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Who has already been signed to play for Toronto next year?

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jim_57

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Looks like they'll be doing a NFL-style training camp. Not sure why other teams don't do this TBH, nor why they don't scout the USA for talent, there are literally hundreds if not thousands of guys like Gaddis out there.

I've thrown out the idea before of NRL & SL clubs using partnerships with USARL clubs to train & trial promising locals in US.

Basically and NRL/SL team links withan USARL club or even creates their own and sends talent scouts and development officers over to sign promising players & athletes to trials. The players then play for the USARL clubs on match payments from the NRL/SL club whilst they monitor his progress and either sign him to a contract or cut him loose.

Could effectively turn the USARL in to a semi-pro comp as well as unearthing some American stars.

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GeordieSaint

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I've thrown out the idea before of NRL & SL clubs using partnerships with USARL clubs to train & trial promising locals in US.

Basically and NRL/SL team links withan USARL club or even creates their own and sends talent scouts and development officers over to sign promising players & athletes to trials. The players then play for the USARL clubs on match payments from the NRL/SL club whilst they monitor his progress and either sign him to a contract or cut him loose.

Could effectively turn the USARL in to a semi-pro comp as well as unearthing some American stars.

SL send talent scouts to the US? They can't find the time to send scouts to King's Lynn so no chance with another continent!

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I've thrown out the idea before of NRL & SL clubs using partnerships with USARL clubs to train & trial promising locals in US.

Basically and NRL/SL team links withan USARL club or even creates their own and sends talent scouts and development officers over to sign promising players & athletes to trials. The players then play for the USARL clubs on match payments from the NRL/SL club whilst they monitor his progress and either sign him to a contract or cut him loose.

Could effectively turn the USARL in to a semi-pro comp as well as unearthing some American stars.

Maybe teaching them the absolute basics but USARL clubs would be nowhere near the required standard to train and develop elite pro players.

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jim_57

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Maybe teaching them the absolute basics but USARL clubs would be nowhere near the required standard to train and develop elite pro players.

Well firstly the aim would be to develop the standard a bit more, even using the club links for NRL clubs to send over some reserve graders may help. It would take a lot of work but in the end could be huge for the sport.

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brooza

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What will happen if a player has a crim record ?? Will they be allowed in the country to play a game because i'm sure they are really strict on that sort of thing

Not sure, but a work visa isn't needed, so that may not be an issue

 

 

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Far to good for Championship 1 like quite a few others they have signed, there are going to be some very embarrassing shorelines in that division next season, and I dread to think what is going to happen to an amateur club in the Challenge Cup.

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Far to good for Championship 1 like quite a few others they have signed, there are going to be some very embarrassing shorelines in that division next season, and I dread to think what is going to happen to an amateur club in the Challenge Cup.

More than likely they'll rest some players and give fringe players a chance. Looking forward to seeing them against higher league clubs in the challenge cup!!!

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Far to good for Championship 1 like quite a few others they have signed, there are going to be some very embarrassing shorelines in that division next season, and I dread to think what is going to happen to an amateur club in the Challenge Cup.

True me the amateur club won't be bothered if there's a free trip to Canada on the cards.

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Far to good for Championship 1 like quite a few others they have signed, there are going to be some very embarrassing shorelines in that division next season, and I dread to think what is going to happen to an amateur club in the Challenge Cup.

 

They will coast in a few matches.

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dkw

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That is great news! By my count Burroughs would be the second American to play in the pro or semi pro UK ranks after Taylor Welch. Clint Newton was born in the U.S but really developed in Australia. Please correct if that is wrong.

I have a vague memory of an American playing for Keighley many years ago, though I can't remember his name.
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