My Old Mans' a Dustman.

Ma'a Nonu played some Union
He really was a beast
He sought a move to Rugby League
To sign for Brisbane Easts
But, along came McNamara
And offered him a role
But he did not rate our esteemed coach
So settled for the dole.

Leeds now in talks according to 'Man of Steel 07' on southstander, who has been known to be reliable in the past.

As a Leeds fan I hape it isn't true

I think it's great that Leeds are moving from their successful model of bringing throuhg young players to the 80s/Early 90s model of signing aged/crocked ex internationals.

Can we have Watkins when he gets disillusioned with things at Headingley?

Such a successful model that is being followed by the Bulls with the captures of Menzies, Morrison, Solomona etc

Anyway, he hasn't signed yet

Attempted gag or supreme spelling error?

Hape at Leeds would make me queasy. We know he can do it if fit and motivated, and Indian summers aren't that uncommon. What's the deal with his RL registration?

think you can only retain SL registration for players who've come through your youth setup like karl pryce. Senior players who go to union is just same as going to another SL team you release there registration. Leeds hadn't retained iestyns registration which is why we were able to sign him, If they had retained his reg it would have been a none starter and save a load off trouble

After watching him cruise through the last 6 mths at your place where all he showed was a huge amount of "don't give a sh#t itis" i'd be gutted if he was to come to us.

IIRC he gave too much of a sh:t when he came back from njury at the end of 2007. Played like a demon, gave away the intercept that blew the Wigan game.

Firstly, this has no more credence than a rumour.

However, I'd be disappointed if true because I think Watkins is a star in the making and should be playing regularly and I also think Gibson will be a competent SL centre. I'd rather see one or both of those two given a go.

However, the rumour on our board is its' a a loan deal so I guess it is relatively risk free for us. If we acquire the Hape from the past it will be quite a coup but if he's really a spent force then back to Bath he goes.