Benjamin Jullien retires

[Hvy wg]

He says Catalans did not want to renew him and after having struggled for the past 4 years he decided to take up another career.

Sad story to retire at only 27yo.

[Number 16]

Too good a player to lose to the game. I'm guessing it's injury issues.

[Chris22]

That's a shame. Always struck me as decent player, pleased he could be part of that 2018 cup win.

[StandOffHalf]

Very sad to hear.

A classy and dependable player. I thought he offered a lot to the teams he represented and was perhaps a touch under-valued. A shame that he won't now be turning out for France. 

Obviously wishing him well in his new endeavours.

[UTK]

Certainly wasn't one of McNamara's favourites and that appears to be the main criteria for selection at Catalans unfortunately.

Hopefully he can suit up for the World Cup because France need edge backrowers and add to the strength of Elite one.

https://www.lindependant.fr/2022/09/12/super-league-jullien-et-langi-ne-seront-plus-des-dragons-catalans-en-2023-dautres-vont-suivre-10539439.php

Appears Langi is also gone which might take him out of France's WC plans unless he intends to go to Elite one.

Whare, Cozza, Le Cam and Franco on the outer too.

[Futtocks]

Sad news. Best of luck to him.

[Just Browny]

That's a real shame. He was a player whose endeavour was always obvious and I enjoyed watching him come through with Warrington and then Catalans. Very capable at Super League level but I can understand if he didn't want to move back to the UK for the sort of wage he could attract. 

I hope he does find a way to stay in the game alongside his new career. Reading that article it seems like he will seek to join the fire brigade and probably Lézignan or Pia.

Edited September 13, 2022 by Just Browny

[barnyia]

Where did you get retire from? He's moving on that's all, either elite 1, Toulouse or Leigh I've heard, 

[Hvy wg]

48 minutes ago, barnyia said:

Where did you get retire from? He's moving on that's all, either elite 1, Toulouse or Leigh I've heard, 

Hes retiring professionally as far as im told. 

Elite 1 plus firefighter.

[gogledd]

North Wales Crusaders had Benjamin on loan for a season and what a great asset he proved to be. Very best wishes to him in whatever he decides to do but I do hope he gets a chance to pull on a French jersey during the World Cup.

[Charlie]

What’s happening with le cam and cozza thought they looked decent in sl

[Hvy wg]

59 minutes ago, Charlie said:

What’s happening with le cam and cozza thought they looked decent in sl

Le Cam failed to impress both at training and when playing SL. Cozza the same plus he likes himself too much. 

 

 

 

 

[Charlie]

2 hours ago, Hvy wg said:

Le Cam failed to impress both at training and when playing SL. Cozza the same plus he likes himself too much. 

 

 

 

 

Not great for Catalans a lot of there younger players going for whatever reason.

[Hvy wg]

1 hour ago, Charlie said:

Not great for Catalans a lot of there younger players going for whatever reason.

Those kids were getting routed in Elite 1 last year. Theyre not SL players and honestly even with 10 years work they would not be up to the task.

Hope they prove me wrong. Youre never going to be a SL player at 23yo if youre struggling against top Élite 1 teams at 21.

[barnyia]

Apparently Franco, le cam, cozza, to be let go, vailhen has already signed for Pia, (looks like the 3 others are going to Pia) 

I believe salabio is being released too, 

Xiii catalan are going with most of  the ex u19s team and a few others that are still left  in elite 1 this year, 

Brochon has gone to Toulouse elite. 

Tiaki Chan has signed his first pro contract. 

[Dave T]

Jullien was a good player for Wire, shame it isn't working out and he is leaving the game. Always thought he was a tough tackler, way above his weight grade, solid squad man, not unlike a Tyrone McCarthy type player.

[audois]

5 hours ago, barnyia said:

Apparently Franco, le cam, cozza, to be let go, vailhen has already signed for Pia, (looks like the 3 others are going to Pia) 

I believe salabio is being released too, 

Xiii catalan are going with most of  the ex u19s team and a few others that are still left  in elite 1 this year, 

Brochon has gone to Toulouse elite. 

Tiaki Chan has signed his first pro contract. 

Alan - hoping that O'Carroll's going to see a change in Elite 1- never brought in from across the Channel before for this. Overall the hope is too to see the comp across the board imroves. 10 see teams in this year. Pia should help and St Gaudens getting better - more so a real big improvement from TO Elite 1 too

Edited September 14, 2022 by audois

[SydneyRoosters]

On 13/09/2022 at 19:39, Hvy wg said:

Hes retiring professionally as far as im told. 

Elite 1 plus firefighter.

Elite 1 is mostly professional these days

[barnyia]

No it's not, only the foreign players don't work in elite 1 

[ATLANTISMAN]

Whatever its going to be a great season can't wait to start to go to matches:)

 

Paul

[welshmagpie]

9 hours ago, SydneyRoosters said:

Elite 1 is mostly professional these days

You’re wildly mistaken

[dealwithit]

23 hours ago, Hvy wg said:

Those kids were getting routed in Elite 1 last year. Theyre not SL players and honestly even with 10 years work they would not be up to the task.

Hope they prove me wrong. Youre never going to be a SL player at 23yo if youre struggling against top Élite 1 teams at 21.

I tend to disagree. There’s enough promise in a good half dozen. Just need to remain in a high performance environment. They may not be world beaters, but they can do a solid job. 

[audois]

 I heard the radoi coverage on Batley V Whitehaven this past season. The former one of the best Championship sides. The Cumbrians had in their line-up Rougé 19 yrs (half-back ) and Le Cam 22 yrs( second row) Both showed-up/out-standlingly.

Edited September 15, 2022 by audois