Joined: Oct 19 2003 Posts: 17898 Location: Packed like sardines, in a tin
Ferocious Aardvark wrote:In what way? It was the UK that denied him the visa. Whether or not Britain granted or ultimately grants him a visa, Australia isn't involved, is it?
The only thing stopping him playing for some other NRL club is his agreement with his current employers that he won't. If he decided to sack the idea of coming over here, thus tearing up that agreement, the NRL would have to do something they've not yet done if they were to prevent him from playing in their comp.
the tough new approach is 100% a UK thing.
Apologies - I meant the UK in Aus. (professional shorthand )
Joined: Oct 30 2005 Posts: 6268 Location: Warrington UK
Touche, didn't see this one coming tbh.
On the one hand i'm glad, we're meant to be a family sport and if Bird is sacked by one club for such an offense, SL clubs shouldn't be jumping in line for his signature but on the other, quality, quality player and SL will be worse off for him not being here.
Joined: Feb 22 2003 Posts: 4036 Location: Bradford.. Or wherever work sends me!
saints35 bulls0 wrote:indeed, it was fairly obvious he wouldnt get a visa.
begs the question though, was it all a PR stunt by Bradford to appease thier fans over the lack of big-name recruitment?
I think there was a chance because of innocence until proven guilty and we had to see if we could get him. Could still have him come May if he is cleared.
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