Re: Foreign Recruits : Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:15 pm  

Lachlan Coote is well past his prime.

Re: Foreign Recruits : Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:15 pm  

QwerkyCat wrote:

Money talks

But it don't sing and dance and it don't walk?

Re: Foreign Recruits : Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:21 pm  

Clearwing wrote:

When we beat them in 04 they had big Les, Shontayne Hape, Logan Swann, Joe Vagana and Robbie Paul in the 17

They also won a fair few more than 3 trophies.

Yeah but let's not let facts get in the way ey?

Re: Foreign Recruits : Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:13 am  

Ruune Rebellion wrote:

They won 3 trophies during the “2000’,s” with 3 NZ players. Totally dominated by NZ players eh? Edit Durham Giant cut out the wind ups ediedit

Do some research before having a dig eh pal? I have no agenda Im just talking facts.

Anyway, my point being, good imports can have a big impact on a teams success. Bulls were just an example.

Re: Foreign Recruits : Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:04 am  

NSW wrote:

Not the way to go though.

Wigan won the Grand Final with ZERO Australians in the team but packed with young players who had came through the system.

Yeah they may not be as talent, but their passion for the club is what got them the win.

Dan Sarginson?

Re: Foreign Recruits : Tue Nov 20, 2018 1:27 am  

Overseas players add immensely to the standard of the competition and the general excitement as the NRL is a constant source of new signings. Whilst the standard of imports has fallen in recent years, imagine how utterly dire SL would be if we only had British players. The fact is as a sport we've always been a parasite in terms of player development - look at any of the big clubs and see just how many of the game's legends are Aussies, Kiwis or RU players (particularly Welsh).

Now we haven't got RU to raid for talent its vital we still get decent Aussies/Kiwis. I'd say a few clubs have decided that they need to up the quality, and I'm hopeful that the likes of Austin will light up the whole sport.

Re: Foreign Recruits : Tue Nov 20, 2018 2:25 am  

BrisbaneRhino wrote:

Overseas players add immensely to the standard of the competition and the general excitement as the NRL is a constant source of new signings. Whilst the standard of imports has fallen in recent years, imagine how utterly dire SL would be if we only had British players. The fact is as a sport we've always been a parasite in terms of player development - look at any of the big clubs and see just how many of the game's legends are Aussies, Kiwis or RU players (particularly Welsh).

Now we haven't got RU to raid for talent its vital we still get decent Aussies/Kiwis. I'd say a few clubs have decided that they need to up the quality, and I'm hopeful that the likes of Austin will light up the whole sport.

Blake Austin, Trent Merrin, Konrad Hurrell, and Kevin Naiqama will light up the sport.

Re: Foreign Recruits : Tue Nov 20, 2018 7:22 am  

BrisbaneRhino wrote:

Overseas players add immensely to the standard of the competition and the general excitement as the NRL is a constant source of new signings. Whilst the standard of imports has fallen in recent years, imagine how utterly dire SL would be if we only had British players. The fact is as a sport we've always been a parasite in terms of player development - look at any of the big clubs and see just how many of the game's legends are Aussies, Kiwis or RU players (particularly Welsh).

Now we haven't got RU to raid for talent its vital we still get decent Aussies/Kiwis. I'd say a few clubs have decided that they need to up the quality, and I'm hopeful that the likes of Austin will light up the whole sport.

Absolute rubbish - ever crossed your mind that British stars would emerge given even a tenth the chance that some of these third rare Aussies get! No thought not and that’s why we will never beat the Aussies.

It wouldn’t be quite so bad if the lower divisions wernt also full of even worse rejects. So a young British player can’t even get a break there. Ironically most would be better off going to Oz and play bush footy.

What a loser mentality this country has. Oh and I like Miller at Wakefield but do I think he couldn’t be replaced? Of course he could and he’s far and away one of the better imports.

Re: Foreign Recruits : Tue Nov 20, 2018 12:06 pm  

JEAN CAPDOUZE wrote:

Lachlan Coote is well past his prime.

What utter tripe. He is 28 a fresh environment will do him the world of good. He will be a massive player for them this year. You do like a good wind up even when very little saints fans post here anymore

Re: Foreign Recruits : Tue Nov 20, 2018 1:13 pm  

ThePrinter wrote:

Whilst they have a much bigger cap over there it still sounds like several clubs get into trouble keeping under it and have to let some players go who they would’ve preferred to keep to retain certain others.

player salaries in the NRL are showing signs of spiralling out of control. however unlike over here the next TV contracts are likely to see a decent increase, giving the clubs more or less guaranteed spending power. That said, some clubs are feeling the pinch as they chase a decent league finish.

as a slight aside, are the leagues clubs still bringing in a lot of gambling money in Aus as they used to? (think there may have been some changes to gambling laws but not sure)