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=#FF0000Mason being up to speed thankyou.
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| Quote WormInHand="WormInHand"I read somewhere this week (I can't find a link so it must have been a paper-based article, anyone else seen it?) that Hudge was hoping to field both Mason and Dobson at the derby, and had actually asked for dispensation to do so. He received a hearty "no" in response to that request.'"
My guess is that Rovers hoped the Tongan PM's letter would, given the circumstances over there, suffice - hence the (misplaced) positivity in the lead up to THE ANNOUNCEMENT. They said no - leaving us with an unpalatable choice, eventually going for Dobson for a number of reasons, likely including the Toulon rumours.
Quote WormInHand="WormInHand"Still think it depends on how the RFL view the whole fiasco, if they apportion any blame to Rovers and how embarrassed they feel. The mighty silence from them from start to finish would indicate they feel a tad compromised, at least. They may also take into consideration how audacious they feel Rovers have been with the continued dispensation requests and if they feel they have been granted more than their fair share of favours.
I also think it will depend on how much of a protest other clubs make and how public these are likely to be. I certainly [idon't[/i think they intend to "punish" Rovers, more that they will feel it necessary to be seen to be addressing any imbalances.'"
They'll look forward I'm sure - looking at what would be embarrassing, rather than what has been (can't change that now). It's not like it was done with malice of forethought. Whatever they choose, the club can't complain - but you'd hope and assume they'd indicate their intentions so it doesn't bleed on pointlessly. |
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| Quote Mild Rover="Mild Rover"My guess is that Rovers hoped the Tongan PM's letter would, given the circumstances over there, suffice - hence the (misplaced) positivity in the lead up to THE ANNOUNCEMENT. They said no - leaving us with an unpalatable choice, eventually going for Dobson for a number of reasons, likely including the Toulon rumours. '"
I think that's probably spot-on.
Quote Mild Rover="Mild Rover"They'll look forward I'm sure - looking at what would be embarrassing, rather than what has been (can't change that now). It's not like it was done with malice of forethought. Whatever they choose, the club can't complain - but you'd hope and assume they'd indicate their intentions so it doesn't bleed on pointlessly.'"
My thoughts too.
We agree! It's only taken a day  . Right - must go and stir that risotto, the Chablis is chilling. |
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Hindsight being a wonderful thing,do you not think it would have been better if Mason had "done a Crocker" and actually not made it over here?
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quote possibly but put into perspective 6 years ago willie mason and rovers wouldn't have been in the same breath, a big signing was dwayne barker. its gone sour but the fact he got here shows how far we've come
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| Quote phleastyler="phleastyler"quote possibly but put into perspective 6 years ago willie mason and rovers wouldn't have been in the same breath, a big signing was dwayne barker. its gone sour but the fact he got here shows how far we've come'"
I wouldn`t argue with that bud. (choke) |
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| Quote barton baird="barton baird"Hindsight being a wonderful thing,do you not think it would have been better if Mason had "done a Crocker" and actually not made it over here?'"
Not yet.
If he stays and plays...
If he leaves, then at least we had some fun to [ipartially[/i offset the problems and outlay. You weren't paying Crocker iirc, after his visa fell through, so that was a bit different. With hindsight you'd have to say that it had turned out to be a very disappointing signing - but it'd be just as bad, if not worse, if he had never made it over and was still waiting in Sydney mid-way through the season.
If he stays and can't play, that'd be worse than the Crocker situation. In this worst case scenario, I'd hope he gets back playing somewhere this season, even if we end up picking up a chunk of the tab. This isn't his fault, after all. |
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| Quote Mild Rover="Mild Rover"Not yet.
If he stays and plays...
If he leaves, then at least we had some fun to [ipartially[/i offset the problems and outlay. You weren't paying Crocker iirc, after his visa fell through, so that was a bit different. With hindsight you'd have to say that it had turned out to be a very disappointing signing - but it'd be just as bad, if not worse, if he had never made it over and was still waiting in Sydney mid-way through the season.
If he stays and can't play, that'd be worse than the Crocker situation. In this worst case scenario, I'd hope he gets back playing somewhere this season, even if we end up picking up a chunk of the tab. This isn't his fault, after all.'"
True what you say about Mason, could play now he is over here.I suppose with the case of Crocker you can`t miss what you don`t have.The situation must be just as frustrating for Mason as anyone else.I won`t lie,I was interested in seeing how he actually gets on in S.L.,and was disappointed he didn`t play in the derby.
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The king of Tonga should sort his priorities out! What is he doing at the wedding!!!
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| Quote Alex Mc="Alex Mc"The king of Tonga should sort his priorities out! What is he doing at the wedding!!!'"
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| Quote blakeysrobin="blakeysrobin"Bit sarcastic to waving a big willie flag an all
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