Just been about that long and looked a bit rough so seemed older.

: Tue May 19, 2009 10:13 am  

fc baldy wrote:

How old was Johns and Jones when they was over here...more so Jones as he was still a superb player at his age.

He was 29/30 when he joined Catalans.

Born 1976, joined Cats in 2005.

: Tue May 19, 2009 10:40 am  

a cheap option but cant doubt his skills.......... http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 66,00.html

a cheap option but cant doubt his skills.......... http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 66,00.html

: Tue May 19, 2009 10:42 am  

berro's best mate wrote: a cheap option but cant doubt his skills.......... http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 66,00.html He's a hooker, no thanks.

berro's best mate wrote: a cheap option but cant doubt his skills.......... http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 66,00.html He's a hooker, no thanks.

: Tue May 19, 2009 10:45 am  

i would have orford for 3 years no problem

: Tue May 19, 2009 10:51 am  

PAUL M wrote:

He's a hooker, no thanks.

have you read the link??? fien is at home as a hooker,half back etc etc