FORUMS FORUMS






RLFANS.COM
Celebrating
25 years service to
the Rugby League
Community!

   WWW.RLFANS.COM • View topic - Rumours and signings v9
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
International Star3834
JoinedServiceReputation
Jan 25 201212 years104th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
28th Mar 24 21:5526th Mar 24 19:12LINK
Milestone Posts
2500
5000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
In the sky with diamonds
Signature
23 LEAGUE TITLES
20 CHALLENGE CUPS
5 WORLD TITLES
SAYS IT ALL REALLY

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Sep 17, 2021 2:21 pm  
jonh wrote:
When players like this become available you have to consider the impact they would have on the club.

Given what we were supposed to have offered Williams, there is money to spend.

If Wigan were to sign him I believe we would become realistic challengers for SL next season.

If he was seriously interested in coming to SL (which I doubt) we should move heaven and earth to get his signature.


Whilst I 100% agree, it's worthwhile making a point when it comes to the 'Williams Money' - he would have only cost £75k on the cap. We could in theory offer Tapau the same deal that we offered GW, but the hit on the cap would be huge.

He's a marquee level player tho, of that there's no doubt. Hopefully the club could slide a few things around.
jonh 
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Club Owner20112No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
May 27 200321 years43rd
OnlineLast PostLast Page
28th Mar 24 23:0828th Mar 24 14:55LINK
Milestone Posts
20000
25000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
educating League Freak on all things rugby league
Signature
Unofficially the most boring poster on Cherry and White.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:11 pm  
sergeant pepper wrote:
Whilst I 100% agree, it's worthwhile making a point when it comes to the 'Williams Money' - he would have only cost £75k on the cap. We could in theory offer Tapau the same deal that we offered GW, but the hit on the cap would be huge.

He's a marquee level player tho, of that there's no doubt. Hopefully the club could slide a few things around.


Yep, appreciate that but as you say he is a marquee level player.
RankPostsTeam
International Star2795No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 20 201113 years270th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
13th Nov 23 17:244th Nov 23 09:34LINK
Milestone Posts
2500
5000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Sep 17, 2021 4:54 pm  
sergeant pepper wrote:
Whilst I 100% agree, it's worthwhile making a point when it comes to the 'Williams Money' - he would have only cost £75k on the cap. We could in theory offer Tapau the same deal that we offered GW, but the hit on the cap would be huge.

He's a marquee level player tho, of that there's no doubt. Hopefully the club could slide a few things around.



If he were to become a marquee player the hit on the cap would only be £150k. At the fans forum, Rad said there was money set aside for a half back plus £73k cap to spare. If we sacrifice the half back, and we’re prepared to pay marquee money above the £150k, then I’d say he’s a realistic target. He’s certainly the type that would put bums on seats.
RankPostsTeam
Club Captain896No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Aug 01 20195 years135th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
9th Sep 23 23:299th Sep 23 23:15LINK
Milestone Posts
500
1000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:15 pm  
Unless Marty Tapau is in disgrace for something I cannot envisage for the life of me why he would come to SL yet. 31 years old and must have clubs queuing if he is indeed coming available. It's in his hands I suppose. :wink:
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach7438No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 14 200519 years163rd
OnlineLast PostLast Page
25th Feb 24 13:2825th Feb 24 13:26LINK
Milestone Posts
5000
10000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Sep 18, 2021 7:42 am  
jonh wrote:
When players like this become available you have to consider the impact they would have on the club.

Given what we were supposed to have offered Williams, there is money to spend.

If Wigan were to sign him I believe we would become realistic challengers for SL next season.

If he was seriously interested in coming to SL (which I doubt) we should move heaven and earth to get his signature.


Couldn’t agree anymore there. His signing would eclipse that of Trent Barrett’s for me.

That being said I can’t for one second believe he would come to SL given the wages he’d command and the offers he will be getting in the NRL.
jonh 
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Club Owner20112No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
May 27 200321 years43rd
OnlineLast PostLast Page
28th Mar 24 23:0828th Mar 24 14:55LINK
Milestone Posts
20000
25000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
educating League Freak on all things rugby league
Signature
Unofficially the most boring poster on Cherry and White.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Sep 18, 2021 7:58 am  
Anecdotal but Jacob Miller appeared to be saying his fair-well’s to the crowd after the Trinity game last night.
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach7438No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 14 200519 years163rd
OnlineLast PostLast Page
25th Feb 24 13:2825th Feb 24 13:26LINK
Milestone Posts
5000
10000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Sep 18, 2021 8:28 am  
jonh wrote:
Anecdotal but Jacob Miller appeared to be saying his fair-well’s to the crowd after the Trinity game last night.


