Am hearing any truth MC

Would be a good signing at the right price. Are we within the quota signing another Aussie?

Any truth though in the rumour..

Yes

Great news then...

I only suggested this signing six months ago

There were a lot of signings suggested by lots of people six months ago.
I suggested that Todd Carney would probably sign for Les Cats, like Greg Bird did.
One is bound to stick.
But would be a good signing if true!

According to newspaper reports McDonnell was one of the top 5 earners when at Hull FC and left after an argument about money he said he was promised . Cannot see him putting up with the wages we can afford. Also he has had 3 clubs in 2 seasons. Think we should stay well clear. Let's concentrate on bringing on our own talented young fullback using Hall for most games and Jowett for selected games.

Nice idea but that's not the Wakefield way.

I had this notion about fitting McDonnell within the quota, that he was a Scottish International?
It turns out, he has been named In the Ireland squad to play in the 2014 European Cup.
Unfortunately his past record of being asked to be released or getting released is better than Engelbert Humperdincks!

Quote ="FickleFingerOfFate"There were a lot of signings suggested by lots of people six months ago. I suggested that Todd Carney would probably sign for Les Cats, like Greg Bird did. One is bound to stick. But would be a good signing if true!'" It was a bit more than that, I started a thread about his availability and possible financial benefit of signing him then. Quote ="The Avenger"Is about to become a free agent after reaching a severance settlement with Hull FC, he was one of the most effective attacking fullbacks in SL during his Hull KR days and the early part of his FC stint. Is he someone we should be looking at, his settlement might mean that he won't be expensive, he'll give our back line some pace and cutting edge, he could bridge the gap between Mathers leaving and Jowitt being 100% ready and if we don't sign him Bradford will!'" viewtopic.php?f=33&t=567467

Quote ="FickleFingerOfFate"There were a lot of signings suggested by lots of people six months ago. I suggested that Todd Carney would probably sign for Les Cats, like Greg Bird did. One is bound to stick. But would be a good signing if true!'" It was a bit more than that, I started a thread about his availability and possible financial benefit of signing him then. Quote ="The Avenger"Is about to become a free agent after reaching a severance settlement with Hull FC, he was one of the most effective attacking fullbacks in SL during his Hull KR days and the early part of his FC stint. Is he someone we should be looking at, his settlement might mean that he won't be expensive, he'll give our back line some pace and cutting edge, he could bridge the gap between Mathers leaving and Jowitt being 100% ready and if we don't sign him Bradford will!'" viewtopic.php?f=33&t=567467

McDonnell would be a good signing 1 year deal most likely but I was sure in one of his stints at the Hull teams he had offers in the NRL but they wouldn't release him so looks like it must of fell through? If we do sign him he will be safe at the back for us and also has a bit of flair - who knows he may even like it here and stay on for another?
Unfortunately I don't think this will happen, as others have stated he was on a lot of cash at previous clubs 'reportedly' anyway.

A lot of people on here a long time ago suggested Shannon McDonnell. I for one, am not too sure, but he is a specialist FB and his signing would strengthen the back line options.

He's a past it Aussie on extended leave, but we never learn.

The league is full of "Past it Aussies" - Overseas players that are way past there best? - Tim Smith, Dean Collis, Lauititi. They can still do a job and are still good enough for SL.

Past it?....wikipedia says he's 27

Personally - I think he's sensational in attack and ok in defence.

I'd love him to be here at Wakey - class act - and would soon win the fans around.

Doubt it will happen unfortunately!

But if it did......

I think on balance we've done pretty well with our past it aussies. The exception being Jarrod Hickey.

Pretty disrespectful generalisation which insults many good professional Australian players who come here for all the right reasons and give their best for Trinity and other teams.

Soon after he'd gone I realised that If we could have replaced the ambulance behind the sticks at belle vue with a burger van he would have probably been SLs top try scorer that season.

That cracked me up

There is "no longer NRL standard" and to be fair I wouldn't class a fit Collis as that - and - those who are not just not NRL class but not IMO SL class.

Past it is not an age thing it's an attitude thing. Peacock is old but not past it, some players are past it by the time they are 21.

Swear you and me watch a different game



Still you're gonna prove me wrong eventually

Shut up for once - you're the only one generalising unless you're actually daft enough to suggest some Aussies don't come here for easy money

It was a sad waste of talent. He did not appreciate the ability he probably had and would only retain during the short life of a professional rugby player. Crazy to let himself get into such an unfit overweight shape and turn into a joke amongst Trinity fans.

Many including myself would have loved to have had the ability and the chance to play professional rugby league.

McDonnell has looked an elusive runner when I seen him play although that hasn't been that often. He was liked at Saints and Hull KR and his video footage looks pretty good.