Abbreviated for accuracy

That's true, but I think the point which has emerged is that the RFL decided to change the standard contract by altering a number of clauses;
one of these is that the contract does not become binding UNTIL REGISTERED BY THE RFL.

So assuming that the contract is a standard one, and I believe it is, then it makes the Bulls' case stronger.

On a side note, Greg Bird's appeal over here has been upheld, so he's potentially coming back to the NRL. It seems that Catalans two "targets" appear to be Chris "Walkout" Walker and Willie "Take that, Fielden!" Mason. If we can get them to take Walker, we can hope that the whole "legal procedings" threat might go away.

Walker and Mason in the Calatans side would be interesting alongside other home grown "characters".

According to this Ox is now our player! www.sport.co.uk/news/Rugby_Leagu ... pture.aspx

According to this Ox is now our player! www.sport.co.uk/news/Rugby_Leagu ... pture.aspx

Quote ="Blotto"According to this Ox is now our player! www.sport.co.uk/news/Rugby_Leagu ... pture.aspx'" Nowt on Bulls site.

Quote ="Blotto"According to this Ox is now our player! www.sport.co.uk/news/Rugby_Leagu ... pture.aspx'" Nowt on Bulls site.

Quote ="Blotto"According to this Ox is now our player! www.sport.co.uk/news/Rugby_Leagu ... pture.aspx'" Aye its the only one thats said it. usual sources saying nowt! Until this appeared to make it more confusing www./news_2878-bra ... es-on.html

Quote ="Blotto"According to this Ox is now our player! www.sport.co.uk/news/Rugby_Leagu ... pture.aspx'" Aye its the only one thats said it. usual sources saying nowt! Until this appeared to make it more confusing www./news_2878-bra ... es-on.html

With all due respect to James Gordon and his fellow writers there, it seems like most of the news reported there is the same stuff that's already been reported elsewhere, slightly re-written. Most (if not all) of the content in that article is where we were at a few days ago, and the Orr quote about Kearney getting on the plane is definitely from last week.

And so the merry go round begins www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 45,00.html Isn't Walkout hoping for this to happen now?

And so the merry go round begins www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 45,00.html Isn't Walkout hoping for this to happen now?

Will they actually want Walkout? Catalans seem to be hoping against hope that none of the Aussies can out-bid them within the restrictions of the salary cap so they can keep Bird.

Quote ="Blotto"Aye its the only one thats said it. usual sources saying nowt! Until this appeared to make it more confusing www./news_2878-bra ... es-on.html'" "Orr added: "When Greg Bird couldn't get a visa to play for them, Bradford didn't want him to play for anyone" Somebody is trying to stir it!

Quote ="Blotto"Aye its the only one thats said it. usual sources saying nowt! Until this appeared to make it more confusing www./news_2878-bra ... es-on.html'" "Orr added: "When Greg Bird couldn't get a visa to play for them, Bradford didn't want him to play for anyone" Somebody is trying to stir it!

Quote ="Blotto"According to this Ox is now our player! www.sport.co.uk/news/Rugby_Leagu ... pture.aspx'" Nowt new there, they've based that story on the press release Bulls put out last week when they intitially announced Orford's signing!! Just shoddy journalism.

Quote ="Blotto"According to this Ox is now our player! www.sport.co.uk/news/Rugby_Leagu ... pture.aspx'" Nowt new there, they've based that story on the press release Bulls put out last week when they intitially announced Orford's signing!! Just shoddy journalism.

Its true though Hood was not a happy bunny when the Frenchies signed him. Mainly because Macca had given detailed plans of our set moves to Bird in phone sessions

Quote ="Blotto"And so the merry go round begins www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 45,00.html Isn't Walkout hoping for this to happen now?'" As part of that search, Catalans coach Kevin Walters had spoken to former Queensland winger Chris Walker and Sydney Roosters forward Willie Mason. While Mason remains intent on finding a home in Japanese rugby union, Walker is understood to be open to playing in France. Walters, who spoke to Bird on Wednesday, hasn't given up hope of convincing Bird to return to the club. "If we can't get Greg back we will look at the options available to us," Walters said.

Quote ="Blotto"And so the merry go round begins www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 45,00.html Isn't Walkout hoping for this to happen now?'" As part of that search, Catalans coach Kevin Walters had spoken to former Queensland winger Chris Walker and Sydney Roosters forward Willie Mason. While Mason remains intent on finding a home in Japanese rugby union, Walker is understood to be open to playing in France. Walters, who spoke to Bird on Wednesday, hasn't given up hope of convincing Bird to return to the club. "If we can't get Greg back we will look at the options available to us," Walters said.

To be honest I wouldn`t doubt that Orford would come. If we assume the worst outcome ie: that BOTH have legitimate contracts it would then leave the club with one more contracted overseas player than they could register with the RFL.

In that scenario I can`t really imagine that scrum half would be the position Macca would feel he could do without. To be fair it would be an expensive mistake however it worked out, and someone would clearly need to be paid out (or another club arranged), but whichever player wasn`t registered I can`t see it being Orford.

and this is the same manager who is now considering sueing cronulla for sacking bird in the first place. Strikes me that orr likes sueing people more than doing his job

It's not Orr's fault neither he or his client noticed that the contract hadn't been registered for 4 months!

Mind you it would be an easy mistake to make when you are travelling around every club in the NRL waving it under peoples noses to try and negotiate a contract.

Rest easy, Walker will not be a Bulls player and Orford is. There will be no financial or contractual liabilities to the Bulls for Walker. His agent f*cked it up by greedy touting after first offering Walker to the Bulls.

Which set moves are you referring to? I'm not aware that we had any, or any that were apparent last season.
New triangle with Orford, Kearney, LeStrange then we might see some.
(but ask Macca not to tell Bird!)

from T & A www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... _strength/ And it is believed the Bulls received a further boost yesterday when it became clear Orford will have no problem completing his registration with the RFL. Reports in Australia had suggested Orford’s move would hit the buffers after a legal challenge from one-time Bradford target Chris Walker. But the 31-year-old former Dally M medal winner will link up with his new team as expected next month after the game’s governing body completed a review on the case. Almost done and dusted

from T & A www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... _strength/ And it is believed the Bulls received a further boost yesterday when it became clear Orford will have no problem completing his registration with the RFL. Reports in Australia had suggested Orford’s move would hit the buffers after a legal challenge from one-time Bradford target Chris Walker. But the 31-year-old former Dally M medal winner will link up with his new team as expected next month after the game’s governing body completed a review on the case. Almost done and dusted

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Spot of thread merging needed, Mr. Mod?

You put this in the wrong thread! Yah! Boo! Sucks!

[iAu contraire.[/i..I posted it in the "Orford Deal Confirmed" thread - 'twas you posted in wrong one!

Walkers now asking (twitter) Richie Mathers if he's in the players union

think if i was walker id be after a new agent rather then players union as think its his agent whos dropped the clanger on this one by trying to get him more money else where.

think he will be announced next week as a catalans player as cant see bird stopping with them