: Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:57 pm  

When I saw him on TV he played 13 IIRC and was very good. If Langley is going to prop then that's the other option.

I'd be surprised if we're only signing him for one year as that would be Sol, Morro, Menzies, Bird and Jeffries all off contract at the same time.

: Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:58 pm  

Bully_Boxer wrote:

I think Jeffries is took weak a defender to be considered for centre.

Agree.
He would be exremely exposed

: Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:04 pm  

Wigan Bull wrote:

Agree.
He would be exremely exposed

was thinking more in terms of injury cover as opposed to every week.

: Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:07 pm  

Wigan Bull wrote:

Agree.
He would be exremely exposed

I'm hopeful that Nero can rediscover his Giants form next year anyway, that would be a big bonus for the side.

: Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:11 pm  

Bird and Deacon at 6 and 7 behind our awesome pack changes everything. I really hope we see a big year from Nero to, hope he gets his Giants form back.

: Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:16 pm  

mat wrote:

after digging further the only mention of 1 year deals is in the posts in this topic. None off the newspaper reports mention the length of deal. If we could get him on a 3 year deal then our prospects suddenly look a lot healthier. Think a lot of people have just assumed a 1 year deal cos of length he cant be registered in NRL.

Just as a side thought - given our over weakness in the centres, could jeffries be an option there? certainly got speed and decent hands. bird and deacon halves, nero and sykes centres and menzies/jeffries as cover for both positions looks a lot healthier than position a couple of weeks ago

: Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:19 pm  

If this signing goes through then I would have to applaud Mr McNamara for making a top class signing for us and give credit where it is due. It is all fair and good for me to be (very) critical of his failings but when a positive signing is made (at least on paper anyway) then it is only fair that a bit of credit is given when it is due.

As Dilligaf rightly says, at this stage he has not even been convicted of anything and, as such, we should not really speculate too much on the case and hopefully get the chance to welcome a class act into our side, a player who will greatly improve our side should he be in the correct state of mind (and the paperwork goes through!)

IIRC however, his name was bandied about on here before and there were a few dissenting voices due to his (alledged) off-field problems. I wonder if these opinions will change if he turns out to be a star in RAB?

Anyway, I realise that some people will have a pop at me for this (whats new? ) but I am not really too concerned about what he does off the field, as long as he is doing the business ON the field. After all, I am sure a few on here would like to see Leon back and he is hardly an unblemished character. (and his was proven) I am also pretty sure that few Saints fans care too much about what he gets up to in his spare time either.

Fingers crossed it all goes through. Some genuine quality will be added to our side and I for one, would love to see a Bird and Beaver lining up next to each other on the pitch.

Well done Mr McNamara.

: Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:19 pm  

Beechwood Bull wrote:

When I saw him on TV he played 13 IIRC and was very good. If Langley is going to prop then that's the other option.

I'd be surprised if we're only signing him for one year as that would be Sol, Morro, Menzies, Bird and Jeffries all off contract at the same time.

Yes he did IMO he's a quality 13 who can play stand off fairly well.

: Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:25 pm  

Mick Gledhill wrote:

His wife has not pressed any charges so he is free to play & sign for us.

What a great player from what I saw of him on Setanta last year

Its not his wife/girlfriends decision.
If the state feel there is enough evidence to prosecute they can.
Added to that he is facing two other charges.

: Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:29 pm  

DILLIGAF wrote:

Sorry, I forgot you were there when she was hurt so know exactly what has happened.

The comments seem to be on the April case. Has the march case been resolved?

Re the bigger case What the girlfriend said at the time of the accident plus bird calling a friend and asking him to take the blame does not help.

The girlfriend has 'withdrawn' her comments so it is interesting that the prosecutors are still going ahead. The prosecution are calling 17 witnesses and the defence 6.

Only being found guilty on one of the charges would automatically stop Bird getting a w-p. the other two may not bar him.

all said he is a brilliant player.