Southerner80 888 Report post Posted February 19 Given TWP need more players, does anyone else think they may look at Elite 1 to find another player or two as there is talent there and the salary required will not be high? Gigot hopefully back in SL would be good for SL as he is a interesting player and hopefully TWP can get a win in the next game or so as otherwise it will be tough for them as statistically if a team looses its first 5 games it will be hard to stay up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neutralfan7 52 Report post Posted February 19 It may not count on the cap as such but he wont be playing for free will he can see a points deduction coming for Toronto next season! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wellsy4HullFC 3,908 Report post Posted February 19 2 minutes ago, Neutralfan7 said: It may not count on the cap as such but he wont be playing for free will he can see a points deduction coming for Toronto next season! It's a live cap. Surely it would come this season? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wellsy4HullFC 3,908 Report post Posted February 19 8 minutes ago, Southerner80 said: Given TWP need more players, does anyone else think they may look at Elite 1 to find another player or two as there is talent there and the salary required will not be high? Gigot hopefully back in SL would be good for SL as he is a interesting player and hopefully TWP can get a win in the next game or so as otherwise it will be tough for them as statistically if a team looses its first 5 games it will be hard to stay up. The issue is that they need to pay high salaries to convince people to do the traveling. The SL fixture listed has shafted TWP a bit. They've had an incredibly difficult start to the season, playing all five play off teams in the first 5 fixtures away from home (I know the away from home part is their choice for 3 of the games, but still). Why would they give a new club such a tough opening 5 games? It's pulling the rug from beneath them before they've even begun. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LR23 277 Report post Posted February 19 3 minutes ago, Wellsy4HullFC said: It's a live cap. Surely it would come this season? You'd think so but no - they are not that quick in the RFL. They wouldn't have signed this off though if it wasn't legit - no way this takes you over the cap. I'd imagine the trial doesn't count (as you said) and then you are hoping something happens over the next 4 weeks that means you can fit his salary for the rest of the season under the cap as normal. Good player. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manu266 474 Report post Posted February 19 8 minutes ago, Southerner80 said: Given TWP need more players, does anyone else think they may look at Elite 1 to find another player or two as there is talent there and the salary required will not be high? Gigot hopefully back in SL would be good for SL as he is a interesting player and hopefully TWP can get a win in the next game or so as otherwise it will be tough for them as statistically if a team looses its first 5 games it will be hard to stay up. President Bernard Guasch said recently that no new French player has the level to play in SL, but why not. Elite 1 is somewhere between League One and Championship, so it could be better that Rochdale options. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotchy1 5,565 Report post Posted February 19 Perhaps being able to sign french players not currently contracted to an RFL club would be a good compromise. Sadly there is unlikely to be any sort of compromise while self-interest rules the roost. Super League is fast undoing the great start to the season and is looking almost certainly like taking what should be a great, positive year and over-shadowing it with a story of failure. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wakey Til I Die 23 Report post Posted February 19 26 minutes ago, Kayakman said: Its a trial so it don't count on the cap. Yes it does. But given it is only a months salary then the club will likely have enough wiggle room. If he was to sign permanently after 4 weeks then his whole annual salary would then count which may be more of a problem if someone doesn’t move on. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Taylor 285 Report post Posted February 19 10 minutes ago, Wellsy4HullFC said: The issue is that they need to pay high salaries to convince people to do the traveling. The SL fixture listed has shafted TWP a bit. They've had an incredibly difficult start to the season, playing all five play off teams in the first 5 fixtures away from home (I know the away from home part is their choice for 3 of the games, but still). Why would they give a new club such a tough opening 5 games? It's pulling the rug from beneath them before they've even begun. I think it's fair to say Super League clubs don't particular like the fact Toronto are in Super League. 4 Quote 2008 RFL Wakefield & District Young Volunteer of the Year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildcat 223 Report post Posted February 19 18 minutes ago, Wellsy4HullFC said: The issue is that they need to pay high salaries to convince people to do the traveling. The SL fixture listed has shafted TWP a bit. They've had an incredibly difficult start to the season, playing all five play off teams in the first 5 fixtures away from home (I know the away from home part is their choice for 3 of the games, but still). Why would they give a new club such a tough opening 5 games? It's pulling the rug from beneath them before they've even begun. Don't all clubs get a say in their fixture list though? I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that was the case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wellsy4HullFC 3,908 Report post Posted February 19 3 minutes ago, Chris Taylor said: I think it's fair to say Super League clubs don't particular like the fact Toronto are in Super League. Which is a shame. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southerner80 888 Report post Posted February 19 16 minutes ago, manu266 said: President Bernard Guasch said recently that no new French player has the level to play in SL, but why not. Elite 1 is somewhere between League One and Championship, so it could be better that Rochdale options. While I will agree there are not 20 players out there in France who could right now play SL , I do feel there has to be at least 5 of them who could do a solid job at this level. Hopefully some get a chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotchy1 5,565 Report post Posted February 19 11 minutes ago, Wellsy4HullFC said: Which is a shame. It's not a shame, its embarrassing 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wellsy4HullFC 3,908 Report post Posted February 19 19 minutes ago, Wildcat said: Don't all clubs get a say in their fixture list though? I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that was the case. A say somewhat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattrhino 1,317 Report post Posted February 19 Disappointed, thought he was coming to Leeds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 2,757 Report post Posted February 19 Anyone know what Pellisier is doing these days. If he’s fit, he could fit right in at TWP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GUBRATS 3,543 Report post Posted February 19 Just now, Lowdesert said: Anyone know what Pellisier is doing these days. If he’s fit, he could fit right in at TWP. Playing and scoring for London 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Click 498 Report post Posted February 19 Just now, Lowdesert said: Anyone know what Pellisier is doing these days. If he’s fit, he could fit right in at TWP. He's been playing with the Broncos for awhile now - He has just returned from 8 months out with injury to make an appearance against Widnes, where he also scored a try. Would be interesting for ANOTHER hooker to leave London for Toronto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 2,757 Report post Posted February 19 4 minutes ago, Click said: He's been playing with the Broncos for awhile now - He has just returned from 8 months out with injury to make an appearance against Widnes, where he also scored a try. Would be interesting for ANOTHER hooker to leave London for Toronto. Yes indeed. Didn’t know he was at LB. Easy commute for him as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TboneFromTO 730 Report post Posted February 19 Officially confirmed by the Wolfpack via twitter. Hope to see him Friday! (What's the squad announcement deadline again?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSaint 5,901 Report post Posted February 19 Great signing for Toronto. Gigot is a top draw player. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 2,757 Report post Posted February 19 14 minutes ago, TboneFromTO said: Officially confirmed by the Wolfpack via twitter. Hope to see him Friday! (What's the squad announcement deadline again?) Will be interesting to see how fit he is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheReaper 1,005 Report post Posted February 19 On 17/02/2020 at 03:59, aj1908 said: toronto dont actually pay these costs out of their pocket do they? air transat do the flights for free. and i think i read they got the accomodation for free. even if the travelling clubs didnt like the sandiwches they got I don't think how TWP got those costs covered really matters, it's that the fact that it's been put on them. If they didn't have that sponsorship, would the other clubs suddenly be offering to pay their own way? I don't think so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dixiedean 839 Report post Posted February 19 12 minutes ago, Lowdesert said: Will be interesting to see how fit he is. Indeed. However, his kicking game alone will be much better than what we've seen so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longboard 1,450 Report post Posted February 19 8 hours ago, Treize Hombres said: But which Toronto player will get the chop??? Ewe and i will have to wait and see, but I don't think it will be Baadene Thompson, or Anthony Woollally. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
