jonh wrote:I seem to remember him also playing in the centre as well for Australia. He was one of a select group of Chris Anderson's favorites who he would have found very hard to find a reason to drop.
That can be the only reason Phil Bailey ever played for Australia. At least, on the strength of his performances in Wigan's colours.
There can't have been many occasions when being a reasonably solid defender who doesn't offer anything in attack got someone selected for the Green and Gold.
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Cruncher wrote:That can be the only reason Phil Bailey ever played for Australia. At least, on the strength of his performances in Wigan's colours.
There can't have been many occasions when being a reasonably solid defender who doesn't offer anything in attack got someone selected for the Green and Gold.
I may be wrong but i think it was at the Elland Road test when David Waite was GB coach and he played Centre and either scored a try on the outside of his opposite number, or got the outside line and put his wingman away beautifully.
When it was announced we were signing him this image sprung to mind sadly it was the last time i ever saw it.
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WigansForeignLegion wrote:Ahead of Lockers, Joel and even Hock? In one word: No.
Or maybe move Lockers and Hock to the second row with the space provided by Bailey moving to loose forward allowing Joel Tomkins and Harrison Hansen to remain part of the 17. IMO Sean O'loughlin's best position is at second row (won MOTM playing for GB) and we know Hock and Joel can play there and if it brings more out of Bailey I don't see much wrong with it.
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i read birdbrain is landing in france tomorrow http://stgeorge.yourguide.com.au/news/l ... 44105.aspx CRONULLA Sharks' rising Kiwi star Fraser Anderson's move to rugby follows the decision by his Sharks team-mate Dustin Cooper to also take up a Japanese rugby contract.
The Sharks yesterday denied any moves had been made, but they are likely to begin negotiations with off contract Melbourne player Michael Crocker , who has played under coach Ricky Stuart for Australia and at the Roosters.
Sharks new signing Reni Matuia, Mitch Brown and David Simmons, who has been trialling as winger, are the likely replacements for Anderson in the immediate future, while the club holds out hope for big Blake Ferguson and boom teenager Karlos Filiga, now returning from injury along with Reece Williams.
i read birdbrain is landing in france tomorrow http://stgeorge.yourguide.com.au/news/l ... 44105.aspx CRONULLA Sharks' rising Kiwi star Fraser Anderson's move to rugby follows the decision by his Sharks team-mate Dustin Cooper to also take up a Japanese rugby contract.
The Sharks yesterday denied any moves had been made, but they are likely to begin negotiations with off contract Melbourne player Michael Crocker , who has played under coach Ricky Stuart for Australia and at the Roosters.
Sharks new signing Reni Matuia, Mitch Brown and David Simmons, who has been trialling as winger, are the likely replacements for Anderson in the immediate future, while the club holds out hope for big Blake Ferguson and boom teenager Karlos Filiga, now returning from injury along with Reece Williams.
winning like never before. decoys. mouse traps. chicken wings. lollie pops. shepperds. the crusher. grapples. big league. In 1935 The Dragon Slayers as they were known defeated Canterbury bulldogs 91-6, which is still the biggest win in the Club's History. In 1907, the St George district had a club in the Sydney rugby union competition. Interestingly, the team's area was referred to as the 'Illawarra suburbs'. A resolution to form a St George rugby league club was made at a local meeting held in early 1908, but the movement faltered and collapsed. St George, wearing the district colours of red and white, played in the NSWRL's Third Grade competition in 1910, and formed a President's Cup team in 1911. References were found at the time to district teams being called 'The Saints'.the perfect 11
Thats a let down if he goes to union, he is more suited to our game and I would love to see players like him in super league, Im fed up of all the average overseas players who get signed just because they are Austrailian, he is the real deal.
Thats a let down if he goes to union, he is more suited to our game and I would love to see players like him in super league, Im fed up of all the average overseas players who get signed just because they are Austrailian, he is the real deal.
