Re: George Williams. : Thu Jun 17, 2021 2:12 pm  

In fact having thought about it a bit, if Widdop isn't going anywhere then the Clark thing becomes more of a reality... With Williams and Widdop in the marquee slots, Clark cannot now get an amazing marquee deal from us. So he has to choose between seeing out his contract on the money he's on now, or move to the NRL on big bucks as rumoured. That will be a huge loss if we can't keep him. One not really offset by Williams joining.

Re: George Williams. : Thu Jun 17, 2021 2:12 pm  

Gaz3376 wrote:

I thought a medical retirement can free up salary cap space?

Only if the player hasn't taken part in the season yet. Which Inglis obviously has.

[Fantastic Mr Catpiss]

Re: George Williams. : Thu Jun 17, 2021 2:15 pm  

Oh christ, can you imagine the headlines if he retires on a medical loophole, after having fought off fans and media the last time he retired

Re: George Williams. : Thu Jun 17, 2021 2:18 pm  

rubber duckie wrote:

I’m saving you the biggest piece of pie to eat, but you’d still moan. That is a guess btw.

... I'm not moaning, I just enjoy watching you portraying yourself as the all knowing one on here, when, in reality, you're a fella in a taxi who likes to chew the fat & guess at the comings and goings of RL personnel.

Keep that ukulele tuned up & keep us all up to date..

Re: George Williams. : Thu Jun 17, 2021 2:51 pm  

easyWire wrote:

I think it's more likely that Williams will sign for next season on a substantial 3-year deal, part of which is a clause to not play again this season for another club. He has two months salary from Canberra and Warrington can factor his loss of money this season into a higher salary over the next 3 years.

I can't see that happening given there's supposedly a World Cup on this year. Surely Warrington would prefer him to play for someone else this year, even if it were a Championship team?

Re: George Williams. : Thu Jun 17, 2021 3:21 pm  

Williams will be signing for this season and Clark won't be going anywhere this season. How we fit them in I have no idea but a team of Widdop, Williams and Clark doesn't half wet the appetite.

Re: George Williams. : Thu Jun 17, 2021 4:03 pm  

easyWire wrote:

Inglis would need to be signed by somebody, he can't just retire for salary cap purposes. Austin would need to find another club transferring immediately which is highly unlikely. I'm not sure who the 'one other' would be. Which of our players would be snapped up half way through the season? Lineham maybe? Which clubs also have space on the cap?

I think it's more likely that Williams will sign for next season on a substantial 3-year deal, part of which is a clause to not play again this season for another club. He has two months salary from Canberra and Warrington can factor his loss of money this season into a higher salary over the next 3 years.

If Williams wants to play in the World Cup, and he does, then he will have to find a club to play for between now and October.

Re: George Williams. : Thu Jun 17, 2021 4:06 pm  

Lord Tony Smith wrote:

Williams will be signing for this season and Clark won't be going anywhere this season. How we fit them in I have no idea but a team of Widdop, Williams and Clark doesn't half wet the appetite.

I’ll trust your judgement and let my paranoia take a back seat. My psychotherapist doesn’t understand what it’s like to be a Warrington fan.

Re: George Williams. : Thu Jun 17, 2021 4:12 pm  

I'm sure when we do sign Williams all other fans will applaud us for our fastidious adherence to the salary cap.

Re: George Williams. : Thu Jun 17, 2021 4:46 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

I can't see that happening given there's supposedly a World Cup on this year. Surely Warrington would prefer him to play for someone else this year, even if it were a Championship team?

Warrington allowing GW to play in the Championship, seriously?