Morgan Smithies set for NRL move as Wigan Warriors forward heads down under

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Re: Smithies on verge of leaving

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Dan2266 wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 4:56 pm
Crossy210 wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:30 pm Does this mean Farrell is coming in or will Thompson play loose?
There is a feeling inside the club that Farrell is closer than ever, they're optimistic it gets done.
Bloody hope not I won’t be happy signing a 32 year old ex RU player!
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Re: Smithies on verge of leaving

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josie andrews wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 7:02 pm
Dan2266 wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 4:56 pm
Crossy210 wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:30 pm Does this mean Farrell is coming in or will Thompson play loose?
There is a feeling inside the club that Farrell is closer than ever, they're optimistic it gets done.
Bloody hope not I won’t be happy signing a 32 year old ex RU player!
It’s done.
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Re: Morgan Smithies set for NRL move as Wigan Warriors forward heads down under

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Read somewhere that Kavan Rothwell is leaving for Leigh.

Ah there is a thread on this already
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Re: Morgan Smithies set for NRL move as Wigan Warriors forward heads down under

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Think I may put O’Loughlin 13 back on my shirt, at least I knew he wouldn’t leave me for the NRL
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
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Re: Morgan Smithies set for NRL move as Wigan Warriors forward heads down under

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josie andrews wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 7:15 pm Think I may put O’Loughlin 13 back on my shirt, at least I knew he wouldn’t leave me for the NRL
No need for these sorts of statements Josie. Smithies is an exceptional player and is/was my current favourite player. I love his all action play and he's really grown, in my mind, into a top class 13 and I'm absolutely gutted he's leaving. But you can't be annoyed at a young man wanting to see what else their is outside Wigan and outside this league. The NRL is a completely different kettle of fish. Not only for him financially, but in terms of quality, exposure and a completely different lifestyle.
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Re: Morgan Smithies set for NRL move as Wigan Warriors forward heads down under

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Well, I am not happy. It would be interesting to see the terms attached to this deal. I was hoping that we had turned a corner and players would have to see their contract out before going to the NRL.
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Charriots Offiah wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:01 pm Well, I am not happy. It would be interesting to see the terms attached to this deal. I was hoping that we had turned a corner and players would have to see their contract out before going to the NRL.
Who are you unhappy with? The player or the club?
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josie andrews wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 7:15 pm Think I may put O’Loughlin 13 back on my shirt, at least I knew he wouldn’t leave me for the NRL
Wasn't good enough :D
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medlocke wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:11 pm
josie andrews wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 7:15 pm Think I may put O’Loughlin 13 back on my shirt, at least I knew he wouldn’t leave me for the NRL
Wasn't good enough :D
Sod off you he was more than good enough I’ve told you before! I’ve just replied to a message from Rads saying the same thing. He sent me a picture of me & my friends from the game 😊
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Re: Morgan Smithies set for NRL move as Wigan Warriors forward heads down under

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josie andrews wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:18 pm
medlocke wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:11 pm
josie andrews wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 7:15 pm Think I may put O’Loughlin 13 back on my shirt, at least I knew he wouldn’t leave me for the NRL
Wasn't good enough :D
Sod off, told you before & just replied to a message from Rads saying the same thing. He sent me a picture of me & my friends from the game 😊
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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