That's rubbish!?!
Cardiff is a cracking place to visit for weekend. Manchester, however,......
At Millenium Stadium on a bank holiday weekend would surely be a better arrangement! Such a shame.

Don't think I will be making a weekend of it in Manchester this year. That said the size of stadium is probably about right

Notthing, its in May, the football season will have finished

For me, he won't get into the second row. JJB > Ablett > Delaney > Clarkson > Hauraki > Kirke IMO.

He does a job in the 17 as a 4th prop. That job just doesn't exist in the second row, plus I don't think he has the skills for it

I can only see a position for kirke if we get some injuries. Think he will get some games but don't think he will be as regular as previous seasons... Unless he trains the house down and earns it, which is fair enough!!

Kirkey. Why couldn't he have accompanied Burgess down under? They could have been sold as a BOGOF.

according to kirke's league express comments whoever takes his place only has to play 10mins to give jp a rest and he's been very happy to do that

Tonight's YEP seems to suggest one more to come in...

It does, and also intimates a certain dilemma regarding what position to make a signing. This suggests to me that we haven't got anyone signed as yet, so cannot imagine it will be a big name. Possibly a OOC player.

Personally Ali will need to be replaced, which isn't easy and I cannot think of anyone available. I would only like to see a signing If of sufficient quality. Rather than just bringing someone in for the sake of it, rather wait and promote from within

I've been told that there is at least one quality player coming in but no one yet signed'
It's a difficult one to predict. Upto a month ago everybody was agreed on the need to recruit a quality centre. Then Hardaker was brought in and he seems to have made the position his own by his recent performances.
I think a lot depends on where Sinfield and Burrow play next year. Is one possibility someone who plays half-back and hooker in the Andrew Dunnerman role of a few years ago? Also is there the possibility of Webb and/or Kylie leaving sooner rather than in a years time and also Smith is predicted to go. If these movements happened it would allow some flexibility.
I think also there might be the one-off opportunity to sign a quality player who becomes suddingly available.I don't know Gary H's plans but evidently we were linked last week (with other SL clubs) with Manu Tuilagi. I don't think we could afford him but he looks as though he would make a great league player. Another player mentioned is Adam Cuthbertson from St Georges.
I think something will happen but don't know when. I just hope the signing adds to the quality of the team! Remember Gary said he would spend upto the cap and replace Buderus with a quality player!

believe in the sleeve

... You are dreaming . Kirkettes rejoice: I predict Kirke will retain his customary bench spot in the first 17 in 2012

Tuigilagi? Don't make me laugh!! We have no chance of signing any marquee players for next season. Why would they wan't to come to a club in decline and a team of ageing stars and in transition? McDERMOTT OUT!!!

ive seen david solomona at 2 games towards the end of season at hq some poss he might be signing although i know he is very good friend with ali and 1 game was the wakey game and he obv has past connections there. would like to see a big name skillful second row like adam blair or sam thaiday

Would hate to see solomona sign for us. I saw him at HQ with poaching to watch Ali in potentially last home game of regular season

Is Sonny Bill Williams out of contract after the RU World Cup and if so should the Rhinos be interested?

I think he is, and would be very happy with him to replace Ali, but i very much doubt we will be seeing him in blue and Amber next year!!!

What have you been smoking?!!

NO

Awsome player


Too much baggage

Its not kirkette its MUMOOWMer
Secondly

We should be doing everything in our power to bring him in. Massive boost to the game, biggest name in rugby, exciting player, would be marketeers dream. BUT sadly the salary cap means no SL club will ever be in the market for a player of his quality.

totally agree, such a shame regards the salary cap!

The pinky (2014) writing shouldn't be all pinky and hard to read. Should have been a darker, much easier to read colour. Maybe like a purple or a blue.

i'm not so sure that warrington couldn't find a way to squeeze him into their salary cap

On VT board Lee Smith linked with move to Wakefield.

Hope it not true IMO. Should be given at least another season and is also good utility value