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[The Future is League]

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[Bourbon Rat]

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/gold-coast-titans-chasing-unhappy-melbourne-storm-centre-beau-champion/story-e6frep5x-1226039060492

Someone like Jamal just reinforces that what John [Cartwright] is doing from a coaching perspective, what the team is doing on the football field and what our staff is doing off it, is attractive for players to come here.

ROFLMAO !! I never realised being a cellar dweller was such an 'attraction' for prospective players.

[G Las D]

Plenty of ifs and maybes in this story.

The attraction of going from a top club to a struggling outfit escapes me. Still Beau has to feel happy where he is. Strikes me if he's here a couple of months longer then he will feel a lot more at home.
That's the experience of lots of other players before him.
If his prospects as a player are paramount he'd do well to stay put.

[Bourbon Rat]

Meanwhile in another part of the country......................
Generation Next continues to grow for the Arashi

[G Las D]

Good signings show how Storm are on the ball as a club and forward looking.

I thought Beau Champion had a very quiet game today. I hope his mind is on his job, not speculation as to his future.

[Queenslander]

I think its a bit harsh to start labelling the Titans as a struggiling club, yes this year they have not started well but their overall record while having being in the comp is superb.

I think it would be a great place to play footy a one team town in a coastal city, I can see why so money players are attracted to the Titans

[Bourbon Rat]

I think its a bit harsh to start labelling the Titans as a struggiling club, yes this year they have not started well but their overall record while having being in the comp is superb.

I think it would be a great place to play footy a one team town in a coastal city, I can see why so money players are attracted to the Titans

Freudian slip
Champion's motivation 'appears' to be family ? His cousin lives there ?

[G Las D]

So he wants to be near his mum's brother's offspring (I just made that up) or something similar.

Whatever, he's paid by Storm to play for us this season. I want him to deliver on his talent. He's a player with a lot of skill and potential. Given the structures in place at Storm he's benefit as a player by staying with us. Still he's got family urges then that's his decision. His team place will be based on form though.

[G Las D]

What do you reckon to him as a player from what you've seen of him from the stands?

[Bourbon Rat]

What do you reckon to him as a player from what you've seen of him from the stands?

He's a different kind of player to G.I. & I don't think anyone expects him to fill those shoes.
As a player,(on field) he appears to be settling into the team dynamic.He's starting to gain confidence in what he brings to the team.
Unfortunately like many young indigenous sportspeople family plays a major part in the life / culture,so unless he & his girlfriend can create a stable environment in Melbourne I can't see him staying.

[G Las D]

I see his Greg Inglis is a second cousin to him.

[G Las D]

I'd like him to settle in to be honest. He's a lot of good rugby and tries in him.

[G Las D]

Just read that hot on the heels of signing Idris for 2012, Titans have signed up front rower Luke Douglas from Cronulla.
The implication is that he wanted to move to Titans rather than more money elsewhere.

[G Las D]

Back to what BR was saying - to fit Idris, Luke Douglas, and possibly Beau Champion together with Prince, Laffranchi, Bird and Minichiello they must have a very elastic salary cap.
Either that or this is just one side of the story - those coming into the club. One or two there may be looking anxiously towards the exit door.

[G Las D]

Storm have confirmed that Beau Champion will be leaving at the end of this season.
He's full of praise for the club who he says couldn't have been more helpful and understanding.
The club have recognised the special set of circumstances that brought Champion to Melbourne.

Now his future or lack of it at Storm is clear he has committed to giving 100% to the club in the remainder of 2011.

[G Las D]

Announced today that Champion has signed for Titans for 2012 on a three year contract.
He'll be partnering Idris in the centres there.


Full article here

[pro]

good news

[G Las D]

Having signed Idris and Champion on big money for next season I wonder who Titans will release?

[Queenslander]

Laffranchi going to super league should free up a bit of room and Preston is likely to retire at the end of the year

[G Las D]

A few 2011 Titans must be searching round for new clubs. Titans have announced another strong signing for next season: Nate Myles

So that's ...
Idris
Douglas
Champion
Myles
... and counting