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| i was talking to a reputable source in an undisclosed public house last night and can confirm the following........
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| Quote ="stantrin"Talking to Blanch at Quins game and he told me he wants to stay at Wakey.'"
Always makes me laugh that comment..........hardly like he's going to say to be honest mate I'd rather play for any other team in SL!!!
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| Quote ="chapster"i was talking to a reputable source in an undisclosed public house last night and can confirm the following........
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new official club chant writer, sorry adam.
trbs picture of marvin the paranoid android, wrong impression from a respected poster.
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all whinging posters on rlfans.com
mr m jackson to write new chants, basically watching us it either a thriller or bad!
TRB new avitar to be zippy from rainbow! he knows so much but hes keeping it zipped!!!
and me............banned by trb in about 20 seconds'"
He's not on line, can i do it please
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| Quote ="BIGAL1"He's not on line, can i do it please'"
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What is Hull the graveyard of stand offs not in there prime or is Thorman on is way to Barrow.
Warning.......Rooney ain't no Topo
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What is Hull the graveyard of stand offs not in there prime or is Thorman on is way to Barrow.
Warning.......Rooney ain't no Topo
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sorry it was off topic and all that but i dont really see what this sort of thread brings
for gods sake most players are trying to secure the best living they can over a short career and to be honest it needs to sustain them in many cases over the rest of their lives.
frankly the best off are those who move around, but wee as a club do well out of that sometimes
and i really believe we have a good set of people negotiating whats best for wtrlfc baring in mind the resouces we have, we worked hard for stos we got him, im pleased.
we get tronc im delighted, and if some have to go so be it.
its just economic reality.........id hate to see sam obst go but i understand why he would and why we would let him. any nrl1 club with aspirations to a franchise would pay him more than we could!
etc etc
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| Quote ="chapster"al
sorry it was off topic and all that but i dont really see what this sort of thread brings
for gods sake =redmost players are trying to secure the best living they can over a short career and to be honest it needs to sustain them in many cases over the rest of their lives.
frankly the best off are those who move around, but wee as a club do well out of that sometimes
and i really believe we have a good set of people negotiating whats best for wtrlfc baring in mind the resouces we have, we worked hard for stos we got him, im pleased.
we get tronc im delighted, and if some have to go so be it.
its just economic reality.........id hate to see sam obst go but i understand why he would and why we would let him. any nrl1 club with aspirations to a franchise would pay him more than we could!
etc etc'" you are joking, are you saying once they have finished playing that they couldn't do anything else, I know some take some nasty knocks but even then they choose to do the sport with open eyes and most take the time to prepare for after they finish
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| Quote ="Jose Mourinho"We do seem to be balancing the books at the mo ... If your not selected often you seem to go on loan - guess George wont be far off... You can only get rid of so many... It looks like the club want to secure the services of Fergusson and are prepared to off load Pitts and Bibb in the process which is a shame really... Drew looks to be leaving end of season possibly back to OZ and i think Martin is leaving too... We need to keep Brough - a class act... Atkins will give us another season then leave... Newton and Cronc look like done deals which overall im happy with but we do need a quality centre for me and a STAND OFF !!
So to summarise,
OUT end of 2009
Pitts, Bibb, Martin, Drew, Rooney
Possibly OUT end of 2009
Atkins and Brough (Saints)
IN 2009
Newton and Cronc
To be confirmed ...
A Centre and Stand Off'"
Shane Tronc? Or are you teasing us with inside knowledge that we are signing Cooper Cronk
I take it you mean Tronc.
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| Quote ="snowie"icon_eek.gif you are joking, are you saying once they have finished playing that they couldn't do anything else, I know some take some nasty knocks but even then they choose to do the sport with open eyes and most take the time to prepare for after they finish'"
no snowie im saying in most cases it will be their biggest wage packet so they will either need to secure as much as they can or take a drop in lifestyle, the old buy a pub with my benefit and live on my laurels is long since gone.
and yes they choose it with open eyes, but its at best a 15 year career with a high risk of injury, thats why we respect them.
one tackle and it could be all gone.
i just dont blame any rl player for chasing cash, having said that i will always respect the ones that have been loyal to my club ie people like JD
they raise themsleves above the average fans respect level to oooh bloody legend status.
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| Quote ="Jose Mourinho"
Possibly OUT end of 2009
Atkins and Brough (Saints)
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Saints don't have the money to pay the fee for top players, they tried to sign one of our players but did not have the money to do so
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| Quote ="chapster"no snowie im saying in most cases it will be their biggest wage packet so they will either need to secure as much as they can or take a drop in lifestyle, the old buy a pub with my benefit and live on my laurels is long since gone.
and yes they choose it with open eyes, but its at best a 15 year career with a high risk of injury, thats why we respect them.
one tackle and it could be all gone.
i just dont blame any rl player for chasing cash, having said that i will always respect the ones that have been loyal to my club ie people like JD
they raise themsleves above the average fans respect level to oooh bloody legend status.'" early in the year few went off training to get their coaching badges, beats the days like when toppo had the plumbing shop on Agbrigg
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| Quote ="chapster"i was talking to a reputable source in an undisclosed public house last night and can confirm the following........
