Re: Did someone hear a rumour? : Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:09 pm  

PAUL M wrote:

Less hopeful than I was 24 hrs ago tbh. The longer these things take the less likely they are to happen and ultimately Crusaders can set a silly figure and if we don't agree to it then they are no worse off as they have the player and we are left high and dry.

On the Chase option I just can't see Cas agreeing to a deal for this season unless we offer £150/200k and I can't see us doing that twice in the same season.

I just want to know either way. It has been stated that we have made a second offer, so we should know very soon if it has materialised or not IMO. I really hope we get him.

On the Chase matter, I can't honestly see us getting him. Would mean a big money offer like you say and Cas would have lost 3 of there big stars in one off season.

Re: Did someone hear a rumour? : Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:14 pm  

for me id be looking at young halfbacks playing in the under 20s in aussie some cracking talent and its a very good standard and would be able to get them quite cheapish and could build the team around them for years to come, i dont like to say it but rovers have got 2 young aussie halfbacks that wernt great in aussie but like dobson done very well over here. if they dont work out which any signing aussie or english has that risk but at leaste massive wages wont be involved. also id like gareth moore or maybe look at other super league clubs at there young halfbacks the likes of gaz obrien of wire tipped to be a really good player first team oppitunites ect could persuade him or sam powell at wigan and theres plenty more that could be willing to come knowing they could have first team oppitunites. finally sammut would be a good signing on a 1 year deal but i woundt start paying transfer fees for him or big ones at that

Re: Did someone hear a rumour? : Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:21 pm  

Where are all the Sammut "done dealers" this evening? Very quiet !
Will he be here or on a plane to Catalans on Friday?

Re: Did someone hear a rumour? : Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:37 pm  

Has anyone mentioned Moore from Batley could be a good option.

Re: Did someone hear a rumour? : Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:38 pm  

HFC Boy wrote:

Where are all the Sammut "done dealers" this evening? Very quiet !
Will he be here or on a plane to Catalans on Friday?

I reckon on a plane to Catalans

Re: Did someone hear a rumour? : Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:40 pm  

barham red wrote:

Just a question, how many would be happy with signing sammut if this was the end of this season and you were looking to recruit a Long replacement.

If you wouldn't be happy then surely signing Sammut on anything other than a one year deal is bad business as you end up with a pricey asset on your books that will hinder signing your real target 6 & 7.

From Sammut's P.O.V I'm sure he wouldn't want to come on a one year as he might as well stay in Wales and see a year out.

As for Obst, please don't sign him as we'll never beat you again.. constant thorn in our side..

I would be happy with Sammut signing for us but it all depends on how long he's going to stay, if he want to only stay for one year then I would be reluctant to pay a big fee for him but if we can get him on a 3 year deal, I would be happy to pay a fee and move him to 6 next year if we have a scrum half lined up for 2012.

If we play this right, Sammut could be a crucial part of the squad for the next 6 or so years.

Re: Did someone hear a rumour? : Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:48 pm  

hullandbroncos wrote:

I reckon on a plane to Catalans

Me too. More chance of re-signing Ben Sammut !

Re: Did someone hear a rumour? : Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:49 pm  

knocker norton wrote:

Looking to Oz is quite a gamble really looking at the recent success record. You go for a big name, big money number 7 like Orford and Sherwin and look what happens! You go for an injury hit player who thinks SL is easier on the body like Head or Dykes and look what happens.

Maybe a young relatively unkown Oz number 7 is the safer option at least they have a point to prove?

Seems to be the better move. Has worked out well for players like Sammut and Dobson who couldnt consistently make it over there.

Re: Did someone hear a rumour? : Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:15 pm  

arliebird wrote:

for me id be looking at young halfbacks playing in the under 20s in aussie some cracking talent and its a very good standard and would be able to get them quite cheapish and could build the team around them for years to come, i dont like to say it but rovers have got 2 young aussie halfbacks that wernt great in aussie but like dobson done very well over here. if they dont work out which any signing aussie or english has that risk but at leaste massive wages wont be involved. also id like gareth moore or maybe look at other super league clubs at there young halfbacks the likes of gaz obrien of wire tipped to be a really good player first team oppitunites ect could persuade him or sam powell at wigan and theres plenty more that could be willing to come knowing they could have first team oppitunites. finally sammut would be a good signing on a 1 year deal but i woundt start paying transfer fees for him or big ones at that

I remember Peter Sharp trying to sign Jamie Soward when he was struggling to make the Roosters first grade, what a signing he would have been, if it had come off he still might have been in a job.

Re: Did someone hear a rumour? : Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:06 pm  

jordanp wrote:

I remember Peter Sharp trying to sign Jamie Soward when he was struggling to make the Roosters first grade, what a signing he would have been, if it had come off he still might have been in a job.

Soward would have been some signing.