Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue May 05, 2015 9:12 am  

The Mustard Tiger wrote: Gelling wanting to leave? http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/gelling-interested-in-return-17314/ Would be a shame as he's found his feet recently, but I can't say I'd be surprised. Like Carney he only came north to escape the "scandals", now that's largely gone off the radar I'm sure he thinks it's time to return. Not sure where he'd fit in though. I don't know if he's that much of a star player to be able to dictate all the T&Cs he might like.

The Mustard Tiger wrote: Gelling wanting to leave? http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/gelling-interested-in-return-17314/ Would be a shame as he's found his feet recently, but I can't say I'd be surprised. Like Carney he only came north to escape the "scandals", now that's largely gone off the radar I'm sure he thinks it's time to return. Not sure where he'd fit in though. I don't know if he's that much of a star player to be able to dictate all the T&Cs he might like.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue May 05, 2015 9:13 am  

There's no source behind the story, not even an out of context quote from Gelling. Load of bobbins if you ask me.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue May 05, 2015 9:56 am  

I like Gelling but I'm not sure he would get into any NRL teams,not at centre anyway.Unless he is homesick,which from his persona doesn't seem the case I think he will stay here.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue May 05, 2015 10:47 am  

It says he's ready for a new challenge.

I'd argue that he's not met his first challenge yet, which is absolutely cementing himself into the Wigan team.

I like Gelling, but I think the regular brainfarts still prevent him being the ultra-reliable player we all yearn for him to be.

If everyone was fit, he wouldn't be on the first team sheet every time.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue May 05, 2015 11:50 am  

CM Punk wrote:

There's no source behind the story, not even an out of context quote from Gelling. Load of bobbins if you ask me.

First thing I thought when I read it. There was an interview with him on Wigan TV a few weeks ago where he was talking about applying for British citizenship and starting uni over here. Just reads like v lazy journalism to me - he's not OOC, no solid link with any particular club and no quote from the player himself.

FWIW I do think he'd do pretty well out there. He's shown that when he concentrates and actually applies his skill to his obvious physical attributes then he's a very dangerous attacking player. I agree with Cruncher though, he's been first choice in the Wigan side for around 12 months now, he's still very much a work in progress who could reach another couple of levels.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue May 05, 2015 12:29 pm  

WARRIORCRAIG wrote:

First thing I thought when I read it. There was an interview with him on Wigan TV a few weeks ago where he was talking about applying for British citizenship and starting uni over here. Just reads like v lazy journalism to me - he's not OOC, no solid link with any particular club and no quote from the player himself.

FWIW I do think he'd do pretty well out there. He's shown that when he concentrates and actually applies his skill to his obvious physical attributes then he's a very dangerous attacking player. I agree with Cruncher though, he's been first choice in the Wigan side for around 12 months now, he's still very much a work in progress who could reach another couple of levels.

Was just going to post the same thing. He mentioned in that interview how settled he is and like you say, that he's applying for citizenship and starting Uni towards the end of the year.

It all seems a bit like an agent trying to get more money out of Wigan.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue May 05, 2015 1:09 pm  

Wigg'n wrote:

Lack of ambition? At least that's what I assume will be why Hull FC vote against it. Perennial underachiever title well earned.

We are at full cap so I don't think spending is an issue, just that we spend it poorly. Not against the marquee rule as long as it is 1 player 1 team and a home grown player

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue May 05, 2015 1:18 pm  

It's not that long ago Gelling signed a two year deal.
Sounds like his agent is sounding out possible clubs for the future, nothing more.
A story from an agent, not a player.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue May 05, 2015 6:20 pm  

Father Ted wrote:

It's not that long ago Gelling signed a two year deal.
Sounds like his agent is sounding out possible clubs for the future, nothing more.
A story from an agent, not a player.

Yep. agreed.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue May 12, 2015 9:43 am  

Stefan Ratchford desperately wants to play for Wigan according to sources elsewhere, would you want him here, maybe a good replacement for Sargey if he is to leave after his contract ends?