To be honest I don't care how much we talk up a game or talk it down. I take nothing from it, either way. We are a professional, title winning, team and I'm sure behind closed doors we act as one. So I only expect we are as intense about this WCC than any other one. And you haven't offered much to suggest that we are being less intense. I'd rather produce a good game than talk one.

maybe leeds thought they were on the ball, and knew about visa changes and that they are harder to come by this year (crocker is yet anything player who's been turned down, celtic still waiting on 8/9 players). so thought that the passport route would be quicker/easier

It doesnt appear that the VISA is route is simple though, plus if he's entitled to a British passport I think it takes him off one of the quota places though I could be wrong about that.

There may be slightly less promotion of the WCC this year but I wouldnt say a lot, there seems to be something it in the local papers quite often and I've received quite a few emails and leaflets in the mail about it.

Agreed.

here is one of the excuses WOmanly could use Manly Sea Eagles struck by Matt Orford pay crisis. Hasler's captain wants to stay on the Northern Beaches but with super scooter English clubs circling, the price of retaining him isn't going down. The player's manager, George Mimis, conceded there is a delicate balancing act to pull off if Orford is to remain a Sea Eagle next season. www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/s ... 66,00.html

here is one of the excuses WOmanly could use Manly Sea Eagles struck by Matt Orford pay crisis. Hasler's captain wants to stay on the Northern Beaches but with super scooter English clubs circling, the price of retaining him isn't going down. The player's manager, George Mimis, conceded there is a delicate balancing act to pull off if Orford is to remain a Sea Eagle next season. www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/s ... 66,00.html