because maybe he would have gone to one of the other sl clubs after him. paying prob swung it in our favour.

might be a snip if he turns out to be playing for england in years to come

That's an £100K "if".

I'd not heard of a queue of clubs chasing him and if there was, he wouldn't have picked Giants, with all respect.

In modern sport it’s best just to ignore the money and finances unless you are Ken Davy or his financial director. Otherwise it’s just guess work and assumptions.

Giants have signed an outstanding young prop with loads of potential. I’m happy. V happy.

James? James Rule? Is that you?

Not sure Bulls or Widnes fans will agree with you. You won't be able to rely on Ken Davy for ever.

You think not? With players like OB and mellor he will know personally already happy and playing well here that will be a big draw. Remember giants academy is grade 1. And Andy Kelly and Robbo will have had a word in his ear.

I'm sure i read he was under contract until 2020, not end of this season? So would have to wait a year and a half for him to be free agent, no?

And if he’s under 21 he will command a fee full stop.

we have leon pryces son and also jason robinsons son on our books too

lewis tierney at catalan is robinsons so but never really gets mentioned

all about the pathway...

some clubs you wont get a chance because they already have players in that position who are first choice picks for years ahead.. so wouldnt get a game.

we give youngsters a chance here

Young players don't go for free even at the end of their contracts. If a 19 year old player has spent 2 years in a clubs scholarship programme and then 3 years in their Academy programme then there is an automatic transfer fee of just short of £40k when they come out of contract.

It equates to £100 per week spent in the scholarship programme and £175 per week spent in the Academy programme.

This assumes that the player is offered a further deal with their parent club on a comparable or increased wage.