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by josie andrews
Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:24 am
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: Zak Hardaker says he “kicked up a bit of fuss” to secure Wigan Warriors exit
Replies: 2
Views: 24

Re: Zak Hardaker says he “kicked up a bit of fuss” to secure Wigan Warriors exit

Zak Hardaker reveals the full story behind his drink driving arrest At the end of 2017 Zak Hardaker was hit with a 14-month ban from rugby league after testing positive for a banned substance that saw him miss the Grand Final. As Castleford Tigers parted company, Wigan Warriors gave him an opportuni...
by josie andrews
Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: St Helens star Lewis Dodd signs with leading NRL agent after World Club Challenge exploits
Replies: 7
Views: 283

Re: St Helens star Lewis Dodd signs with leading NRL agent after World Club Challenge exploits

Paul Wellens speaks on St Helens star signing with NRL agent Ever since the World Club Challenge, there has been a heightened interest in St Helens stars from NRL clubs. The main one was of course Jack Welsby with NRL clubs reportedly happy to pay a huge fee to tempt him down under. But the hero of...
by josie andrews
Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: Super League star offered huge deal by “desperate” club
Replies: 0
Views: 6

Super League star offered huge deal by “desperate” club

Wests Tigers are looking for a new halfback with the club seemingly unconvinced by Luke Brooks. Brooks has been linked with a move to Leeds Rhinos as consequence with Blake Austin and Aidan Sezer both in the final years of their contract. The Tigers are very keen then on signing a number seven even ...
by josie andrews
Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:10 am
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: Three free-to-air fixtures among eight televised rugby league games this week
Replies: 0
Views: 7

Three free-to-air fixtures among eight televised rugby league games this week

The Challenge Cup returns this weekend and round seven of Super League continues on in a week where plenty of rugby league is televised. Channel 4 have another fixture and the BBC and other online streaming platforms are showing the Challenge Cup meaning there’s lots of free-to-air rugby league this...
by josie andrews
Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: Catalans Dragons halfback Mitchell Pearce linked with shock NRL return
Replies: 0
Views: 7

Catalans Dragons halfback Mitchell Pearce linked with shock NRL return

Pearce is 34 but that hasn't put off an NRL club showing interest. Wests Tigers are reportedly plotting a shock move for Catalans Dragons' veteran halfback Mitchell Pearce. According to Fox Sports, the winless NRL club are set to offer the 34-year-old a staggering two-year deal worth around £400,000...
by josie andrews
Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: Web Warriors
Topic: Team for thursday
Replies: 22
Views: 1222

Re: Team for thursday

I'd be fair to Miski and say that after probably the worst first match by anyone for Wigan, he did look decent when he got some chances last season. I an baffled by people's choice of the blunt instrument that is Byrne because I can't see what he brings to the team. His tackling technique is iffy a...
by josie andrews
Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: Web Warriors
Topic: Team for thursday
Replies: 22
Views: 1222

Re: Team for thursday

254 tackles and 5 penalties, less than 1 every 50 tackles he makes. Compare that with Cooper 117 tackles and 6 penalties or Lees 174 tackles and 5 penalties. It is a fallacy that he gives away too many penalties. I am willing to have a 10p bet that, as a percentage of tackles made, he is at the low...
by josie andrews
Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:47 am
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: St Helens star Lewis Dodd signs with leading NRL agent after World Club Challenge exploits
Replies: 7
Views: 283

Re: St Helens star Lewis Dodd signs with leading NRL agent after World Club Challenge exploits

Well I'll say this if I was at Saints I'd be worried by this turn of events because you don't sign with an agency halfway round the world if you at least didn't want to explore the possibility of a move there Not bothered just as long as Welsby stays put or comes here Why would he come here?? Let h...
by josie andrews
Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: St Helens star Lewis Dodd signs with leading NRL agent after World Club Challenge exploits
Replies: 7
Views: 283

Re: St Helens star Lewis Dodd signs with leading NRL agent after World Club Challenge exploits

archiekeith wrote: Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:06 am
fozzieskem wrote: Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:30 pm Well I'll say this if I was at Saints I'd be worried by this turn of events because you don't sign with an agency halfway round the world if you at least didn't want to explore the possibility of a move there
Not bothered just as long as Welsby stays put or comes here
by josie andrews
Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: Zak Hardaker says he “kicked up a bit of fuss” to secure Wigan Warriors exit
Replies: 2
Views: 24

Re: Zak Hardaker says he “kicked up a bit of fuss” to secure Wigan Warriors exit

The only thing that’s weird is you!

So the travelling isn’t getting to you now?