Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:15 pm  

Kosh wrote:

Agar's just said that we are looking for cover in the halves and a prop. In that order of priority.

That's a worry! To say we are looking for suggests we haven't even identified who we want, let alone enter the protracted scenario of negotiations.

I'll take solice in the fact he is prioritising in the right areas.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:28 pm  

http://menmedia.co.uk/manchesterevening ... ystery_man "Reds’ coach, Shaun McRae, flatly refused to identify the potential target, such was his caution surrounding ongoing talks. McRae wants to bring in at least one more utility player. Lee Briers's name has been bandied about – the Warrington skipper is on a rolling 12-month contract. Kevin Sinfield, the Leeds skipper, is an Oldham lad who has many admirers at the Willows. Leon Pryce and Sean Long have also been the target of transfer speculation." Sorry if this is old news, but have I missed Long being the target of transfer speculation?

http://menmedia.co.uk/manchesterevening ... ystery_man "Reds’ coach, Shaun McRae, flatly refused to identify the potential target, such was his caution surrounding ongoing talks. McRae wants to bring in at least one more utility player. Lee Briers's name has been bandied about – the Warrington skipper is on a rolling 12-month contract. Kevin Sinfield, the Leeds skipper, is an Oldham lad who has many admirers at the Willows. Leon Pryce and Sean Long have also been the target of transfer speculation." Sorry if this is old news, but have I missed Long being the target of transfer speculation?

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:31 pm  

Can you see any of those four going to Salford?

I suspect the local media raising expectations to help season pass sales.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:34 pm  

The rumour thread on the Salford board is well worth a visit. It actually makes ours look dull - which is some achievement.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:38 pm  

Sheldon wrote:

Can you see any of those four going to Salford?

I suspect the local media raising expectations to help season pass sales.

Maybe. With the new stadium they're going balls out for a good year to secure another franchise. They've already signed a lot of players including Vinnie Anderson so will be a fair bit stronger next year and are maybe after a marquee signing to top it off. Didn't know whether that article was implying that Long was a target of transfer speculation per se or just in respect of Salford. The standard of journalism makes the HDM look like a broadsheet.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:40 pm  

Ours will pick up momentum in the off season.

We've got salary cap space, quota spot and internationals coming up!

All the Australian test side will be rumoured to be signing when the four nations finish!

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:43 pm  

Sheldon wrote:

Ours will pick up momentum in the off season.

We've got salary cap space, quota spot and internationals coming up!

All the Australian test side will be rumoured to be signing when the four nations finish!

Indeed, and then we will get

Berrigan, 2 more years
Dowes, 2 more years

and, not much else

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:45 pm  

I'd be amazed if berrigan gets a two year extention.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:48 pm  

Sheldon wrote:

I'd be amazed if berrigan gets a two year extention.

He's off quota and playing Centre. Negotiate his next deal down and I'd be happy for him to extend.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:36 pm  

Knowing our luck we'll have targetted one of these: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/ar ... d=10677119 Sydney Police are expected to reveal several high profile players involved in a betting sting once the grand final is over on Sunday night. Barnett is convinced after watching video footage of one of the games in question, there has been illegal betting in the NRL. He says the incidents were obvious and it doesn't look good for the players concerned. Barnett is referring to the round 24 match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Canterbury Bulldogs. NRL chief executive David Gallop earlier this month threatened life bans on any players or officials implicated in the betting scandal. Gallop told the Australian newspaper: "In terms of individuals, obviously life bans are available to us and if this type of thing is proven then you would have to say that's very much on the cards. Are we linked with anyone from the Cowboys or Bulldogs - can't think of any high profile ones, anyway.

Knowing our luck we'll have targetted one of these: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/ar ... d=10677119 Sydney Police are expected to reveal several high profile players involved in a betting sting once the grand final is over on Sunday night. Barnett is convinced after watching video footage of one of the games in question, there has been illegal betting in the NRL. He says the incidents were obvious and it doesn't look good for the players concerned. Barnett is referring to the round 24 match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Canterbury Bulldogs. NRL chief executive David Gallop earlier this month threatened life bans on any players or officials implicated in the betting scandal. Gallop told the Australian newspaper: "In terms of individuals, obviously life bans are available to us and if this type of thing is proven then you would have to say that's very much on the cards. Are we linked with anyone from the Cowboys or Bulldogs - can't think of any high profile ones, anyway.