lothlorian wrote:
Apparently its Wire and Hudds that are in for Bateman with Wire looking at Whitehead as well with tranfer fees rumoured to be £400000-£500000 for the pair
Definatley not worth that. We are fortunate we have strength in that department not to get into a bidding war for young talent. I suppose that comes with the territory when we produce so much top young talent in house.
That has to be rubbish surely. If it is true that is absolutely horrific business. Both lads have potential for sure, but both are extremely young & have had relatively little/no big match experience. Back row forwards is a position that can't justify that sort of investment. Halfback/hooker/fullback possibly, but not in the back row. Joel Tomkins was only valued at £250K. Insane business from Wire - hope it's true.