I've been thinking the same. The team seems to be working more together as a unit since not going down the 'star player' route. Interesting that they look to have gone back to it. Only time will tell if its a good move for them or not though.

It's a big deal for the Warriors as they are re-naming Mount Smart Stadium Manu Vatuvei Stadium to send him off in style.

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might be one of these so called 'bums on seats' signings

yeh right.

Carney is still class and I would expect him to be involved more and more through the last part of the season.
Vatuvei is a huge signing and whether he plays 5 games or 50, you would want to see him play.
Although not in his prime, he will cause a stir in SL and for 1 or 1 1/2 seasons the guy should bring plenty to SL.
Apart from those who have needed to find the exit, for whatever reason, he's the first big signing to come form down under for a long time.
Other's like Carney and Bird have had to come over but this is a bit different.
The old saying about form being temporary and class being permanent certainly applies here.

I disagree. I think wingers can regress quickly. Seems an unecessary signing during a season they are doing well and have a well moulded side. Big bucks when they have cheaper players doing a good job. He's past his best. This might seem a harsh criticism but it's more a compliment to how well the current Salford side have been doing.

It MIGHT apply if he applies himself but the British game has been littered with big name stars from Down Under who have just come over here for a big pay-check. He'll be 32 at the start of next season.

If he can stay fit I think he'll go really well in Super League similar to Lesley Vainikolo. If he's out injured all the time he'll be a massive let down. He's a current Tongan international and ex New Zealand international.

Could be a decent signing. He's not the same player he was but he should go well against lesser calibre of players in super league

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King James

I believe that h will do well, except against Catalans where Jodie Broughton or Fouad Yaha should keep him in check.

How remarkably similar.

Not sure about this signing... I understand why Salford have signed him but he's not the player he was four or five years ago.

Still strong in a straight line going forward but looks stiff and immobile turning in defence... injury and poor form has seen him on the outer at the Warriors!

He's a very big unit who will help on kick returns and should score a lot of tries if Salford can work him a bit of space near the line - the way Leeds generally don't with Ryan Hall for some unknown reason.

He's also a personality player, of which SL has far too few. I hope he becomes a cult hero for Salford.

Lesley Vainakolo
Height 6'2"
Weight 19st 7lbs
Position Winger
Rep Honours New Zealand and Tonga
RL 1st grade appearances 220
RL 1st grade trys 184

Many Vatuvei
Height 6'2"
Weight 19st 7lbs
Position Winger
Rep honours New Zealand and Tonga
RL 1st grade appearances 226
RL 1st grade trys 152

How remarkably similar.

Suppose your other persona will be along soon?