Just read this article of the melbourne storm fans forum ans these are the players off contract at the end of the season.

STORM BOYS OFF CONTRACT IN 2011

Adam Blair

Ryan Hinchcliffe

Matt Duffie

Gareth Widdop

Todd Lowrie

Chase Stanley

Kevin Proctor

Atelea Vea

Sione Kite

Mitchell Johnson

Dane Chisholm

Luke Kelly

Adam Blair to replace Coley

Don't need any of them to be honest aslong as our older guys like Carmont and Coley keep their form and want to continue. I'd obviously be very interested in Adam Blair if a guy like Coley retired but he'd cost a bomb and we probably wouldn't have that sort of cash.

Dependant on any of the young guys like Logan Tomkins, Sam Powell or Joel Mellor stepping up this season the only area of side I could see a slot in would be for a halfback/hooker if Deacon retires.

were do the hull fc lot get the idea Cronk is off contract next season

I wouldnt mind taking Widdop as a halfback if Deacs retires.

1. Sam

6. Widdop
7. Finch

9. Tommy

14. McIlorum

Id seriously take

blair - coley
hinchcliffe - deacon
widdop - carmont

but i quess with the overseas qouta hoffman or roberts would have to go.

We have one quota space at present - Carmont doesn't count. Our 4 (of 5 allowed) are Roberts and the three new lads.

I would take Widdop because he is clearly a talent and he is English. Not sure we need Adam Blair despite being the monster he is, last year our pack proved that you don't need world class players as long as they are a unit sharing the work.

Was talking to widdops mum after i reffed kings cross match couple of weeks ago, and she said gareth is having a few years in nrl then coming back over here and wants to play for bradford.

why he is average at best said it before the 4 nations that because he plays in the NRL people think he is a world beater showed in the 4 nations how poor he is

not from melbourne but one player soward i love watching nrl and watching this guy play i was so happy to see this guy play here on sunday cause he is class all around dally m this year

We don't need to sign anyone for next year except Hock. If we have spare cash we should invest it in some of our young talent instead

He seems an ambitious young lad though so if one of the other top SL teams came in for him and he fancied a return to England I couldn't see him turning it down. Would have him at Wigan if he continues to develop in the way he has over the past couple of seasons. Should get a good few more NRL games under his belt this year and could become a real player! Creative player who can play a number of positions.

i cant see it he only got 3 first grade games last year and cant see him getting many more this year

its good he is ambitious but that dont mean we should sign him id gladly see him go to another SL club and get someone with experiance and proven talent which is what we need if we want to keep winning trophies

Brett Finch left the Storm to join us, can see him getting a few games at 6.

i cant see it tbh when finch was injured last year he didnt play the only games he played was to cover the huge origin loss the storm had IMO he is over hyped because he is at an NRL club which by english coach/fans means he is good if he played for cas,quinns etc nobody would talk about him

Why not look at english players that are off contract at the end of 2011 eg Graham

Couldn't agree more.

We've got a good blend of overseas and British talent.

Quote ="FAXE LUCAS"why he is average at best said it before the 4 nations that because he plays in the NRL people think he is a world beater showed in the 4 nations how poor he is'" He had a player rating of 7 in the Four Nations, only 3 players got higher ratings, Sam only got a 6 rating, Widdop will be the Storms 5/8 this year, take a look at the link below, they use the term "classy" not "average at best" !!!!! www.melbournestorm.com.au/defaul ... ep-forward

Quote ="FAXE LUCAS"why he is average at best said it before the 4 nations that because he plays in the NRL people think he is a world beater showed in the 4 nations how poor he is'" He had a player rating of 7 in the Four Nations, only 3 players got higher ratings, Sam only got a 6 rating, Widdop will be the Storms 5/8 this year, take a look at the link below, they use the term "classy" not "average at best" !!!!! www.melbournestorm.com.au/defaul ... ep-forward

After reading some of your posts I really think you have no idea, Finch is a 257 1st Grade Game Player, the experinace and skill he brings to the club is invaluable, and FYI Finch did not fill in for the Origin, he played 21 games and only got injured at the end of the season.

Here endeth the lesson!!!

Drugs.

It's the only explanation.

whos on about about Finch????? we was on about Widdop id get to specsavers if i was you



actually after reading your posts i think everyone of them mentions Widdop sorry Gareth it was only IMO good luck with the new season

If you take a look at the qoute you wrote your coments under;

=#0080BFWARRIORCRAIG wrote:Brett Finch left the Storm to join us, can see him getting a few games at 6.

This reads that you were making a comment on Brett Finch and not Gareth.

Ps

I wish I was Gareth also, but just an old Storm supporter who follows our Pomey import at the Storm.

If you read that quote in its context, it was that Brett Finch left the storm, allowing WIDDOP to get a few games at 6.

Therefore you are wrong.

glad im not the only one who thinks the OP needs glaases