back to the future Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Great year for the lad ,hope he takes the NRL by storm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Great year for the lad ,hope he takes the NRL by storm I presume this is in reference to the confirmation of his moving next year at the Fans Forum tonight. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back to the future Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 I presume this is in reference to the confirmation of his moving next year at the Fans Forum tonight. Dunno dont go to fans forums bit old for that,just what most sports sites are saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Dunno dont go to fans forums bit old for that,just what most sports sites are saying The worst kept secret was confirmed there tonight, that's why its all over the sports sites. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back to the future Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 Sad for SL but great for the kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSN Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 This got announced like 3-4 months ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Sad for SL but great for the kid Quite. I'd have liked to have seen more of him in a Wigan shirt, but it will benefit him to go to the NRL. It'll broaden his horizons on and off the field. And, at that age, he's probably got few concerns as regards resettling wife, kids etc. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back to the future Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 This got announced like 3-4 months ago? Was it? Or was it rumoured? Whatever it was SL is struggling to keep talent/get talent as our salary cap is very static Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 It's a shame for the club and the competition as a whole as he is a very exciting player to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Whether you like the Roosters or are a right-thinking person, he's another addition to an already-exciting squad. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back to the future Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 Whether you like the Roosters or are a right-thinking person, he's another addition to an already-exciting squad. RTS was very disappointing last year,supposed to be replacing Mini at FB this year,so whoever gets the wing spot this year is only keeping the shirt warm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I hadn't realised he had gone to McNamara's club - so if the "motivational speaker" won't recruit you the coach will instead... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSN Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Was it? Or was it rumoured? Whatever it was SL is struggling to keep talent/get talent as our salary cap is very static I'm sure the Roosters had confirmed it. Its true unfortunately, we need to raise it IMO Burgess has only played 1 season at top flight level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my missus Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 plenty more at wigan to take over. Through the fish-eyed lens of tear stained eyes I can barely define the shape of this moment in time(roger waters) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmduck Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Was it? Or was it rumoured? Whatever it was SL is struggling to keep talent/get talent as our salary cap is very static I doubt if the salary cap played a big role in this. NRL clubs don't pay big money for wingers - our NYC is full of star wingers. If I was a 20-year-old from Wigan and I could get paid to live on a beach in Sydney for a couple of years, I'd be there tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksteady Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I doubt if the salary cap played a big role in this. NRL clubs don't pay big money for wingers - our NYC is full of star wingers. If I was a 20-year-old from Wigan and I could get paid to live on a beach in Sydney for a couple of years, I'd be there tomorrow. they don't pay 20 year old wingers enough to be able to afford beach houses...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabbitRhinoovOZ Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Ahh nothing ever changes still no salary cap at the roosters! People on hear bang on about the low profile of RL in England well is it any wonder why when 70% of the genuine talent goes else where, It is very simple and I'v said it before Star players attract support and create headlines and RL in England breeds them for others to profit from them, Not saying Joe Burgess is a star player yet but he is well on the way to being one and a club with endless cash and no fans has seen the potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Great opportunity for Burgess. I hope he does well, he seems to have all the attributes to indicate he will do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorquif Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Is it just me, or is it a bit odd to sign someone for next season before this one has started? What if he has a crappy season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Is it just me, or is it a bit odd to sign someone for next season before this one has started? What if he has a crappy season? I think it happens quite often, we just don't usually hear about the signings until later on when the clubs decide to announce them. When Leuluai left Wigan he had signed for NZ Warriors before his last season at Wigan had started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I doubt if the salary cap played a big role in this. NRL clubs don't pay big money for wingers - our NYC is full of star wingers. If I was a 20-year-old from Wigan and I could get paid to live on a beach in Sydney for a couple of years, I'd be there tomorrow. Are you fast? I'll pay you £120k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guess who Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Cant blame him. Going to the best league in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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