too old and the description of him as a 'utility back' says everything.

jack of all trades master of none

With Fein I would say don't judge a book by its cover, he cant genuinely play both positions well.

Unlike Monaghan and Sullivan who made their names as hookers and were signed by Cullen to play half back, I think this guy would be more than capable of directing Wire around the park.

Saying that I would prefer it if we signed Richard Myler as a long term prospect.

Monas didn't make his name as a hooker.

I would sign Myler and another more experienced half back.

I kinda wish monaghan would step up to the mark and do a job for the next couple of years until Myler was 100% ready.

His decision making doesn't seem up to it. Unbelievably given his last couple of years in the NRL.

He was playing hooker at manly so the pressure wasn't on him as much. Think it was Orford who was leading the team around the park.

Maybe Monaghan cant operate under real pressure

Weren't Huddersfield after him before the news broke about Image rights?

edit: Yes after reading the article it says so...

I was speaking to Hairy Barry (who has good contacts) last night and he said this might be a goer - 2 year deal apparently. Monaghan is deffo going back to Sydney.

I like Fien but I would rather push the boat out for Myler.

He was exceptional for them at halfack over a period of a couple of months when Orford wasn't around.

I just think it's the structured style of play in the NRL that suits him, and other NRL halves that come here, as oppose to our 'off the cuff' attack orientated game. Lee Briers shines because he has an insanely quick RL brain, his speed of thought is uncanny, possibly too quick for his own good at times.

Jeez, how quick would it be if he layed off the beer?

Probably still at St Helens quick

Would that be World Class quick?

Thats the difference in professionalism. If Briers had made the sacrifices like Goulding and Long he would have enjoyed a long career with the Saints, but he chose beer.

I don't what words I could use to describe Popeye's laugh, but if I could I would be using them now.

We need to encourage more of our players to become Mormons. Look at the likes of Israel Folau, Krisnan Inu, and Sam Perrett. They have all become international players while abstaining from alcohol altogether for religious reasons.

Agree with the comments about Briers. The years of excess have caught up and his body is shot to pieces. Long has been no angel from what I have heard either, but better conditioning and supplements have prolonged his career.

I must admit that made me smile.

Quote ="The Casual Des"New Zealand Test star Nathan Fien has been told by the NZ Warriors to look for another NRL club for next season and beyond. www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... public_rss Should Wire be interested in him to replace Monaghan and Briers, or should we be setting our sights higher?'" WE WANT MYLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote ="The Casual Des"New Zealand Test star Nathan Fien has been told by the NZ Warriors to look for another NRL club for next season and beyond. www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... public_rss Should Wire be interested in him to replace Monaghan and Briers, or should we be setting our sights higher?'" WE WANT MYLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote ="The Casual Des"New Zealand Test star Nathan Fien has been told by the NZ Warriors to look for another NRL club for next season and beyond. www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... public_rss Should Wire be interested in him to replace Monaghan and Briers, or should we be setting our sights higher?'" Were not an NRL club

Quote ="The Casual Des"New Zealand Test star Nathan Fien has been told by the NZ Warriors to look for another NRL club for next season and beyond. www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... public_rss Should Wire be interested in him to replace Monaghan and Briers, or should we be setting our sights higher?'" Were not an NRL club

Wonder if Warrington are one of the two clubs chasing his signature, contract up at the end of next year and still will only be 27, fantastic replacement for Monaghan and Myler could learn a hell of a lot from him. www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... rston.html

Wonder if Warrington are one of the two clubs chasing his signature, contract up at the end of next year and still will only be 27, fantastic replacement for Monaghan and Myler could learn a hell of a lot from him. www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... rston.html

Aren't the Andersons mormons ? (Not morons neither, I'm being serious)

Loving how to satisfy your addiction, you have to deal in rumours a full two calendar years in advance.