Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:13 am  

Charlie Sheen wrote:

The introduction of a 3rd marquee player ruling is currently being discussed among the SL clubs apparently.

This would be the right thing to do. Players like Blake Austin, Gareth Widdop, Konrad Hurrell, Lachlan Coote, Albert Kelly, James Maloney (if we get him) add so much value to the Super League competition.

The salary cap still has a place as they still take up £150k of the cap. Personally I think clubs should be able to sign as many marquee players as they wish under the salary cap, but we should have a minimum salary for clubs top 25 players.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:31 am  

BrisbaneRhino wrote:

Just to put in perspective, Hastings isn't exactly seen as the reincarnation of Wally Lewis here. The general view is that he's quite skilled but a bit slow for a halfback, and rightly or wrongly he's also seen to have a terrible attitude (effectively tossed out of two clubs for it). I'm not saying he wouldn't get offers over here, but at least short-term SL is likely to offer him more.

I don't have a huge problem with an NRL clause per se, except to say it would have to have some severe limitations - i.e. can't be exercised mid-season, would require proper notice to the club etc. The question for Leeds is how big a fee justifies the end of this year plus maybe one year more?

Quite.

I remember him playing in the WCC few years back for the Roosters - and he was hyped as much as Latrell was who was also playing.

One has obviously kicked on and Hastings hit the "cobbles".

Reminds me a bit of when everyone was fawning over Inu and Hayne - Hayne hit the dizzy heights, but Inu somehow didn't meet his massive potential.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 24, 2019 4:02 pm  

So other rumours:

Danny Richardson to Wigan (as well as Hastings)
Fonua back to Hull
Mcshane to Newcastle knights

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 24, 2019 5:13 pm  

Maybe Hastings wants Lui at Leeds before he comits?
Or could we not let Myler go back to Salford along with Sutcliffe and Ferres as makeweights for Hastings and Lui?

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 24, 2019 5:50 pm  

Sir Kevin Sinfield wrote:

This would be the right thing to do. Players like Blake Austin, Gareth Widdop, Konrad Hurrell, Lachlan Coote, Albert Kelly, James Maloney (if we get him) add so much value to the Super League competition.

The salary cap still has a place as they still take up £150k of the cap. Personally I think clubs should be able to sign as many marquee players as they wish under the salary cap, but we should have a minimum salary for clubs top 25 players.

Kelly isnt marquee

Problem with 3 marquee players is unless they are home grown they still take up £175k of salary cap ( I think its £175k not £150k) each so over 1/4 of your cap on 3 players which is probably only 10% of your squad. You'll end up with 3 great players hut a thin squad beyond that

Edit - I've just checked and it is £150k but the principle still remains that you have a huge chunk of cap tied up I 3 players

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 24, 2019 6:55 pm  

chapylad wrote: Maybe Hastings wants Lui at Leeds before he comits? Or could we not let Myler go back to Salford along with Sutcliffe and Ferres as makeweights for Hastings and Lui? https://www-yorkshireeveningpost-co-uk. ... -1-9839351 Rhinos want Hastings asap but hes still undecided. Also sounds like hes got reservations re our relegation plight.

chapylad wrote: Maybe Hastings wants Lui at Leeds before he comits? Or could we not let Myler go back to Salford along with Sutcliffe and Ferres as makeweights for Hastings and Lui? https://www-yorkshireeveningpost-co-uk. ... -1-9839351 Rhinos want Hastings asap but hes still undecided. Also sounds like hes got reservations re our relegation plight.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:03 pm  

Clearly the club are doing everything they can so fsir play

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:23 pm  

Fonua looks gone this year. At the end of last season he was one of the most powerful wingers around, massive yardage running the ball back. This year he seems far less effective.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:29 am  

Because he has been injured

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:56 am  

Hasn't stopped him playing most weeks. I'd say its far more that last year he was a bit new, this year teams are ready for him. He's also (even last year) probably the slowest winger in the NRL.