Re: Super League - Out Of Contract : Tue May 07, 2013 8:23 pm  

From what I read when he signed the extra year was in Laffranchi's favour, I suppose it depends on what the club offers a player for another year that makes the decision to stay or not.

Re: Super League - Out Of Contract : Wed May 08, 2013 9:55 am  

bewareshadows wrote:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/20716844

Found it.

Seams to be in the clubs favour.

As a 2nd rower I'd keep him over Flash, but not as a prop.

I disagree.

Flash will give us far more service and is English so does not take a quota spot. I'd also assume that he will be on less money. I actually think he is a better player too (more importantly!).

Re: Super League - Out Of Contract : Wed May 08, 2013 12:26 pm  

I'm not overly concerned with quota spots as I doubt most teams will fill the 5 spots anymore.

The money issue is a fair point, although I've not idea of the wage difference between Boof and Flash.

For me it's a straight toss up between them and I just think Laffranchi is the better player and only a short term measure.

Re: Super League - Out Of Contract : Wed May 08, 2013 12:27 pm  

Between Flanagan and Laffranchi, it would be Flanagan for me. Money and quota spots aside, I think he's a better player all round.

Re: Super League - Out Of Contract : Wed May 08, 2013 12:30 pm  

bewareshadows wrote:

I'm not overly concerned with quota spots as I doubt most teams will fill the 5 spots anymore.

The money issue is a fair point, although I've not idea of the wage difference between Boof and Flash.

For me it's a straight toss up between them and I just think Laffranchi is the better player and only a short term measure.

Quota spots are going to be absolutely crucial. If we're getting Walsh then we'll need someone other than Perry to leave if we're going to sign anyone like Paea or Hanbury.

Re: Super League - Out Of Contract : Wed May 08, 2013 12:39 pm  

Dux wrote:

Quota spots are going to be absolutely crucial. If we're getting Walsh then we'll need someone other than Perry to leave if we're going to sign anyone like Paea or Hanbury.

Puletua most likely?

Re: Super League - Out Of Contract : Wed May 08, 2013 12:40 pm  

Dux wrote:

Quota spots are going to be absolutely crucial. If we're getting Walsh then we'll need someone other than Perry to leave if we're going to sign anyone like Paea or Hanbury.

TP is due to retire this year as well!

St ruger beat me to it

Re: Super League - Out Of Contract : Wed May 08, 2013 1:39 pm  

Don't be surprised if TP has a swansong in the NRL.

Re: Super League - Out Of Contract : Wed May 08, 2013 2:08 pm  

bewareshadows wrote:

TP is due to retire this year as well!

St ruger beat me to it

Either way, I can't see the point of filling a quota spot with a well paid and underforming player when we have a cheaper, British player who can do a similar job. Being up to the quota limit has really held us back over the last 18 months.

Re: Super League - Out Of Contract : Wed May 08, 2013 2:29 pm  

Dux wrote:

Either way, I can't see the point of filling a quota spot with a well paid and underforming player when we have a cheaper, British player who can do a similar job. Being up to the quota limit has really held us back over the last 18 months.

yup, better leaving a spot open for a midseason swoop of someone truely good who becomes availiable