I make a suggestion it may have been a bad idea to tell Barker in confidence if he wanted to keep the story quiet during this delicate stage. . . and the Doc is then labelled by some as a media manipulating genius.

I'm pretty sure knowing Marwan's ways that had he wanted the story to break he would have done it himself on twitter.

Ah I see. Whilst I have no doubts he knows how to play up to the media, he is definitely no manipulating genius. He wants this kept under wraps more than anyone, it's a major coup and would send a serious signal of intent out.

As we all know, salary cap issues would mean players leaving so whilst it's exciting to discuss potential arrivals you must respect those who may be told their leaving or needed to leave.

I hope this announcement doesn't turn out to be a damp squib. Fingers and toes are crossed.

@RLW_Mole @raelenecastle @NZWarriors @SalfordDevils yer that's what I read about, Salford. surely to good to go to England just yet.

Too us social dullards what on earth does all the gibberish mean?

That he does not use "too"

I'm certain Dr K stated that the 'fans will be the first to know' when it came to transfers.
Perhaps he meant after the ink had dried on the contract.
If so,maybe Locke is a decoy and the real target is the fella whose name could bring about the 'Don't panic' shout.
Well he has played loose forward and some supporters have suggested that position requires filling.

If they could smuggle Dean Bell across in their baggage....

Now that would take one hell of a transfer fee after he signed this last week. tvnz.co.nz/rugby-league-news/sim ... rs-5914067

Now that would take one hell of a transfer fee after he signed this last week. tvnz.co.nz/rugby-league-news/sim ... rs-5914067

Could be Josef Locke .