The 'new' sports visa rules that were introduced a couple of years back stipulate that the applicant must be an 'elite' sportsman. In practical terms it means that an RL player would need to have been a regular in the NRL at least. I guess they were looking at players too young/inexperienced to qualify under this ruling.

Cleared that up, cheers. Bu we want names Agar, names!

Must've been touch and go for Blake Green then

In fairness it looks like exploring a number of options

what about sam moa and his 8 minute nrl career. ?

That'll be 9 minutes more than Green then

it would be different for sam moa being a tongan, it's different rules for the south seas islanders, have a look at the many willie mason threads for the exact details of how that works (mind they change from minute to minute!)

As for blake green, kosh is quite right about needing to be an elite sportsman, but that doesn't quite equate to being a regular. I read somewhere there is an amount of first grade games a player needs to have played to qualify, can't remember what it is mind but green has played about 40 first grade games in oz which is more than enough.

regarding young oz players, if any without first grade experience had a parent from the EU which would make them elligible for a passport, that would probably get them in also.

Did anyone notice Agar said he only wanted to bring a half back in on a 1yr deal and most want 2 or more, does that suggest he has someone in the bag for 2012?

Yep. Washy on a 5 year improved deal at scrum half.

So, is there any news to impart, or are you all sworn to secrecy, like a fans forum cuddle crew?

Id say so yes,i said it a while ago that is what i thought would be happening.

Were writing off 2011 then?

Marc Herbert signed a one year deal.