KYLE BRIGGS TO QUINS RL? : Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:22 pm  

Any truth to the rumour that your half back Kyle Briggs has or will sign a 2-year deal to join us from next season?

Re: KYLE BRIGGS TO QUINS RL? : Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:37 pm  

Its been quite a persistent rumour, as has Briggs to Cas for that matter. Thing is, he is already under contract for next year so unless a transfer fee is forthcoming(seems unlikely given the noises currently coming out of Quins) or a player exchange is on the cards...

Re: KYLE BRIGGS TO QUINS RL? : Wed Aug 25, 2010 10:32 am  

Contracts are no longer the bargaining chips they used to be especially if the player has an opportunity to better himself. If he wanted to play at a higher level, would you block him from doing that.

Re: KYLE BRIGGS TO QUINS RL? : Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:24 am  

maybe, but I'm not the BoD. The world is a very different place to what it was just a few months ago. The world's finances is on it's @rse and rugby clubs are no exception.
There is a value in Kyles contract up until the end of next year. I don't think any championship club can afford to let a player go without appropriate remuneration.
However, what's "appropriate" is oft down to the skill of the negotiator or the determination of the player!!

Re: KYLE BRIGGS TO QUINS RL? : Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:24 am  

personally, I think he'll be a rover next year - but I know Jack S!!

Re: KYLE BRIGGS TO QUINS RL? : Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:39 pm  

I reckon a lot of contracts have a clause in them that mean they're free to leave if a Super League club comes knocking. This may or may not command a fee but I doubt the contract would have to be bought out as well.

Re: KYLE BRIGGS TO QUINS RL? : Fri Aug 27, 2010 2:20 pm  

Wembley '83 wrote:

Its been quite a persistent rumour, as has Briggs to Cas for that matter. Thing is, he is already under contract for next year so unless a transfer fee is forthcoming(seems unlikely given the noises currently coming out of Quins) or a player exchange is on the cards...

Quins won't pay a 5 figure fee. Last year they were allowed to speak to Tangi Ropati by Sheffield Eagles, but then the clubs could not agree a fee for the fella, result was he stayed under contract in the Championship.

Re: KYLE BRIGGS TO QUINS RL? : Sat Aug 28, 2010 9:46 am  

and that's how it should be!
By all accounts London are struggling to afford any kind of fee!!!

Re: KYLE BRIGGS TO QUINS RL? : Sun Aug 29, 2010 12:33 pm  

Rotherham Fev Fan wrote:

and that's how it should be!
By all accounts London are struggling to afford any kind of fee!!!

By all accounts 'Quins are struggling to afford anythig full-stop.

Re: KYLE BRIGGS TO QUINS RL? : Wed Sep 01, 2010 4:11 pm  

Harlequin Gooner wrote:

Any truth to the rumour that your half back Kyle Briggs has or will sign a 2-year deal to join us from next season?

cant see this hapening as harlequins will be in championship in 2 years time