Kai Pearce-Paul to the Newcastle Knights

[Scubby]

Little squeaker at the end of this article about Farnworth seems to confirm Newcastle have signed KPP from Wigan. Would be a shame for him to leave SL - Wigan have problems with retention for sure. Also heard the Knights want Will Pryce too on various sites.

https://thewest.com.au/sport/rugby-league/dolphins-broncos-in-fight-for-farnworth-c-6845701

https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/7741666/pryce-would-be-an-x-factor-signing-for-knights-dom-young/?cs=2503

 

[Dallas Mead]

He’s a quality youngster, sad for SL but why wouldn’t you go and earn (at least) twice as much in the sunshine in a bigger fish pond.

[Damien]

It is disappointing when he is still way off playing to his full potential. No doubt Lenegan will do all his usual he is replaceable, he will come back type talk but it just doesn't wash anymore. Indeed it never did with me. 

However never mind from a Wigan point of view but this just isn't good news from a SL point of view. When we are talking about IMG and making the sport better being a 2nd rate feeder league makes that job much harder.

[paulwalker71]

Well, history suggests he will come back in 18 months and be half the player he is now.

[DavidM]

If so then good luck to him . 

[Gav Wilson]

10 minutes ago, paulwalker71 said:

Well, history suggests he will come back in 18 months and be half the player he is now.

OR he could go and carve up, like Eliott Whitehead, Sam Burgess and Gaz Ellis... 

[Scubby]

3 minutes ago, Gav Wilson said:

OR he could go and carve up, like Eliott Whitehead, Sam Burgess and Gaz Ellis... 

Dom Young aint doing too badly either for a 20 year-old kid.

[Dunbar]

I'm pretty sure Newcastle just want to have the tallest team they can find.

[Just Browny]

44 minutes ago, Dallas Mead said:

He’s a quality youngster,.

Is that you, Terry?

[Scubby]

16 minutes ago, Dunbar said:

I'm pretty sure Newcastle just want to have the tallest team they can find.

Edrick's going to the Dolphins so it's one in one out.

[Mr Frisky]

1 hour ago, Dallas Mead said:

He’s a quality youngster, sad for SL but why wouldn’t you go and earn (at least) twice as much in the sunshine in a bigger fish pond.

Take it you haven't been to Newcastle in Oz - makes the UK Newcastle look like paradise....

[Magic XIII]

No sympathy. Not unlike Wigan enticing him from London Broncos. Bigger fish are always more attractive. 

[Futtocks]

25 minutes ago, Scubby said:

Edrick's going to the Dolphins so it's one in one out.

Well, KPP has better hands than Edrick Lee. Then again, so did Desert Orchid.

[DavidM]

Just now, Futtocks said:

Well, KPP has better hands than Edrick Lee. Then again, so did Desert Orchid.

Well he is going to the Dolphins 

[JM2010]

I'm looking forward to watching him in the NRL. They'll be lots of KPPs, Dom Youngs, Will Pryces, Herbie Farnworths in the UK but more investment is needed in the community game so they can be discovered

[JM2010]

Just now, JM2010 said:

I'm looking forward to watching him in the NRL. There will be lots of KPPs, Dom Youngs, Will Pryces, Herbie Farnworths in the UK but more investment is needed in the community game so they can be discovered

 

[Dallas Mead]

1 hour ago, Just Browny said:

Is that you, Terry?

Shot!!!!!!!!!!

[EastLondonMike]

Best of luck to him if true. Though it's sad for SL, and indicative of where SL clubs are at, that more young players, who look like having the potential to be stars of the game, see the NRL as a better place to progress and fulfil that potential.

[GUBRATS]

Is it just me , or has he not really impressed ?

[Scubby]

10 minutes ago, EastLondonMike said:

Best of luck to him if true. Though it's sad for SL, and indicative of where SL clubs are at, that more young players, who look like having the potential to be stars of the game, see the NRL as a better place to progress and fulfil that potential.

Minimum SL wage for a squad player is £15k (A$27,000)

Minimum NRL wage for a squad player is £56k (A$100,000)

[Futtocks]

10 minutes ago, GUBRATS said:

Is it just me , or has he not really impressed ?

It's just you.

[Tonka]

1 hour ago, Dallas Mead said:

Shot!!!!!!!!!!

Jogging on the spot

[Mr Frisky]

1 hour ago, JM2010 said:

 

So you want clubs in the UK to spend money and  invest to find young British talent......so they can go and play NRL?? - not like NRL clubs pay transfer fees is it so whats in it for clubs investing money?

[GUBRATS]

1 minute ago, Mr Frisky said:

So you want clubs in the UK to spend money and  invest to find young British talent......so they can go and play NRL?? - not like NRL clubs pay transfer fees is it so whats in it for clubs investing money?

Only the same as some on here who want the lower tier clubs to invest in youth , so they can go and play in SL 

[Mr Frisky]

9 minutes ago, GUBRATS said:

Only the same as some on here who want the lower tier clubs to invest in youth , so they can go and play in SL 

To be fair if a player goes to SL its common for the SL team to play the lower league team in friendlys as part of the deal.