It's been reported on the FOX Sports NRL page too. Apparently we were in for him, but the Cowboys have offered him a one-year deal and he wants to stay in Australia for family reasons.

Probably for the best then.

Thats not a snub, it's just a rational decision I'd have thought.

Agreed, strikes me as a total burke, using the game to promote his gormless face on social media. He's an agent ffs, he's supposed to be if not trustworthy, at least discreet.

What I can't get over is that certain posters clearly think this is ok, when I think it's a breach of of client/agent confidentiality and is probably illegal, certainly unethical. What right does he have to discuss another companies wage structure in public!

It's not a case of whether he knows more than us, I don't doubt that. It's the fact that he should keep it to himself.

If I ran Trinity, he'd instantly become someone I wouldn't deal with.

Well Bussey won't be joining us - chosen to re-sign at Fev instead

As a Fev fan I must admit I was much more concerned about losing Bussey than Smith (which is not to say that Smith won't prove a decent signing).

That's rumours for you.

Sure is

I wonder if we were interested,or have we been used as a bargaining chip for him to get a good deal at Fev.
He's not a bad player but at his level where he is.
If we were serious about getting him then I really worry about our squad for next season, if thats the level of player in our sights.

Doubt we ever were tbh, forum speculation at a guess.

He's a good player but Smith is the one with a future should he want it.

Leeds now interested in Sam Lisone who we are talking to.

Smells a bit like touting to get a bigger contract offer.

Suppose these are the types of challenges that come hand in hand with recruitment. I have the opinion that Apelgarth and the board won’t pay over the odds.

I still would like to see us look at Kalache the Lebanon prop though I’m looking forward to watching how he goes again this weekend.

When does pre season start would of thought it be in next couple of weeks (academy starton 31st) it would of been nice to have the squad finalised before they all come back.had it not been the wc i would be more worried than i am cos i truly believe we can pick up some gems.plus we must still have alot of budget left

I would suggest some markets will move once the group stages of the WC are over… interesting that the leopards chose to announce all their signings in one go!

Pre season starts in 10 days i think.

How did Kalache go on today the Lebanon prop? I was planning to watch it to see if he had another stormer but only just got back home.