Pryce would be mad to go to a team like Bradford. They are in decline, they've signed players like Sibbit and Chev Walker, whereas we've got Perry, LMS and Shenton on the way. Next season looks bright for Saints, and Bradford look set for mediocrity. If Pryce does go, I can't see why he would, I would hope we have a world class replacement lined up to fill his boots.

Darren Lockyer for the new stadium anyone?

Unless Leon requested a move then it's a no go.

They have no players of note so it would have to take a substantial fee to release him now.

I'd get him signed up for 3 more personally.

I wouldn't.

He will be 30 next season. If the club stick to their apparent policy, that's a rolling one year deal arrangement once his present contract is up. That sounds fine to me. He has been in brilliant form this season and hopefully he will be the same next season too, assuming his operation does no damage. But we also have talent coming through that should be given the opportunity to express itself rather than being held back.

why would pryce want to take a few steps down??

All this "he'd be mad to go to Bradford, they are gash" talk is missing the point somewhat

We don't know what his motivations are, he's more chance of winning trophies at St Helens but he still may be happier personally at Bradford

I would not be surprised at all if he went back

Me neither. From what I have heard also I would not be at all surprised if this one were to happen.

Why? What have you heard? Why is it that people don't just post what they've heard?

Because people, like me, are acquainted with others who are privy to this kind of information. I respect the confidence of those who trust me enough to tell me so, like the others on the thread with similar info, I won't go into more details as they wouldn't trust me any more would they? It's enough for people here to know that this one is a distinct possibility of being true.

No it's not, don't come at me with all this 'protecting my sources' nonsense. Just hit me with the gossip, via PM if need be. I won't tell anyone, I promise.

Then why post anything at all? If you're so big on respecting confidences, don't post anything about hearing anything.

It just comes across as attention seeking TBH.

Seems like it's just me and thee that aren't told these things. It's like being back in school.

As opposed to a dummy spit from someone not privy to the information?

I'm not breaking a confidence any more than Mick Gledhill or DD did - merely reinforcing the point that there's a groundswell of opinion that this is more than speculation.

I don't care how it comes across TBH. That's what message boards are for as long as people are not being incriminated or having confidences broken.

Take it or leave it.

The person who told me about this, who is quite involved behind the scenes at Odsal didn't mind this one being let out of the bag and into the public domain as it's only going to help the feel good factor at the club at the minute as we push on for the 10k worth of pledges (current total some 3500 short).

This deal (should it be struck) relies heavily on what we would get from either Canberra or Parramatta in regards compensation for his release.

At the moment anything is possible, but just so you all know, both clubs are playing ball.

It's the same on our board, just see the 100 page thread

Mick gledhill you believed Diskin was signing for bulls because a Leeds fan inboxed you pal! You need take your head out the clouds.

Lee Gaskell and Lonny Lomax are the future of saints.

But even so I would be very surprised if it is true and even if it was I could see a number of issues with it. The main one being that Bradford have not got any money spare to spend on transfer fees let alone Leons wages. The chance of getting a fee from an Austrailian club for Matt Orford is pretty unlikely. Surely any cash that comes into Bradford will get eaten up elsewhere. There terrible signings so far for 2011 would give weight to this suggestion.

That only leaves a part ex deal. So who would Saints want who currently play for the Bulls? Hardly anyone to be honest, maybe Halley would be a good signing. Donaldson and Whitehead are good lads but be have an army of second rowers so that is a none starter. That just leaves Tom and George which would result in the Bradford board hanging by ropes outside Bradford town hall.

This is what I think. Bradford are trying to boost season ticket sales. So they are “leaking” positive news stories to try and get people to come back to see their long lost son Leon Pryce. When it turns out to be as real as Wakefields stadium plans it’s too late and money is Bradford bank account.

Would it be worth the Bulls taking a punt on Paul Cooke?

A decent player, IF he can control his demons,the bulls could offer him a contract with a stipulation to stay sober in the season!

Could still happen.

Pryce is just as bad! Seen him quite often hammered in town on a night.

Usually because they haven't heard anything. They try to give credence to a rumour they think could be true by saying 'at least that's what I have heard.

Thats what I have heard anyway

You are what makes message boards the place they are. Figure. (and I don't mean yours from your username just in case that helps).

Mike Potter gets ignored when he asks Jammer to get off the pitch. What is going to happen when he tells Cooke to get out the pub.

Rumour is Cooke will be going back to Hull FC

Well, You started it.