: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:24 am  

belgianxiii wrote:

I'd rather Fui Fui Moi Moi, so good they named him twice.

His mother had a stutter. don't tell him I said that!

: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:50 am  

Good news from the VT

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...018866,00.html

Willie Mason staying with Roosters; Brian Smith offers him fresh slate
From staff writers
October 28, 2009

Sydney Roosters chief executive Steve Noyce says controversial forward Willie Mason is going nowhere and will see out the remainder of his contract with the club.

The 29-year-old Mason, who is entering the final season of a three-year deal, has endured a difficult two seasons with the Roosters but incoming coach Brian Smith has offered him a fresh slate.

He has been considering chasing offers from Japanese rugby, following reports he was unwanted at Bondi Junction.

[John_D]

: Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:43 pm  

fox sports wrote:

He has been considering chasing offers from Japanese rugby

Where Sean Rudder leads, others follow. He's a true pioneer.

[John_D]

: Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:07 pm  

C'est pas un étranger, mais Tony Gigot est un Dragon even if he is ex-Quins

C'est pas un étranger, mais Tony Gigot est un Dragon even if he is ex-Quins

: Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:41 pm  

John_D wrote: C'est pas un étranger, mais Tony Gigot est un Dragon even if he is ex-Quins Is this the same lad who featured in a Boots'n'All video? The coaching staff at Quins were very impressed with him. Is he likely to get much game time in 2010?

John_D wrote: C'est pas un étranger, mais Tony Gigot est un Dragon even if he is ex-Quins Is this the same lad who featured in a Boots'n'All video? The coaching staff at Quins were very impressed with him. Is he likely to get much game time in 2010?

: Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:31 pm  

Catalancs wrote:

Is this the same lad who featured in a Boots'n'All video? The coaching staff at Quins were very impressed with him. Is he likely to get much game time in 2010?

No, we totally suck at introducing new halves to the side. Unless he can play wing he'll be stuck in St Esteve doldrums.

[Frosties.]

: Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:27 pm  

Can anyone translate the article for me for who they have signed please?

[John_D]

: Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:00 am  

Frosties. wrote:

Can anyone translate the article for me for who they have signed please?

The Catalan Dragons have officially unveiled the signing of young Tony Gigot for the next two seasons. Formerly of SO Avignong, the young scrum-half spent the last season with Super League club Harlequins in their reserve side.

Despite a good season, his involvement in Super League was hindered by a lack of English which denied him a debut even when Brian McDermott's side was decimated by injuries, especially in July in Perpignan.

International cadets, juniors, sélectionné pour le XIII du président et récemment dans le squad de l'équipe de France, ce joueur de 18 ans décroche donc son premier contrat professionnel avec la franchise catalane.
A junior international, selected for the President's XIII and recently in the French train-on squad, the 18-year old has signed his first professional contract with the Catalan franchise.



I really hate the word franchise, by the way.

: Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:22 am  

i'm sorry to say but ryles is on his way i get nrl news on my telstra mobile

"rylesy and i have spoken and he knows that i'm keen for him to come and i think hes even keener than i am to get him and get another crack at the nrl" said smith.

mason is currently in japan - comfirmed by the roosters and greensheilds is quoted saying ryles has told him hes going back.

the way i read it it doesn't matter if mason leaves anyway.

if i can find the link i'll post them.

[Frosties.]

Dallas Johnson : Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:50 pm  

MEANWHILE Catalans have signed the Melbourne Storm tackling machine Dallas Johnson for 2010. The 25-year-old loose-forward replaces Jason Ryles, who is joining Sydney Roosters. Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sp ... z0W5SWdiHp

MEANWHILE Catalans have signed the Melbourne Storm tackling machine Dallas Johnson for 2010. The 25-year-old loose-forward replaces Jason Ryles, who is joining Sydney Roosters. Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sp ... z0W5SWdiHp