I think that signing is pretty much nailed on and if so it surely spells the end for Tommy. Smith, Field, Tommy and Miller for a HB spot is far too many.
RankPostsTeam
Club Captain896No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Aug 01 20195 years135th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
9th Sep 23 23:299th Sep 23 23:15LINK
Milestone Posts
500
1000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Sep 18, 2021 8:36 am  
Uninspiring but as I have said previously I won't throw my toys out of the pram until the club says 'end of business' a stellar prop like Tapau would alleviate my concerns though. Let's see if Hardaker seemingly says his goodbyes on our last game too :? That would leave us up a creek if Hardaker goes and Thornley is the replacement. Might as well put a turnstile on our backline if that is the case. It would be a shift from having a good defence and a rubbish attack to having a great attack and a rubbish defence. Marshall, Thornley, French, Bibby in the backline won't be stopping many try's. Miski looks a unit so judgement is reserved.
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Club Owner8764No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 15 200321 years238th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
28th Mar 24 20:1022nd Mar 24 12:48LINK
Milestone Posts
5000
10000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:31 am  
100% Warrior wrote:
I think that signing is pretty much nailed on and if so it surely spells the end for Tommy. Smith, Field, Tommy and Miller for a HB spot is far too many.


I wonder if Hardaker may go the other way…
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
International Board Member29166
JoinedServiceReputation
Nov 08 200419 years16th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
28th Mar 24 20:4827th Mar 24 12:49LINK
Milestone Posts
25000
30000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
WIGAN

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:41 am  
dany1979 wrote:
I wonder if Hardaker may go the other way…


Horrendous deal if that happens. I’m not down on Miller, I’ve always watched him and thought he has plenty of talent but we’re struggling with the quota as it is. Good quality, British outside backs are in short supply and to lose one in a trade for a decent overseas halfback isn’t business we should be entertaining.
PreviousNext

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Ashton Bears and 326 guests

REPLY

Subject: 
Message:
   
Please note using apple style emoji's can result in posting failures.
Use the FULL EDITOR to better format content or upload images, be notified of replies etc...

Return to Wigan Warriors


RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
Recent
Smith - should he stay or should he go
weaver93
359
Recent
TV games not Wire
rubber ducki
2864
Recent
The Good Friday Derby Massacre
Tarquin Fueg
139
Recent
Ky Rodwell
Spookisback
109
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
36s
BORED The Band Name Game
Boss Hog
56011
37s
WIRE YED Prediction Competition Catalans Home
Wanderer
17
1m
Saints a
WWste
23
1m
Fevround 2
Trojan Horse
91
1m
Rd 6 I Cas A
Jack Burton
109
1m
No grade A for 2025 for Trinity
PopTart
27
2m
Smith out ASAP
Backwoodsman
138
2m
Smith - should he stay or should he go
weaver93
359
2m
Ky Rodwell
Spookisback
109
3m
2024 Southstandercom Prediction Competition Week 6
rhinosTY
36
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
Another Tigers Defeat As Rhinos Go Level Top
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
York - 14th April
Spookisback
10
TODAY
Stats article
Sir Gregory
5
TODAY
21 man Squads - Devils v Leopards
Cokey
4
TODAY
Squad for Catalan
Smiffy27
17
TODAY
The Wigan Way - New Podcast - Chairman Special
Jukesays
1
TODAY
Dons v Swinton Lions 30 June 2024
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Squad for Sheffield
AdamH
1
TODAY
London Away
Fartown58
1
TODAY
The Bulls away
terry silver
9
TODAY
The official Leon Hayes Thread
Smiffy27
18
TODAY
Saints a
WWste
23
TODAY
Leon Ruan signs on loan
Jemmo
2
TODAY
Wardle
Jo Jumbuck
3
TODAY
Huddersfield - Home
Fartown58
6
TODAY
Max Wood on loan to Bradford 2 weeks
rubber ducki
7
TODAY
Jake Wardle 5 Year deal
Zig
22
TODAY
No grade A for 2025 for Trinity
PopTart
27
TODAY
Cup Quarter Final TV Arrangements
RLFANS News
1
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS
Another Tigers Defeat As Rhino..
133
Cup Quarter Final TV Arrangeme..
553
2024 Challenge Cup Quarter Fin..
677
Easy Does It For The Dragons A..
586
Warrington Demolish London For..
691
Leigh Leopards Beat Plucky Fea..
742
Saints Triumph Over Disappoint..
721
Easy Win for the Wolves Over L..
958
Dragons Condemn Castleford To ..
928
Leigh Leopards Secure First Po..
1075
St Helens Tame The Rhinos To W..
1047
Wigan Warriors Come From Behin..
1113
Betfred Championship and Leagu..
1086
2024 Challenge Cup Sixth Round..
3869
Featherstone Win Extra Time Cu..
1205
RLFANS Match Centre
Matches on TV
Table 'boards.stats_fixtures' doesn't exist