Well another quality signing this morning to add to our squad ,in 28 years old John Asiata ,a vastly experienced International forward , who has played in the 2015 NRL Grand Final ,and has played around 130 NRL first grade games , welcome to Leigh mate .

A top quality signing but with an air of caution, 'if' the Government change the rules on unvaccinated people entering the country the move may be scuppered as correct me if i'm wrong but he is against the vaccine from what I've read, so get him over asap.

WOW, WOW and WOW

Either you are impressed by today’s announcement or you are trying to talk to my Scottish Terriers , I’m not sure which .Myself after reading reports it seems our latest signing has concerns over vaccinations ,which is why his contract in the NRL was curtailed , I truly hope we have found a way round this , I realise Derek and Chris Chester are not so naive as not to know this .

And how will he be getting here? You have to be vaccinated to board a flight into or out of Australia. "You must show evidence that you have been vaccinated, at least 7 days prior to international travel into or out of Australia, with a vaccine approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)." https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-a ... -australia

And how will he be getting here? You have to be vaccinated to board a flight into or out of Australia. "You must show evidence that you have been vaccinated, at least 7 days prior to international travel into or out of Australia, with a vaccine approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)." https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-a ... -australia

Quote ="dboy"And how will he be getting here? You have to be vaccinated to board a flight into or out of Australia. "You must show evidence that you have been vaccinated, at least 7 days prior to international travel into or out of Australia, with a vaccine approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)." https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-a ... -australia'" This is the relevant bit [i[u''Pre-departure testing when leaving Australia Australia does not have pre-departure testing requirements for people leaving the country. But the country you are travelling to may have testing requirements.'[/u[/i' Test Day 2 and day 8 when arrived in UK

Quote ="dboy"And how will he be getting here? You have to be vaccinated to board a flight into or out of Australia. "You must show evidence that you have been vaccinated, at least 7 days prior to international travel into or out of Australia, with a vaccine approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)." https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-a ... -australia'" This is the relevant bit [i[u''Pre-departure testing when leaving Australia Australia does not have pre-departure testing requirements for people leaving the country. But the country you are travelling to may have testing requirements.'[/u[/i' Test Day 2 and day 8 when arrived in UK

There is no TESTING requirement.

There is a VACCINATION requirement.

Aussi Govt website states no jab no flight unless medically exempt.

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Unvaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents wishing to travel overseas (apart from children under 12 and those who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons) are required to apply for an exemption to leave Australia. You can apply online for an exemption but you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

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[* your travel is as part of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak, including the provision of aid[/*:m
[* your travel is for your business/employer[/*:m
[* you are travelling to receive urgent medical treatment that is not available in Australia[/*:m
[* you are travelling outside Australia for a compelling reason for three months or longer[/*:m
[* you are travelling on compelling or compassionate grounds[/*:m
[* your travel is in the national interest[/*:m
[* you are ordinarily resident in a country other than Australia.[/*:m[/list:u

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[* death certificate/s[/*:m
[* proof of relationship (for example, shared tenancy agreement, joint bank account etc.)*[/*:m
[* proof that you are moving to another country on a long term basis such as leases, job offers and evidence your goods are being transported[/*:m
[* proof of your current valid visa, including in Australia and/or overseas[/*:m
[* letter from a doctor or hospital about any medical treatment/condition with statements on why travel is necessary[/*:m
[* letter from your employer, or other evidence that you are travelling for a business reason[/*:m
[* statement or evidence to show when you wish to return to Australia[/*:m
[* any other proof you may have to support your claims.[/*:m[/list:u

You better send that to Derek and Chris Chester so they know



This guy is going to give us a huge presence on the field.

The exemption applications take a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 2 months.

I doubt there should be much issue in him ultimately getting here and when he should be quite an asset when he gets on the field.

Of course, if he does go well, it could just be a stepping stone to SL, and I don't mean with Leigh.

You did have doubt though didn't you?

Not a big reader are you?

ULTIMATELY I'm sure (and hope, because he will be exciting to watch), he will arrive.

The rules won't be the barrier in the end - it will be an NRL offer before he leaves, or an SL offer when he's here.

Q What would you say the probability of him finishing the season as a Leigh player are?

