Pita Godinet has connections with a lot of Bradford Kiwis - Lesley Vainikolo, Shontayne Hape, Robbie and Henry Paul. All of them except Volcano played for Te Atatu Roosters here in NZ and put in a good word about Bradford but nothing is finalised yet so Bradford are keeping it quiet. The T&A didn't quote Bradford, they just made an assumption because Bradford are keeping tight lipped about it.

Quote ="Bully_Boxer"I don't see his age or experience as a negative, in fact I think our squad could do with a few more leaders and older heads. He's played in some pretty big games and that sort of experience is crucial if we're good enough to have another crack at SL. Thomas is a prospect but still unproven and has little SL experience. Defensive liability is way over the top. He is a fair defender and his overall contribution is certainly a positive one for our team. He is and always has been a far better player than your suggested ">replacement.'" Well said, it is very true, thought one of our better games was captained by Adrian Purtell.

Quote ="Bully_Boxer"I don't see his age or experience as a negative, in fact I think our squad could do with a few more leaders and older heads. He's played in some pretty big games and that sort of experience is crucial if we're good enough to have another crack at SL. Thomas is a prospect but still unproven and has little SL experience. Defensive liability is way over the top. He is a fair defender and his overall contribution is certainly a positive one for our team. He is and always has been a far better player than your suggested ">replacement.'" Well said, it is very true, thought one of our better games was captained by Adrian Purtell.

Quote ="Nozzy"I have heard Beswick to Bulls mentioned a few times on these boards recently but I just can't see it. From a Leigh point of view Beswick is comfortably one of the best 9's in the league, been here a few years and is a head down, easy going, hard working type of player who can and has covered several positions when called upon and when Penky got banned he went above and beyond, playing 80 minutes at a great standard for several weeks until we found back up. Higham isn't an 80 minute hooker at his age and the only other 9 on the books is Foster who looks a fantastic prospect but has only got a dozen or so 1st team games under his belt. I think we would find it very very hard to replace Beswick with an adequate replacement and even harder to find anyone better. Don't see any sense in us letting him leave, especially to our main rivals unless Bradford come in with a decent offer for him. I hope/think he will stay at Leigh, IMO we would be crazy to let him ">go.'" Have a word with yerself Nozzer.

Quote ="Nozzy"I have heard Beswick to Bulls mentioned a few times on these boards recently but I just can't see it. From a Leigh point of view Beswick is comfortably one of the best 9's in the league, been here a few years and is a head down, easy going, hard working type of player who can and has covered several positions when called upon and when Penky got banned he went above and beyond, playing 80 minutes at a great standard for several weeks until we found back up. Higham isn't an 80 minute hooker at his age and the only other 9 on the books is Foster who looks a fantastic prospect but has only got a dozen or so 1st team games under his belt. I think we would find it very very hard to replace Beswick with an adequate replacement and even harder to find anyone better. Don't see any sense in us letting him leave, especially to our main rivals unless Bradford come in with a decent offer for him. I hope/think he will stay at Leigh, IMO we would be crazy to let him ">go.'" Have a word with yerself Nozzer.

Quote ="Mr Jagger"Have a word with yerself ">Nozzer.'" Oh God, what's your problem now? I actually used to quite like Halifax fans but you are relentlessly clueless and annoying. Bradford are rumoured to be interested in Beswick, I have said why I wouldn't want/expect him to leave Leigh. What is it I need to have a word with myself about exactly?

Quote ="Mr Jagger"Have a word with yerself ">Nozzer.'" Oh God, what's your problem now? I actually used to quite like Halifax fans but you are relentlessly clueless and annoying. Bradford are rumoured to be interested in Beswick, I have said why I wouldn't want/expect him to leave Leigh. What is it I need to have a word with myself about exactly?

You need to have a word with yourself about having thought out and well constructed arguments when there are fax fans around.

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