Souths Sign David Kidwell

[yobbo84]

Source: http://www.souths.com.au/fanzone/viewnewsarticle.asp?ArticleID=1562

Rabbitohs Sign David Kidwell for Three Years

The Real Insurance Rabbitohs have announced the signing of current New Zealand international David Kidwell to a three-year contract today, beginning the Rabbitohs’ on-field recruitment for season 2007.
Kidwell, 29, has played 158 first grade games to date as well as having 18 Tests caps for New Zealand, his most recent in this year’s 2006 Anzac Test.
The 188cm, 104kg back-rower is also part of the Storm’s leadership group, qualities the Rabbitohs are looking for Kidwell to bring to the Club in 2007.
“David is a very experienced and respected player in the NRL and his ability to lead and his on-field toughness are things that we will be looking for him to bring to our Club,” Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson said today.
“David will join fellow New Zealand internationals David Fa’alogo and Joe Galuvao in our ranks next season.
"We are looking forward to having David on board and wish him the best of luck with the Storm for the remainder of the season.”
Kidwell is also looking forward to joining the Rabbitohs later in the year.
“I had the opportunity to see the Powerpoint presentation from Peter Holmes à Court and Shane Richardson and to see the vision they have for the Club first hand,” Kidwell said.
“Frankly, it’s all very exciting and I look forward to being a part of the rebuilding of the legendary Rabbitohs.
"They have a strong group of young players coming through the grades and I’m really looking forward to playing with them next year.”
South Sydney’s Executive Chairman Peter Holmes à Court says Kidwell’s signing is an addition to some of the big off-field signings made by the Rabbitohs already this season.
“David Kidwell’s signing is a great start to our on-field recruitment,” Mr Holmes à Court said.
“Add his signing to the acquisition of Jason Taylor as Assistant Coach, Mark Hughes as Recruitment Manager, Errol Alcott as Director of Athletic Performance and Anthony Mundine as our Indigenous Liaison Officer, and you can see that we are beginning to put together a team of players, coaching and football staff to take us to the next level as a Rugby League Club.”

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If he stops giving away stupid penalties I think he'll be a decent signing. I don't understand this 3-year contract business though! Opinions?

 

[Deacon]

Hmmmmmmm another player set to finish his career at souths

 

[mulvihill]

I might give Rusty a call
I'm over 30
Maybe they get tax concessions for Aged Care ??

 

[Eddie.]

3 Years?

Get real Souths

 

[Mr Saab]

It is not that bad a signing. He will add much needed toughness to the pack.

 

[The Colonel]

It is a better signing than that of Vagana. If the reported money he is getting is correct they've paid overs big time.

 

[Godz Illa]

Current Test player in close to the best form of his career. They could do a lot worse.

 

[yobbo84]

Apparently the signing of Vagana will be announced tomorrow, and also we've offered Asotasi $1.6m for 4 years...

 

[Mr Saab]

I hope the bunnies get Roy and not the chooks.

 

[Big Mick]

Bunnies taking giant strides forward.

if they get Vagana, Kidwell and Asotasi...thats massive for them and it will definately attract other players to their team.

 

[Special K]

I can't believe their big selling point is a powerpoint presentation.

Kidwell is a great buy for souths but considering what is out there and what they need. Also helps us sharks keep Lance.

 

[yobbo84]

I can't believe their big selling point is a powerpoint presentation.

Kidwell is a great buy for souths but considering what is out there and what they need. Also helps us sharks keep Lance.

The powerpoint presentation is in regards to what the training facilities will look like after their $19.5m upgrade, the Souths hall of fame, etc etc...

 

[Sharkie™]

i personally think its an awesome signing. he plays great football, he is tough and can get the job done, something souths need. if he can cut the niggly crap out of his game he will be a very strong signing for them.

 

[t-ba]

AFAIC, paying 10% of your salary cap to a player of Asotasi's calibre may be the first instance of them not paying overs for a quality player.

Excellent signing, much better than Vags. 3 years though? 2 with an option in the clubs favour would have been the go for a bloke who isn't exactly a spring chicken imo.

 

[borat]

I can't believe their big selling point is a powerpoint presentation.

Kidwell is a great buy for souths but considering what is out there and what they need. Also helps us sharks keep Lance.

The presentation was of one slide showing the truck full of money from the lotto ads pulling into Kidwell's driveway.


He signed on the spot.

 

[innsaneink]

i personally think its an awesome signing. he plays great football, he is tough and can get the job done, something souths need. if he can cut the niggly crap out of his game he will be a very strong signing for them.

I think hes gone quite some way to cutting a lot of the crap out of his game, looking at now and compared to a few years back.
Good work Souths.

 

[Scott]

I'll bet he was promised the captaincy as well...

 

[yobbo84]

I'll bet he was promised the captaincy as well...

Good. Cusack as a footballer is great for Souths but as a captain - hopeless.

 

[Inferno]

I think its a great signing. Kidwell has been outstanding this year.

Roy is the best prop on the market this year and we paid the same amount for Ross last year so I don't think its overs.

To be honest Vagana would be a step backwards for them to be honest.

 

[aids]

they should look at Darren and Jason Smith as well.
both old, but darren was playing great football last year, jason as well.
injured at the moment though?