Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Jan 27, 2016 12:15 pm  

Mitch Pearce anyone?

Would be a great signing for any team in SL, and looks like he will be available.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Jan 27, 2016 1:12 pm  

More canine capers downunder? http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... mfdav.html

More canine capers downunder? http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... mfdav.html

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Jan 27, 2016 1:20 pm  

Makes you wonder what they'd do if they came across real beer...

Mitchell Pearce is a class half-back, though, by any standards. Makes me laugh to hear 'Origin fans' describe him as 'rubbish'. Whether he's better than his QLD counterparts is a matter of opinion, but I doubt there's a SL fan who wouldn't be delighted to have Pearce and Maloney as their halves partners.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Jan 27, 2016 2:09 pm  

TonyM19 wrote: More canine capers downunder? http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... mfdav.html They must have some good looking dogs over there, similar to the well known, highly attractive, 'Scholes Post Box'

TonyM19 wrote: More canine capers downunder? http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... mfdav.html They must have some good looking dogs over there, similar to the well known, highly attractive, 'Scholes Post Box'

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Jan 27, 2016 4:06 pm  

moto748 wrote:

Makes you wonder what they'd do if they came across real beer...

Mitchell Pearce is a class half-back, though, by any standards. Makes me laugh to hear 'Origin fans' describe him as 'rubbish'. Whether he's better than his QLD counterparts is a matter of opinion, but I doubt there's a SL fan who wouldn't be delighted to have Pearce and Maloney as their halves partners.

Pearce has always seemed like the Australian version of Matty Smith, a bit robotic and without flair, but does the basics of being a half-back well and has the capability to have very good games. But not a star player.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Jan 27, 2016 7:31 pm  

Of the two I prefer Maloney, but I don't think there's much doubt that it's fair to say MP is a considerably better player than Matty Smith.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 28, 2016 11:17 am  

moto748 wrote:

Of the two I prefer Maloney, but I don't think there's much doubt that it's fair to say MP is a considerably better player than Matty Smith.

I completely agree he is a better player, but in style I see they as similar for the reasons I stated.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 28, 2016 11:57 am  

In some ways I feel sorry for NRL stars. They're under as much scrutiny as Wayne Rooney gets here but earning nowhere near enough to insulate their antics from the public or media.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:39 pm  

Paul Rowley resigned from Leigh citing personal reasons behind the decision. That's a big shock that considering the seasons 10 days away and there's so much excitement at the club with the signings.

Don't want to speculate as to the details around it but its certainly surprising. Always rated him as a coach. Maybe they'd look at Iestyn Harris (but I know he said he wasn't bothered about coaching anymore). Maybe an upcoming coach like Lee Briers or something

Wayne Bennett. : Sun Jan 31, 2016 4:03 pm  

Could Super Mac be on his way?. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/35454063

Could Super Mac be on his way?. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/35454063