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    Quote Originally Posted by Saintsaregods View Post
    Get him signed, Take a punt on his discipline, if he wants to go back to NRL he'll have to keep his nose clean wherever he is. Be worth it to see him Lord Percy and Grace running at teams.
    WON'T SOMEONE PLEASE THINK OF POOR BEN FLOWER?!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gray77 View Post
    I agree that the offence isn't the worst thing in the world. But, if he was willing to take a chance (twice) on throwing away his career whilst being paid mega-bucks for the best team in the NRL what chance is there of him being squeaky clean playing in England for far less whilst he's biding his time until something better comes along?
    Other than running himself out of options and probably ensuring he'll never be allowed back to an NRL team nothing. That said if he's caught again we'd just fire him as he'd get a hefty ban.

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    According to that article an RFL spokesman has said that the drug ban would count over here, on that basis would not be much use to us this season

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    Sounds promising. Just seems ludicrous that warrington would want to get involved with Gidley, Ratchford and Russell all playing full back for them. Are they seriously in the mix? Hopefully this is where Justin will earn his corn

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    Quote Originally Posted by Infamous Grouse View Post
    According to that article an RFL spokesman has said that the drug ban would count over here, on that basis would not be much use to us this season
    Previously it has been stated that this was not the case. Whilst I wouldn't have a problem with the RFL enforcing a ban for drug usage, I do think that they just make rules up as they go along.
    The ban isn't being imposed by WADA it was an NRL disciplinary decision based on their rules.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nickles Forearm View Post
    Who's Lord
    Apologies, it's a nickname my brother gave him when he first made the first team and it stuck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saint Ged View Post
    I suppose Saintsaregods knew what he was saying when he said he will have to keep his nose clean.
    I didn't see even realise mate, must be getting old.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Infamous Grouse View Post
    According to that article an RFL spokesman has said that the drug ban would count over here, on that basis would not be much use to us this season
    It was only as 12 week ban according to that article? That would have expired.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Chief View Post
    Sounds promising. Just seems ludicrous that warrington would want to get involved with Gidley, Ratchford and Russell all playing full back for them. Are they seriously in the mix? Hopefully this is where Justin will earn his corn
    Warrington are apparently going to butcher their squad this season. They have about 12 players coming off contract including Gidley and Sims and both are expected to go. Ratchford is another that has been rumoured to be leaving them, linked with us recently too. He could easily move to 6 or centre for them as well and would improve them in either spot.

    My money would be on Barba to Catalans or Warrington.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saddened! View Post
    It was only as 12 week ban according to that article? That would have expired.
    The article linked to in the opening post quotes the NRL saying it starts from when he signs for a NRL club.
    But it also says that it doesn't apply on our league. .....I guess we'll only find out for sure when he signs for someone

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    Quote Originally Posted by Infamous Grouse View Post
    The article linked to in the opening post quotes the NRL saying it starts from when he signs for a NRL club.
    But it also says that it doesn't apply on our league. .....I guess we'll only find out for sure when he signs for someone
    You can bet the RFL would apply it if he signed for us. Our chant of choice isn't going down well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saddened! View Post
    My money would be on Barba to Catalans or Warrington.

    You're assuming Koukash has learned his lesson...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Houghwood Saint View Post
    Would imagine this was always to be the case. Balls in Jonnys court now, less money to get his career back on track where he is or move on and hope his luck changes whilst still earning the coin.
    Rugby is a short career so for me, with Saints hat off take the money. With Saints hat on accept a reduced deal and stay on.
    Huge decision for the club & player really

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nickles Forearm View Post
    Would imagine this was always to be the case. Balls in Jonnys court now, less money to get his career back on track where he is or move on and hope his luck changes whilst still earning the coin.
    Rugby is a short career so for me, with Saints hat off take the money. With Saints hat on accept a reduced deal and stay on.
    Huge decision for the club & player really
    Sad end to what could have been a glittering career but for injuries. He's been a passenger with us for years now and it's time he moved on. A real shame but we need to get the fullback position sorted to free up Makinson.

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    Decision on Saints or Wolves in next few days?

    https://twitter.com/josh_massoud/sta...89113339392000

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Chief View Post
    Decision on Saints or Wolves in next few days?

    https://twitter.com/josh_massoud/sta...89113339392000
    Seems to be a bit of hedging their bets from some of the online reporters

    http://www.seriousaboutrl.com/ben-ba...rrington-6715/

    This one says Saints, Wire, Rugby Union or the NRL!
    Last edited by paulscnthorpe; 13th May 2017 at 11:21.

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    Quote Originally Posted by paulscnthorpe View Post
    Seems to be a bit of hedging their bets from some of the online reporters

    http://www.seriousaboutrl.com/ben-ba...rrington-6715/

    This one says Saints, Wire, Rugby Union or the NRL!
    So according to that then the drugs ban would apply

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    Quote Originally Posted by brook View Post
    So according to that then the drugs ban would apply
    http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-...5ffe57b6d96c7a

    The article references an RFL source who says any NRL ban would be upheld in super league for any signing. They're discussing Tim Simona but mention Barba as an example of someone who's ban would count. Now if the RFL were more interested in getting a marquee signing playing in their league I'm sure they could get round it but that's a decision to be made if Barba actually signs anywhere.
    Forwards win games. The backs decide by how much.

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    Just listening to Sky commentary and apparently it's between us and Warrington for his services. It's safe to say he'll be going to wire then, they have a salary cap like Paul Daniels hat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Craigo View Post
    Just listening to Sky commentary and apparently it's between us and Warrington for his services. It's safe to say he'll be going to wire then, they have a salary cap like Paul Daniels hat.
    Salary cap is same for both clubs, it's just that Saints have wasted it on mediocrity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Surveyor View Post
    Salary cap is same for both clubs, it's just that Saints have wasted it on mediocrity.
    Yeah I know it's the same for both clubs, but some of the players they sign, then there must be a bending of the rules. I agree on the mediocrity bit though.

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    He is at Magic too

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