Dropkick Murphy..we actually saw and heard a mass of bouncing and scarf and flag waving to Dale Cavese that drowned out anything we could muster.. It stopped us singing our own celebratory songs, it died out seconds later when we accepted we couldn't be heard over the Wigan lot Celebrations muted from us, job done from them. Most fans who slag them off are jealous their own club's support is nowhere near that good - sally cinnamon..Why not discuss Wigan? It's a rugby league message board. Wigan are the most famous brand in rugby league - Tre Cool..Saints fans are hopeless unless it's a cup final or grand final. Wigan fans are so much more loyal and passionate - the flying biscuit..Wires havent been massively succesful over the years, but I've spoke to Brian Bevan And he spoke to me and i wouldnt swap that for Wigans History, ever - Ande..on the TV i could only hear the Wigan fans with about 10 to go - Saint94..Every team is in your feckin shadow, we all know - FIOS
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odemwingie wrote:Thats a let down if he goes to union, he is more suited to our game and I would love to see players like him in super league, Im fed up of all the average overseas players who get signed just because they are Austrailian, he is the real deal.
It will be on a 1 year nothing deal to keep him fit till he is able to join another NRL team or SL next year when cap space is more available, or if his court case has concluded in his favour.
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jonh wrote:It will be on a 1 year nothing deal to keep him fit till he is able to join another NRL team or SL next year when cap space is more available, or if his court case has concluded in his favour.
Yep, it will. He isn't a Union player. Will be back in 2010 assuming he isnt locked up.
jonh wrote:It will be on a 1 year nothing deal to keep him fit till he is able to join another NRL team or SL next year when cap space is more available, or if his court case has concluded in his favour.
It would still be great to have him here for a season.
Think of the impact Lyon and Barrett had in one season, they had another one afterwards but they still made an impact straight away.
Dropkick Murphy..we actually saw and heard a mass of bouncing and scarf and flag waving to Dale Cavese that drowned out anything we could muster.. It stopped us singing our own celebratory songs, it died out seconds later when we accepted we couldn't be heard over the Wigan lot Celebrations muted from us, job done from them. Most fans who slag them off are jealous their own club's support is nowhere near that good - sally cinnamon..Why not discuss Wigan? It's a rugby league message board. Wigan are the most famous brand in rugby league - Tre Cool..Saints fans are hopeless unless it's a cup final or grand final. Wigan fans are so much more loyal and passionate - the flying biscuit..Wires havent been massively succesful over the years, but I've spoke to Brian Bevan And he spoke to me and i wouldnt swap that for Wigans History, ever - Ande..on the TV i could only hear the Wigan fans with about 10 to go - Saint94..Every team is in your feckin shadow, we all know - FIOS
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It's this rule which covers all Catalans Aussie/Kiwis players entry in to the UK for matches.
D. I do not hold a passport from any country in the EEA or Switzerland. Do I need
a work permit (in addition to a visa) to come to the UK?
• You do not need a work permit to come to the UK, if you are:
• coming to the UK as a visitor; or
• a sportsperson, coach or technical official coming to the UK to take part in a
specific sports event or a series of sports events, providing you are not
seeking to base yourself in the UK and you are genuinely seeking entry to the
UK to perform at the specific event(s) (this is known as the “Sportsperson
Concession”).
winning like never before. decoys. mouse traps. chicken wings. lollie pops. shepperds. the crusher. grapples. big league. In 1935 The Dragon Slayers as they were known defeated Canterbury bulldogs 91-6, which is still the biggest win in the Club's History. In 1907, the St George district had a club in the Sydney rugby union competition. Interestingly, the team's area was referred to as the 'Illawarra suburbs'. A resolution to form a St George rugby league club was made at a local meeting held in early 1908, but the movement faltered and collapsed. St George, wearing the district colours of red and white, played in the NSWRL's Third Grade competition in 1910, and formed a President's Cup team in 1911. References were found at the time to district teams being called 'The Saints'.the perfect 11
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CRONULLA Sharks' rising Kiwi star Fraser Anderson's move to rugby follows the decision by his Sharks team-mate Dustin Cooper to also take up a Japanese rugby contract.
