To be classed as federation trained he had to by February 2008. At that time he was still overseas trained as he had not qualified for France yet.

Would Widdop be classed as overseas? It's all getting confusing.

He should be. But this is where its get real sticky for the RFL.

Don't worry if you don't understand. I'm sure the RFL will move the goalposts again before next season

thats a fair point. Is it written down in rules that he had to qualify for france before feb 2008 cutoff? or is that just your understanding of the rule?. Not that im doubting you RER just want to know why you think rule works that way.

Widdop can't be classed as overseas i dont think. I was playing against him until about 14/15. He was at Kings Cross

I really hope Flannery isn't Menzies' replacement, not in the same class.

but he does get through a lot of work and maybe the cheaper option
the money saved on having flannery could be used to sign a real quality back

Know any English quality backs out of contract? The only reason we should let Menzies go is to get a quality back from the NRL, if we use his quota spot on Flannery i'll be very, very disappointed.

i wouldnt be ver yvery dissapointed
a little angry that the spot hasnt been used "properley" but i wouldnt be too fussed with signing flannery
i was very excited when he signed for saints

lets get jamie soward
we must have a little bit of money from sam
him and orford would set the world alight


well that was a ice thought
lets get back to reality

Either you're winding people up, or you've been living under some sort of rock.