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Sonny Bill Williams
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:02 pm
by outback wiganer
Heard a rumour that Sonny Bill Williams agent is having talks with Huddersfield about a possible switch back to Rugby League. Not worked out for him at French union and coach of French team that took him there has left so he wants out. Not sure how Giants can afford star player like SBW, but may be only on short term thing or loan deal.
Re: Sonny Bill Williams
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:14 pm
by cpwigan
I presume they have the money earmarked for Todd Carney available
Re: Sonny Bill Williams
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:20 pm
by outback wiganer
Apparently he's on a million pound contract at union. Cant see how Huddersfield can match that. Unless they have a very good accountant like some other teams seem to have.
Re: Sonny Bill Williams
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:54 am
by CBWarrior
I dont think they have to match it.
If he is desperate for a switch back to league then Super League might be his only chance, can't see anyone from the NRL signing him!
So if true, and he is desperate to get back to League then he would probably sign for a lesser salary, He'll also be aware of the salary cap rules etc, and wont demand such a massive contract
Re: Sonny Bill Williams
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:46 pm
by wall_of_voodoo
Has sonny bill any "skeletons in the closet" as regards convictions?
Not sure by I thought he had been in trouble with the law during his time at canterbury, so this might happen as much as the croker and carney signings.
Re: Sonny Bill Williams
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:16 pm
by Wigan Watcher
If he has any problems in his life then surely we must be looking to sign him!
Re: Sonny Bill Williams
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:53 am
by eccywarrior
i think this visa problem is becoming a joke. you get all sorts of imigrants coming here who has criminal records and they dont get refused. sport players should not get refused unless they have raped or murdered someone
Re: Sonny Bill Williams
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:07 am
by pedro
Anyone who comes in with a job already got should be allowed in as they will pay into the system. Although Australia wouldnt let you in for a visa with convictions
Re: Sonny Bill Williams
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:49 pm
by ddtftf
Its becoming a joke, this country takes asylum seekers without a passport. They have no proof of previous history of any kind. Yet we refuse a rugby player with a conviction of some minor offence. They may be better off loosing their passport and claim asylum here to get a club and a job.
Re: Sonny Bill Williams
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:20 am
by highland convert
A lot of Saddam Hussain's hit men now reside in England under political assylum as does many extremists. If they were coming to play onion rugby there would be a red carpet on the runway Jim