www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/3038 2yr Deal from next season

www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/3038 2yr Deal from next season

Wow I am in total shock...didnt see this one coming at all



Been impressed with what I have seen of him in NRL this year, and is an actual half back. Looking forward to seeing him in the red V

Rubbish

He has got to be better than anything we have at present (hopefully).

He's got a very good kicking game but you'll need a running 6 to play with him.

Excellent signing , could form a more than useful partnership with Lomax .

Very happy with this signing - contract length as well.

But lets not give up this season yet.

Its the first time in living memory that Dave nosey Parkers called one early.

I think most of us would say we'd be happy with him playing alongside Wheeler (or Swift when he's injured), who are both good runners. The problem with that is if Walsh gets injured, we're screwed back to where we are now (unless Yates comes up with something, but it would still be leaving us with a very inexperienced pairing).
I'm afraid we need a signing for 6, even if its someone like Briers for a year to oversee the younsters coming through.

We do need another signing. I wouldn't trust Gary Wheeler to pass me the remote without getting injured, nevermind banking a starting position on him. I'd be amazed if he's still at Saints next season.

Good positive signing far better than the Matty Smith or Dobson panic button type job. It is always a risk bringing over a player ala tricky Trindell but I am made up with this. Regards Gary Wheeler you are so so wrong saddened he hurtled past me yesterday.

. . . in the back of an ambulance.

Did nosey Parker get this one right, or did he get it off the message boards?

I though this was leaked in Aus first.

Really pleased with this signing, but he will be playing alongside Lance next year. I would prefer to see Turner get an extended run at 6 alongside him.

Message boards, like he gets everything else.

Shame as soon as Wheeler plays he will be injured

Good player, good contract length and the extra year option.

Well done Saints

Good start, just need another prop and perhaps Swift playing at 6.

I think given current personnel. Wheeler is first choice 6. Lance second choice. I'm not expecting a 6 this year but if wheeler does not stay fit then I'd expect to see one in 2015. As for Walsh nice to hear there is an extra year option.

I for one am not jumping for joy over this signing, he has been poorly coached by Elliot and ended up a one trick pony (cross kick to the corner). He lacks an all round kicking game and his organisational skills are limited, he is also shy to take on the line. I sincerely hope he proves me wrong.

How much have you watched him? He has a good long kicking game and organises quite well.

Great signing

Happy it's been confirmed now, we can hopefully move on and announce some more signings.

Some props would be nice!

Really happy with this, he'll bring the sort of organisation and kicking game to the side we haven't had since Longy left.

Just because a coach does not allow you to utilise your full range of skills, does not mean they are not still there. He will be playing to a gameplan reinforced by what the coach believes he is capable of. Matty Elliot started a chain of events which led to the Luke Walsh we see. Start coaching him properly and allow him to try things and we may see a much better player than NRL commentators give him credit for. He was very highly thought of at Newcastle and they admit it was circumstance which meant they didn't see the best of him.

Let the guy come over and play some games then we can all make our judgements.

He's in fine form! If he brings this form to super league he wil be top class for us.