Liverpool Rover 412 Report post Posted October 17 How many Saints players would Holbrook consider to be good enough for the NRL? Roby, Walmsley and Thompson immediately spring to mind but Roby has had more than one chance to go, Walmsley will be starting enter the final few years of his career when his current contract expires and I all I have read about Thompson is him saying that he is happy at Saints. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldcoaster 158 Report post Posted October 18 I think its a nothing story, but it would be good if we can get a couple of Saints players to make the move accross int he coming years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldcoaster 158 Report post Posted October 18 8 hours ago, Eddie said: The way to keep talent here is to raise the salary cap, it’s too low. And give teams not named Wigan, Saints or Leeds even less chance to win a trophy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 920 Report post Posted October 18 1 hour ago, goldcoaster said: And give teams not named Wigan, Saints or Leeds even less chance to win a trophy? Or make other teams do more to increase crowds, sell merchandise etc. Warrington do it well, others could follow suit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 2,395 Report post Posted October 18 6 hours ago, Liverpool Rover said: How many Saints players would Holbrook consider to be good enough for the NRL? Roby, Walmsley and Thompson immediately spring to mind but Roby has had more than one chance to go, Walmsley will be starting enter the final few years of his career when his current contract expires and I all I have read about Thompson is him saying that he is happy at Saints. Media reports that Canterbury executive is/has been in Merseyside and the view is it’s for Walmsley and Thompson. Iirc Walmsley signed a deal recently so some serious cash would be needed for that one but Thompson becomes a free agent at the end of next season so a pay off would not be outside the realms of Canterbury. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saint Toppy 1,307 Report post Posted October 18 Typical lazy journalism again. Grace may well end up in the NRL in a few years time and Thompson has already said he will see out the remainder of his Saints contract and then consider his options (plus Saints have also said they will not sell Thompson). Walmsley has had several big offers from NRL clubs but turned them all down because he has a young family and his missus doesn't want to leave their family support while their kids are so young. I reckon Thompson will go to the NRL in 2021 and maybe Grace in 2023, but other than those 2 I can't see anyone else leaving. 3 Quote Lets Get Brexit Done !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolford6 1,708 Report post Posted October 18 11 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: Too right marra Hang on... Won't the cold kill you up there eventually though? In the 1990's I was a member of a party that had a guided tour of Sellafield. Most of (all?) the siteworkers had their trousers tucked inside knee-length red socks. Quote Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushy 326 Report post Posted October 18 He’s a Saints employee and all his dealings should respect that. If I went on record as talking about who else I’d like to work for I’d be ostracised at the very least. Thankfully he’s not bigging up a rival sport but he is bigging up a rival competition which could be damaging to his current employer. We should have stuff in contracts about this sort of thing. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader 368 Report post Posted October 18 Regans a good lad. Wish him all the best wherever he decides to go. Certainly a long way and a lot of different to his part of Port Talbot. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 3,187 Report post Posted October 18 At this stage of his career he's not good enough for the NRL,he'd get found out defensively,especially under the high ball and physically. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rupert Prince 920 Report post Posted October 18 Do Gold Coast have a backer? The best way for them to find useful players that are available, and who the coach likes, is to get them from St Helens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bedfordshire Bronco 918 Report post Posted October 18 2 hours ago, Wolford6 said: In the 1990's I was a member of a party that had a guided tour of Sellafield. Most of (all?) the siteworkers had their trousers tucked inside knee-length red socks. Red socks? Commies... The lot of em Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fighting irish 867 Report post Posted October 18 4 hours ago, Eddie said: Or make other teams do more to increase crowds, sell merchandise etc. Warrington do it well, others could follow suit. Why don't Warrington tell them how to do it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 920 Report post Posted October 18 3 minutes ago, fighting irish said: Why don't Warrington tell them how to do it? Why would they want to improve their rivals’ financial position? