it does rather beg the question: what do we say to antipodean players when we are signing them? "You'll love it: Edgware is just like Manly!" ?

I work with a number of Australians and Kiwis. They all love it here. One of them has already said he doesn't want to go home. Why can't we sign *those* kinds of people?

What were they expecting? Glamour? Money? Groupies?

The dual reg arrangement was never a true agreement, hence Wakey also setting up a dual reg agreement with Featherstone. It was a way of your former coach being able to bring in his mate from Malta Jarrod Sammut in immediately. Wakey wouldn't agree a loan because of the non recall within 28 days rule. We have no real cover in the halves or hooker so we needed to be able to call him back quickly if need be and Fev didn't need him at the time. Joey wanted him so the loophole was used. As it happens Pita Godinet is now likely injured for a few weeks so Jarrod will be back up here for the forseeable future.

More positive news.

It's a Rugby League 'Aardman'!

I'll get my coat...

Now, that all makes sense unfortunately.

However, we still have a REAL dual reg agreement with Skolars which will enable us to tap into an almost unlimited pool of rich talent.

How has Sammut gone for you during his time there?