Re: latest rumor on twitter. : Fri May 30, 2014 3:40 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

Extrapolating on what our CEO said recently I would imagine Walsh is effectively a stop gap until we can raise our own rather than get any in. I've no idea whether there are any up and coming halfbacks at Saints these days. We seem to have disposed of them all.

I think the idea of keeping anyone who's got genuine NRL quality will be difficult to do for long periods.
I know E Mc mentioned something about Penrith still contributing to his wages, this may be how we've managed to get him under the cap and once this agreement come to an end, we may not be able to afford to keep him.
However, I'm not 100% sure about that situation and if Walsh settles here, with the lack of media spotlight, we may be able to tie him down for longer.

Re: latest rumor on twitter. : Fri May 30, 2014 6:22 pm  

Offside Monkey wrote:

I think the idea of keeping anyone who's got genuine NRL quality will be difficult to do for long periods.
I know E Mc mentioned something about Penrith still contributing to his wages, this may be how we've managed to get him under the cap and once this agreement come to an end, we may not be able to afford to keep him.
However, I'm not 100% sure about that situation and if Walsh settles here, with the lack of media spotlight, we may be able to tie him down for longer.

It's like that with any overseas players. If they settle, if they play well, if they been a success, if they win things, if they get another shot at NRL etc

The fact Walsh made comment that he had a get out Clause (true or not) suggests he wasn't totally convinced on coming. The is clearly some strong rumours which the club denied that he's not settled which ain't going away it seems.

I've spoke to players at the club about this and I'd like to think he would see his two years out but all depends on how his family get on between now and the end of the season.

I know Walsh IS happy to stay and enjoying it but that doesn't mean he will stay.

Re: latest rumor on twitter. : Sat May 31, 2014 8:36 pm  

St pete wrote:

Walsh was always going after two seasons tho, it's not a shock. We need to look at the hear and now.

The is lack of good proven halves about and Burns is a player we a capable of getting IMO. It's all well and good looking 3 years down the line but I'm looking for a stable halves from week to week.

Yeah definitely - he'll be lining up with his current team mates and fellow departees James Green and Jordan Cox.

Oh hang on...

Re: latest rumor on twitter. : Sat May 31, 2014 9:16 pm  

St pete wrote:

The fact Walsh made comment that he had a get out Clause (true or not) suggests he wasn't totally convinced on coming.

Either that or he wanted a safety net in case it all went wrong. It was a big step for him and his wife to come over here without ever having set foot in the country when they have family, friends, etc back home, and it's always tougher for the partners because they don't have the network in place that the men do to meet people and get to know the ropes of living here. But only time will tell if he stays for the length of his contract. I'm taking no notice of the rumours anymore. He'll be here for this season anyway and so I'll enjoy having him with us until I hear anything different from the club.