Quote ="dboy"Not a big reader are you? ULTIMATELY I'm sure (and hope, because he will be exciting to watch), he will arrive. The rules won't be the barrier in the end - it will be an NRL offer before he leaves, or an SL offer when he's here. Q What would you say the probability of him finishing the season as a Leigh player are?'" “Not a big reader are you?” I respectfully suggest you take a read of what you posted. “ And how will he be getting here? You have to be vaccinated to board a flight into or out of Australia. "You must show evidence that you have been vaccinated, at least 7 days prior to international travel into or out of Australia, with a vaccine approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)." https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-a ... -australia”

Quote ="dboy"Not a big reader are you? ULTIMATELY I'm sure (and hope, because he will be exciting to watch), he will arrive. The rules won't be the barrier in the end - it will be an NRL offer before he leaves, or an SL offer when he's here. Q What would you say the probability of him finishing the season as a Leigh player are?'" “Not a big reader are you?” I respectfully suggest you take a read of what you posted. “ And how will he be getting here? You have to be vaccinated to board a flight into or out of Australia. "You must show evidence that you have been vaccinated, at least 7 days prior to international travel into or out of Australia, with a vaccine approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)." https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-a ... -australia”

Quote ="Vancouver Leyther"“Not a big reader are you?” I respectfully suggest you take a read of what you posted. “ And how will he be getting here? You have to be vaccinated to board a flight into or out of Australia. "You must show evidence that you have been vaccinated, at least 7 days prior to international travel into or out of Australia, with a vaccine approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)." https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-a ... -australia”'" Well how will he be getting here? It wasn't a loaded question. He has 2 options = 1. get vaccinated and travel after 7 days, or 2. apply for an exemption and hope it's heard by 2 weeks rather than 2 months. Rumours in the travel industry were that the UK (and EU) govts considered making vax status a compulsory measure for inbound flights - that would end the conversation! They bottled that one in favour of pushing the domestic vax/booster programmes. (I follow this detail as linked into the international ski/tourism industry).

Quote ="Vancouver Leyther"“Not a big reader are you?” I respectfully suggest you take a read of what you posted. “ And how will he be getting here? You have to be vaccinated to board a flight into or out of Australia. "You must show evidence that you have been vaccinated, at least 7 days prior to international travel into or out of Australia, with a vaccine approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)." https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-a ... -australia”'" Well how will he be getting here? It wasn't a loaded question. He has 2 options = 1. get vaccinated and travel after 7 days, or 2. apply for an exemption and hope it's heard by 2 weeks rather than 2 months. Rumours in the travel industry were that the UK (and EU) govts considered making vax status a compulsory measure for inbound flights - that would end the conversation! They bottled that one in favour of pushing the domestic vax/booster programmes. (I follow this detail as linked into the international ski/tourism industry).

It was very clearly answered already.
Practice what you so rudely said to others and take a read back.
Always what ifs and rumours out there.
IF it doesn’t happen then so be it.
IF it happens as planned and researched, what a player to have in a Leyth shirt.

It’s still not a good look for the club or game is it, signing an unvaccinated player who can easily infect fellow players, causing possible postponements due to isolation periods for those other players. Meanwhile spectators might have to be triple vaccinated to get into stadiums. Talk about double standards!!

You can still catch Covid, and pass it on even if you are Jabbed.

Very true Derek , I myself have had both my jabs and my booster , but have recently tested positive for Covid ,though I’m now negative , I will say I didn’t have any real symptoms of Covid , throughout and only took the test because my wife was Covid positive , so I feel the jabs DID make a big difference , I’m back to normal now .

Hi Ian, i'm glad to hear that you didn't get severe symptoms. I got Covid 15 months ago, and it knocked me out for about 3 weeks,and a further 3 weeks slowly recovering. You are right though, the jabs do lessen the blow. I also believe that taking the vaccine should be a choice, hence you can get the old kung flu, and pass it on whether you are jabbed or not. BTW - this current Mandela flu is nothing more than a bad cold. I also believe that Vaccine passports are discriminative to those who decide not to take the old jabaroony. Again, hence you can still get the old kung flu, and pass it on whether you are jabbed or not. After saying all that, i think it would be a wise decision to have your jabs if you have any underlying health conditions,overweight, or getting a bit long in the tooth. Blimey! I could pass for all three of them.

Totally agree Derek ,I’ve had a bad week though ,I fell on Wednesday night at home at 11 .30 pm ,split head open a 6 inch gash ,was taken to Bolton Royal, had a brain scan , no other damage there , but I had broken 2 toes and badly hurt my arm ,just recovered from Covid then this , never rains but it pours .I’m ok though ,hope to see ya soon .

Just browsing the forum, I know we have had our little spats, but I genuinley hope you are ok Charlie. Get well soon.

I'm so sorry to hear this Ian. You get well soon mate, and have a good Xmas with your family. Hoping for a better 2022, and I'm sure I'll see you soon pal. All the best Ian.

Thank you for yer message, I’m just sore at the moment,at my age 69 the last thing I needed was this, my head is a mess ,but I was lucky, again thanks for your message .
I’m looking forward to travelling to the Shay again next year , and watching what should be a great season .

I’m just very sore at the moment , it could have been a lot worse , the same to you and your Family , have a great Christmas , I truly can’t wait for next season .