Thats strange. Schifcofske was at the london game. 2 places at once- he must be good.

For simplicity it's probably best to forget the quota rule. There are circumstances where it might matter, but it's complicated. So Webster staying or going probably matters little (he is quota only, as are Galea and Dobson).
The non-fed rule is now the more important. Our 5 non-fed players are Clinton, McDonnell, Green, Mika and Paea. The first two are ooc at the end of this year. Numbers are not going to be reduced further - but to bring one in we need one to leave.

Lopini to replace Clinton.

McDonnell is mulling over a contract extension.

Webbo wants to stay but no contract talks as yet. As much as I rate him his cv whilst at Rovers reads SICK NOTE! I say give Salter a run in the team ahead of Webbo and Horne.

Couldnt have put it better myself Paul.

Lopini is nailed on- he was asked at the catalan away game and it was pretty obvious apparently.
Im sure they would both love to play together thats for sure.

Im guessing that Webster is on a fair wack so for me that money can be better used elsewhere. (like keeping lovegrove here and getting taylor to sign)

Did I say a specific date that I saw them ......no .....infact it was over the Easter period .....

Should of made it clear then obviously.

So are we signing schifoski then

Hes retired. Currently working as an agent.

should read the messages correctly shouldnt we

Clinton will have done 3 years and will come off the non-fed if he stays. So we'll have one free spot whatever. (Clinton would still count on the quota though).

Quota is important, you are limited to 5 and unless you can get yourself a EU/Kolpak passport you can never come off it e.g. Dobson, Green, Webster, Clinton. Galea too although maybe he has finally got his Maltese passport in which case we would have a quota spot free also, even if everyone stays.

Of course the RFL can also bend these rules when it suits them e.g. the Crusaders players like Withers & O'Hara who have been given exemptions from both lists.

Why would Clinton be non fed?

perhaps he meant well fed????

The exemptions are for players who played in the UK prior to the introduction of the rule (200icon_cool.gif. Clinton won't be exempt. As the rules stand, at least. They change them more often than I change my pants, admittedly.




A quota spot without a non-fed spot to go with it is effectively useless. Let's say that one of Webster or Galea leaves, but none of our non-fed players do - the list of extra players that allows us to sign is tiny almost to the point of irrelevance. Where it might be an issue is if we want a player who is quota as well as non-fed - he could be straightforwardly replace Clinton, but if the non-fed came from McDonnell departing, the quota spot would presumably be Webster's or Galea's (one way or another).

The wage-cap gap with the NRL, is going to mean that the quality coming across is going to drop a notch (or two). Retention of our best young 'uns is the pressing issue. We've benefitted, through luck and judgement, from a series of circumstances since we got up and built our first competitive SL squad. Those circumstances have changed, and that model is no longer going to be viable. It was an invaluable bit of breathing space, and now club-trained players are starting to step up.

He's not actually that bulky wen u see him close up I reckon a lot of forwards use dynasty shoulder pads and bearing in mind the protective padding they wear under they're shirts same with paea he doesn't luk that huge in the flesh like he does on the pitch

Ew MR only changes his pants every six months minning or what

Id like to see sign a powerful winger. Neither were the finished product in Fox & Colbon but they certainly gave us a bit more go forward on return sets.

Webster - Has to go for me.
Clinton – Would like to see him stay, but money could be used elsewhere.
Galea - Retire gracefully like Vella
Salter – Should be signed up
Cox – As above
Petersen – As above

We’re building, patience is key. Keeping a core of Cox, Taylor, Welham, Hall, J Hodgson is how we will progress.

Why would a player who has just broken into the Auz test side turn his back on his international place to play for us

Not Gunna happen!

I think the Junior Sau rumour has more credibility and I still don't think that'll happen.

In the context of when it was posted, it was a joke directed at gingerspice and ultimately - roopy, who is a big Newcastle Knights fan.

Uate is tied up for life - but the coach he has the closest personal relationship with is Sandercock - maybe in 7 or 8 years he might go play for Sanders.

He's a cracking player, I doubt we'll see him in Superleague - you're safe.

7 or 8 years with Sandercock, christ!

Where?