Re: Saints sign Laffranchi? : Wed May 04, 2011 2:23 pm  

Saint Simon wrote:

He's much better than Hoffman, and you know it.

But is he better than Liam Farrel.

Saint Simon wrote:

and as for getting injured, if he plays for saints he will be injured at least 50% of the time, i think its in our contracts now!

p.s. playing a decade and change in the NRL didnt do Menzies any harm

I think most would agree Menzies is an anomaly. The fact that he's able to in the performances that he does is freakish.

How many more signings for the Saints pack are expected?

Re: Saints sign Laffranchi? : Wed May 04, 2011 2:37 pm  

LovesToSpooge wrote:

But is he better than Liam Farrel.

I think most would agree Menzies is an anomaly. The fact that he's able to in the performances that he does is freakish.

How many more signings for the Saints pack are expected?

That is highly likely to revolve around what happens with TP, I'd say possibly 1 if he stays and 2 if he does leave

Re: Saints sign Laffranchi? : Wed May 04, 2011 2:45 pm  

LovesToSpooge wrote:

But is he better than Liam Farrel.

Hopefully Farrel will get even better from an England perspective!

How many more signings for the Saints pack are expected?

At least 1 front rower depending on the TP situation, that might be 2. Personally and this might not be popular, i think LMS is the replacement for Jammer, he's the same same type (big minutes) of prop, so a solid professional might be all we get as well, Chris Hill at Leigh has been muted, not the best, but you cant have stars everywhere and you did pretty good without any real world class props last year!
That said with Graham, Eastmond and probably Pryce and Flannery (signed as a SOO player) gone we should have a fair few quid to throw around so maybe the rumours of a bigger name arnt so outrageous

Re: Saints sign Laffranchi? : Wed May 04, 2011 2:53 pm  

Thnx for the replies fella's.

I must say I am very intrigued as to who else you'll sign. There's some big names being bandied about between you and Wire.

Re: Saints sign Laffranchi? : Wed May 04, 2011 2:54 pm  

Bryce Gibbs please... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Gibbs_(rugby_league)

Bryce Gibbs please... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Gibbs_(rugby_league)

Re: Saints sign Laffranchi? : Wed May 04, 2011 3:47 pm  

Saint Simon wrote: It's a great signing in every way. 1)He's an Australian international and SOO player, so he's clearly class 2)He's signed 2 yrs so he wont be past it in his last year 3)He's already said he's going home after his two years to take up a coaching job so there is no doubt over his contract in the future and we can plan future recruitment much easier 4)He's not on the quota downsides? He hasn't said he's going home after his 2 years. He said he's going back to the Titans to coach after he's finished with St Helens. He's signed a 2 year deal with the option of a 3rd year. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 277411.stm

Saint Simon wrote: It's a great signing in every way. 1)He's an Australian international and SOO player, so he's clearly class 2)He's signed 2 yrs so he wont be past it in his last year 3)He's already said he's going home after his two years to take up a coaching job so there is no doubt over his contract in the future and we can plan future recruitment much easier 4)He's not on the quota downsides? He hasn't said he's going home after his 2 years. He said he's going back to the Titans to coach after he's finished with St Helens. He's signed a 2 year deal with the option of a 3rd year. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 277411.stm

Re: Saints sign Laffranchi? : Wed May 04, 2011 5:23 pm  

Two Wheeled Saint wrote: Bryce Gibbs please... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Gibbs_(rugby_league) I've been banging on about Gibbs for few weeks. He'd be great signing!

Two Wheeled Saint wrote: Bryce Gibbs please... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Gibbs_(rugby_league) I've been banging on about Gibbs for few weeks. He'd be great signing!

Re: Saints sign Laffranchi? : Wed May 04, 2011 7:08 pm  

Two Wheeled Saint wrote: Bryce Gibbs please... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Gibbs_(rugby_league) Gibbs has requested an early release from his contract to join Super League Club StHelens for the 2012 season. When questioned on the matter Gibbs said "The exchange rate and the new NRL deal are strong pulls to remain in Sydney but when Saint's offered me a Benidorm flat in Shaw St. and Jamie Foster's fake VXR , I had to request the move". Don't you love Wikipedia!!!

Two Wheeled Saint wrote: Bryce Gibbs please... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Gibbs_(rugby_league) Gibbs has requested an early release from his contract to join Super League Club StHelens for the 2012 season. When questioned on the matter Gibbs said "The exchange rate and the new NRL deal are strong pulls to remain in Sydney but when Saint's offered me a Benidorm flat in Shaw St. and Jamie Foster's fake VXR , I had to request the move". Don't you love Wikipedia!!!

Re: Saints sign Laffranchi? : Wed May 04, 2011 7:28 pm  

SomersetSaint wrote:

Gibbs has requested an early release from his contract to join Super League Club StHelens for the 2012 season. When questioned on the matter Gibbs said "The exchange rate and the new NRL deal are strong pulls to remain in Sydney but when Saint's offered me a Benidorm flat in Shaw St. and Jamie Foster's fake VXR , I had to request the move".

Don't you love Wikipedia!!!

Re: Saints sign Laffranchi! : Wed May 04, 2011 8:45 pm  

Does that mean Foster really is leaving if they are giving his car away?