: Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:40 pm  

Chris28 wrote:

Unlikely as there must be some element of a contractual arrangement in order to get the work permit/certificate of sponsorship in the first place. After all I guess this is how all clubs have operated in the past and it's never been brought up before.

If the only reason for rejection was the misdemeanour, it could be outweighed by other factors, hence the reapplication with character references etc. A basic application (which is prob what happened first) prob didn't include extra evidence in support so the easy route was a refusal. Now there's a whole lot more to consider.

I had a quick chat to TS on Sunday and he said it's like trying to get blood out of a stone to get any sort of update. TBH I think the club should, if they haven't already, approach their local MP now. I think it's Allan Johnson, unless I'm sorely mistaken.

Thanks Chris.

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:13 am  

A unknown superstar wrote:

New coaching staff. Fresh ideas needed, too much one man, up the middle boring rugby.

World class SH.

Top centre

Radford not to get played at lock.

Agree other than your use of the word lock!!

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:33 am  

Not too worried about the centre spot, to be honest. We have players at the club who can fill the role and I'd prefer to see the money used elsewhere.

It's no secret whatsoever that we need a scrum half, but unless we sort out the issues with our forwards a top class half back will be wasted.

If Crocker and Lauaki do end up coming, that should make a bit of difference. But if they don't, we'll need to do some serious recruiting in that area.

I'd like to see something like:

Tony/New FB (depending on whether we ever get Tony back from injury)

Calderwood
Briscoe/Hall/Whiting
Yeaman
Raynor

Horne
New SH

Dowes
Berrigan
Cusack
Tickle
Crocker
Washbrook/Whiting

Thackray
Lauaki
Manu
Washbrook/Whiting

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:28 am  

If we get Luauki and Crocker then I would be happy with our pack next season, especially if we keep Moa and have him well trained in the offseason.

Whilst I woud like to see a top centre I feel a SH is absolutely vital compared to anything else so for me that is no.1 priority.

The next priority for me would be fullback, not sure if Tony will be worth another contract due to his injuries so I would look to strengthen there.

New Fullback
Calderwood/Briscoe
Hall/Whiting/Horne
Yeaman
Raynor
Horne
New Scrumhalf
Dowes
Berrigan
Cusack
Crocker
Manu
Washbrook

Thackray/King
Moa
Luauki
Houghton

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:35 am  

MR BOJANGLES wrote:

Sat near to JR and TS the other day at the game and asked them about Crocks and its a simple case of, No visa-No contract.

Also both these two are not getting paid by the club at this time.
When the arrive with a visa, the contract starts and they then can get paid !

Not true, Aukland Warriors aren't selecting Lauaki because Hull ARE paying his wages.

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:39 am  

PAUL M wrote:

If we get Luauki and Crocker then I would be happy with our pack next season, especially if we keep Moa and have him well trained in the offseason.

Whilst I woud like to see a top centre I feel a SH is absolutely vital compared to anything else so for me that is no.1 priority.

The next priority for me would be fullback, not sure if Tony will be worth another contract due to his injuries so I would look to strengthen there.

New Fullback
Calderwood/Briscoe
Hall/Whiting/Horne
Yeaman
Raynor
Horne
New Scrumhalf
Dowes
Berrigan
Cusack
Crocker
Manu
Washbrook

Thackray/King
Moa
Luauki
Houghton

No Tickle, Radford or goalkicker? (other than Hall?)

I would be happy with Hall at FB, im sure we will bring a new 7 in but as ive said before i would be ok with Thorman as long as we play the right tactics. If a world class 7 is on offer we take him, if not Thorman does for me.

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:46 am  

Raggytash wrote:

Not true, Aukland Warriors aren't selecting Lauaki because Hull ARE paying his wages.

Apparantly were not paying him yet. Whatever agreement is put in place with overseas players and their current clubs we dont start paying them until they actually arrive and start work here !

Maybe I was just told this to shut me up so they could watch the game !!!

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:57 am  

MR BOJANGLES wrote:

Apparantly were not paying him yet. Whatever agreement is put in place with overseas players and their current clubs we dont start paying them until they actually arrive and start work here !

Maybe I was just told this to shut me up so they could watch the game !!!

Thats correct. They are likely to get a back dated payment though once they are here.

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:10 am  

chaps, who the 'effing hell is Effy?

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:14 am  

GM1 wrote:

chaps, who the 'effing hell is Effy?

Some stunner from SKINS