Id love to play poker with you. You dont believe everything you hear.

Last year we had just over 100k and got Carmont, Pryce, Mathers, Smith and Phelps.

We got Pryce, Mathers and Carmont from 140k but Pryce was never registered meaning we used his money to sign Phelps and Smith on short term deals.

At least thats my understanding of how things went.

Looks like the kind of lunatic that will end up in super league.


Arana Taumata


Just sacked by Melbourne Storm for fighting (his 4th sacking in 3 years)
Previously with Brisbane Broncos, Sydney Roosters, Canterbury Bulldogs.

He's a tallented player with lightning pace, has a great step, good kickin game and is deceptively strong. His support play has had him compared with Terry Lamb (the best support player I've ever seen).

At 19 years old he obviously has some growing up and maturing to do!
Some of the best coaches in the RL world (Bennett, Ballamy, Folks, Stuart) have rated his talent but have been unable to calm him down off the field.

At just 19 years old he has time on his side and with the right coach he could become a superstar.

Before passing coment I suggest you Google his name or check out a video site to see him play.

Arana Taumata

Date of Birth
15/04/1989
Position
Stand Off/Halfback
Height
182 cm
Weight
88 kg
Debut
2008
Pedigree
Discovered by Brisbane rugby league scouts at an early age in New Zealand, Taumata made the move across the Tasman in his teens, becoming a high school prodigy along the way. Had short stints at Brisbane, Sydney Roosters and Canterbury, with the Bulldogs handing him an NRL debut in 2008. Taumata, who grew up idolizing New Zealand rugby union star Christian Cullen, played for Junior Kiwis in 2007 and NZ Maori last year.

Preview '08
Simply put: Taumata is an athlete. He possesses tremendous physical attributes for such a young age. A classy five-eighth, Taumata is expected to put pressure on Craig Bellamy to give him a shot at No.6, in a move that could see Greg Inglis return to the centres.

An overseas Sam Tomkins with a poor attitude.

We won't go near him.

Depending on injuries and how we play, maybe Nobby will look at this guy for a mid-season signing. I dont know alot about him, but a player with this sort of track record is not the sort you want in your team, but he is young and has alot to learn.

I'll bet this guy isn't one of those IL is referring to.
At this stage it might well be a British player.
The only way an overseas player may come here is if, say, Phelps or another overseas player went out on a season's loan.
Sunday Phelps played like he was playing for his place.
Odds on too that the player is a prop.

Be very interesting to see what happens over the next few days. I also think it will be a Prop.

IMO the new signing wil be cover at half-back. No idea about who he could be looking at though.

On the coaching front i have heard that Farrell is definately a target for a role at the club when he finishes playing.

He looks quality!!

Pity he's had more clubs than Nick Faldo though.

I agree.

It would be a disgrace to see BN sacked for an un-experienced (in RL) RU coach. Bring him in as a coach working with BN by all means but I would be very annoyed if he were to be the head coach.

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