Point 1- there was strong talk that Noddy was going to be " let go" as far back as our away match in Brisbane. A couple of the forummers that went to the match can confirm that I spoke of this at the time and that it was "talk" at the club.
Point 2- A player saying he "wants" to finish his career at a club is usually using "media speak" . Read between the lines. If Noddy WAS to leave his contract and go to the UK, he would be branded a mercenary, he would risk a cold reception in the UK should his form not stack up , the UK crowds hate money grabbers and would hark back to his "walk out" from his aussie club if his form falters at all. Far easier to say, well I always really just WANTED to stay at the sharks, indicating that it was the sharks call to release him and tell him he's not wanted.
Point 3- having said all that, rumours of player signings in the UK are notoriously shallow and most UK clubs are not even sure if they have signed a player until the said player turns up off the plane at heathrow, that is how fickle talk and negotiations are between Aussie players and UK clubs. Jason ferris was a classic example.
Point 4- If this rumour IS true, is it such a bad thing ? A Monaghan style player at half the price or less than kimmorley , taking into account both players form, may be seen as a good business decision and shrewd release/purchase.
Point 5 - Would Big Joe's Brother be joining Nod at the Bulls ?
