the idea of them letting all these players go is so they can keep slater, inglis, cronk and smith and stay under the cap

really cant see them keeping all the 'stars' unless they take some hefty pay cuts

I read somewhere today the is a change in the SC in oz which means they can keep more of there stars.

The shedding of players is apparently in order for them to keep hold of the big 4 of Slater, Inglis, Cronk & Smith.

Widdop is going to be taking the stand off shirt from next year replacing Finch.

Anybody else seems fair game and of who is left I would like to see Blair or Manu at Saints if we could fit them in.

Surely the NRL chiefs will step in so that these players stay in their competition!

But it was the NRL chiefs who presumably brought about the alleged exodus by punishing the club as it did.

Matai plays for Manly and has no bearing on Melbourne's predicament. Best place for him is in a ring with Senior and they can beat the heck out of each other

Is this happening or just rumours?

Strong rumours. Generated mainly by the Aussie press I think.

If Wigan sign those 2 then they're looking very strong next season.

Hoffman is a good signing for over here. Don't know much about Lima.