not too sure about these 2 NRL players unless we are including Gareth Ellis as one

it probably means that most of the '6-8 others' won't be big name players and are on small salaries

can't imagine Aspinwall is on a big pay considering we brought him in so late

I do wonder who "the six" are, after being described as mostly future young internationals you could classify Crookes and Arundal in that category, even though we don't thing Arundal is in "the six". Looking at OOC British players I can't see any others that fit that bill other than O'Loughlin but I can't imagine him signing for us and we don't need a 13.

So we are either paying a fee or we might be disappointed with the names. I'm setting my exceptions low to not be disappointed! If we get Chase and Holdsworth + 1 decent prop, with Ellis, Arundal and Crooks we will be massively better than this year.

I think you're right and it won't be someone of Stewart's class, but the thing is if it was a first team fullback from any but a couple of NRL sides he'd be one of the top 5 in SL straight away IMO.

Beat me to it.

it just goes with what AP PG are saying.. young english and he's in the nrl

I think the main thing regarding westerman is that we signed him as a promising youngster and paid a hefty fee for him aswel.

But from then (me personally) even though he possesses the quality, he rarely shows it playing for us. He's had good matches but still to this day, he wasn't worth the amount we paid for him

He is a promising young player. One who captained the England Knights last season and missed out this year through a bad injury. It's not his fault we paid a hefty fee for him! He's coming into some good form now and I am confident he will prove to be an excellent player.

think Widdop is way too high a target for us, we can't afford him and doubt he'd want to leave the NRL, nevermind leave the storm

Widdop? Why on earth would we have a chance at getting one of Melbourne's young halfbacks to come here? Melbourne are a top team and Widdop plays a big role in that team.

They "staying till 12" is questionable.

However the "fan" who got into the players lounge should get a life ban, it's mentioned, but will it happen?

Do you long for the days of Spin Master Rule, Kath and Agar taking us to the giddy heights of 8th?

You'd probably be talking £1m over 3 years for someone like widdop. No chance

Me neither. I think he's an outstanding ball player on his day. I'd be very happy with him at loose-forward next year.

Yeah, I think we need to temper expectations. If we can get Chase, Holdsworth, Arundal, Crookes, Ellis and a good prop that would vastly improve the team even if Horne had to play fullback.

Rangi's not going to come cheap.

untwist you fvcking knickers, Widdop would cost way too much and like I said, he won't leave MELBOURNE STORM for us.

If we've signed a fb from the nrl it won't be any sides first choice.

James Roberts could be a shout though.

Has he played enough games? Cronulla looking to sign him anyway according to some.

He's played 10 all last season.

Had injury's this season but not sure who it works tbh.

Calm down. We're all just situated in the real world.

Can you explain why Widdop would want to leave Melbourne Storm? Considering that he's in their starting 17, they're currently 3rd in the NRL, he'll be getting paid well, and he's in a nice city with great weather.

Super League show tonight - Ian Millward is asked questions about Widnes and mentions that they've signed Kevin Brown for next season and that it looks like they're starting to build a good team. He then says that Danny Tickle has been mentioned a lot as another Widnes signing.
Now, I doubt that Millward is a member of the rumourmills of Hull or Widnes. If he's hearing things like this then you would have thought that it's likely to be happening as it's been mentioned through players or clubstaff.

He lives in Melbourne.

I presume that all of Australia is full of glorious sunshine rather than looking it up and getting the correct answer.

I would have thought for Widdop a big desire to get away from the Australian accent would be enough for a change of scene, combined with the fact Australia is cultural vacuum may also aid his desire to leave.

It does get hot in the summer, just be careful of melanoma.

It's Australia's biggest lie.

You should work for their tourist board.

There's not many people with that bogan (chav) accent living in the big cities.