Canis Lupus 247 Report post Posted February 26 Hopwood Hall campus Middleton has been used . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RayCee 1,649 Report post Posted February 26 5 hours ago, manu266 said: I've read on this site that even when its free they must add a minimum of £15,000 on the salary cap. https://www.totalrl.com/wolfpack-hold-talks-with-nrl-chief-about-australia-clash/ They must have a little margin to play with then. Quote 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 363 Report post Posted February 27 (edited) What's happening in regard to Stanley? Edited February 27 by frank spelling mistake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manu266 474 Report post Posted February 27 I haven't seen anything in the news this week for Chase. Today is squad announcement so we will know more, or not, maybe he needs another paper again... Another interesting trial agreement here https://www.torontowolfpack.com/toronto-wolfpack-sign-warringtons-wolfie-to-a-trial/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manu266 474 Report post Posted February 27 (edited) 1. Gareth O'Brien 2. Matty Russell 3. Chase Stanley - Still not named 4. Ricky Leutele 5. Liam Kay 6. Joe Mellor - Named but still injured, wrist, back in 2 weeks 7. Josh McCrone 8. Adam Sidlow 9. Andy Ackers 10. Anthony Mullally 11. Andrew Dixon 12. Bodene Thompson 13. Jon Wilkin - Named and will play, surgeon unavailable for another few weeks 14. Darcy Lussick - Named!! but still hernia issue, maybe next week 15. Gadwin Springer 16. Tom Olbison 17 Blake Wallace 18. Brad Singleton - Fully ruptured lateral medial ligament - out 4 months 19. Gary Wheeler - Not named, reason unknown 20. James Cunningham - Hamstring, could be 6 months 21. Sonny Bill Williams 22. Greg Worthington - On loan for another month 23. Hakim Maloudi 24. Tony Gigot 25. Jack Wells 26. Ben Kilner 21 players named, 19 fit. Edited February 27 by manu266 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RayCee 1,649 Report post Posted February 27 I see that Warrington have stepped in with a helping hand: https://www.wirefm.com/news/local/warrington-mascot-wolfie-joins-toronto-on-loan/ Quote 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manu266 474 Report post Posted March 1 https://www.rlnews.co.uk/toronto-seek-to-send-centre-out-on-loan/ Gigot left the field injured in the second half. They should wait before making anything long term. Plus as much as I like Gigot and the fact that TWP becomes a seconde destination privilégiée for the Frenchies, with the 2 tries Wheeler had against Salford, I'm not sure about the move. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manu266 474 Report post Posted March 2 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/article-visa-issues-finally-resolved-chase-stanley-rejoins-toronto-wolfpack/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIWIT 1,306 Report post Posted March 3 Still like to know more about this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manu266 474 Report post Posted March 3 https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/dogs-help-passport-bid/story-e6frep5o-1111117052201?sv=f6cc2d2796846dbe127ebc0b54ad8d23 Found this interesting old story. The way Sonny Bill got his Samoan passport is really disturbing, I understand why TWP don't communicate clearly on this issue. My guess is SBW lost his Samoan status after he left France, because back in NZ he didn't need it anymore. Having him going back to this procedure would have been risky and bit ridiculous as well, so they probably looked at other players in the squad and found out Chase could get a pacific island passport and not count in the overseas quota. But this is a long process, it's more than a visa, I know it because I try to apply for an Italian passport a couple of years ago, and even if I am Italian born, the process was so complicated and costly I gave up after the second interview at the consulate. Meanwhile Samoa is still looking to get SBW in their squad for the next 2 years or at least for the next world.cup, and he doesn't need a passport to play for this country, so that would get even more ridiculous if this happens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fevtom 561 Report post Posted March 3 Good news on Chase Stanley and Bodene Thompson this week, hopefully there should be easily enough available players for the next match. A couple of weeks ago I'd have said Rhinos would be one Toronto could target a shock win. It still could be but Leeds have looked good recently. There are a few winnable games coming up for you after so I'd say getting through this and the challenge cup without further injuries or suspensions would be a success. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manu266 474 Report post Posted March 3 But Chase not named yet, probably rusty after spending a month in consulate lineups. Wheeler also out... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianRugger 1,314 Report post Posted March 9 Ricky Leutele apparently being traded to Wigan in exchange for five players. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ojx 2,209 Report post Posted March 10 5 hours ago, CanadianRugger said: Ricky Leutele apparently being traded to Wigan in exchange for five players. Love Ricky, he'll be a big loss. I guess our hands are tied as we really need players. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron Highlander 231 Report post Posted March 10 (edited) 10 hours ago, ojx said: Love Ricky, he'll be a big loss. I guess our hands are tied as we really need players. Me too and I agree with the need. But......as I said elsewhere, this is absolute insanity IMHO. And I asked - "is this the way British Professional Sports Leagues and their Member Teams operate?.....or is it just Rugby League?" Haven't got a straight answer yet. Edited March 10 by Cameron Highlander Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manu266 474 Report post Posted March 10 Quinn signed, Wheeler out. https://www.nsnews.com/canada-s-quinn-ngawati-back-for-second-stint-with-toronto-wolfpack-1.24094222 https://www.totalrl.com/st-helens-complete-shock-move-for-toronto-talent/ So first Canadian born and bred on the first year in tier 1. 