Because they were actually born here. Personally, I'd still apply the rules.



Who said it wasn't good enough? What you should have done is stop there, rather than come out with a ridiculous suggestion that almost certainly can't be implemented. BTW, you do also realise that you're effectively suggesting to put Steve McNamara in charge of the quota/non-fed status of SL imports, don't you?



I have come to the conclusion that either you or I truly don't have an understanding of 'fair'. And I'm reasonably sure it's not me.

Has absolutely nothing to do with it.


Exactly why I'd rather we changed eligibility, another thing I've said numerous times.

So you think one England international being treated differently to another is fair? You keep trying to prove you're right.


ATEOTD it's all down to the fact Chase shouldn't have been picked in the first place.

Which is why I said I'd still apply the rules, I was just saying there's maybe different grounds, and I'd understand more why people would argue for it.



Within the confines of playing for England, no. In a completely different set of circumstances, which is what you're saying, yes. Which country a player represents at international level is not and should not be an influence on how they are treated at SL level, just as the sheer fact of their international status is/should not be either.



I completely agree with that.

Should all this really be in the rumours thread? It's a debate not a rumour.

Fair point, apologies, I'll leave it alone now.

Yep, me too.

Tah

I don't think he's first choice at Canterbury or not, but Keating is pretty decent at 7 for them. If he's usually a back up, would he be worth considering? From the games I've seen him play in, he looks pretty good. Perhaps Sheldon or someone else who watches alot more of the NRL could shed some light on him?

No, he is first choice for them.

The news that Bradford are still heading for financial meltdown will surely increase the likelyhood that a cash offer for any player would be accepted.

Manuokafoa and Burgess would be two that I would look straight at. Prop is where we'll likely need to strengthen and both could be very good.

If we could tempt Bradford with an offer for Bateman I'd let Tickle go to Widnes now.

That's ridiculous. Tickle is a key member of our team.

It's inconsiderate when they leave after you've named a pet after them, innit?

He'll be gone next year anyway, Tickle for one more year or Bateman for four or five? I know which I'd prefer.