Don't think vella is quota

The exemption is something along the lines of players who were here in 2007 and didn't need a work permit I think (kolpack and EU passport). aussies were already subject to quota restrictions

wouldn't it depend which passport he came on, do you think if it was possible morgan wouldn't have another Aussie in?

vella has a maltese passport

morgan would have a squad of aussies plus scott murrell if he could

he'll have a Aussie one as well.

Exactly

Well you have a spare 40k from an offloaded players wages

Unfortunately most coaches have full quota year on year, still if an aussie/NZ/Tongan is better than an english kid the fans demand they are signed, even if they then spend a large part of their contract on the bench, are injured or just classed as a project.

Fisher still counts as overseas trained along with the others on your list.

Wouldnt that put us over the quota limit though?

Seen a bit of finch this year and doesn't look overly great. Still miles better than what we have but would need to be convinced he's not just an average player in a great side.

Finch has been playing some of his career best rugby, there's even been calls for him to get a nsw soo call.

yes it would.

Fishers on the residency rule like Manu.

More importantly east Hull or south of France.