Re: More rumours... : Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:58 am  

Sheldon wrote:

Depends what passport they have.

So if he was born in this country or has British ancestors would he be ok?

Re: More rumours... : Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:03 am  

Jacob Miller (West Tigers) is your man!

''Besides NRL appearances, Miller played in the Wests Tigers' Toyota Cup team. He scored 5 tries and 128 points for the season, as was named as halfback in the competition's Team of the Year.''

Re: More rumours... : Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:10 am  

VerbalKint wrote:

Jacob Miller (West Tigers) is your man!

''Besides NRL appearances, Miller played in the Wests Tigers' Toyota Cup team. He scored 5 tries and 128 points for the season, as was named as halfback in the competition's Team of the Year.''

Unless he has a EU passport I would doubt he would get a Visa, not played enough games.

Thats the reason we couldn't sign Micheal Picker from the NRL (not because of a driving offence like previously stated).

Re: More rumours... : Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:16 am  

I posted last week about a young Half playing in the NRL feeder league we're suposed t be looking at. Problem is which was pointed out to me at the time by Sheldon you have to meet certain criteria (games played etc)
I have been told since that he's a south sea islander, so would that make a difference to him getting over here.?

Re: More rumours... : Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:47 am  

Work permits for sports people are issued to those who are internationally established at the highest level and whose employment will make a significant contribution to the development of their sport at the highest level in the UK, so I guess a player in a lower league will have no chance. This would suggest that we have no chance via the work permit route, so unless some other visa or passport is an option, we ain't getting someone from below NRL level.

Work permits for sports people are issued to those who are internationally established at the highest level and whose employment will make a significant contribution to the development of their sport at the highest level in the UK, so I guess a player in a lower league will have no chance. This would suggest that we have no chance via the work permit route, so unless some other visa or passport is an option, we ain't getting someone from below NRL level.

Re: More rumours... : Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:29 am  

Chris28 wrote: Work permits for sports people are issued to those who are internationally established at the highest level and whose employment will make a significant contribution to the development of their sport at the highest level in the UK, so I guess a player in a lower league will have no chance. This would suggest that we have no chance via the work permit route, so unless some other visa or passport is an option, we ain't getting someone from below NRL level. That doesn't seem to apply to unknown African and South American footballers. Or do they all get in on Portuguese/French/Belgian passports?

Chris28 wrote: Work permits for sports people are issued to those who are internationally established at the highest level and whose employment will make a significant contribution to the development of their sport at the highest level in the UK, so I guess a player in a lower league will have no chance. This would suggest that we have no chance via the work permit route, so unless some other visa or passport is an option, we ain't getting someone from below NRL level. That doesn't seem to apply to unknown African and South American footballers. Or do they all get in on Portuguese/French/Belgian passports?

Re: More rumours... : Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:36 am  

Gutted about Chase, would have taken us to the next level. Young NRL player may be getting targetted but don't see how they will get a visa/work permit. Big blow to chances of silverware next year.

Re: More rumours... : Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:42 am  

the way seymour has been playing laterly isnt it worth keeping him on?

Re: More rumours... : Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:43 am  

ComeOnYouUll wrote:

Radio Humberside now reporting that Hull are expected to call off the Chase signing imminently. They also say we are looking at an Australian youngster.

Have they managed to overcome their excitement of the negative news to actually report we've signed Crookes yet?

Re: More rumours... : Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:46 am  

Diogenes wrote:

That doesn't seem to apply to unknown African and South American footballers. Or do they all get in on Portuguese/French/Belgian passports?

Its the RFL guidance. The FA one may be different. Up to them to make their own rules on who they'll support.