Bring on the Atlassian Raiders!Cranky Old Man wrote: ↑March 16, 2019, 11:23 am I heard from a very good source that fairly recently a guy who has made squillions in the IT industry outside Australia approached the Raiders and wants to "assist" financially in building up the team. I don't know how far this approach has progressed, but perhaps Mr Williams is an early sign.
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Could we get Owen Farrell instead???MrPosh wrote:Wigan certainly couldn't sell Williams as a replacement for, er, Williams to their fans. They would need a bigger name than that.
There is lots of talk of them chasing Owen Farrell and George Ford from rugby union - both former Wigan juniors and the offspring of former Wigan players.
If either of those were the designated replacement, there's no reason Sammy couldn't be along for the ride.
After all, they've got Jarrod Sammut in the halves this year.
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Look, Paul Henry is coming.
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Please tell George he’ll need to pay us a $450,000 transfer fee, if he wants to come here. Our halves are awesome.
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Having watched most of Wigan’s games this year he has been very, very ordinary.
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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Who cares what you think, he's a pom get him here asap.
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The question is, is he going to be any better than Sezer. I know it's one game in but we looked far more dangerous when Wighton had the ball. If Wighton keeps bringing what he did againstbthe titans he needs to stay at 6.
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If our halves continue to perform like that we dont need anyone.
I just have a nag that Sezer wants to return to Sydney.
I just have a nag that Sezer wants to return to Sydney.
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It almost sounded like that in some of Sezer's interviews- a vibe that he wanted to prove what he could do this year so he could leave with his head held high.LimeGreenMachine wrote: ↑March 18, 2019, 7:23 am If our halves continue to perform like that we dont need anyone.
I just have a nag that Sezer wants to return to Sydney.
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Yeah, I have a feeling he’s off at the end of the year. Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s at the BulldogsBadnMean wrote:It almost sounded like that in some of Sezer's interviews- a vibe that he wanted to prove what he could do this year so he could leave with his head held high.LimeGreenMachine wrote: ↑March 18, 2019, 7:23 am If our halves continue to perform like that we dont need anyone.
I just have a nag that Sezer wants to return to Sydney.
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Williams is not a suitable partner for Wighton.BadnMean wrote: ↑March 18, 2019, 8:56 amIt almost sounded like that in some of Sezer's interviews- a vibe that he wanted to prove what he could do this year so he could leave with his head held high.LimeGreenMachine wrote: ↑March 18, 2019, 7:23 am If our halves continue to perform like that we dont need anyone.
I just have a nag that Sezer wants to return to Sydney.
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Agree 100%MrPosh wrote: ↑March 18, 2019, 5:52 pmWilliams is not a suitable partner for Wighton.BadnMean wrote: ↑March 18, 2019, 8:56 amIt almost sounded like that in some of Sezer's interviews- a vibe that he wanted to prove what he could do this year so he could leave with his head held high.LimeGreenMachine wrote: ↑March 18, 2019, 7:23 am If our halves continue to perform like that we dont need anyone.
I just have a nag that Sezer wants to return to Sydney.
O’Loughlin is deadset Wigan’s halfback
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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yeah i have no idea what this guy is or isnt, but those whose opinion i value say he's an out and out running half. That's not an fit for Wighton.
I'll say this... Hodgson has been a stud, Elliott Whitehead has been a stud, the VERY early returns on Bateman is that he's a stud... I thought Sutton looked like he needed a bit more time but i could see the value... and Jordan Turner sucked
4/5 is pretty **** great, even if Sutton brings it to 3.5 or 3 / 5 so you'd have to back the club to know what it's doing with english imports.
I'll say this... Hodgson has been a stud, Elliott Whitehead has been a stud, the VERY early returns on Bateman is that he's a stud... I thought Sutton looked like he needed a bit more time but i could see the value... and Jordan Turner sucked
4/5 is pretty **** great, even if Sutton brings it to 3.5 or 3 / 5 so you'd have to back the club to know what it's doing with english imports.
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O'Loughlin plays at loose forward - although a lot of the play goes through him.julian87 wrote: ↑March 18, 2019, 5:59 pmAgree 100%MrPosh wrote: ↑March 18, 2019, 5:52 pmWilliams is not a suitable partner for Wighton.BadnMean wrote: ↑March 18, 2019, 8:56 amIt almost sounded like that in some of Sezer's interviews- a vibe that he wanted to prove what he could do this year so he could leave with his head held high.LimeGreenMachine wrote: ↑March 18, 2019, 7:23 am If our halves continue to perform like that we dont need anyone.
I just have a nag that Sezer wants to return to Sydney.
O’Loughlin is deadset Wigan’s halfback
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Lots of strong rumours over here that Williams is going to Raiders. He's a good player but he's certainly not an out and out runner. With the structure you guys play over here he would go well eventually but I don't see him as first grade yet. As for signing Owen Garrwll that's a no go. Not a chance he will leave Union.
