Yes, that's where I thought that "outside the square" maybe a euphemism for negotiating with a player under contract to leave the club.

Tonga's a good player, but I'd actually rather see Hughes, Gelling or Thornley get a crack at the left hand role tbh. I know people are annoyed about the "lack of quality" in super league with the lack of aussie signings but I'm actually excited to see more young players getting a crack at the 1st team

I agree tbh.

Looking forward to seeing Gelling and Thornley in the centres.

Even though we have plenty of Props in the squad, i would much, much rather us sign another before a centre.

Not that it will happen as there is no one available that i can think of.

I agree pal. People saying we could be mid table are well off the mark imo. Confident we'll be top 4 with a decent chance of silverware this year. Quality young backs competing for places. A pair of halves with a lot to prove and a generally young, hungry pack with a lot of size & skill.

If Para are struggling to fit $400 k under the cap it looks like Falou might be lost to the NRL...

Now

If we can offer Finch 300k (approx $450 aus dollars) then why do we not put an offer for him?

Were else will he go ?

Back to the ARL?

Get him snapped up Mr Chairman!

(please)

SMH are saying today that the NRL players association is looking to increase the salary cap from $5m to $6.5m.
Should they settle at around $6m the Eels will be able to afford Folau and maybe keep all other sqaud members too.
The $6m is around £4m so the chances of quality NRL players coming over are decreasing by the year.
Five to six years ago 47% of SL players were from overseas, now it's around 17-18%. Imagine the percentage in five years time!

Whilst I appreciate that there have been some great overseas players I feel this is great news.

The key though is to try to retain our own players.

If we can keep quality Brits and have 1 overseas player/team I would be very happy.

Obviously there will be a short term hit in the quality of the competition but long term I think it is a very positive step.

It is good that there will be more places for young british players and there is a chance that we may be able to raise the standard of our domestic league and potentially the home nations international sides.

I do worry however that we may become slightly insular without the overseas players in the squad.

Time will tell i suppose

Adam Blair flew over yesterday and has been training the deal is going to be signed this week

Got to say this is a top signing

Just googled his name and this thread come up same story i was told www.wiganwarriorsfans.com/wigan/ ... 1&o=823744

Just googled his name and this thread come up same story i was told www.wiganwarriorsfans.com/wigan/ ... 1&o=823744

Blair was absolutely useless for Wests last year hopefully if we do sign him he regains some of the form he showed at Melbourne

He is a monster on his day though. Real pack leader.

I would be very happy if this came off. Very happy.