The Rumours Thread

[blacksafake]

lost count of how many times i saw old frank walk out to the sideline with his beloved card table

I’ve got a photo of Frank presenting me with a trophy when I was a youngster.
Can remember him being such a nice guy to everyone.

 

[Dragon David]

Love your post Dracula ! I got up to close the bedroom window the other night without switching the light on and wouldn’t you know the foot got caught in the bedspread and then twisted the knee .

A likely story Gareth. You just got that little bit excited when Ethel ..... well I'll leave it at that.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

I’ve got a photo of Frank presenting me with a trophy when I was a youngster.
Can remember him being such a nice guy to everyone.

The best news is Frank Hyde will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year, joining Ray Warren and a few others from the media.
From all reports a handy footballer in his younger days, and then a great career as a commentator.

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

Have a good look on who's thread you are on Ayios Yiorgos .

Why?

 

[RedVee]

The best news is Frank Hyde will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year, joining Ray Warren and a few others from the media.
From all reports a handy footballer in his younger days, and then a great career as a commentator.

Better than handy from reports. Captained NSW if I remember correctly

 

[Gareth67]

A likely story Gareth. You just got that little bit excited when Ethel ..... well I'll leave it at that.

A bit too cold of late for that sort of thing DD , here at Tumut it’s been between minus 1 - minus 3 of a night .

 

[Ronnie Dobbs]

A bit too cold of late for that sort of thing DD , here at Tumut it’s been between minus 1 - minus 3 of a night .

All the more reason.

Beautiful town Tumut. Had many a good night there in my time.

 

[<StGeorgeDragons>]

The most infuriating aspect of modern rugby league 'journalism' is the requirement for an interviewer to ask an unnecessarily long question - essentially framing every aspect of a game or other scenario before finally allowing the interviewee to answer.

"So how did it feel to win out there today (the point at which they should stop), given the lead up to the game, when your Dad got arrested for DUI, your dog ran away, McDonalds cancelled the Texas BBQ burger, the unusual rash in your crotch was reported to be something other than an allergic reaction to chlorine in the spa bath, and your daily horoscope said that with the moon in Uranus you might feel a need to try a new hobby..."

“Credit to the boys”

 

[BIG RIG]

Michael Carryanes is reporting that Shane Flanagan has met with Valentine Holmes in Townsville

Also in the report it stated we are in advanced talks with Corey Horsburgh

But talks with Daniel Saifiti have stalled at the moment

 

[possm]

We need Saifiti as a matter of urgency.
Holmes would be a great replacement for Lomax.
Horsburgh would be a good fit giving us come mongrel.

 

[TheRev]

I think its Safiti 'or' Horsburgh for now atleast.. I think Flanno wanted to point that out publically to give him a leg up in negotiations.. but if he has a strong preference for Horsburgh.. maybe thats the one he will focus on.. but again he needs the Raiders to stump up plenty.. its not as easy as the Holmes one where I assume we will pay full freight.

 

[dungay dragon]

I think its Safiti 'or' Horsburgh for now atleast.. I think Flanno wanted to point that out publically to give him a leg up in negotiations.. but if he has a strong preference for Horsburgh.. maybe thats the one he will focus on.. but again he needs the Raiders to stump up plenty.. its not as easy as the Holmes one where I assume we will pay full freight.

Corey H on 575 per season , so i assume we are hoping Raiders will chip in say 100/150 , ?? good buy at that ...

 

[dungay dragon]

Michael Carryanes is reporting that Shane Flanagan has met with Valentine Holmes in Townsville

Also in the report it stated we are in advanced talks with Corey Horsburgh

But talks with Daniel Saifiti have stalled at the moment

BR Safiti app on crazy money around 800k per season
obv knights only prepared to chip in very little
CH or RCG better value

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

agree
more upside with Corey along as he can get his head right

D-Saf at wrong price or years may screw us

 

[qld redvee]

Corey H on 575 per season , so i assume we are hoping Raiders will chip in say 100/150 , ?? good buy at that ...

Dd doubt Canberra will chip in as corey requested the release
Newcastle have told saifiti he can look around so they will chip in, depends how desperate they need to move him on as too how much we can get off his contract

 

[dungay dragon]

Dd doubt Canberra will chip in as corey requested the release
Newcastle have told saifiti he can look around so they will chip in, depends how desperate they need to move him on as too how much we can get off his contract

cant imagine knights will contribute Half to move him on
their fault in the first instance for signing him to crazy money
if they do , he then is value
Raiders have to pay min 575/600 if CH stays ..has 2 years to run
mite chip in to move him on

 

[Ronnie Dobbs]

I think its Safiti 'or' Horsburgh for now atleast.. I think Flanno wanted to point that out publically to give him a leg up in negotiations.. but if he has a strong preference for Horsburgh.. maybe thats the one he will focus on.. but again he needs the Raiders to stump up plenty.. its not as easy as the Holmes one where I assume we will pay full freight.

Hors, even at current full freight, is a bargain.

He also gives us leverage against Saifiti with Newcastle in negotiations.

Maybe we nab NAS instead.

I wouldnt complain either way.

Personally, I get the hunch we’ll get what we’re after.

 

[qld redvee]

cant imagine knights will contribute Half to move him on
their fault in the first instance for signing him to crazy money
if they do , he then is value
Raiders have to pay min 575/600 if CH stays ..has 2 years to run
mite chip in to move him on

agree that saifiti on crazy money for what he has produced , value at 600 ?? maybe able to squeeze newcastle to paying 250 .. I reckon flanno could get the best out of him ..CH at 550 worth a punt
just hope flanno picked up the tab for coffee when he met holmes recently , we need the deal done

 

[Ronnie Dobbs]

cant imagine knights will contribute Half to move him on
their fault in the first instance for signing him to crazy money
if they do , he then is value
Raiders have to pay min 575/600 if CH stays ..has 2 years to run
mite chip in to move him on

600 for an Origin player in this market is like 250 15 years ago.

Great value.

 

[Hound of Dracula]

cant imagine knights will contribute Half to move him on
their fault in the first instance for signing him to crazy money
if they do , he then is value
Raiders have to pay min 575/600 if CH stays ..has 2 years to run
mite chip in to move him on

Recruitment must be a fine art.

Salesmanship, tactics, a personality, a wide spread number of connections & industry respect.

The 'tactics' remind me why I hate playing friggin chess!