[uin[/u
light bulb in gents
medium shirts in club shop
wigan cheerleaders in those black boots they wore (dribble)
new official club chant writer, sorry adam.
trbs picture of marvin the paranoid android, wrong impression from a respected poster.
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light bulb in ladies
all bushes and foliage that are being replanted in new ground
all whinging posters on rlfans.com
mr m jackson to write new chants, basically watching us it either a thriller or bad!
TRB new avitar to be zippy from rainbow! he knows so much but hes keeping it zipped!!!
and me............banned by trb in about 20 seconds'"
ROFPMSL!
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| Quote ="RDM"Totally agree with you re JD & don't mind taking the flak for that opinion without a bullet proof vest. I'm not sure his body will take another season & even if it could I wouldn't have him as captain.
Don't get me wrong - I think he's an excellent figurehead at the club, but I don't think he's got the spare mental energy to encourage the rest of the team during the match. Just look at how Sinfield was shouting at the Leeds players on Friday night after they conceded - even though they already had a game winning lead. I can't remember the last time JD did anything like that.'" you all should hang your heads in shame ,JD not going anywhere,
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| Quote ="dholli12"Shane Tronc? Or are you teasing us with inside knowledge that we are signing Cooper Cronk
I take it you mean Tronc.
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yeah... sorry lol Id have him too tho !!
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| Quote ="BelleVueLifer"So, Whats getting talked about on the forums, in the stands and in the meida...and at the moment....ive picked up on the following thus far....
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Pitts - Leeds
Martin - Cas
Drew - Cas
Brough - Hudds
Blanch - Union
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Broughton - Leeds
Newton - Bradford
[u[iSeemingly out of favor/possibly on the way out[/i[/u
Rooney - Barrow
Bibb - Hull Kingston
[u[iOther speculation of incoming players[/i[/u
Jeffries - rumours of serious financial trouble at bradford and him wanting to come back
Tickle - he's been mentioned.
Obst - it has been mentioned on here that a long serving overseas man will depart
so, potentially, 8 men departing, 5 incoming and seen as we promote youth at our club, maybe 3 to graduate to full time contracts...8 ins, 8 outs...
thoughts anyone?'"
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| Quote ="newgroundb4cas"Most of them are utter rubbish and you have just made up!'"
Did you read the original text?
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| Quote ="TRB"That is possible. The irony is that, as a 'smaller' club, we sometimes have to pay more to keep hold of our players.
Don't think Pitts is going for the money tbh - but then I don't think he's making the right decision at this stage in his career. He could well find himself playing reserve grade for longer - or even end up out on loan somewhere. Still - his choice!
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Maybe not, but their offer is much more than ours!
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| Quote ="snowie"icon_eek.gif you are joking, are you saying once they have finished playing that they couldn't do anything else, I know some take some nasty knocks but even then they choose to do the sport with open eyes and most take the time to prepare for after they finish'"
Totally agree. Makes me laugh even more when they say footballers need to set themselves as they only have a short career! As you say it's not like they have their arms and legs lopped off as soon as they finish they are still more than capable of getting another job. How many people these days stay in the same job for their entire working life?
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| The Question you should ask is whether Pitts has actually made the decision to go, or the club? Because as you say, it's probably not the best move for him right now.
FWIW im told that Brad is defo going to Cas, Martin also with Evans in return (Martin does not want to go, but club won't offer him a long enough deal) Brough and Atkins are staying, Tronc and Newton are sorted and JK is activley pursuing a s/o.......
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| Quote ="Outwood Vic"
FWIW im told that Brad is defo going to Cas, Martin also with Evans in return (Martin does not want to go, but club won't offer him a long enough deal)
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Why did Evans go to Bradford first time round? I thought it was money and length of contract? What's changed now?
I really rate Evans but I'd rather have Martin as long as we get a stand off and put him back in the centre, which is what will happen if Evans comes anyway. I suppose Evans could be cheaper as Martin came with big rep.
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| In the link below it says brough knocked us back because he is reluctant to leave yorkshire, also says that brough is almost certain to sign for huddersfield.
[url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/s/1124112_brough_blow_for_redsLink[/url
In the same paper yesterday salford have been linked to jefferies
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| Quote ="scott-the-red"In the link below it says brough knocked us back because he is reluctant to leave yorkshire'"
Now, it didn't really say that did it?
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| Quote ="scott-the-red"In the link below it says brough knocked us back because he is reluctant to leave yorkshire, also says that brough is almost certain to sign for huddersfield.
