Has Gil Dudson signed for wigan yet? I know its a long shot, but he impressed me whilst here...

Another name I have heard linked (more than once) is Martin Gleeson, but I think that a non starter... has only played 7 games at Hull before being released...

heard a strong rumour richard varkulis is about to sign

varks would be a good signing, suprised he isnt been taken to SL with Widnes to be honest.

Dudson impressed and is a unit, but he wont be signing for fax.

My thoughts as well.



Despite all that though would love to see him back playing for Fax, we missed him this season.

Dom maloney doesn't play anymore. He's still in Aus though but i doubt he'll come back over here

I too heard he was doing quite well with hos job (can't remember what it is) but as a result didn't have enough time for Rugby

I'm loving this!

Loving what?

He is insinuating(sp?) that he has signed with Fev.

yup!

It's fun this time of year i'nt it?
If you have got Dom screw all the chairs to the floor. Last year in Toulouse at the Melting Pot he found an unusual use for one.

I thought part of his release was that we had first dibs once he returned to the UK??

It has been mentioned before, But, Rothfevfan thinks not.

The fact that Halifax RLFc had retained his registration was confirm in the piece written by the club when they confirmed he left. www.halifaxrlfc.co.uk/article.php?id=3571 Linky thing if that is how its done. if not taken fron article. Halifax do hold the right to retain Maloney's services, should he return to England in the next 12 months.

The fact that Halifax RLFc had retained his registration was confirm in the piece written by the club when they confirmed he left. www.halifaxrlfc.co.uk/article.php?id=3571 Linky thing if that is how its done. if not taken fron article. Halifax do hold the right to retain Maloney's services, should he return to England in the next 12 months.

Quote ="Faxfan321"The fact that Halifax RLFc had retained his registration was confirm in the piece written by the club when they confirmed he left. www.halifaxrlfc.co.uk/article.php?id=3571 Linky thing if that is how its done. if not taken fron article. Halifax do hold the right to retain Maloney's services, should he return to England in the next 12 months.'" So if he stays in Aus till mid January 2012 is he then a free agent?

Quote ="Faxfan321"The fact that Halifax RLFc had retained his registration was confirm in the piece written by the club when they confirmed he left. www.halifaxrlfc.co.uk/article.php?id=3571 Linky thing if that is how its done. if not taken fron article. Halifax do hold the right to retain Maloney's services, should he return to England in the next 12 months.'" So if he stays in Aus till mid January 2012 is he then a free agent?

I do not know the process but it seems to blow RFF claims out of the water - but like you say if its not annouced to then maybe there is a way round it.

I am not too worried - I was talking to a member of the squad from last year who is keen for one more year but he has not been offered anything concrete as he told me KH was talking to a couple of other players who were considereing offers. They were forwards though.

I'd imagine if we release Malonley early from his 2 yr deal as was reported, we'd only keep his registration in the Uk until the end of that deal, (30th Nov is the usual date for a contract end isnt it?) so after that date this year he will be free to sign elsewhere

That's how I see it but we did retain his registration when he left.

If and when he ever becomes available we will be in as good a position as any club to make him an offer should KH decide to do so.

If not I'm sure we won't be 1 prop short when the season kicks off and whoever the front row is will be quality players.

Win win situation to me.

I really do think we should look for some fringe SL props. I mean look at the previous forwards we've signed from that area - Matty James, Gil Dudson, Mark Flanagan, Dom Maloney, Craig Kopzack and Jacob Fairbank. They've all been fantastic players!

Could be a definate possibilty certainly in the short term while we develope some of our own lads and have them coming through.
There are pros and cons with this type of arrangement when they are on loan or duel reg.

I was concerned that Championship clubs like us would become feeder clubs for the SL teams with them picking off anyones promising young players.
One example is Leeds with Zac but at least Fev had it covered by having him on a long term deal which meant the Rhino's had to pay a fair asking price for him.
The lesson from this is get our young lads who are showing promise signed up, this gives them some security and protects our investment of time and money spent on their development.

This feeder situtation could actually work the other way.
All Super League sides have to have a good youth system in place with a good few younger players coming through.

Not all these will get a starting place or a permanent first team spot even if they do.

Eventually this will hopefully lead to a fair number of them prefering a regular slot say with a Championship side as opposed to occasionall games or second team rugby with a Super League side.

I know I would rather be playing regularly first team in a good Championship side than sat on my butt or second team rugby in SL.

Some SL sides might actually become feeder clubs to us.

Quote ="Brew"I'd imagine if we release Malonley early from his 2 yr deal as was reported, we'd only keep his registration in the Uk until the end of that deal, (30th Nov is the usual date for a contract end isnt it?) so after that date this year he will be free to sign elsewhere'" Mr Maloney joins us in January! www.featherstonerovers.net/article.php?id=6224

Quote ="Brew"I'd imagine if we release Malonley early from his 2 yr deal as was reported, we'd only keep his registration in the Uk until the end of that deal, (30th Nov is the usual date for a contract end isnt it?) so after that date this year he will be free to sign elsewhere'" Mr Maloney joins us in January! www.featherstonerovers.net/article.php?id=6224

We've more props than Dowty's now sidnee!!!

Why didnt he play in Haleys game for them?? or did i miss him?!

maybe he is still in oz?