I don't.

I very impressed with Ryan King, and it wasn't just his speed but his ability to break tackles that made him so dangerous in the 9's. However he looks quite short, maybe academy followers can answer the question of what he's like in defense particularly when under the highball?

Ryan king is now 5ft9 / maybe 5ft10. and as for under the high ball . He is solid as a rock.

Thnx James.

You don't need much for a brolly.

You will to cover his melon

I played in the same high school team as him. Very reliable at fullback.


Only problem with him being 5"9 is if someone outjumps him ala Ainscough. Otherwise he's a good player.

I've never really understood this aversion to short-d wingers. When you're defending a high kick as a winger, you're generally going to be outjumped no matter how tall you are because the chasers are running towards the ball whereas you have only got a standing jump so unless you're spring-heeled Jack (or Pat Richards

) you're likely to be second to the ball anyway. Jason Robinson was only around 5'7" at the most and he's one of the greats of the modern game. Granted he was a one-off but it goes to show that being slightly shorter than average doesn't necessarily mean that you can't play on the wing.

It's more a question of temperament and being calm under pressure than basic height. Look at James Foster at Saints in the last few games. He's been solid as a rock under high kicks and he can't be much more than 5'9"

Mr chairman said the money from the league leaders prize will be re-invested in youth. MAYBE THIS IS WHAT HAS FUNDED THIS MOVE?

5'9" is bang on average height.

We can't all be Pat Richards.

Heard a strong rumour from a good source yesterday that Sinfield is seriously considering a double your money offer to switch codes.

If that happens, you can guarantee the RFL will knock the salary cap on the head.

Yep. It clearly needs to be adjusted, but if they lose a darling like Kevin. It will be binned.

Any of you guys heared about this big announcement after sat?

Been told the whelan wants to sell the ground to us

Any club offering Sinfield that type of money in Union would want their heads testing. He would have no natural position in Union, less so than Faz.

He has nothing in his game that would in my opinion see a Union club want to invest in him.

I would be stunned if this were true.

I've seen the 606 rumour about their being a 'big announcement' after Saturday. I just thought it might be the announcement of who is MOS.

Thats tomorrow aint it?

How does that work then?!

Tbh i've not a clue mate

First thing i said is we couldn't afford that it would be awesome if it happened but cant see it

Exactly the way I see it as well, unless he wants shut of Latics?

How did you come to that conclusion?

Hardly a 'big announcement' from the club besides the fact that MOS is always done before the Grand Final.

I am sure DW mentioned in an interview that he wanted to give the stadium to the Borough for the future benefit of both teams that represent the town.

He's been after getting shut for a while

What might you suggest then?

Dont have the foggiest but I know for sure they wont be announcing who MOS is after next Saturday



I'll actually be shocked if there is anything to announce TBH - How many times have there been rumours like this then for nothing to happen?