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| Quote: vastman "I don't think they are, most players have a get-out clause for SL though not all and even if they don't they can make it very clear they won't be very available if they are not allowed to go. From what I understand it's Battye who wishes to be honourable and see out his contract if London insists, which gives London a whip hand in the deal that they wouldn't have with a less loyal player.
Hats off to the lad if true, makes him an even more desirable player to me. If I had a free 20k I'd pay London the compensation.'"
Must admit i read somthing simular of that he would hknnor london for what hes done for him hence wouldnt force a move but does want sl should the chance arise.
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| It’s probably easier for battye to not need to jump for a super league contract tbh. He’s not that many playing years left in him even if they might be his best and from what I father he’s pretty much sorted for life after rugby with his family’s business. Would really like to see him turn out for trinity again sometime soon though.
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| Quote: comeontrinity "It’s probably easier for battye to not need to jump for a super league contract tbh. He’s not that many playing years left in him even if they might be his best and from what I father he’s pretty much sorted for life after rugby with his family’s business. Would really like to see him turn out for trinity again sometime soon though.'"
He was Londons stand out player in 2019 yets nobody seemed to go for him, that's probably why. I think his signing is looking unlikely now tbh, shame but there you go.
I also think it's worth pointing out that I don't believe it's as easy to tempt players to SL as we like to think. By the time a player is for example 23 he probably already has a career outside of RL. Sometimes a very good one. Yet because he's untried at SL level most clubs are unwilling to offer a long term contract or in many cases the same wage that his Job and part-time RL contract owes him. There are a lot of Championship players who's joint earnings are quite a lot higher than you're average first contract SL player.
Battye is slightly different because I believe he can put his part in the family farm on-hold to some extent, whereas a young lad who's got a good job in construction for example can't.
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| Quote: vastman "He was Londons stand out player in 2019 yets nobody seemed to go for him, that's probably why. I think his signing is looking unlikely now tbh, shame but there you go.
I also think it's worth pointing out that I don't believe it's as easy to tempt players to SL as we like to think. By the time a player is for example 23 he probably already has a career outside of RL. Sometimes a very good one. Yet because he's untried at SL level most clubs are unwilling to offer a long term contract or in many cases the same wage that his Job and part-time RL contract owes him. There are a lot of Championship players who's joint earnings are quite a lot higher than you're average first contract SL player.
Battye is slightly different because I believe he can put his part in the family farm on-hold to some extent, whereas a young lad who's got a good job in construction for example can't.'"
I'm sure I read in an interview with Chester last year that we approached Battye at the end of 2019 but they'd offered him a longer contract. Still time for the move to happen, but it'll be on London's terms as it should be.
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| Quote: vastman "He was Londons stand out player in 2019 yets nobody seemed to go for him, that's probably why. I think his signing is looking unlikely now tbh, shame but there you go.
I also think it's worth pointing out that I don't believe it's as easy to tempt players to SL as we like to think. By the time a player is for example 23 he probably already has a career outside of RL. Sometimes a very good one. Yet because he's untried at SL level most clubs are unwilling to offer a long term contract or in many cases the same wage that his Job and part-time RL contract owes him. There are a lot of Championship players who's joint earnings are quite a lot higher than you're average first contract SL player.
Battye is slightly different because I believe he can put his part in the family farm on-hold to some extent, whereas a young lad who's got a good job in construction for example can't.'"
He (Battye) could come unstuck if SL gets started and the Championship doesn't.
However, in the modern world, it's very good to see someone with that level of loyalty and this is definitely the type of player that any club would want.
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| Quote: Khlav Kalash "Here you go....
Good luck to lads hope they devlop over next 3 years but if these 2 need to play over the coming season we have big problems.
And yes ive seen both play
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| Quote: Luppylad "Good luck to lads hope they devlop over next 3 years but if these 2 need to play over the coming season we have big problems.
And yes ive seen both play'"
Stop being ridiculous, they are just moving up to the first team training squad like happens every year. This is what people moan never happens and when it does they still moan.
Do you seriously think either of these lads will play first team this season other than perhaps a CCup game early round from the bench. It would take a monumental injury crisis worse than 2019 for that.
We get it you’re an unhappy bunny but let’s not stray into fantasy.
Great work by the club, welcome on board lads, hope you do well. See, not hard.
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| Quote: wrencat1873 "He (Battye) could come unstuck if SL gets started and the Championship doesn't.
However, in the modern world, it's very good to see someone with that level of loyalty and this is definitely the type of player that any club would want.'"
Nah he won’t, he’s a rarity in RL being a man with a private income. He plays for the fun of it so it’s easy for him to be loyal though I’m not doubting he is loyal.
Truth is by the time you take travel and the wages London pay he’s not doing it for the money. I think if we could offer him a good chance of winning medals that would sway him but it would be hard to convince any player of that after the last 18 month.
As I say hope he joins us but it doesn’t look likely any more, shame.
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| Quote: Luppylad "Good luck to lads hope they devlop over next 3 years but if these 2 need to play over the coming season we have big problems.
And yes ive seen both play'"
Of course they won't need to be played, they may get an odd sniff but it's all about stepping up to a full time environment.
The post was tongue in cheek.
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| Quote: Khlav Kalash "Of course they won't need to be played, they may get an odd sniff but it's all about stepping up to a full time environment.
The post was tongue in cheek.'"
I don’t think he does that. How anyone would think that baffles me.
I’m just happy to see us developing players on a regular basis, some won’t make it but at least there in the frame.
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| Quote: vastman "Stop being ridiculous, they are just moving up to the first team training squad like happens every year. This is what people moan never happens and when it does they still moan.
Do you seriously think either of these lads will play first team this season other than perhaps a CCup game early round from the bench. It would take a monumental injury crisis worse than 2019 for that.
We get it you’re an unhappy bunny but let’s not stray into fantasy.
Great work by the club, welcome on board lads, hope you do well. See,
Trust you to open thee mouth ill stand by whst i say there now first team players so if we do get issues like the last 2 years then who knows msybe they will and even against lower leagues i wouldnt say there ready ..yet...i wish them every luck.
As for been an unhappy bunny not at all it is what it is i just hope where not all unhappy bunnies come september
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| Quote: Khlav Kalash "Of course they won't need to be played, they may get an odd sniff but it's all about stepping up to a full time environment.
The post was tongue in cheek.'"
I know and my post qas in regards it been on a topic where most are saying we need props thats all
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| Quote: Luppylad "
No there not first team players, end of. You were just plain wrong. Ever thought other clubs might have been sniffing so we are safeguarding our investment.
These players will train and then at some point go out on loan.
Eseh if he develops as a rugby player may get a look in next season because he’s clearly very physically advanced for his year but only if he proves he can play.
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| Quote: vastman "
Not 1st team players what like harry bowes wasnt......
And i would say pat donavon will be more ready than sam.ive seen both play numerous occaisions and feel pat is far better hence he played for england and may be wrong but belive he play reserve games at start of ladt season.that said sam with full time environment could become stronger and better.i feel there another prop in the academy who is better than sam but im not the coaches
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