NZ Player training at Wigan

[cpwigan]

The only aspect I note, the player concerned is spending a fortnight at Wigan to see how he likes it. Would a bread & butter player be afforded such treatment or a world class one?

[ste lord]

That's a valid point CP , suppose it's more of if he likes it here rather than prove himself to be good enough if it's the world class player .

[cpwigan]

The bottom line is that a kiwi going by the initials AB or nickname AB is training with Wigan for a fortnight. It is first hand info BUT that is all I know or have been told.

[Jules]

If AB was an international Kiwi, or even a seasoned top level NRL pro the player in question would not turn up for a two week trial. Top level pro's turn up to sign a contract, not to prove themselves.
This is another Gelling, not a Dean Bell signing.

Lets not get carried away here, just let the guy have a chance.

On the positive side, Tony Iro came along for a tial, not as good as his brother, but what a damagining wing / center combination they were for a short period they were.

[cpwigan]

If AB was an international Kiwi, or even a seasoned top level NRL pro the player in question would not turn up for a two week trial. Top level pro's turn up to sign a contract, not to prove themselves.
This is another Gelling, not a Dean Bell signing.

Lets not get carried away here, just let the guy have a chance.

On the positive side, Tony Iro came along for a tial, not as good as his brother, but what a damagining wing / center combination they were for a short period they were.

I do not think this is a case of the player having to prove himself rather the player being happy and impressed enough by Wigan in order to sign.

[platt-warrior]

Gelling is a Dean Bell recommended player.

[TrueBlueWarrior]

FFS what is his name please? Sick of seeing AB! ????????????

[cpwigan]

Nobody knows hence the Adam Blair conjecture.

[East Stand Faithful]

Why all the secrecy?

Is someone going to get shot if they fill in the missing letters after AB?

If someone can explain why this is such a big secret I would be obliged :slee: :slee:

[ddtftf]

In the past players from NRL signed contracts for 3 or 4 years only to go back after 2 years because their wife or family could not settle here, maybe the player wants his family to meet other wifes and see their accomodation etc before deciding his future. Its a big move to come here and re-settle in a different life style and to see schools etc for his children.