I agree with that...I can imagine the convo.

'Hey James.......Fancy coming back over here to play? The prop we signed before offering you a contract has become massively pussy whipped and has decided to request a release.... I know you have just re-located- but least you won't need to worry about obtaining a Macedonia passport'

I can imagine the answer to the above!

This would be a massive blow for Wakey. I would make him stay until a suitable replacement is found, however long it takes

Well that's not really how it happened is it?

Exactly kk, think the answer would be a yes. Fancy coming back to a place you never really wanted to leave and understood the reason you had to leave to earn a nice juicy deal that stops you playing in a feeder club where you probably have a day to day job too? And where you wouldn't be in as
much a rush to get that bleeding passport sorted!!

Well it isn't the best worded post I have ever wrote; however:

1. James was told that in order to stay on at Wakefield he needed a Macedonian passport (or whatever)

2. Tronc was signed, meaning JS HAD to get the passport to make him none quota- which he failed to obtained.....probably his fault.

However, the truth behind the whole matter is that I would feel slightly ed off if I was James, he was settled here, and had to move on.

Shane Tronc is I believe, settled himself but his partner is not- therefore it could be argued he is pussy whipped. However, I feel that this situation shows that he is a family man, and I cant blame him for that. I am just a little upset that this has happened after losing such a key playmaker....we then look set to lose a key forward....the events of the last few weeks may just turn the season from a potientially sucessful one, into one where we are staring 9th or 10th place finish in the face.

Makes it sound like he's trying to support a village in Africa.

I don't suppose it's like Jeffries missus is it, homesick but still here 5 years later?

My comment was in respect to the insinuation that Stosic was ousted by the arrival of Tronc when in reality it was a condition of Stosic’s contract that he should obtain a European passport to fulfil his second year at the club. The club were led to believe that this was in order so went about filling the quota (rightly or wrongly) only to find out once this was filled Stosic still hadn’t received the required passport.

He may not fancy coming back, but it certainly shouldn’t be because he felt somewhat cheated.

Why???

What should the club have done.....not signed Tronc?? Who is clearly a better player and would/does enhance the team.

p.s l actually think (and said at the time) that we didnt need BJ, but that is the coaches call!

Show some balls Tronc lad send the missus home and get yourself out chasing fat birds in Quest with Hendo.

Paleasina and Fozzard possible replacements?

Has one of the sumo suits been damaged?

It's just been suggested that he sends Latu round to have a word with her...

If they'll let us play both.

In seriousness, I'd rather Fozzard, just for the game time he'd give you. And as he's local - there's a lad who's happy with a night out on Westgate. Can't see it happening though, he's playing fairly regularly for Saints.

As for Tronc, the more I think about it, the more it annoys me. Big tough Aussies, reckon the NRL is the hardest league in the world. 3 months of a bit of rain and snow, a moaning Sheila and they're off home, tail between their legs pining for flavourless fizzy beer served in small glasses.

I think it helps that arguably the biggest Rugby club in the world are lining up Tronc on his return. He only come over because he was out on a limb salary cap wise.

Whatever happens here, it is a real shame for all concerned.
However, being far from home in a strange country, trying to make new friends, trying to make sense of the weather, schools, food, lifestyle etc, can be very daunting.
It takes a while to settle in, and some get through it, and some don't.

Well you seemed to manage.

True, up here I did.
Further afield was not so easy.

FFS







What the bloody hell next absolutely devastated, well if ben hannant is still expensive we shouldn't release tronc at all and we should get a mahussive transfer fee or player in exchange.

If he isn't settled well thats bad but he knew what he was letting himself in for.
In these situations the club should look after itself say stay out your contract or get big bucks for him.








So depressed and any chances of doing anything this season would have disappeared. ARRGGGHH

Your views of Aussie drinking habits are shared so feed him lager shandy in a brandy glass.

I've got some sympathy with that view, losing Tronc now will be damaging to the rest of our season.

We've already incurred costs to get him here, agents fees, travel costs, relocation help etc. .

Then there's the potential loss of revenue, drop in gates as some disillusioned fans stop going to games (and there will be some), shorter cup run, finishing lower in the league etc..

Being realistic we shouldn't even try to force Tronc to stay if his heads been turned by Brisbane, however we shouldn't just roll over either. We should look for a financial settlement that not only offers us recompence but also compensation for future losses.

I'd take a hardline because I don't really beleive this is about Shanes wife, I think this is Brisbane Broncos offering Shane his dream move despite the fact that he's under contract to Wakefield. I think this is Brisabne Broncos showing zero respect for Trinity and riding roughshod over us to get what they want. For that reason I'd play hardball with the pair of them, Tronc and Brisbane.

Surely this seems more like Tronc having the oppotunity to go back to oz to a big club and in an area he feels at home.Wether his other half is homesick or being used as an excuse is open to speculation ? What ever happens the best thing is to get it sorted as soon as possible and move on. Wakefield have enough experience this season at coping with adversity !!!

Posted this last week and got called pond life for it looks like someone should start eating humble pie imo

At the very least Brisbane should recompense Trinity for the costs involved thus far with Tronc. With 50K fans filling out Land Park every other week I’m sure the can afford to.

It's the tradition (enough throw themselves at them!)

Was it Clinton O'Brien who left for similar reasons or someone else?

Dallas Hood springs to mind