If he goes, and I hope he doesn't, then we can't afford a full season of him bedding into the 7 position if we aren't going to reap the benefits the year after.

Agree.

If Eastmond is only interested in money - despite not yet having developed a worth for it - then he's probably not the right man for the job anyway.

But a decision needs to arrive - sooner rather than later.

Saints should not break the bank as we no he has potential but he's not commanded any games for us yet


Yes a few bits of magic here and there but not as good as say young Tompkins yet


And if he does not sign a contract we should look to someone else for next year and let him play reserve rugby (little upstart)

Tell that to the MEN.

The RFL and clubs need to come up with some sort of initative to save the young British players being poaching i.e Myler & Ashton at Northampton and Smith at Wasps...

Players like Westerman, Eastmond, Tomkins, Myler, Burgess, Hall etc... need to be protected and kept within Rugby League... we need our priorities in order... GET YOUR WALLETS OUT SAINTS!

For technicalities substitute kicking.

As gut wrenching as it seems, its folly to throw stupid money at him when he's still unproven, regardless of his potential. If a RU club (many of whom are reportadly struggling financially) want to spend extra to poach the odd talent, then let them. There'll be another Kyle eastmond.

With you all the way, we don't want to be held ransom by an agent, if he thinks he can do better than what has been offered (trust in Mc) crack on fella, go and get it, [unobody is bigger than our club[/u.

I would be relatively happy with Moore at 7 for a season, before moving to 9 when the King goes. Eastmond certainly can't play any important role within the team if he's on his way. Moore has also yet to commit beyond 2010 though...

I really don't know what the fuss is, it's just an agent trying to get the best deal for his client. The agent is good at getting made up stories into the MEN and spreading rumours. That's his job. I'm sure McManus is wise to this sort of thing.

I really don't know why people get upset about these things. It will only get more so in the future as more agents become more media savvy.

I am sure Big Mac texts young offiah, sending him a smiley face and a few words like "haha nice one chariots, but the offer still stands, £50k first year, £65k 2nd year and £80k 3rd year and a few £if he get sa gig for GB".... then sends another text about 2 mins later saying "there was a blak man, a white man, and wigooner stood at a bus stop, and the wigooner turns the black fella and says " ......