Michael Witt : Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:07 am  

Seeing as the NZ Warriors have told Michael Witt he's free to find a new employer and the Greg Bird deal is looking very much dead in the water as well as Jefferies looking about as much good as a chocolate fireguard, would this guy be a worthwhile player to attempt signing? I don't know much about him other than he's got a fantastic boot on him, which could be useful with Deacon getting a bit injury prone. Is he any good?

Seeing as the NZ Warriors have told Michael Witt he's free to find a new employer and the Greg Bird deal is looking very much dead in the water as well as Jefferies looking about as much good as a chocolate fireguard, would this guy be a worthwhile player to attempt signing? I don't know much about him other than he's got a fantastic boot on him, which could be useful with Deacon getting a bit injury prone. Is he any good?

Re: Michael Witt : Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:45 am  

propunker wrote: Seeing as the NZ Warriors have told Michael Witt he's free to find a new employer and the Greg Bird deal is looking very much dead in the water as well as Jefferies looking about as much good as a chocolate fireguard, would this guy be a worthwhile player to attempt signing? I don't know much about him other than he's got a fantastic boot on him, which could be useful with Deacon getting a bit injury prone. Is he any good? He's not bad would be an improvement on what we have.

propunker wrote: Seeing as the NZ Warriors have told Michael Witt he's free to find a new employer and the Greg Bird deal is looking very much dead in the water as well as Jefferies looking about as much good as a chocolate fireguard, would this guy be a worthwhile player to attempt signing? I don't know much about him other than he's got a fantastic boot on him, which could be useful with Deacon getting a bit injury prone. Is he any good? He's not bad would be an improvement on what we have.

: Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:11 am  

I don't honestly know much about him. But we could do with further options to add competition in that area. The Bird deal won't now happen so we must have room for at least 1/2 recruits. Not to mention saving the salary on Halley for a couple of months.

Whether Witt is what we need, perhaps someone could give a better idea of his qualities? Is he more of a ball runner or a creative type?

: Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:12 am  

DP

: Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:33 am  

Penrith bound apparently.

: Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:49 pm  

kingmonkey wrote: Penrith bound apparently. Latest news is Matthew Elliot has denied those links saying that they're already at the salary cap for the coming season, all roads are pointing to him going to RU apparently. http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4864380a10295.html From what I've read about him we really should be considering this guy. We desperately need some cover in the halves as well as a backup goalkicker, this guy holds the highest kicking success rate in a season in the NRL so he'd be a handy guy to have around.

kingmonkey wrote: Penrith bound apparently. Latest news is Matthew Elliot has denied those links saying that they're already at the salary cap for the coming season, all roads are pointing to him going to RU apparently. http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4864380a10295.html From what I've read about him we really should be considering this guy. We desperately need some cover in the halves as well as a backup goalkicker, this guy holds the highest kicking success rate in a season in the NRL so he'd be a handy guy to have around.

: Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:09 am  

would we be willing to pay the transfer fee though?

: Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:30 am  

phillgee wrote:

would we be willing to pay the transfer fee though?

Wouldnt have to if he is being released would we?

: Mon Mar 02, 2009 2:17 pm  

He is probably an improvment on what we have but he still isnt really that great.

: Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:07 am  

neilo86 wrote:

Wouldnt have to if he is being released would we?

no, but from the article:

Sources have told Sunday News Witt's Warriors contract is worth $170,000.

i'm not sure if a release is coming?