ARU rejects Force bid for Staniforth

[AndyS]

Assumes the Force has the money. The team won't do much without a good 10, but after a certain point they may well not do much better with one. Given the depth and duration of injuries now, the question becomes whether it is worth it...

[shasta]

Well no probably not. But Johnston has not actually said that. Cipriani must decide that is the case, cut ties and come over here.

WASPS are saying they want a decision today. He may or may not make one yet. But a phone call with an offer of a 3 month contract right now might help him make his mind up now.

[GIGS20]

Offer him two years and REALLY stuff Melbourne up!

[MI5_Dog]

Offer him two years and REALLY stuff Melbourne up!

he'd only be eligible for one wouldn't he? As a marque signing?

[TOCC]

^^ pretty sure they are allowed 2 at least

[shasta]

Yep the only thing that stopped Castle and Pretorius was the fact that they were last minute signings and had already comitted elsewhere.

[laura]

Bollocks! Much respect for Spanner, little less respect for the ARU now.

[WARHORSE]

Time to blood a new breed.
This is an opportunity, not a disaster
Many are called but few are chosen
When the pupil is ready, the teacher arrives
Australia is full of young bulls that want to smash kiwis. Lets get a few instead of whining like b1tches

[normie]

i THOUGHT ARU were in the job of professional entertainment that is show casing RU how can they showcase RU when the side cant put on a descent team .... Merthans over at the Lions seasm to be able to walk into that ok??
GIGS2O spot on......! with Chris OY
ARU no wounder alot of players are heading north!!

Clowns are considered to be in the entertainment industry.How apt.

[GIGS20]

Time to blood a new breed.
This is an opportunity, not a disaster
Many are called but few are chosen
When the pupil is ready, the teacher arrives
Australia is full of young bulls that want to smash kiwis. Lets get a few instead of whining like b1tches

names and addresses please Rex

[BDAVEY]

Clowns are considered to be in the entertainment industry.How apt.

Spot one... ARU have they the interest of the spectators..... who pays their F..k salaries - bums on seats.

[WF2006]

Almost certain marque signings can be no more than 1 year contracts.

[Burgs]

Re Cipriani v Johnston, there is apparently bad blood there however, it is more on logistics that Johnston has stated that if Cipriani is playing the SH then he wouldn't be available to train and play.
Behind the scenes though Johnston may well be encouraging him to go/sign to make his media sessions easier!

[shasta]

Almost certain marque signings can be no more than 1 year contracts.

Reckon? Then how is Daniel Braid running out for the Reds again this season?

[GIGS20]

Braid was a 1+1 Shasta, he got hurt at the end of last season and couldn't play in ...... ummmm wherever, lost his contract there and returned for the Reds, lucky break for them in some ways.....they needed the help in the pack.