According to "The Mole" account on Twitter he is more than likely on his way to Saints next season after all...
BREAKING: Luke Walsh to be released by @PenrithPanthers for 2014. Off to UK - probably St Helens
https://twitter.com/RLW_Mole/status/330274615366676480
Just been mentioned in the radio commentary of the Bulldogs v Tigers game that Walsh will be released by Penrith and is heading to England.
Walsh supposed to have asked for an early release from contract, not sure how early but they have stated he said cos he wants in at Saints- NRL gossip
This looks pretty much nailed on now. I think its a good move. A half on the fringes of an NRL first team should be more than good enough to play in our competition. The biggest benefit is that the one thing everybody that comments on Walsh says is that he has a good kicking game. That alone should improve us enormously. Watched a couple of highlights and I think he looks a decent player.
Agreed, and whilst they should more than good enough to play over here and make an impression (Duruea/Dobson past examples), it's sadly a case that thsi is more often than not going to be the best we can get from Aus. Any player with the ability to play regular first team will stay over there for the money so we're going to have to take 'risks' on fringe players. Who themselves will no doubt be looking to prove themselves with a view to getting a first team spot back in Aus.
Is this a swap for a certain Kiwi who is not really finding his own spot in the team at the moment? Hi ho!
Shipping out a young English talent like Gaskell to replace him with a no name overseas player. Who'd have thought it??? haha
Forwards win games. The backs decide by how much.
How many of them will be there soon, will u end up with the most kids working elsewhere than in your own academy/1st team? We cant be that far behind bar foreign players this year and league position?
We will rise again, we fell near the end several times in last few years and being top has helped you how exactely-any major trophy?
SaintOkell, COYS
As a saints supporter it pains me to say Wigan have it absolutely right with regard to their academy set up and how the flood the 1st team with quality talent. I believe they have an other young fullback in waiting to take over from Tomkins? Manfredi if suppose to be a talent? Leeds also lead the way. I would of preferred Gaskell to be given 6 and let him have a proper shot but maybe Walsh will give us something we are missing and help bring on our young half backs.
Our young lads that had made debuted this year have done because we have had a shocking injury list, that is the only reason.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51ZELSEQMVM
People seen this one yet? Doesn't look slow for SL
edit- never mind, found it earlier in thread!
Would of Walsh played alongside TP and if so I wonder what he thought of him? He would of played alongside TP's brother Frank. Has this played any part?
I imagine NB would of done his homework on his ability as well as his character, which is just as important. NB needs him here for the long haul as he will reflect massively on him in my opinion. NB went out and bought Brough not long after taking over at the Giants so I will trust his judgement.
COYS!!