superleague's backdoor entrance for birdbrain : Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:26 pm  

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/s ... 66,00.html A NEW twist has emerged in the Greg Bird saga, with French rugby league powerhouse Catalans the latest club interested in picking up the pieces of his career. The Sunday Telegraph can reveal that Bird's management has been in discussions with the Super League club, in a bid to gain a backdoor entry to the competition. The move is intended for Bird to bypass visa restrictions that have blocked him from entering the UK and taking up a three-year deal with English Super League club Bradford. Catalans officials have confirmed their interest in Bird after manager Chris Orr contacted the Perpignan-based club last Friday.

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/s ... 66,00.html A NEW twist has emerged in the Greg Bird saga, with French rugby league powerhouse Catalans the latest club interested in picking up the pieces of his career. The Sunday Telegraph can reveal that Bird's management has been in discussions with the Super League club, in a bid to gain a backdoor entry to the competition. The move is intended for Bird to bypass visa restrictions that have blocked him from entering the UK and taking up a three-year deal with English Super League club Bradford. Catalans officials have confirmed their interest in Bird after manager Chris Orr contacted the Perpignan-based club last Friday.

: Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:27 pm  

Have you posted this on every forum to advertise Greg Bird ?

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:19 am  

wouldn't he still need a visa to enter the UK?

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:05 pm  

ExiledWool wrote:

wouldn't he still need a visa to enter the UK?

No, he wouldn't surely. An Australian passport would permit short term travel into the UK surely? A lot of the NL clubs have used Aussies on holiday terms before.

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 6:26 pm  

you find the backdoor loophole appealing

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 6:52 pm  

It all depends on the outcome of his courtcase

: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:36 pm  

birdbrain is landing in france tomorrow

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:57 pm  

fredie wrote:

you find the backdoor loophole appealing

why is it a backdoor loophole? Catalan has every right to sign him if they choose to.

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:40 pm  

~ No1 Saints Fan ~ wrote:

Have you posted this on every forum to advertise Greg Bird ?

why would i do that

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:59 am  

CRONULLA Sharks' rising Kiwi star Fraser Anderson's move to rugby follows the decision by his Sharks team-mate Dustin Cooper to also take up a Japanese rugby contract. The Sharks yesterday denied any moves had been made, but they are likely to begin negotiations with off contract Melbourne player Michael Crocker, who has played under coach Ricky Stuart for Australia and at the Roosters http://stgeorge.yourguide.com.au/news/l ... 44105.aspx

CRONULLA Sharks' rising Kiwi star Fraser Anderson's move to rugby follows the decision by his Sharks team-mate Dustin Cooper to also take up a Japanese rugby contract. The Sharks yesterday denied any moves had been made, but they are likely to begin negotiations with off contract Melbourne player Michael Crocker, who has played under coach Ricky Stuart for Australia and at the Roosters http://stgeorge.yourguide.com.au/news/l ... 44105.aspx