I think they managed to get back under by offloading the likes of Inglis, Hoffman, Lima, Finch etc..

However I would imagine they probably need to balance their finances as there will still be some high earners taking up a chunk of the legal cap, so it is perfectly feasable that a player like Cronk could be subject to trasnfer.

Gidley was still in contract but we got him,clubs are sometimes willing to let players go due to salary cap,age,a better prospect coming through ect.Granted its unlikely that Melbourne would let one of thier stars go this way.

I've always though that Adam Blair may have been a target for you guy's. Particularly if Puletua is leaving. But then you read an article like the one below. Only to realize the West Tigers are chasing Blair, and their prepared to pay him £320,000 a year for three years for his services. www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/c ... 6035614909

I've always though that Adam Blair may have been a target for you guy's. Particularly if Puletua is leaving. But then you read an article like the one below. Only to realize the West Tigers are chasing Blair, and their prepared to pay him £320,000 a year for three years for his services. www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/c ... 6035614909

U Bell

SL cant compete with NRL wages as it stands unless you sign some randoms a la, the Hull Teams and Wakefield. It will be even worse when their salary cap gets even bigger due to the new bumper TV deal they are getting.

Chris Sandow is out of contract. This one has been rumbling for some time.......

Chris Sandow would certainly be exciting.

Chris Sandow is staying at Souths. He was in the press stating how he hopes Bennett will coach them next year.

Until he's signed he's on the market. Never believe the Press.

It doesn't matter who Saints sign as your going to be in the shadow of the mighty Wire for sometime to come.

Short of lucking out with similar circumstances to those that presented Jamie Lyon to us I doubt very much whether we'll be able to afford an established, top-quality NRL half. There's just too much money in that competition at the moment. Which leaves either a veteran with one or two seasons left in him or a youngster with lots of potential. Both options have their positives and negatives.

Replacing Graham would present far greater difficulties because of the singular attributes he possesses.

1. Ability - the NRL might be awash with props but there aren't many available that are as good as Graham and in the prime of their careers.
2. Durability and fitness - Graham misses few games and, more importantly, is capable, in times of need, of fulfilling the roles of two props by playing close to 70 minutes. This is an absolutely priceless attribute and one that we will struggle to replace.
3. Leadership - Graham is the heartbeat of the club. A born competitor and leader. If he goes who assumes this role? Wellens? Roby? Are they capable?

And that is why no one likes Warrington fans

pssst dont feed theTroll !! , he thinks thats wit !!

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