So now Blake Is going honest question guys and dolls do we think
Dobbo going to

Black Adderesque... superb

With what's happened this season, anything is possible.

Spannerism should be grounds for imprisonment nevermind a forum ban. Can't we set up a holding pen section of RLfans for creatures of this kind? We could pop by occasionally to poke them with a stick.

Wonder what has changed so much why Blake is going he only extended last season I don't get any of it unless he doesn't get on with the coach

If Rovers were offered a decent sum knowing that an NRL quality halfback was also available then they'd be daft to turn it down. Plus this gives Blake chance to test himself at a higher level with a club that has a realistic chance of winning silverware.

If we were also willing to let Dobson go and get Brough in as a replacement, then that would mean one more Non-fed spot opening up for strengthening in other positions. (fullback, winger or centre)

No it wouldn't.

Do you want to trust me on this or do you want the very dull explanation

Well I understood that Dobson was Non-Fed. If he isn't why not? (c'mon then give me the 'very dull explanation')

They re-interpreted the pre-2008 exemption to include players that had been here [iand left[/i prior to 2008.

This meant that Aaron Heremaia (sp?) never counted and Dobson came off. This allowed us to sign 3 non-feds (Paea, Mika and McDonnell) to go with Green and Clinton, rather than just 2. Did warn you.

Ah I see. So we get all the stick about circumventing the Non-Fed/Quota rules and our neighbours do exactly the same.

I think you've missed the point.

If Dobbo went, it would force us to rethink our whole game plan.

Considering we still rely way too much on him, that not be a bad thing in the long run (but possibly suicide in the short term).

Much as I wouldn't want to see Dobbo go, I don't see it as that big a disruption, provided we get a quality replacement for him.
It's not going to be until the start of next seaon at the earliest, so any new half back pairing would have a full pre-season to gel, if this is a problem, at least it's one a fair few other clubs in super league will find themselves with.

Good luck Blake, I hope it all works out for you.

Why do we have a rumours thread,it seems sandra knows it all,hope you and stan are happy together,and by the way tickle has signed for widnes,green signed for wigan last friday,i will retire to big cheers and let sandra and stan keep you informed.!