Re: George Williams. : Wed Jun 23, 2021 1:03 pm  

Wolf Hall wrote:

Could Williams be signing for Catalan Dragons? Salary cap available after Israel Falau goes missing, plenty of ex Wigan mates in the team? Just a thought...

Williams wants to be in the North West. That’s why Leeds were ruled out.

Isn’t Fages leaving Saints this season? If they’re prepared to have two marquees (and the money is available) then they must be in the running too. I think Percival is their only marquee so far.

Either way, Williams and the potential clubs won’t be signing on the dotted line yet I’m sure. They’ll wait until it’s a bit more clear what’s happening with him this season. I reckon if there was a chance of freeing up space here or at another big club it would have been down by now. It’s becoming increasingly likely he’ll have to sit out this season and join in November. At least he won’t be injured playing for another club in the meantime.

Re: George Williams. : Wed Jun 23, 2021 1:19 pm  

What happened to George's imminent signing for the Wire ?

Re: George Williams. : Wed Jun 23, 2021 1:55 pm  

From George Williams' BBC Sport column, 2 days ago: "Career-wise, I've still not signed for anybody yet despite the reports, but I am hoping to get back playing as soon as I can and as it's a World Cup year I'm looking forward to that. I've got to produce some form and that's a big goal of mine." https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/57554949

From George Williams' BBC Sport column, 2 days ago: "Career-wise, I've still not signed for anybody yet despite the reports, but I am hoping to get back playing as soon as I can and as it's a World Cup year I'm looking forward to that. I've got to produce some form and that's a big goal of mine." https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/57554949

Re: George Williams. : Wed Jun 23, 2021 2:06 pm  

shinymcshine wrote: From George Williams' BBC Sport column, 2 days ago: "Career-wise, I've still not signed for anybody yet despite the reports, but I am hoping to get back playing as soon as I can and as it's a World Cup year I'm looking forward to that. I've got to produce some form and that's a big goal of mine." https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/57554949 And this as me thinking Leeds is a possibility for him, I have seen it mentioned they have shown interest and it’s not like it’s 100’s of miles away. I mean what player with potential to be playing in a World Cup would not want to, no way is he going to sit out a season just because he can not fit into a current teams salary cap,if we were moving someone on it should of been done by now.

shinymcshine wrote: From George Williams' BBC Sport column, 2 days ago: "Career-wise, I've still not signed for anybody yet despite the reports, but I am hoping to get back playing as soon as I can and as it's a World Cup year I'm looking forward to that. I've got to produce some form and that's a big goal of mine." https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/57554949 And this as me thinking Leeds is a possibility for him, I have seen it mentioned they have shown interest and it’s not like it’s 100’s of miles away. I mean what player with potential to be playing in a World Cup would not want to, no way is he going to sit out a season just because he can not fit into a current teams salary cap,if we were moving someone on it should of been done by now.

Re: George Williams. : Wed Jun 23, 2021 2:08 pm  

easyWire wrote:

Williams wants to be in the North West. That’s why Leeds were ruled out.

Isn’t Fages leaving Saints this season? If they’re prepared to have two marquees (and the money is available) then they must be in the running too. I think Percival is their only marquee so far.

Either way, Williams and the potential clubs won’t be signing on the dotted line yet I’m sure. They’ll wait until it’s a bit more clear what’s happening with him this season. I reckon if there was a chance of freeing up space here or at another big club it would have been down by now. It’s becoming increasingly likely he’ll have to sit out this season and join in November. At least he won’t be injured playing for another club in the meantime.

George will sign with Warrington and Thages will sign for Huddersfield for next season.

[Fantastic Mr Catpiss]

Re: George Williams. : Wed Jun 23, 2021 2:49 pm  

fages is mental if he signs for the giants.

hull kr have entered the arena for austin now, apparently.

Re: George Williams. : Wed Jun 23, 2021 2:50 pm  

Accordind to Sydney News Today it also could be that Widdop will be released imminently to make room for Williams...

Re: George Williams. : Wed Jun 23, 2021 3:16 pm  

Ghost_Rider_1970 wrote:

Accordind to Sydney News Today it also could be that Widdop will be released imminently to make room for Williams...

So why does Fitzpatrick keep saying Widdop is going nowhere.

[Winslade's Offload]

Re: George Williams. : Wed Jun 23, 2021 3:28 pm  

karetaker wrote:

So why does Fitzpatrick keep saying Widdop is going nowhere.

He is probably talking about the rugby and mixing Widdop up with Austin.

Re: George Williams. : Wed Jun 23, 2021 3:52 pm  

Williams is a Wire and I told you weeks ago. It’s just this season he’s out in limbo. Not sure how his agent will get him a short term contract somewhere, but I suspect it is where the ‘not signed for anyone’ alleged quote is referencing. Being economical with the fact.