reading the Daily Telegraph over here in Aus yesterday morning, they seem to think Patten to Huddersfield is sewn up.

IMO, would be a great replacement for Hodgson. Pattern has been fantastic this year, in a poor Doggies side. In fact, he has been consistent for a long, long time.

Im fairly certain Chris Feather is over here in Auz at the moment, staying with Sam Burgess.

Jurys out on Feather for me. Big bloke, but never really pulled up any trees. I suppose he is an improvement on Garrett Crossman though

I think hes been getting a start in France for the Villeneuve Leopards. Not certain though

Yea, saw that this morning. Shame for the lad. Especially when it was looking all set for his return!

I'll see if I can spot Feather lurking around ANZ on Monday night!

do you follow souths?

i always thought chris feather was a good player....never really hit the hights that he maybe should have done , be defo better than the french minor leagues where he was rotting for abit....
if he gets a deal at souths then good on him, he's done well there to get that.......
ross' career is down the toilet unfortuantly and the cant get crocker on the pitch at the mo, so would be a good short-term option for the bunnies.....

Feather is extremely average, a big bloke but nothing more. Patten has been a top fullback for the Dogs and is a solid signing for Hudds, still playing well know even though they are struggling.

it's a really odd one Paul I can only see it happening on burgess' recommendation and a trial at first.

We'll have to see what Lang can do with him, bit surprised he hasn't gone to the u20's tbh.

My mistake, though i was on the FC forum

Useful thread, not like we have a designated whole board dedicated to the NRL on this forum is it

Yea mate, Im a regular at their games. I live about 10 mins away from ANZ stadium, so its quite handy.

Do you follow them?

I'm liking the Sam Burgess/Dave Taylor second row partnership.

Me too, Taylor took a few games to hit his straps, but is certainly delivering now. I like Burgess on the edges, He gets plenty of ball from Luke, Sandow and Sutton. What has impressed me the most about 'Slammin Sam' is his defence. His tacking is top notch, and he really cuts plays down in the takle.

Souths Back row this year has been very impressive. Ben Lowe and Eddy Pettybourne (who usually comes off the bench) are doing a good job. So good in fact, that Mick Crocker will have his work cut out to get back into the side once he is fit.

Souths will make the 8 this year. Will they make the four... I doubt it. They are still too inconsistent for me. Sandow blows hot and cold, and when he's cold, hes really cold! Lang also has to sort out his rotation policy too. Some of his interchange decisions still baffle me. But all in all, The bunnies are certainly no push overs this year!