[url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/rugby_league/s/1124112_brough_blow_for_redsLink[/url
In the same paper yesterday salford have been linked to jefferies'"
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| I posted this two months ago and in view of this thread creating so much interest I thought it might be useful to revisit it possibly reassess some of my decisions back then.
Quote ="The Clan"Before anyone criticises this thread as being unsupportive, might be unsettling, nice to know I'm behind our players, Too early for this type of discussion etc . . etc . .
It's just my opinion which was'nt formed over the course of one game but has been considerd, measured and has been made without emotion for what I think IMO is the best for the club.
I hope it fosters plenty of debate which is what this board is there for.
Please don't shoot me!
[size=150[uNot Sure[/u[/size
Winterstein - Not seen Enough =redsame, but has looked promising
Bibb - Show me something Before it's too late =redsorry Kyle but it's too late
Latu - Love the Excitemeny Hate the inconsistancy=red certainly been more consistent of late
Bibey - Top form OK but take a dip and you're gone =redmaintained decent form
Rooney - I have faith but it's time to walk the walk or leave =redI guess it turned out to be the latter
Grix - Don't know where you fit but it aint on the wing =redexactly the same
[size=150[uKeep[/u[/size
Blaymire - But where's your attacking flair gone? =redSame
Blanch - Done enough to stay despite being injured a lot =redsame
Atkins - Look for work lad and learn to put the winger away =redsame
Gleeson - Got the goods but need some beleif, man up fella! =redPlayed better in recent games
Murphy - Almost in the not sure catagorie but has time on his side =redhis injury makes this one difficult
George - Time to deliver on your huge potential! =redStill waiting
Brough - Don't take it for granted Danny! =redSame, stay here and let's build a team around you
Stosic - We're missing you! =redGlad to have you back
Moore - Don't lose the explosive side of your game =redstill underweight and needs to find his fire
Ferguson - Keep up the progress Dale, people are noticing you! =redMore people have noticed
Snitch - Impressive return to Trinity and now a 1st choice player =rednothing changed here still one of our best
Pitts - Done well but don't forget to excell! Don't settle for being average. =redPretty much the same but I think his game is held back maybe a move is what he needs to develop
Sculthorpe - Xfactor and enforcer and also has immense experience =redturned out to be a bad Apple and was rightly moved on
Wilkes - Hard work and honesty in spades =redexactly the same, I wish every player had his integrity
[size=150[uGet Rid[/u[/size
Drew - Despite a good early season I'm not convinced =redclass not in question! physical ability at 34 is being tested
Obst - Sorry little Sam but we need a bit more from an over seas player =redI still feel the same and maybe a move would benefit Sam as well
Henderson - Some honest hard work and secent performances but on balance . . . =redmy opinion has only been reinforced
Petersen - Sorry but injuries, circumstance whatever it has'nt worked =redit just hasn't worked
Demitriou - Almost a legend and stay in spme capacity but not as a player =redpassion, drive, honesty, experience and the Talisman for the team. I would take his word for it if he said it could play for the next 20 years but my head is telling me that Father Time and a long career is catching up with Jason
[size=150[uTargets for next year[/u[/size
Mark Flanagan - Wigan - Loose Forward - 23yrs old =redgetting absolute rave reviews in the reserves and is too good not to be playing first team football
Stephan Ratchford - Salford - Stand Off - 22yrs old =redhe wasn't exactly a secret when I wrote this as he wasn't demanding a first-team place, we'd have no chance of signing him now
Ashley Gibson - Leeds - Centre - 24yrs old =redI think his recent first-team appearances will only serve to confirm his departure from Leeds still a valid target OR
Ben Jones Bishop - Leeds - Centre - 22yrs old =redI won't hold my breath waiting for Leeds to let him go but if we could get him he would be a revelation
Josh Griffin - Huddersfield - Full Back - 20 yrs old (I know) =redwould still make a valuable addition to the squad
Paul McShane - Leeds - Hooker - 20yrs old =redwe've got more chance of getting Matt Diskin than McShane '"
As for Shane Tronc everything I've seen about this guy says he would be a fantastic signing for Wakefield Trinity. I've seen him play a number of times for North Queensland Cowboys and he's always been at the forefront of their pack. I've done some research on his match statistics and gone out of my way to find out what the NQC fans think of him, there's nothing to suggest that he wouldn't be a huge asset if we have or are going to sign him.
I have mixed feelings about Terry Newton and a lot will depend on whether he moves to Wakefield and is revitalised by the challenge or whether he is winding down his career. There is no doubt that if he still has the passion and the physical ability to play the game he would be good for Wakefield Trinity.
I like the look of Jodie Broughton, he has pace, strength, fantastic balance and he understands the game you can see that when he's running with the ball. His lines of running, his awareness of what's around him, his timing and those instinctive yet almost impossible to detect changes in body attitude tell you he knows the game.
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