Well another quality signing this morning to add to our squad ,in 28 years old John Asiata ,a vastly experienced International forward , who has played in the 2015 NRL Grand Final ,and has played around 130 NRL first grade games , welcome to Leigh mate .

A top quality signing but with an air of caution, 'if' the Government change the rules on unvaccinated people entering the country the move may be scuppered as correct me if i'm wrong but he is against the vaccine from what I've read, so get him over asap.

WOW, WOW and WOW

Either you are impressed by today’s announcement or you are trying to talk to my Scottish Terriers , I’m not sure which .Myself after reading reports it seems our latest signing has concerns over vaccinations ,which is why his contract in the NRL was curtailed , I truly hope we have found a way round this , I realise Derek and Chris Chester are not so naive as not to know this .

And how will he be getting here? You have to be vaccinated to board a flight into or out of Australia. "You must show evidence that you have been vaccinated, at least 7 days prior to international travel into or out of Australia, with a vaccine approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)." https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-a ... -australia

And how will he be getting here? You have to be vaccinated to board a flight into or out of Australia. "You must show evidence that you have been vaccinated, at least 7 days prior to international travel into or out of Australia, with a vaccine approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)." https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-a ... -australia

There is no TESTING requirement.

There is a VACCINATION requirement.

Aussi Govt website states no jab no flight unless medically exempt.

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[* proof that you are moving to another country on a long term basis such as leases, job offers and evidence your goods are being transported[/*
[* proof of your current valid visa, including in Australia and/or overseas[/*
[* letter from a doctor or hospital about any medical treatment/condition with statements on why travel is necessary[/*
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The exemption applications take a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 2 months.

I doubt there should be much issue in him ultimately getting here and when he should be quite an asset when he gets on the field.

Of course, if he does go well, it could just be a stepping stone to SL, and I don't mean with Leigh.

You did have doubt though didn't you?

Not a big reader are you?

ULTIMATELY I'm sure (and hope, because he will be exciting to watch), he will arrive.

The rules won't be the barrier in the end - it will be an NRL offer before he leaves, or an SL offer when he's here.

Q What would you say the probability of him finishing the season as a Leigh player are?

Quote: dboy "Not a big reader are you? ULTIMATELY I'm sure (and hope, because he will be exciting to watch), he will arrive. The rules won't be the barrier in the end - it will be an NRL offer before he leaves, or an SL offer when he's here. Q What would you say the probability of him finishing the season as a Leigh player are?'" “Not a big reader are you?” I respectfully suggest you take a read of what you posted. “ And how will he be getting here? You have to be vaccinated to board a flight into or out of Australia. "You must show evidence that you have been vaccinated, at least 7 days prior to international travel into or out of Australia, with a vaccine approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)." https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-a ... -australia”

Quote: dboy "Not a big reader are you? ULTIMATELY I'm sure (and hope, because he will be exciting to watch), he will arrive. The rules won't be the barrier in the end - it will be an NRL offer before he leaves, or an SL offer when he's here. Q What would you say the probability of him finishing the season as a Leigh player are?'" “Not a big reader are you?” I respectfully suggest you take a read of what you posted. “ And how will he be getting here? You have to be vaccinated to board a flight into or out of Australia. "You must show evidence that you have been vaccinated, at least 7 days prior to international travel into or out of Australia, with a vaccine approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)." https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-a ... -australia”