NEWS BREAK

[spankytheking]

I have spent the last 3 hours trying to find a website with more information. nothing

Channel 9 News Sydney announced it. Sky News Australia (Foxtel) also quoted it

Giteau is to get $6 Million dollars over 5 years. At $1.2 Million per year He is the highest paid Australian Footballer of any code(League, AFL or Union) in a local competition.

Thats all I have - more to come when I, or anyone else can find it.

i heard on local radio it was 4.5mil for 3 years. but still cant be sure.

[Dramoth]

We got Gits... WOOHOO...

$4.5 mill over 3 years... small price to pay in my opinion really. He is an exciting prospect for us and will be essential for our growth over the next 3 years.

All I hope for is that Connelly picks players on their form and not their location relative to NSW. That way, our wallabies get to play for Australia and dont get relegated to the backblocks just for chosing to move west.

[Darren]

scrum.com article

"They have never been far off the pace and I want to be there when their luck changes and it all starts to take shape because it will be a very exciting time in the club's history,'' he said.

"When I was in Perth for the Brumbies game in February, I was surprised by the strong rugby following there,'' added Giteau, who has played 31 Tests for the Wallabies.

"I've also spoken to Matt (Henjak) a fair bit and he tells me the lifestyle, the beaches, the weather, not to mention the rugby programme and training facilities are pretty special.''

See, its not about the money - the 4.5 million is just a bonus

[Lonzy]

they didnt get me cos I was asking for 6 mill over 3 years ... just goes to show they dont really want the best tehehehe awww Im sure gits will be a great adition to our team

[spankytheking]

if i had the money id sign u up lonzy

[Mambo No. 5]

Drew Mitchell fullback? We already have a fullback who's at least his equal.

I think that you will find that Mitchell is not on our radar any more. I read somewhere last week that the Force are more than happy with Shephard at Fullback and will not be trying to recruit Mitchell.

[Lonzy]

if i had the money id sign u up lonzy

awww spanky not only do you know how to make a lady feel loved you also let us download rugby games

[MysticBalls]

I agree that Kanaar,Giteauand Tawake are necessary additions. Tawake to rotate with Fava , Kanaar in second row rotation. But who drops out for Giteau ? HILGY ? STANIFORTH ? GRAHAM ? These guys have deserved their place! Remember that McKay & Pelasasa return as well.

Still, can't look a gift horse in the mouth (Giteau from ARU), but barring injuries like this year, how do they all fit? Shepherd would be filthy if DMitchell lobs in Perth for the fullback spot - as would Reds as CLatham is inreasingly injury prone and gone past 30 yrs.

I've raised the question of club loyalty before - meaning club loyalty to the players who've upped stumps for the inaugural year at Force.

The second year team could take on a very different shape and dynamic if all the mentioned players sign on!

[shasta]

But who drops out for Giteau ? HILGY ? STANIFORTH ? GRAHAM ? These guys have deserved their place! Remember that McKay & Pelasasa return as well.

Exactly! Jimmy can cover Fullback if Shepherd is unavailable. I reckon we got a couple of others too. Definately don't need Drew Mitchell. The Reds DO! I woulda been happy if we just got Ryan Cross and kept developing our own squad. With a half decent run injury wise it's a great backline. I want Stanners to stay at 12 no matter who we get. He's been an absolute revelation there. I'm not saying I'm not in favour of Giteau if he can attract others I suppose, but I certainly would not have been wringing my hands in despair if he's said no and Cross said yes. And he still may.

[Burgs]

Hilgendorf has proved himself to be the ultimate bench player (although deserving of a start every week) by excelling at several positions. With Gits on board, Mitch may even toy with not having a Reserve Half, risky but huge if no injuries. And likewise McIsaac and Pusey are gold in the forwards by being capable of playing in a couple of positions.

Western Force potential backline in 2007:
9. Henjak
10. MacKay
11. Ioane
12. Giteau
13. Pelesasa (Ryan Cross)
14. Staniforth
15. Shepherd
20. O'Young
21. Hilgendorf
22. Graham (Pelesasa)

[Burgs]

Giteau in Perth for five years

Although unofficial, this is huge news for the Force and recruiting power as well!

http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0...-23217,00.html