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fighting irish 867 Report post Posted October 18 There is merit in assisting each other to prosper. They are rivals on the field, but (with the games future in mind) sharing best practice as businesses, is in everyone's best interest. Seeing the sport as a dog eat dog, zero sum game, is the cause of the ''top few'' elite club stranglehold the likes of Wigan, Saints, Warrington and Leeds have over the rest. It might swell the leading club chairman's ego's but it does nothing to nurture the game as a whole. Look at what's happened to Bradford, a once great club. I could say, that helping the less well informed clubs (the less professional) to model best practice would ensure the top clubs have still got someone else to play against in future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm13 10 Report post Posted October 18 Way to small to be a first grader in the NRL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oliver Clothesoff 2,704 Report post Posted October 18 I’m more worried about Jack Welsby joining the NRL than Alex Walmsley. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 920 Report post Posted October 18 1 hour ago, fighting irish said: There is merit in assisting each other to prosper. They are rivals on the field, but (with the games future in mind) sharing best practice as businesses, is in everyone's best interest. Seeing the sport as a dog eat dog, zero sum game, is the cause of the ''top few'' elite club stranglehold the likes of Wigan, Saints, Warrington and Leeds have over the rest. It might swell the leading club chairman's ego's but it does nothing to nurture the game as a whole. Look at what's happened to Bradford, a once great club. I could say, that helping the less well informed clubs (the less professional) to model best practice would ensure the top clubs have still got someone else to play against in future. I agree as a fan of the sport but it’s their job to keep their own club at the top. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 43 Report post Posted October 18 20 hours ago, DoubleD said: https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/grace-eyeing-up-nrl-move-23405/ I imagine there’ll be a few Saints following him over the next year or 2. A shame Australia can’t produce their own players so that we have to keep supporting them Good luck in selling him to the Titans. He looks fragile and was anonymous in today's Nines where he should have shone, in fairness his side did not see much ball. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just Browny 6,670 Report post Posted October 18 17 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: I'd prefer Dorset (top) versus the Aussie hell hole here (bottom) Fair old commute from Dorset to St Helens I would think. 1 Quote I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerrumonside ref 1,642 Report post Posted October 18 As others have said he would need to improve his defence especially under the high ball. Maybe development wise he might be better off in Australia. It’d be a gamble, but possibly one worth taking as what would he have to lose - if he doesn’t cut it he would probably still come back a better player with many suitors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bedfordshire Bronco 918 Report post Posted October 18 2 minutes ago, Just Browny said: Fair old commute from Dorset to St Helens I would think. Going by canoe each day... Fitness would be top notch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saint 1 1,530 Report post Posted October 18 13 hours ago, Liverpool Rover said: How many Saints players would Holbrook consider to be good enough for the NRL? Roby, Walmsley and Thompson immediately spring to mind but Roby has had more than one chance to go, Walmsley will be starting enter the final few years of his career when his current contract expires and I all I have read about Thompson is him saying that he is happy at Saints. Makinson, Percival, Grace potentially, Lomax, Fages potentially, Walmsley, Thompson, Roby potentially, Knowles and Lees. That doesn't mean many of them will go. 7 hours ago, Lowdesert said: Media reports that Canterbury executive is/has been in Merseyside and the view is it’s for Walmsley and Thompson. Iirc Walmsley signed a deal recently so some serious cash would be needed for that one but Thompson becomes a free agent at the end of next season so a pay off would not be outside the realms of Canterbury. Bit of a wasted trip given they're currently in Sydney! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 43 Report post Posted October 18 55 minutes ago, Just Browny said: Fair old commute from Dorset to St Helens I would think. St Kilda? Melbourne does not have any nice beaches its a harbour/port city. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 2,395 Report post Posted October 18 51 minutes ago, Saint 1 said: Makinson, Percival, Grace potentially, Lomax, Fages potentially, Walmsley, Thompson, Roby potentially, Knowles and Lees. That doesn't mean many of them will go. Bit of a wasted trip given they're currently in Sydney! No idea. Just repeating what’s in the press. No matter what, agents will be looking at the money - of course, in the best interests of the players. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites