If (and massive if) the HDM story is correct, then is clearly isnt a fact.

It was changed to registered with the RFL by Feb 2008. So Galea and Newton would be off quota (passports) and fed-trained (here for 200icon_cool.gif. This makes Galea a much more attractive prospect for Rovers - and other clubs too.



It is the RFL's job to do what is right for the sport, HKR have to do what is best for HKR. I very much see your point, but, in mitigation, with the club-trained quota rising and with us not having veteran club-trained players of the stature of Radford, Yeaman and R. Horne, we do have to carry alot of youngsters in the 25 man squad. The market in fed-trained players is getting very competitive, as antipodeans can't be replaced so easily with other antipodeans. So, perversely, if you are fortunate enough to find a quota spot available, looking to Oz is more attractive than ever. Except for the exchange rate...

You can't just throw money at a youth system and expect it to yield instant results though. Four years into SL to have half our squad developed in our academy was never going to happen.

Our strongest youth players are all at U18 level and below, which is currently too young to expect reasonable numbers to form part of the first team squad.

If you want my opinion, I'd try to sign a good English prop and off half, but who's available that every other SL club won't be interested in?

There isnt any that more attractive teams wouldnt go for, so if weve got the room; to look for a prop and a 6 in Oz and introduced players like Peterson and Bell into Full time training to gain a years experience imo is the best way forward for Rovers as a club.

Props you would have a chance, off half much harder I must agree, but Rovers could release Galea or Fisher (both positions can be replaced easy in the british game) to sign an overseas stand off.

So you reckon we could EASYLY replace Galea with someone in the British game, can you confirm who you have in mind then because im stumped - A dream team player of 2009 with a vast ammount of experience isnt going to be easy to replace at all.

Further to that, Fisher has a contract for 2011. The rumour is (or was) that Morgan would be happy to let Fisher go - although I think a lot of stuff is blown up out of all proportion.

The HDM are correct and here's why.

Overseas players who have a European passport are not counted against the quota of the club they signed for provided they signed before Feb 2008, i.e. Fisher (UK), Vella (Malta), Galea (Malta), Newton (UK).

However, if the above players signed for other clubs then they would be counted against their new club's quota as they would have signed after Feb 2008 (obviously).

The idea of this is to smooth the transition of players as the homegrown quota increases.

There's more info regarding this in an article by Ian Lenegan somewhere. if you ask the Pies where it is I'm sure they'll provide you a link.

Finch and Lima will be Robins next year...

You are grinding the wrong axe there. The idea of applying a strictly enforced quota is sometimes attractive...
MR

A bit of good news about signings, and only rumours, and zod pops out!

Haven't heard much of him this season.

Good to see you back Priceless....Zoddy returns to tell us Finch & Lima will be robins next year.

Incorrect.

It's the date of registration with the RFL (prior to Feb 01 200icon_cool.gif that counts and not the date of signing for any particular club; and the exemption, once granted, applies for the remainder of the player's career regardless of who they may sign for.

Time for Zod to disappear again?