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[jonny the leyther]

Who's going to get the chop?

They've got Cronk, Widdop and Finch now, surely they can't afford, or accomodate them all, Widdop can't move to 1, maybe into the centres?

[Sheldon]

Finch back up, Widdop to start 6 and cover 1.

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Wigan stand-off, Brett Finch has confirmed his destination for the 2013 season will be former club Melbourne.

The 31 year-old linked up with former assistaint, Michael Maguire in 2011 after the Storm found themselves over the salary cap, but always wanted to end his career in the NRL.

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Strange signing, I'd have thought they would be using the cap space on forwards.

[jonny the leyther]

I've got a sneaky feeling cronk/widdop are on their way.

[Sheldon]

jonny the leyther wrote:

I've got a sneaky feeling cronk/widdop are on their way.

Nope.

jonny the leyther wrote:

I've got a sneaky feeling cronk/widdop are on their way.

Cronk who signed a four year deal, about six months ago. Can't see Widdop being let go, either.

I think Finch has been brought in for cover, nothing more.

This is basically semi-retirement for Finch I think, I mean he seemed fine with not playing at all so being cover for injury/origin isn't much more. Presumably he will take over from Kostjasyn?

Widdop is Melbourne's future full back when Billy retires in 2-3 years.
Cronk will be a one club player
Finch is back up as stated, if Slater is injured or rested Widdop will go to fullback and Finch to 6. He may play some time at 9 or 13 as well.

[jonny the leyther]

Really? I stand corrected then, I didn't think Finch would move to a club where he wouldn't be the starting 7 is all.