Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Mar 12, 2017 5:04 pm  

Cruncher wrote:

Perhaps the real danger is one of our fellow SL clubs finding themselves in such desperate straits that they table an offer neither George nor Wigan can refuse?

I can think of at least two who are already in that position right now.

For that to happen it would have to be a sum large enough to make the supporter backlash worth it. If we/he allow his contract to run out that changes the ball game. I would hope we are negotiating to extend his contract which would likely include the now customary NRL release clause. A big part of that will be whether we have the space on the cap to be able to do that.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:40 am  

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Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Mon Mar 20, 2017 11:30 am  

[Gareth] wrote:

http://forums.rlfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=603501

I think that's a case of "one day soon, a messiah will come".

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Mon Mar 20, 2017 11:33 am  

Cruncher wrote:

I think that's a case of "one day soon, a messiah will come".

He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy. Now **** ***

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Mon Mar 20, 2017 11:53 am  

And Eastmond being rumoured: http://www.redvee.net/forums/showthread ... mond/page2

And Eastmond being rumoured: http://www.redvee.net/forums/showthread ... mond/page2

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Mon Mar 20, 2017 1:27 pm  

[Gareth] wrote: And Eastmond being rumoured: http://www.redvee.net/forums/showthread ... mond/page2 I don't watch the sh*te, is he the same player that was tearing it up for Saints? Reading that thread it seems he's made of biscuit. The last thing we need is another crock, one who'd be earning a fortune at that.

[Gareth] wrote: And Eastmond being rumoured: http://www.redvee.net/forums/showthread ... mond/page2 I don't watch the sh*te, is he the same player that was tearing it up for Saints? Reading that thread it seems he's made of biscuit. The last thing we need is another crock, one who'd be earning a fortune at that.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Mon Mar 20, 2017 1:57 pm  

PurpleCheeseWarrior wrote:

I don't watch the sh*te, is he the same player that was tearing it up for Saints?

Reading that thread it seems he's made of biscuit. The last thing we need is another crock, one who'd be earning a fortune at that.

If he was fit I'd have him in a heartbeat. He can play anywhere from 1-7. He could replace Sarginson (who we didn't replace, Gildart just stepped up) in a way, except he would be better.

The key is fitness. Saints took Matty who hardly missed a game in four seasons and look what happened. Sometimes you just have to back your judgement. Is he good enough? No question about that in my mind.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Mon Mar 20, 2017 5:45 pm  

He *was* good enough, I agree, but could he go back to league after so long? He's missed quite a lot of games for Bath (probably a factor in why they unloaded him to Wasps), so how much tougher would he he find SL?

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Mon Mar 20, 2017 7:19 pm  

moto748 wrote:

He *was* good enough, I agree, but could he go back to league after so long? He's missed quite a lot of games for Bath (probably a factor in why they unloaded him to Wasps), so how much tougher would he he find SL?

I would give him a trial.

But it would be the most vigorous thing he's ever experienced in his life.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:49 pm  

Ultra talented but his attitude has always been questionable. The Saints fans and Wire fans used to try and compare the talents of Eastmond and Myler to Sam Tomkins and whilst Myler was never in that class, Eastmond was just as talented but he was nowhere near the player that Tomkins was because Sam had bravery, desire and a toughness that Eastmond could only dream of.

I don't see there being anything in the story anyway but if there is I'd be surprised if we're offering the sort of money he'll be commanding.