G'day Novocastrians. Had the chance to catch up with big Boxhead on the weekend for a couple of beers. I must admit that my recollection of the ash tray incident was alittle astray, it was actually for $500.00 & not 5. Regardless, the boys didn't pay up anyway. As I said it was NYE & my recollections are pretty hazy too.
On to the football & he is champing at the bit to get up there. Said his hammy is almost back to 100% & he will resume training in around three weeks. Was a good pick up for you guys & if Ryles had have left Saints to go to Super League he was a very real chance of wearing the Red V for the next three seasons. Likes the set up & was impressed by Smith & said he hadn't even spoken to Newton about him. Bit apprehensive about the fishbowl like lifestyle he will be subjected to up there after plying away in relative anonymity for the Raiders & Storm over the last 5 seasons.
All in all I think he's up for a big year next year, barring injuries of course. A real pro in his preparation & rehab & a great guy to boot. He's also looking like he could stop a tank just by staring at it. Probably got the worst dose of nospam29 in history. He is quiet as a mouse off the field.
You guys won't be disappointed next season.
