Souths want fien

[Father Ted]

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/rabbitohs-keen-to-sign-fien-20110604-1fm4s.html

 

[hornbyslilhottie24]

they can have him...great player but we're in good stead with King and Rein

 

[snogard6]

they can have him...great player but we're in good stead with King and Rein

I agree, Fien ain't getting any younger

 

[Daniel Dragons]

You guys are crazy. King and Rein will grow, learn and blossom under Fien for another year.

 

[thehattrickrabbit]

The club won't release him at this time, Talks are in VERY early stages!. I wouldn't fret too much yet.

 

[This Year?]

I laughed when Fein went himself with Soward open for a FG. I wasn't laughing after the 90th minute though.

 

[Charles Bronson]

he's done a good job for us but its time to move him on and get the younger guys in

 

[Godz Illa]

If he can get a longer term deal with an NRL club I imagine we'd release him from that final year. I'd be reluctant about it though. He's the best hooker we've had at the club since... I can't even remember when... before Browny and Snoopy Collins. Plus, he's got the added bonus of being a topline halfback. Slots into the 7 and the side doesn't miss a beat. This is an advantage he has over the likes of King and Rein. We can cover his spot at hooker, sure, but his place in the halfback depth chart will remain a huge hole.

 

[muzby]

he's another jeremy smith..

great player, but getting on in years..

he can finish the last year of his contract here, but that will most likely be his last in the NRL as he would be 32 (or 33)..

or..

he can get released from the last year of his contract and go sign a 3 yr somewhere else, effectively extending his shelf life by 2 years..

it's a hard call, but sometimes it needs to be made..

FYI - i think he was one of the best buys that bennett brought here.. was v. happy when saw the news first advising of the transfer to us..

 

[Father Ted]

If he can get a longer term deal with an NRL club I imagine we'd release him from that final year. I'd be reluctant about it though. He's the best hooker we've had at the club since... I can't even remember when... before Browny and Snoopy Collins. Plus, he's got the added bonus of being a topline halfback. Slots into the 7 and the side doesn't miss a beat. This is an advantage he has over the likes of King and Rein. We can cover his spot at hooker, sure, but his place in the halfback depth chart will remain a huge hole.

I'm with you the depth in the halves is pretty thin

 

[Cagey Mac]

Isn't king a halfback turned hooker? I'd like to see him stay too however. I have couple of issues with his play but he gets away with it and was an integral part of our 2010 premiership

 

[nrlnrl]

Cagey Mac
Isn't king a halfback turned hooker?

- originally a five-eighth / lock who only started playing hooker a few years ago

 

[Breathingfire]

How quickly you all forget. He laid on the Jeremy Smith try in the prelim last year. He murdered the roosters in the second half of the GF. In the games he hasn't played this year we have looked pedestrian around the ruck. We missed his defence against the dogs. He sparks a lot of the attack. How can you not care if he goes to Souths? Who cares how old he is; go off how well he plays. He is the same age as Cooper and we all see the value in him...Fien still has plenty to offer.

 

[Cagey Mac]

Thanks for that
Pity he missed most of Bennett's last year of tutelage

 

[Breathingfire]

I have couple of issues with his play but he gets away with it

Care to elaborate?

 

[Spartan - Dragon]

We need him for at least next year

 

[Jersey No 14]

Keep Him!!!
We do need him for another year.

 

[Slippery Morris]

Fien is an extremely valuable asset to the team and a must for next season. As mentioned above, one of our best signings under Bennet, Best hooker at the club, and can fill halfback without the team missing a beat. I would etend his contract another 2 years if they have to as he will be well worth to keep as long as possible.

 

[blacksafake]

how quickly you all forget. He laid on the jeremy smith try in the prelim last year. He murdered the roosters in the second half of the gf. In the games he hasn't played this year we have looked pedestrian around the ruck. We missed his defence against the dogs. He sparks a lot of the attack. How can you not care if he goes to souths? Who cares how old he is; go off how well he plays. He is the same age as cooper and we all see the value in him...fien still has plenty to offer.

100% concur!!!

 

[Willow]

The bloke came back from a broken ankle to help us win the grand final. I wasn't willing to call the match until Fien crossed for the final try. He has plenty of G&D and his organisation around the ruck is obvious to anyone watches the game.

Fortunately I can't see him going anywhere in hurry. At least one more season beyond this would be beaut.