Manfred Mann 1,172 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 (edited) David Mead signed with the Brisbane Broncos on January 13, 2021. I wonder whether his departure from Catalans was because the Catalans chairman was facing a financial pinch, as a result of Covid related problems, and was looking to cut costs, or because David had previously received an offer from Brisbane. Either way his departure was a loss for Catalans, as he is a very good player. The only silver lining is that a French player like Arthur Romano has a better chance of playing more games in the Catalans Super League team this year, and another French player Fouad Yaha has pretty much cemented his wing position in the run on team. Edited January 25 by Manfred Mann 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cumbrian Mackem 367 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 14 minutes ago, Manfred Mann said: David Mead signed with the Brisbane Broncos on January 13, 2021. I wonder whether his departure from Catalans was because the Catalans chairman was facing a financial pinch, as a result of Covid related problems, and was looking to cut costs, or because David had previously received an offer from Brisbane. Either way his departure was a loss for Catalans, as he is a very good player. The only silver lining is that a French player like Arthur Romano has a better chance of playing more games in the Catalans Super League team this year, and another French player Fouad Yaha has pretty much cemented his wing position in the run on team. Don’t be so sure. They’ll likely sign some bog average Aussie or kiwi to take his place rather than give a Frenchman a shot unfortunately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manfred Mann 1,172 Posted January 25 Author Report Share Posted January 25 2 minutes ago, Cumbrian Mackem said: Don’t be so sure. They’ll likely sign some bog average Aussie or kiwi to take his place rather than give a Frenchman a shot unfortunately. I think that it’s too late for that to happen this year. Moreover you are underestimating the financial strains that the Covid pandemic has imposed on the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hela Wigmen 2,811 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Mead wanted to return to Australia and find a club there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacobus 64 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Good player, I wish him well. 1 Quote UK Dragons Website (now fixed and with some more content !!) Yaxley Yaks - Come and play vets touch in CAMBS Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 5,088 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 2 hours ago, Manfred Mann said: David Mead signed with the Brisbane Broncos on January 13, 2021. I wonder whether his departure from Catalans was because the Catalans chairman was facing a financial pinch, as a result of Covid related problems, and was looking to cut costs, or because David had previously received an offer from Brisbane. Either way his departure was a loss for Catalans, as he is a very good player. The only silver lining is that a French player like Arthur Romano has a better chance of playing more games in the Catalans Super League team this year, and another French player Fouad Yaha has pretty much cemented his wing position in the run on team. Maybe he was just surplus to requirements,was probably on big mone but was more solid than spectacular on the pitch. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GUBRATS 5,057 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Players come , players go , always have , always will 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manfred Mann 1,172 Posted January 26 Author Report Share Posted January 26 3 hours ago, GUBRATS said: Players come , players go , always have , always will I didn’t realize that. Are you absolutely sure? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Copa 4,775 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 I’m not sure why anyone would choose Europe over QLD at this point in history. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GUBRATS 5,057 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 6 hours ago, Manfred Mann said: I didn’t realize that. Are you absolutely sure? Are you ? , You're the one with the crazy assumptions about the sport 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barnyia 1,859 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 He announced last season or just as the season ended that he was going back to the NRL with Brisbane 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Damien 12,851 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 19 hours ago, Davo5 said: Maybe he was just surplus to requirements,was probably on big mone but was more solid than spectacular on the pitch. I agree with this. I never watched Mead at Catalans and thought what a player. He's certainly not the type to pay big money to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scubby 11,971 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 11 hours ago, Copa said: I’m not sure why anyone would choose Europe over QLD at this point in history. Said with conviction Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manfred Mann 1,172 Posted January 26 Author Report Share Posted January 26 11 hours ago, GUBRATS said: Are you ? , You're the one with the crazy assumptions about the sport WHOOSH !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 5,088 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 19 hours ago, Copa said: I’m not sure why anyone would choose Europe over QLD at this point in history. History,culture and intelligent conversation ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Copa 4,775 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 5 hours ago, Davo5 said: History,culture and intelligent conversation ? David Mead is from a country with more cultures and languages than in all of Europe combined. He’ll be moving to Queensland (not far from his birthplace) where there are cultural practices so old the Egyptian pyramids look like they were built yesterday in comparison. Queensland is also rugby league central and makes Wigan look like a town obsessed with soccer. Queensland also lacks Covid. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manfred Mann 1,172 Posted January 27 Author Report Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, Copa said: Queensland also lacks Covid. Also? I think that life without Covid could be the main reason. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fighting irish 1,784 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 4 hours ago, Copa said: David Mead is from a country with more cultures and languages than in all of Europe combined. He’ll be moving to Queensland (not far from his birthplace) where there are cultural practices so old the Egyptian pyramids look like they were built yesterday in comparison. Queensland is also rugby league central and makes Wigan look like a town obsessed with soccer. Queensland also lacks Covid. I hear they've discovered two new reasons for keeping sheep too. Meat and wool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Copa 4,775 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Manfred Mann said: Also? I think that life without Covid could be the main reason. They do drink XXXX in QLD. That almost counteracts the attraction of a Covid free state .... almost. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Copa 4,775 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 2 minutes ago, fighting irish said: I hear they've discovered two new reasons for keeping sheep too. Meat and wool. Jesus.... what do the Irish do with them?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RP London 2,984 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 3 minutes ago, Copa said: They do drink XXXX in QLD. That almost counteracts the attraction of a Covid free state .... almost. cause and effect surely... they drink XXXX therefore Covid has been killed by the rancid unholy hell water.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fighting irish 1,784 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 1 minute ago, Copa said: Jesus.... what do the Irish do with them?! Ha ha, is that kind of joke still allowed these days? Apparently the innovation was thought up by the Aussies, the Welsh and the Irish are still resisting the changes! Lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Rocket 1,499 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 10 hours ago, Davo5 said: History,culture and intelligent conversation ? 19 hours ago, Scubby said: Said with conviction Not said with conviction. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 5,088 Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 11 hours ago, Copa said: David Mead is from a country with more cultures and languages than in all of Europe combined. He’ll be moving to Queensland (not far from his birthplace) where there are cultural practices so old the Egyptian pyramids look like they were built yesterday in comparison. Queensland is also rugby league central and makes Wigan look like a town obsessed with soccer. Queensland also lacks Covid. Is 2000 KM not far ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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