League fan have you never left a job where they have done a collection and bought you a leaving present, or did they use the money to go out and celebrate once you had left. As this is what is being suggested for Sam, the fact the club gets him a leaving present.

no your life is of no importance to me really, never been that carried away with pond life, and money was never mentioned in my post either, I realize Sam has been paid to play our beloved game I think I might bring him some free steak on Sunday and award him with that.

Think League Fan must have had a bad day at the office....

Yes we know all the boys get played for playing , but its not exactly a kings ransom by any means ...and I'm fairly sure for our 'average' squad members, if you work out time taken out for training ,both team and personal plus travelling to and from Cougar Park ,they are not on the best hourly rate ever....add to that the restrictions on their life outside RL...diet , staying in on the weekends , watching what medications they take etc...its not a life for everyone

Sam is not moving to another pro RL club but is retiring ... he derserves a real send off , a great pro who has never let anyone down

League fan what bit of my post did you not understand Sam has been a great pro for the club and should receive recognition for this fact. You remind me of a pint of tetleys, bitter that is.

Sam has been one of the most loyal players a club could ask for. Ok he hasnt had much 1st team rugby this season, but he has kept himself fit, played in the reserves without at hint of a grumble, (unlike a certain Scottish International), and played to his capability, and when called upon for the 1st team, played like a true pro.