Encouraging news. I know Wood has come from Wigan but it would be good for the club if the younger players can provide true competition for starting spots so we don’t get into a position when established players negotiate contract extensions and we feel like we have no choice other than pay what might be considered “over the market value”.

Might go to the Widnes game next Friday to see how they go.

Heard some good rumours today from a friend of mine who is pretty knowledgeable at Leigh.

Tom Amone is set to leave them imminently for a 1 year deal at Canterbury. However if he were to come back to the UK, he'd be really interested in playing for Sam Burgess. Very much pie in the sky talk but interesting.

John Asiata has asked for more money given that he's the club captain. Lam and Moylan are on significantly more. Leigh have said no to his request but apparently we would pay it. We're probably just a bargaining chip but could be a big signing for 2025.

Paying a huge salary for a forward who was playing in the second division in 2022? What could possibly go wrong? Warrington-esque...

Both Amone and Asiata are great players - regardless of where they were playing in 2022. Both more than good enough to take their place in a Warrington 13.

That said the club has put its faith in Nicholson for 13 so I can’t see them. Bringing in Asiata who will bd 32 in 2025. Amone would be a good option if they could pull it off, but can’t see it.

I mean it in the context of players of that standard demanding bigger salaries than they're worth. I'm sure you'd agree that Warrington are the masters at over-paying their players. It's a culture that we're hoping stops with Burgess / Chambers.

I don't know what individuals are paid. Do you? If so how do you find out and check against what other clubs pay?

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/ ... ml?ref=rss Sounds Like Souths is his preferred option for 2025, but SL a possibility if it doesn't come through for him. Would take marquee money I would think.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/ ... ml?ref=rss Sounds Like Souths is his preferred option for 2025, but SL a possibility if it doesn't come through for him. Would take marquee money I would think.

Makes sense as it's his and his Familys home, but would love to see him here, while still at his best, rather than on the inevitable decline.

He would be 34 by the time he comes back to the UK if he does play in NRL for 2025. Would still have a couple of good years in him.

Saints pre-season in Cyprus.
Yesterday…
Daryl Clark and Hurrell had a bust up.
Saints tried to keep a lid on it.
Clark jokingly referred to Hurrell’s inclination, who took offence.
Players got involved and Clark allegedly stuck nut on an academy lad.

Hurrell's inclination?

Which way he swings.