Re: Joe Westerman : Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:08 pm
Gotcha wrote:
I would ask you one thing and one thing only, reread what I have said and not make assumptions based on clueless posters that derail threads.
You are correct that I posted I had heard the same thing about Westerman, but this was because the Burgess signing was a goer, and it had come from a coach at Leeds. That bit I take your doubts with in good faith, although I am comfortable with it.
Where I don't accept your doubts is regarding Clarke, as this came straight from his mouth, and I have been clear on that. Not hearsay, not bar talk as you put it, but straight from the player. It had even gone as far as new accommodation sorted, helped by Leeds, as they were clear it was a done deal. I also don't accept your doubts on Westerman's contract offer, again this comes direct from the player, although I do accept not direct to me. But regardless it is definitely correct.
As I said in the post you quoted. I am comfortable with the information, as would not have posted otherwise. I don't have these small man insecurities of others, so have no worry's about being doubted, and nor do I just expect people to accept it. I post what is relevant and stick by it, not for attention, but for discussion.
You are correct that I posted I had heard the same thing about Westerman, but this was because the Burgess signing was a goer, and it had come from a coach at Leeds. That bit I take your doubts with in good faith, although I am comfortable with it.
Where I don't accept your doubts is regarding Clarke, as this came straight from his mouth, and I have been clear on that. Not hearsay, not bar talk as you put it, but straight from the player. It had even gone as far as new accommodation sorted, helped by Leeds, as they were clear it was a done deal. I also don't accept your doubts on Westerman's contract offer, again this comes direct from the player, although I do accept not direct to me. But regardless it is definitely correct.
As I said in the post you quoted. I am comfortable with the information, as would not have posted otherwise. I don't have these small man insecurities of others, so have no worry's about being doubted, and nor do I just expect people to accept it. I post what is relevant and stick by it, not for attention, but for discussion.
Ok I am not doubting your word that certain players have made comments directly to you. But this doesn't mean their version of events is correct. Terms being offered either directly to the player or to his agent could include accommodation etc. But terms on offer are not a done deal or even any sort of a deal but just the first part of a negotiation which like any job offer would have to be confirmed in writing ( ie a contract) and would need an agreement with his present club if were still under contract. Now even the thickest player should understand that until he puts his cross at the bottom of the contract nothing is certain.
Others have posted about a possible signing of Clark being subject to Warrington finding a suitable replacement which is believable. At the same time it was common knowledge that Leeds were scouring the NRL for a hooker and we have been linked with almost any reasonable 9 since Aiton's move to France was announced so Clark must have known that too.
The same goes for the Westerman - he must have known any deal was subject to the clubs agreeing terms.
Best post on this thread Biff 
Amazed how die hard RL fans can't even spell a players name properly.
