And how much had we just paid in transfer fees for those?

Irrelevant.

Some people really don't know how Rugby League economics work. St George are desperate, they will pay if they want Croft.

If Croft wants to leave we'll eventually have to just suck it up, but as a business it would be insane to not force as much compensation as possible.

The argument that we should let a player go because he won't want to play for us again is valid, but so is acting in the best interests of the club financially. I'd also argue the Arthur factor would outweigh any negativity associated with Leeds simply enforcing their rights to not deregister a player just because it suits them.

By the way, I'm not sure Croft would necessarily want to join the Dragons. St George need a replacement for Hunt. Croft is not the lead playmaker they need - someone like Hastings would make more sense. The whole reason Croft left the NRL is because the last time an NRL team tried to make him the centre of the team he collapsed under the pressure. Even at Leeds we've seen that he isn't comfortable as the main organiser.

They need an organiser, fine. Frawley plus a modest transfer fee and everyone is happy.

Or they could throw silly money at Harry Smith, if they need a kicking game.

Yes i totally agree on that but i think he's lost his way of late and he's not as good as he was. I rate Hetherington very highly and i always have fwiw.

Quote christopher="christopher"Sorry but I'm not going to take your word for it If he doesn't want to play for us then he can go, but In this instance I'd actually want the club to dig their heels in for a fee. The same reports say Bevan French is a target for St George do you think he will go aswell? https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby- ... 25-4851240'" No French has made it quite clear he is committed to Wigan and he's loving it there.

Quote christopher="christopher"Sorry but I'm not going to take your word for it If he doesn't want to play for us then he can go, but In this instance I'd actually want the club to dig their heels in for a fee. The same reports say Bevan French is a target for St George do you think he will go aswell? https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby- ... 25-4851240'" No French has made it quite clear he is committed to Wigan and he's loving it there.

Okay Gary keep your hair on!!

Nothing in the links according to Blease

And Blease has said there's nothing in the Croft rumour having spoken to his agent.

Agree with this but Gary understood this himself hence he appointed Ian Blease to change direction.