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Seems a little harsh. The guy plays for England but is not good enough for a team that struggles to make the finals? I’ll take the risk he’ll make the cut
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I've accepted we are getting him. But, having never seen him play a single game, based on the reports ive read, I've got to say that i really dont know if hes the answer. We need a organising half. Sezer was ok in the first game. He may go onto become the half we know he can be, but he's had 3 years and hasn't delivered. If he comes cheap and for an opportunity then I'm sweet with it. However the reality is that he's probably coming on reasonable half back money with is bordering reckless.
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I for one welcome our new English overlords.
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I remember a heap of folk on this site bagging the signing of Bateman - “ no place for him”. Ummmmm
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I actually dont recall seeing much of that at all?
I think most either said they had no idea but we've had good success here so cool or yeah this guy is good.
I know there was some discussion about where to shuffle the pack to fit him in (Tapine in the middle, Whitehead at lock, or Papa up front etc) but i dont recall seeing a lot of negative posts.
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I definitely wasn't a massive fan of our pursuit of Bateman initially, since we were about to lose 2 props and were stacked in the second row. Papalii hadn't yet moved and shown how good he would be in the middle. I also didn't realise he was rated highly as a lock himself.
Regardless I am a big fan of the Williams signing as part of the Pom strategy. Management are at least trying something different and sticking to it, and unlike the South's Logan one it can't easily be derailed if it works.
Regardless I am a big fan of the Williams signing as part of the Pom strategy. Management are at least trying something different and sticking to it, and unlike the South's Logan one it can't easily be derailed if it works.
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But even those, like you, who werent that thrilled, i feel like everyone was pretty measured about it.
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Jack is an experienced player in training as a half. Williams is an experience player, playing for England as a half. Logic suggests getting Williams on board is a good move.
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#NRL360 @FOXNRL We asked Kenty this the other day, but he just said that transfer fees don't count to the salary cap. He says that once there's a deal with Wigan on a transfer fee, @George7Williams will head to the #Canberra #Raiders.
#NRL360 @FOXNRL We asked Kenty this the other day, but he just said that transfer fees don't count to the salary cap. He says that once there's a deal with Wigan on a transfer fee, @George7Williams will head to the #Canberra #Raiders.
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I wonder if there's any chance of it happening this year, maybe with a few midseason shifts...greeneyed wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 6:13 pm @TheGHRaiders on Twitter
#NRL360 @FOXNRL We asked Kenty this the other day, but he just said that transfer fees don't count to the salary cap. He says that once there's a deal with Wigan on a transfer fee, @George7Williams will head to the #Canberra #Raiders.
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I'm wondering why Luke Bateman isn't named in any team this week, and not on the injury list.Raiders_Pat wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 7:02 pmI wonder if there's any chance of it happening this year, maybe with a few midseason shifts...greeneyed wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 6:13 pm @TheGHRaiders on Twitter
#NRL360 @FOXNRL We asked Kenty this the other day, but he just said that transfer fees don't count to the salary cap. He says that once there's a deal with Wigan on a transfer fee, @George7Williams will to head to the #Canberra #Raiders.
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I didn't think transfer fees were part of the cap.
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It wouldn't make sense that they do... but there are a lot of things in the NRL that make no sense at all.LimeGreenMachine wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 7:15 pm I didn't think transfer fees were part of the cap.
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He was named at 13 for Mounties?greeneyed wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 7:12 pmI'm wondering why Luke Bateman isn't named in any team this week, and not on the injury list.Raiders_Pat wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 7:02 pmI wonder if there's any chance of it happening this year, maybe with a few midseason shifts...greeneyed wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 6:13 pm @TheGHRaiders on Twitter
#NRL360 @FOXNRL We asked Kenty this the other day, but he just said that transfer fees don't count to the salary cap. He says that once there's a deal with Wigan on a transfer fee, @George7Williams will to head to the #Canberra #Raiders.
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That is truegreeneyed wrote:It wouldn't make sense that they do... but there are a lot of things in the NRL that make no sense at all.LimeGreenMachine wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 7:15 pm I didn't think transfer fees were part of the cap.
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It's still not clear if they count or not.greeneyed wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 7:26 pmIt wouldn't make sense that they do... but there are a lot of things in the NRL that make no sense at all.LimeGreenMachine wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 7:15 pm I didn't think transfer fees were part of the cap.
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Thanks, he wasn't originally. This was the team released yesterday afternoon shortly after 4pm:Coastalraider wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 7:36 pmHe was named at 13 for Mounties?greeneyed wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 7:12 pmI'm wondering why Luke Bateman isn't named in any team this week, and not on the injury list.Raiders_Pat wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 7:02 pmI wonder if there's any chance of it happening this year, maybe with a few midseason shifts...greeneyed wrote: ↑March 20, 2019, 6:13 pm @TheGHRaiders on Twitter
#NRL360 @FOXNRL We asked Kenty this the other day, but he just said that transfer fees don't count to the salary cap. He says that once there's a deal with Wigan on a transfer fee, @George7Williams will to head to the #Canberra #Raiders.
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I was hoping we told Wigan "drop the transfer fee and we'll give you back Bateman". Then we get George and Luke knocks on their door.
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The Luke / John Bateman mix up tricked 2000+ SuperCoach players so it might just workEJ wrote:I was hoping we told Wigan "drop the transfer fee and we'll give you back Bateman". Then we get George and Luke knocks on their door.
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