15 years better than Melbourne Storm... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RayCee 1,649 Report post Posted March 10 (edited) The whole point of having teams like the WP go through two divisions to make the top flight was to prepare then for SL. Unfortunately, it seems after two years Toronto ended up with a club not as prepared as they should have been. The learning has started in 2020. I wonder if the Championship is a better place to start. A tougher first season would perhaps achieve more in the long run. Edited March 10 by RayCee Quote 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PackAttack 27 Report post Posted March 10 Hopefully the Leutele thing doesn't actually happen. I haven't seen a story that says its a done deal. Happy to be shown otherwise. Curious to see what they do with the money saved on Wheeler. Any idea how much room they've created? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertAM 2,105 Report post Posted March 10 1 hour ago, PackAttack said: Hopefully the Leutele thing doesn't actually happen. I haven't seen a story that says its a done deal. Happy to be shown otherwise. Curious to see what they do with the money saved on Wheeler. Any idea how much room they've created? Letting Ricky go would be a big mistake in the long term I feel..sure we get bodies but of what quality?? Leutele firing on all cylinders can make magic happen. Wheeler makes room for Gigo on a full contract - mebbe Gaz is going?? seems like BMac is designing the team he wants without Brian Noble's input..But honestly thought we had a team that was better than 0-6...?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIWIT 1,306 Report post Posted March 11 Given today's result it's a darn good thing they didn't trade Leutele. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fevtom 561 Report post Posted March 12 SBW may need to have knee surgery. Has anyone got an updated list of available players? Glad to see Quinn back again but I'm sceptical about what kind of impact he will make in Super League after a handful of League One games and a year off. It's a shame he didn't stay in the game and get a full season on loan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
POR 468 Report post Posted March 12 2 hours ago, fevtom said: SBW may need to have knee surgery. Has anyone got an updated list of available players? Glad to see Quinn back again but I'm sceptical about what kind of impact he will make in Super League after a handful of League One games and a year off. It's a shame he didn't stay in the game and get a full season on loan. He won't when he played against us he was rubbish and that was last league game he played even established internationals who have been out of the game it's hard to get into the swing of things ask sam burgess it took him at most of the season to get back to his skill set after england RU better still ask SWB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manu266 474 Report post Posted March 12 1. Gareth O'Brien 2. Matty Russell - Not on the 17 Wednesday 3. Chase Stanley 4. Ricky Leutele 5. Liam Kay 6. Joe Mellor 7. Josh McCrone 8. Adam Sidlow 9. Andy Ackers 10. Anthony Mullally 11. Andrew Dixon 12. Bodene Thompson 13. Jon Wilkin - Not on the 17 Wednesday - Will need surgery soon 14. Darcy Lussick - Benched Wednesday still needs recovery 15. Gadwin Springer 16. Tom Olbison 17 Blake Wallace - Benched Wednesday 18. Brad Singleton - Fully ruptured lateral medial ligament - out 4 months 20. James Cunningham - Hamstring, could be 6 months 21. Sonny Bill Williams - Knee, 10-15 days 22. Greg Worthington - On loan 23. Hakim Maloudi 24. Tony Gigot - Benched Wednesday 25. Jack Wells 26. Ben Kilner 27. Quinn Ngawati - Registered with Rochdale for now McDermott said in an interview that he didn't use Gigot and Wallace because he wasn't sure where to put them... https://www.totalrl.com/brian-mcdermott-reveals-colourful-criticism-of-front-rowers-decision-to-use-just-one-sub/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertAM 2,105 Report post Posted March 12 Reading his comments it would seem that changes are coming and we will see some players moving on..likely to be props? what I am having a hard time understanding is, given that BMac was with us at the start of and throughout 2019, what was discussed by he and Brian Noble before the season started on the make up of the squad..they knew the salary cap etc..shouldn't this have all taken place before extending 20-21 contracts?? he stated in the documentary "this is a squad that can win a GF or be relegated" OK we have had crucial injuries but I find it all a little strange?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kayakman 5,015 Report post Posted March 12 1 hour ago, RobertAM said: Reading his comments it would seem that changes are coming and we will see some players moving on..likely to be props? what I am having a hard time understanding is, given that BMac was with us at the start of and throughout 2019, what was discussed by he and Brian Noble before the season started on the make up of the squad..they knew the salary cap etc..shouldn't this have all taken place before extending 20-21 contracts?? he stated in the documentary "this is a squad that can win a GF or be relegated" OK we have had crucial injuries but I find it all a little strange?? Multi year contracts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
