King's Ransom

[butt monkey]

According to the Australian, it appears that Matt King will definitely be moving to Super League for next season

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/st ... 31,00.html

[the_cow]

it says aus$ 2.2 million over 4 years in the article-that works out at roughly £234,000 a year if my calcs are correct at 1:2.35 rate

that is ridiculous for a winger, and not even the best at that! sounds a bit suspicious to me- which teams have that sort of money and havent got a decent set of wingers already?

[Cruncher]

the_cow posted:
it says aus$ 2.2 million over 4 years in the article-that works out at roughly £234,000 a year if my calcs are correct at 1:2.35 rate

that is ridiculous for a winger, and not even the best at that! sounds a bit suspicious to me- which teams have that sort of money and havent got a decent set of wingers already?

Most of the time he plays in the centre, where he's regarded as being pretty damn effective.

I don't know whether at that price he'd be worth it in the long run, but he's the sort of signing that puts bums on seats.

[Lazy J]

Isnt he with the same agent as Gasnier?

its contract time, he'll stay in aus

[butt monkey]

Lazy J posted:
Isnt he with the same agent as Gasnier?

its contract time, he'll stay in aus

Problem is, he will have to play with a greatly reduced contract than he is currently on, and it is stipulated that he cannot play for another NRL side if he was released.

[fitzy]

we cant possibly afford that under the salary cap but then again it never stopped mo before

[shawcross da warrior]

maybe a little union trip so if the terms know the wage demands in the other land they may put in an offer.......

would like to see him here but would sooner sign that kiwi lad.......

[ste lord]

Im sure the stains accountant would find a way to get him under the cap barrier

[wigan rugby]

It says in the star today that wigan are leading the chase to sign matt king and bradford are also interested in signing him. Hope we sign him would be a very good player for us but i think he will stay in australia but you never know.

[GeoffN]

wigan rugby posted:
It says in the star today that wigan are leading the chase to sign matt king and bradford are also interested in signing him. Hope we sign him would be a very good player for us but i think he will stay in australia but you never know.

Hope we don't if the amount of money quoted is true! We've made that mistake too often.