Kayakman Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 55 minutes ago, Jacko45 said: Over here ? Canada !! Well with the Brexit and all, we will let you join as a new province, but you have to ask nice and follow the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean de Bordeaux Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Is he not linked with the Roosters for 2020 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manfred Mann Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 If Sonny Bill WIlliams signs for the Toronto Wolfpack for 2020, on the assumption that Toronto makes Super League in 2020, and the team also signs a quality half (e.g. Jackson Hastings), then, with the existing exceptional talent of Ricky Leutele in the centres, the Toronto Wolfpack will not be a one year wonder in Super League. They will retain their position for 2021 and might even make the playoffs in 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manfred Mann Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 23 minutes ago, Jean de Bordeaux said: Is he not linked with the Roosters for 2020 ? Where did you read that? The Roosters probably could not afford SBW, especially if their highly paid star half back Cooper Cronk decides to play on in 2020 (Cronk has said on the BBC that he is thinking about it and will decide in two or three months). Plus the Roosters already have paid good money to lure Angus Crichton from South Sydney as back row partner for Boyd Cordner, with capable Mitchell Aubusson as bench substitute. In addition the Roosters already have an up and coming star Victor Radley at No 13, with a very good Isaac Liu as bench substitute. So I cannot see the Roosters fitting SBW into a place in the team, or under the salary cap, especially if their great asset Cooper Cronk decides to play for one more year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost crayfish Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I wonder what the RFL will do about their participation bond, if the Challenge Cup's most marketable player is at Toronto... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayCee Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Is there a team big enough for SBW? My blog: https://rugbyl.blogspot.co.nz/ It takes wisdom to know when a discussion has run its course. It takes reasonableness to end that discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKR AWAY DAYS Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I can't believe people are falling for this* *When it happens I will gladly accept the niggle that will inevitably follow this post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Knight Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Would be awesome for the sport in Canada if it is indeed SBW. Just marketing him as an All Black will generate huge interest and get people watching TWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwalesrabbitoh Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 12 hours ago, Playdaball said: SBW won’t go anywhere pre Rugby Union WC. With everyone fit i don't think Williams will make the NZ 1st XV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirteenthman Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Just to clarify what the article in League Weekly actually says (If only they had one of those new fangled website type things). It reads - Quote League Weekly understands the Wolfpack are looking to make a signing in the next two weeks and then bring in a big name from RU later this year. Toronto owner David Argyle told a crowd of Wolfpack fans at a pub on Saturday night: "We've got some really exciting things coming up". "Before the RUWC in Japan later this year, we will have one of the top five rugby players (coming here)" Argyle did not reveal further details on which RU player the Canadian outfit are targeting. This is followed by speculation on the likes of SBW, Folau, Te'o etc. So a signing in the next two weeks and then a 'big name' from Union before the RUWC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Was he absolutely ######ed when he was in that pub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipw Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 11 hours ago, Padge said: Majority? As it currently stands, yes. They have played a number of 'home' games in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipw Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Not SBW, according to Brad Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Ah c'mon man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Wigan get docked two league points for exceeding the cap by £14,000, I dont suppose TWP will be very far away from their limit (considering they have one), I should imagine SBW would command £14,000 a week himself in wages, which would equate to a rather large points deduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Knight Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 hour ago, thirteenthman said: Just to clarify what the article in League Weekly actually says (If only they had one of those new fangled website type things). It reads - This is followed by speculation on the likes of SBW, Folau, Te'o etc. So a signing in the next two weeks and then a 'big name' from Union before the RUWC. So it’s been confirmed it isn’t SBW and Folau just signed a new deal with Australian union. Perhaps it is Te’o but then again that’s a bit disingenuous claiming him to be a top five player in union Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 21 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Wigan get docked two league points for exceeding the cap by £14,000, I dont suppose TWP will be very far away from their limit (considering they have one), I should imagine SBW would command £14,000 a week himself in wages, which would equate to a rather large points deduction. Surely he’s only be able to sign as a marquee player, as I’m sure they’re allowed in the Championship as well as Super League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 25 minutes ago, Yorkshire Knight said: So it’s been confirmed it isn’t SBW and Folau just signed a new deal with Australian union. Perhaps it is Te’o but then again that’s a bit disingenuous claiming him to be a top five player in union Being a top 5 player in union isn’t even a claim of sporting achievement. He could as well have been showing off about signing the winner of the Hooters annual big ribs eat off if he wanted to parade a fatty capable of sustained activity for a few seconds every 20 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Knight Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, Exiled Wiganer said: Being a top 5 player in union isn’t even a claim of sporting achievement. He could as well have been showing off about signing the winner of the Hooters annual big ribs eat off if he wanted to parade a fatty capable of sustained activity for a few seconds every 20 minutes. Yes I’m sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Yorkshire Knight said: Yes I’m sure Sorry - I meant any of the top 5. Big Jim Maloney of Kentucky, Virginia would almost certainly be too expensive even for Toronto, if elasticated trousers are included in the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Quade Cooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 57 minutes ago, Oliver Clothesoff said: Surely he’s only be able to sign as a marquee player, as I’m sure they’re allowed in the Championship as well as Super League. Good point Ollie, but do you know how many marquees they have on their register, if they are up to limit they will have to cut their cloth to suit, won't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Harry Stottle said: Wigan get docked two league points for exceeding the cap by £14,000, I dont suppose TWP will be very far away from their limit (considering they have one), I should imagine SBW would command £14,000 a week himself in wages, which would equate to a rather large points deduction. Really? You think Toronto’s squad will be costing more than Warrington or St Helens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 25 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Good point Ollie, but do you know how many marquees they have on their register, if they are up to limit they will have to cut their cloth to suit, won't they? No idea, in all honesty. But yeah, they’d likely have to shuffle the pack to suit a top earner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowardly Fan Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Harry Stottle said: Wigan get docked two league points for exceeding the cap by £14,000, I dont suppose TWP will be very far away from their limit (considering they have one), I should imagine SBW would command £14,000 a week himself in wages, which would equate to a rather large points deduction. I thought Union players counted less on the cap? Or could be made their marquee player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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