Simpson Gone????

[colmac75]

Just read on MSN:

But Newcastle backrower Steve Simpson, who will officially be able to negotiate with other clubs after next week's Origin decider, is unlikely to test his value with the Knights confident of retaining the Test and NSW representative.

Simpson was not due to come off contract until next year, but had a clause written into his current deal allowing for a release if he played six Origin games post 2003. Wednesday's Origin clash in Melbourne will be his sixth.
"He has a re-negotiation clause, which has been activated, but we're talking to Steven's management, and we expect he'll be staying at Newcastle," said Knights operations manager Stephen Crowe.

Another one gone???

 

[The Colonel]

Well who knows. They have a day and a half to sign him....

 

[Stagger eel]

he'll stay at Newcastle, no doubt about it.

 

[strider]

mmmmmm

 

[ParraDude_Jay]

Asotasi, Creagh, Nate Myles and their managers would be loving this. Clubs now have to pay even more for them due to the lack of quality fowards off contract. If Simpson re-signs, all three could probably add at least another $50k to their value.

 

[colmac75]

Are we becoming the new South Sydney????

 

[Stagger eel]

Are we becoming the new South Sydney????

it wouldn't be bad if it was pre 1972!!

 

[Twizzle]

can we buy some of our own players back ?

 

[parra pete]

Don't panic. The kids will step up to the plate. We have retained some excellent players and will be allowing boys from the champion Premier League team to finally make the progression.
Hayne, Reddy, Tahu, Smith, Grothe, Blake Green, PJ Marsh, Chad Robinson, Hindmarsh, Taia, Fui, Riddell, Cayless..The foundations are there..Just need a coupla bricks...

 

[CrazyEel]

Don't panic. The kids will step up to the plate. We have retained some excellent players and will be allowing boys from the champion Premier League team to finally make the progression.
Hayne, Reddy, Tahu, Smith, Grothe, Blake Green, PJ Marsh, Chad Robinson, Hindmarsh, Taia, Fui, Riddell, Cayless..The foundations are there..Just need a coupla bricks...

True Pete, but will be surprised if Green stays.

 

[Eelementary]

Don't panic. The kids will step up to the plate. We have retained some excellent players and will be allowing boys from the champion Premier League team to finally make the progression.
Hayne, Reddy, Tahu, Smith, Grothe, Blake Green, PJ Marsh, Chad Robinson, Hindmarsh, Taia, Fui, Riddell, Cayless..The foundations are there..Just need a coupla bricks...

Notice how all the Premier League players you'ver mentioned are mostly backs. That is our problem - for some reason, our young forwards just can't make an impact.

It doesn't look too bright for 2007 in my eyes.

 

[Y2Eel]

Don't panic. The kids will step up to the plate. We have retained some excellent players and will be allowing boys from the champion Premier League team to finally make the progression.
Hayne, Reddy, Tahu, Smith, Grothe, Blake Green, PJ Marsh, Chad Robinson, Hindmarsh, Taia, Fui, Riddell, Cayless..The foundations are there..Just need a coupla bricks...

tim smith isnt a centre;-) and pj bajebus i prey to god he isnt our starting half for next season...:crazy:

 

[Angry_eel]

well i would put atleast one of our young forwards on the bendh for the whole season. Also, some players need to lose some weight as well.

 

[Y2Eel]

well i would put atleast one of our young forwards on the bendh for the whole season. Also, some players need to lose some weight as well.

some players need to lose the fat especially timmy and piggy they need to get thier asses into a gym and get fit play 80 mins without stopping for a break...

 

[parra pete]

Not only is Tim Smith not a centre...he's not a first grade footballer...
Ben Smith is a handy centre though.
I have big hopes for Aaron Cannings if he stays.. He's half handy when he is not wounded..Surely he is due for a change of luck...

 

[CrazyEel]

Not only is Tim Smith not a centre...he's not a first grade footballer...

He will prove you wrong next year

 

[parra pete]

True Pete, but will be surprised if Green stays.

Blake is managed by David Riolo's Titan Group. They seem to push players away from the Eels. I don't think David had a wrap for Brian Smith..but Brian has moved on..maybe his attitude has changed.
David managed Willie Tonga, Andrew Ryan and Pat Richards..and he shipped them out. maybe you are right Crazy about Blake..
(PS - Did ya get to the Brisbane SOO..I caught up with the Red Rooster at Cavalier Homes Souths Logan Luncheon during the arvo - and watched the game with Johnny Peard)

 

[Y2Eel]

Not only is Tim Smith not a centre...he's not a first grade footballer...
Ben Smith is a handy centre though.
I have big hopes for Aaron Cannings if he stays.. He's half handy when he is not wounded..Surely he is due for a change of luck...

I'd like to see timmy get his head right at the end of the season lose some weight/fat and add some muscle and endurance...

Also hopefully him and green can both go for the halfback spot..

I still remember burty stopping canning when he made a break playing for manly a few years ago, he ran straight at burt and he smashed him...

 

[parralight]

Not only is Tim Smith not a centre...he's not a first grade footballer...
Ben Smith is a handy centre though.
I have big hopes for Aaron Cannings if he stays.. He's half handy when he is not wounded..Surely he is due for a change of luck...

Parra Pete, Always read your posts with interest as you do come across as a person who knows a bit about players - mostly I agree with you but cant understand why you dont rate Tim Smith ?
The boy CAN play He does need a good 5/8 next to him though.

 

[Hurriflatch]

David Riolo is also Tim Smith's manager.