So much for Bradfords big signing : Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:20 am  

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 47,00.html

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 47,00.html

: Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:25 am  

TBH I think that was always going to be the case.

: Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:25 am  

It has to be said, given the situations with other players, this was a touch predictable. The concern I would have had all along is that, even if the charges of assault etc are shaky, the charges of lying to police might well be enough to terminally derail the visa process. He could easily end up not making it over here this season now. If that happens, and he is not guilty of the serious charges, it's pretty likely that he would just sign with an Aussie club for 2010.

: Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:34 am  

1-0 To GH

: Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:34 am  

i'm gutted for them....no...really

: Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:41 am  

Does he still count on their cap seeing as he had a contract with them?

: Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:41 am  

2 certainties on the news recently

1. Bird would be denied a visa
2. Odsal will never be re-developed

[Wigan6/Leeds1 Andy]

: Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:42 am  

Austin 3:16 wrote:

Does he still count on their cap seeing as he had a contract with them?

No. Because he doesn't have a visa, his contract can't be registered with the RFL.

: Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:47 am  

Wigan/Leeds Andy wrote:

No. Because he doesn't have a visa, his contract can't be registered with the RFL.

Oh i see. That would have really rubbed salt in the wound

: Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:49 am  

So much for the Bulls to bulldoze and bully there way to the super league title

Year of the bull