Anyone els heard he is in talks with us?? If so what do you think?

Again?, I am sure we have been close to signing Brough about 10 times already.

Been spotted, having the grand tour of the HJ.....

Was Hock with him?

Iv heard this about 5 times this week. IMO it would be the signing we need!! but then again im still waiting for Sinfield to move into his house in Stockton Heath!!

From what i can remember Smiths never really been a fan of Broughs , i remember him backing Mc Namarra for broughs non selection in the world cup squad. i really can't see this happening

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/22800164 Yeah after reading that I would be very surprised if this ever came off!

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/22800164 Yeah after reading that I would be very surprised if this ever came off!

I heard Lee Briers is coming out of retirement, and Brett Hodgson is considering a 1 year contract.

Brough's doing a house share with Brian Bevan and Harry Bath.

Cooper Cronk as been spotted in Grasmere Avenue looking at a flat.

Yep thats the interview i was thinking of .. Smith wont entertain him in my opinion, we all know smiths a big believer in attitude and quality of person and i dont think he'd have brough high on his list for either of those things .

do you think Tony Smith would have signed Lee Briers? Not the 18 year old youth version....the 26 year old boozer version

Yes I've heard it. Its 100% happening.

Not being announced until Boxing Day though. As he signs he'll be getting a free BMW from Halliwell Jones too as part of the deal.

Thought that was Sculthorpe?

Have the Grasmere scrotes let his tyres down?
Well, he would walk away from his car


If he'd've left his car for 10 minutes more, they'd have had it up on bricks.
They're as quick as McLaren's mechanics on Grasmere.

I think we've seen the best of Brough. A very good player, but, I'd rather we save our money, or spend it better.
I still shake my head over his MoS award last year.

Not as much as I shake my head over Sir Kevin Sinfield MBE OBE CBE, KCMG, KCB Esq's Golden Boot win.

He just about warrants his Cycling Proficiency Badge



(awaits SgtWilko going apoplectic with rage)

I reckon Brough is exactly what we need.

Me too....let's see what smith can add to his natural talent for the game

Over the last 3-4 years I've said we ought to get Brough, but after this last season, being reliant on one player has brought us issues..
I'm now sceptical of the idea, I'd rather not see the Briers effect again.
I like the trilogy R&B and GOB.
Giants without Brough are virtually the knocking boys! Brough has too much influence on everything Giants do.

I'm not convinced by Brough, especially after this uninspiring season from him and Hudds.

I think Brough has the ability to turn a game and I think he has the ability to kick teams into oblivion. I also think he has the ability to disappear from games and kick awfully, usually stemming from his tendency to get very wound up very quickly (which is the last thing you need in a big game).

Brough's kicking game is very appealing, but I don't think he has enough over what we have already to warrant bringing him in.

Are the issues that Brough has at Hudds that he can get them to the "line in the sand", but the team as a whole don't have enough to get over the line and stay there?

If i can be so bold to say that we are over the line in the sand and slipping back to the other side because of the lack of this type of player. Would signing him keep progress ongoing?

Brough and GOB in the halves, Bridge at centre and Ratch at FB?

Can't see a reason to buy him now when we have Wheeler. How many half's do we need?!
GW ought to be official news this afternoon

Organising HB with a kicking game and a turn of pace?

Yes please... we're desperate for one.