If I were Hull I'd be focusing on this season, to try and turn the slump in form around.

I thought transfer money counldn't be counted in the Salary cap? Wasn't there something to do with when we paid Wakey a fee for Ellis they couldn't use the money towards the cap or something? Or has that all changed with the new cap rules brought in this year?

Yeah but some things are just too difficult

It's 30k we didn't have before tansey was sold so imo it will either go towards the squad or the ground re-development.
As far as the cap is concerned it's set at a limit of 1.6m i'm not sure if it matters where it comes from in terms of transfer funds or otherwise.

I'm very disappointed, not so much because Leeds have lost a decent player, but because he didn't stick it out with the Roosters. No wonder the Aussies don't take our lot seriously when they jump ship at the first chance.

So much for it being a loan deal then, was always doubtful he would play for Leeds again.

The BBC seems to be under the impression that he is a centre though.

perhaps he's feeling home sick - he does talk about being nearer to his family in his interview - Oz is a long way away if you don;t have anyone out there with you - I presume he doesn't have a partner

BBC - right again

IIRC transfer fees didn't count towards the turnover part of the salary cap rules, which have now gone anyway.

Thats not fair, just because he has a face like a rodent...

I appreciate that he may be homesick, but I'd like to think that people prepare for that possibility before taking that leap. Or maybe I expect too much.

The Aussies over here tend to handle it ok.

Can't see Hull getting away with playing two players at scrum half without the RFL noticing eventually.

What about: Tansey at SH, Horne at SH, Long at SH?

So does Chris Thorman. And Mark Edmondson.

I didn't mean he was ugly - only he was single & didn;t have a long term partner like alot of the players - he;s no Ryan Hall - but thats not his fault!

Lee? Berrigan?

Excellent idea, five players at scrum half. Got to be worth a go.



It will have no effect on Leeds' salary cap.

They were permitted to spend the same as everyone else in SL before this deal, they will be allowed to spend the same as everyone else after this deal.

It's a flat maximum cap these days the same for everyone.

Somehow i don't think they would get away with it.

Tansey to fullback me thinks.He will play scrum half when needed.

He must be on a fair wedge at Hull

i'm more then happy to admit my opinion was wrong, but i will add that i think the kid is mental for his choice.

In general, players tend to go over there when younger than when they come over here, and so are less likely to be tied down, and with nippers. The exception being Carney.

Players coming over here with a family, lower chance of getting a game in the NRL and better money than the NRL, are more likely to stay for the length of the contract, than a single player on smaller wages, with no ties, who is guarunteed to get a SL club.

Oh dear me!

indeed pal



playing rugby in syndey or hull? its a no brainer isn't it, hull every time...

Longer Contract
Better Money
Family
First Team Rugby

I've never been to Sydney myself but apart from the weather I've heard mixed reports about the place, I don't think it's the guaranteed life changing experience it's cracked up to be.

Ah but not as much NRL game time as Chris Thorman. Does that make Thorman the best British halfback currently playing?