Press conference tomorrow? Possible new signing

[Razor]

Well if he's in AA, then he's obviously trying to get over his problems.

 

[SGM]

i hope he hasnt we need a bad arse in the team

 

[roopy]

He is supposed to be a brilliant attacking player and real speedster.
He was also signed by Union from the North Coast after an outstanding career as a League junior.
I can remember articles a few years ago saying he was the best League convert to Union, better than Blacklock and Tuquiri, and that he was certain to play for Australia.
If he is on the wagon and prepared to train hard he might be our Matt Bowen.
He will certainly bring some speed and attacking flair to the side.

 

[Alex28]

He wasn't re-signed by the Waratahs partly because they really didn't need him - they have a heap of backs (just look how good their back 3 and centres are going this year). He looked good last year in the games he did play for the 'tahs - I'd be holding judgement people. If the Roosters were after him there must be something to it.

 

[Baron Vo Mandor]

Lets have a good think about this for a minute.......why would the Knights call a press conference for some total nuffy from out bush in Qld???
I has to be a player of some note......and they did say Qld Union player.....could it be Wendell Sailor??

I hate Wendell but I'd kiss his feet if he'd come to us!

Well he sounds good to me he has speed atleast which is something that none of our other backs have!

 

[CycloneSteve]

And here he is.......looks intimidating enough....

 

[Johns Magic]

And here he is.......looks intimidating enough....

He is 175cm and 83kg.....

Roopy hit the nail on the head when he compared him to Matt Bowen. He would certainly thrive at fullback or on the wing.

I am a huge union and Waratah fan, and this guy certainly is lightning on his feet.

An interesting read:

http://www.vibe.com.au/vibe/corporate/celebrity_vibe/showceleb.asp?id=275

 

[Alex28]

Asked a few of the Rugby blokes at work - good defensive player, known to hit hard in attack and defence, is quick and has a good step on him. They are suggesting he might have been re-signed if he didnt go into rehab (not just AA), but chances are he wouldn't have got in front of Tuqiri and Hewat this year in any case.

 

[antonius]

Can also play 5/8th I'm told.

 

[Johns Magic]

Can also play 5/8th I'm told.

Yeah, when I told my dad, who is a Sydney club rugby coach so he spends alot of time concentrating on other teams and their players, that we signed him, he said he'd probably be most suited to 5/8. Apparently he's got the skills to make it there.

 

[northey]

Meanwhile, the Herald understands the Knights have beaten the Sydney Roosters to secure the services of Thaiday, who had also been targeted by the new Perth Super 14 rugby franchise.

The explosive 25-year-old outside back, who has been playing rugby league for Ballina in the Northern Rivers competition, is expected to play in the centres for Newcastle's premier league team against the Bulldogs on Sunday.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Rusty]

He must of been good if the Roosters were after him ;-)

 

[Ben]

well, i wonder what happened with winston tull...

 

[antonius]

The report in todays Newcastle Herald is saying he will play in the centres in Premier League this weekend v the Doggies.

 

[Johns Magic]

The report in todays Newcastle Herald is saying he will play in the centres in Premier League this weekend v the Doggies.

I'd say he'd be best at fullback to be honest, that or at 5/8, although he'd do well at wing.

I don't see why he is being used at centre, he'll have less space, and he is not a big guy.

 

[Parki]

yyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeessssssssssss!!!!!!!! somehow, i think dear old georgie boys days in the no 4 shirt are numbered somewhat

 

[Johns Magic]

Imagine:

1. Seage
2. Tighe
3. Gidley
4. Thaiday
5. Cooper
6. Kidley
7. Johns


Although personally I'd prefer to see Tighe and Thaiday switch positions.

 

[antonius]

The report in todays Newcastle Herald is saying he will play in the centres in Premier League this weekend v the Doggies.

I'd say he'd be best at fullback to be honest, that or at 5/8, although he'd do well at wing.

I don't see why he is being used at centre, he'll have less space, and he is not a big guy.

Maybe with Hinton going so well at Fullback and Mullen at 5/8th they didn't want to mess with it too much, also there's a rumour that Seage will play, so they are fitting him in there just for the run, Then again the Herald might have it wrong. Have to wait and see when the side is announced I suppose.

 

[Alex28]

He'll be good at Centre in respect that he can actually tackle, as opposed to the current Centres...

 

[Ben]

Imagine:

1. Seage
2. Tighe
3. Gidley
4. Thaiday
5. Cooper
6. Kidley
7. Johns


Although personally I'd prefer to see Tighe and Thaiday switch positions.

i like that backline, but when will all seven of those players be on the park at the same time