Re: Rumours thread : Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:14 pm  

Probably just click bait all along.

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:31 am  

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... r-28387221 Wonder if we’ll take advantage of this.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... r-28387221 Wonder if we’ll take advantage of this.

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Jan 04, 2024 11:11 am  

Pat Bateman wrote:

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/new-quota-rule-allows-super-28387221

Wonder if we’ll take advantage of this.

You would hope we shall. Could open up a few quality young players in their early 20s who we can sign this season/mid season with a preperation for 2025 season too.

A big young prop and a destructive second rower of good quality I’m sure could be found. Mills will be busy now this has opened up possibilities.

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Re: Rumours thread : Thu Jan 04, 2024 11:24 am  

That opens up a lot of possibilities for Mills

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Jan 04, 2024 11:54 am  

Pat Bateman wrote:

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/new-quota-rule-allows-super-28387221

Wonder if we’ll take advantage of this.

I’m really not happy about this to be honest.

As a club we have an excellent youth structure and we need to trust the process.

Should we get in to SL there is no relegation for 3 years, no need to panic buy players without genuine proven quality potentially blocking the pathways of young English players. I am aware we will have a depth chart of players in all positions across all development stages from scholarship to first team and if we stay true to that which I’m sure we will then I guess it could help us short term.

Looking at the bigger picture I’m of the opinion the quota is too high anyway. I appreciate we cannot just chop numbers but I would like to see us work towards a reduction of 5 within the next 4 years and then 3 within the decade.

I do believe it’s a short term approach if clubs jump on this.

I’ve no issue with good Aussies coming over and and players who can genuinely bring quality to these shores but can’t say I’m a fan of making it easier to bring players over.

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:12 pm  

jonh wrote:

I’m really not happy about this to be honest.

As a club we have an excellent youth structure and we need to trust the process.

Should we get in to SL there is no relegation for 3 years, no need to panic buy players without genuine proven quality potentially blocking the pathways of young English players. I am aware we will have a depth chart of players in all positions across all development stages from scholarship to first team and if we stay true to that which I’m sure we will then I guess it could help us short term.

Looking at the bigger picture I’m of the opinion the quota is too high anyway. I appreciate we cannot just chop numbers but I would like to see us work towards a reduction of 5 within the next 4 years and then 3 within the decade.

I do believe it’s a short term approach if clubs jump on this.

I’ve no issue with good Aussies coming over and and players who can genuinely bring quality to these shores but can’t say I’m a fan of making it easier to bring players over.

I think the quota cap is a different discussion. The cap isn’t increasing as it stands.

The change we may see from this is less nrl players coming at the tail end of their career for a pay day or past their prime but in place of that some talent that’s early 20’s who could be coming into their prime. That’s not a bad thing imo.

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:15 pm  

I have continually stated that investing In Crigglestone, Eastmoor, Normanton and Stanley, four solid clubs with facilities, is the way ahead. New players, new coaches, new fans etc, etc.
I agree with the above that we should be looking to reduce the quota. I am certain we would still follow our teams if there were just three instead of seven overseas players. A massive expenditure reduction as a bonus.
At Crigg, we are lucky this year to have Trinity legend JT and Mason Lino as a bonus of the Big Bopper being with us.
It’s simple, Trinity, please allocate players to the clubs to help and identify talent and save yourselves a fortune.

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:24 pm  

jonh wrote:

I’m really not happy about this to be honest.

As a club we have an excellent youth structure and we need to trust the process.

Should we get in to SL there is no relegation for 3 years, no need to panic buy players without genuine proven quality potentially blocking the pathways of young English players. I am aware we will have a depth chart of players in all positions across all development stages from scholarship to first team and if we stay true to that which I’m sure we will then I guess it could help us short term.

Looking at the bigger picture I’m of the opinion the quota is too high anyway. I appreciate we cannot just chop numbers but I would like to see us work towards a reduction of 5 within the next 4 years and then 3 within the decade.

I do believe it’s a short term approach if clubs jump on this.

I’ve no issue with good Aussies coming over and and players who can genuinely bring quality to these shores but can’t say I’m a fan of making it easier to bring players over.

No relegation for 3 years? Not read that?!

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:36 pm  

Khlav Kalash wrote:

No relegation for 3 years? Not read that?!

I believe once you are in you are in for 3 years with IMG grading not being done again for 3 years.

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:39 pm  

jonh wrote:

I believe once you are in you are in for 3 years with IMG grading not being done again for 3 years.

I understood it was a yearly score using three year averages.