Not to mention Saints losing Jammer to the NRL.

doesn't some of wonderboy Tomkins' wage not count on the salary cap? Sure I read that somewhere.

Should be allowed for homegrown talent at all clubs imho, if it is true.

Alternatively, we could employ Briscoe's girlfriend as a receptionist for about £100k p/a

All clubs have the same entitlements.

This is correct.


It already is.

AFAIK, money is not the issue with Briscoe anyway.

They need to sign to replace Peacock and Kylie. Ward is being lined up to replace one of other three as is Briscoe I think.

So what you're saying is, we're losing a top player but have another who might be just as good (or better) coming through the system to replace him? A bit like the top clubs do?

just found an article, it's only for clubs that produce England ETS and Knights players, is that all clubs anyways? What I was saying is it should be for young talent, at all clubs - obviously money won't be an issue for a few, probably most, of them but it would still make a difference.

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It is for all clubs and its used so clubs promote youth.

Shouldnt you be in hiding

I am Hutchie,behind me keyboard


Anyhows back on topic glad to see him go,usually is always in the right place at the right time against us !
Be interesting to see if he makes it down under !

And yet here you are gobbling off about something you don't have enough 'spare time' for.

Hes a young kid, i dont think people realise how young at times dues to this being his 6th seaon in the first team.

He has flaws in his game, which players dont have

And if it dont work out, he would walk back into any SL team ,, i have no doubts on that

and he'll be 26/27 when (if) he comes back

he'd be daft not to go imho

I agree with this Tom's a great player and when he returns they'll be an whole host of clubs wanting his services.

He's a massive loss to Hull but what a great oppportunity for him to test himself against the best, I've got no doubt he'll do himself proud and develop even more into a complete player.

Lineham is capable of stepping up and filling his boots.

We can spend his salary on a number 7, which is far more important and required.

Only my opinion but I don't think he is ready for Aussie yet.But the faster game might suit him.There again I think he will be caught out

given the state of the nation here and the climate etc etc etc, the kids gotta go and try it hasnt he, he may even stay there..
no one would ever have room to moan about his imput at FC (apart from maybe standee) so he would go with our blessing and I am sure we would all watch carefully to hope he goes well too....
Seems a nice kid good luck to him

Good luck to the kid, I don't blame him at all he would be mad not to try his hand down under.

Tom lineham is more then capable of filling his boots, lets just hope that we can send Tom off with some silverware.

Tom's a good winger but I still have my reservations as to whether he can 'make it' in the NRL. As much of a detriment as it would be to our side, I'd like to see him try his hand down under. It must be the ultimate for any young player. I also don't think that he'll develop any further playing outside Kirk.

tom briscoe has been great for hull in his time here i but has not progressed to world class in my opinion. tom lineham on the other hand will be huge for us and england over the next few years. ssshhhhh dont tell the aussies

Good luck to Tom B he's produced some memorable moments during an period where there haven't always been that many good things happening. Hope he makes it but I do believe that he will need to improve further to hold down a first grade spot consistently over there. Might well happen with the improved training conditions he'll experience. Tom Lineham has the potential to be better than Tom B IMO let's just hope our coaches can bring him through to fulfil that potential.

definitely a big loss if true i think he is still a bit raw in some parts of his game but playing outside a better then Kirk that actually passes the ball i think we will see him rip teams apart in the nrl with his pace power and evasiveness if he stays i think Crookes should be his partner from next year we would see him get a lot more tries. in the leeds game he was on yeamos shoulder every time waiting for the ball and did not get it once hes wasted outside Kirk imo

The club have denied it according to the 4.30pm news bulletin on KCFM I've just heard.

watch FC Live for Gentes first pre match press conference and hear a Briscoe and Ellis update