I wonder if the Eels are making a play for Stanley Gene?
From Wikipedia: Stanley Gene's age has long been a subject of contention and many running jokes amongst rugby league fans. It is generally accepted that Gene was born after the end of World War II, with most estimations stating he is between 32 and 58 years old
[4]. Gene himself has stated for many years that he is 34, but this is questionable as he allegedly captained
PNG U21s in 1989, and he has been unable to provide a birth certificate or any other proof of his date of birth. In 2008,
Brian Noble claimed to have seen a passport that says that Gene is actually 42
Stanley Gene is a
Papua New Guinean rugby league player who currently plays for
Halifax RLFC in the
Co-operative Championship. He has previously played for
Hull KR,
Huddersfield Giants and
Bradford Bulls. He is a versatile player, with the ability to cover virtually any position on the pitch. He was a regular for the
PNG for over 15 years, and captained the side on many occasions. He is regarded almost universally in the UK and his home country as a rugby league legend and is one of the most highly regarded players in the game.
Link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Gene
I think Stanley is a most suitable candidate for taking over Nathan Hindmarsh's roll
in the Eels Dads Army pack when Nathan retires.
What do you think?
Stanley has the right type of natural aggression to compliment Carl Webb's....
STANLEY GENE MAY FACE BAN
By Andy Hampson, Press Association Sport
Hull KR veteran Stanley Gene could be banned for this weekend's engage Super League play-off against Wigan.
The Papua New Guinea international has been charged with behaviour contrary to the true spirit of the game following a clash with Brent Webb in Friday's defeat at Leeds.
Gene is alleged to have made unnecessary contact with Webb's face in the 18th minute of Rovers' 44-8 loss at Headingley.
If found guilty of the grade C offence at a Rugby Football League disciplinary hearing on Tuesday, the 35-year-old faces a suspension of between one and four games.
Castleford half-back Ryan McGoldrick must also appear before the disciplinary committee tomorrow after an alleged high tackle and choke hold on Wigan's Cameron Phelps.
McGoldrick has also been sent a warning letter for kicking out at Warriors forward Andy Coley in yesterday's 18-12 loss at the DW Stadium.
Wakefield prop Richard Moore has received a formal caution for striking after two incidents in his side's play-off defeat by Catalans Dragons on Saturday.
Moore was deemed to have slapped Remi Casty's face and punched Dragons captain Greg Bird.
Link:
http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyle...AME=rleague/09/09/21/RUGBYL_Disciplinary.html
