Fair one. We'll take 900k for him. Who won prop of the year last season ? Beating off competition from Civoniceva and Kite ?

It would certainly make sure no-one goes near him with a bargepole. Not even Union, because they wouldn't want a prop anyway. So he stops at Saints, and his contract runs out, and then he leaves anyway - just as he's coming into his prime - and they don't get a penny.

So your saying Graham is the best in the world ??

Genuine question here;

Is this true?

I have heard that Saints are skint but I’ve never believed it tbf! I know some Saints fans get a little touchy on the subject same with Bradford fans.

Personally I think about 600k would be well worth the asking price for arguably the best prop in SL already at 24.

Although the money would greatly help Saints it could potentially set them back years to lose such a vital cog in their team.

I'm not saying that. I dont pick the awards. People who know more about rugby league than me and you, pick them.

You mentioned awards, nobody else.... You do like to make yourself look silly..

What was the award for ? That implies that there is people out there that believe Graham is the best prop in the world. Just like in Fieldens prime, some people had the same opinion. Was he the best ? debatable as is Grahams title.

James Graham will be revealed as a Wigan played next Wednesday at 2:30pm.





It's a non starter for me but it is a rumour that has sparked a bit of life into the, well, rumour thread.

Would love it to be true that Fielden follows Noble to Celtic and we snap up James Graham from St.Helens after a bust up with Mick Potter.

But somehow, just somehow, I can't see it happening.

Its true. The fact that McManus et al have converted their directors loans into issued shares, shows how sorry the finances are at our club.

I for one, dont believe that a new stadium is the end of our money worries. Far from it.

Signed today announced tomorrow actually no joke.

I can't see it either

listening to gmr, doesn't sound like you'll be signing anyone else

Quite the opposite imo, IL said Maguire wants to look at the current squad before he sign's someone. Whats the point in signing someone unless the coach has given the go ahead.

I agree, signings will only be made with the blessing of McGuire. Lenegan said if the right person becomes available then they'd obviously be interested.

We have no money on the cap to sign any players! Bailey has re-signed.

I hope he is well on with his recovery then!

As i heard it, IL said that the players on his "to look at" list were not particularly impressive when he spoke to people in Australia (I think that we can now assume that to be Maguire)

If IL was going to change coach then I expect Maguire will decide who he wants, so maybe there will be arrivals next season.

Wouldn't suprise me if there were a couple of exits as well.

That Carmont centre birth is one which i see as a potential change, no way should we give him 2 years. There are some outstanding young centres in the NRL.

I rate Carmont he has been a great signing but we have to be realistic and if better younger players are available who knows?

Aha, putting faith in the players' awards. You'll be telling us next that Roby got Man of Steel..............oh wait.............

I would give Carmont a 1 year deal, he is getting on so he will play half and half with Pryce/Goulding or Thornley. Shimples!

As would I but he seems to be pushing for 2, we are currently in a position to look around and see who is available we should take that opportunity.

If he wants a 2 year deal personally I would not want it to be at Wigan.

Carmont only started playing first team late in his career so I guess he'll be using that as a bargaining tool.

he can use it all he wants, but his injury record does not back up that stance.

Celtic might offer Carmont 2 years.
That would no doubt depend on who their new coach is though.

If they do, thanks George and all the best.