At least we will get a decent transfer fee for him.

I get really worried now whenever one of our players signs an extended contract. icon_confused.gif" alt="icon_confused.gif" title="Confused" />

I get really worried now whenever one of our players signs an extended contract. icon_confused.gif" alt="icon_confused.gif" title="Confused" />

From what i've seen of them both - Gelling and Thornley are not the answer. We could sell them both and put their combined wages towards someone decent...

Quote ="fleabag"I get really worried now whenever one of our players signs an extended contract. icon_confused.gif" alt="icon_confused.gif" title="Confused" />'" Contracts mean very little these days. IIRC Ian Lenagan stated when Sams transfers was confirmed he expected a least 6 or 7 of our players would follow suit within the next 2/3 years

Quote ="fleabag"I get really worried now whenever one of our players signs an extended contract. icon_confused.gif" alt="icon_confused.gif" title="Confused" />'" Contracts mean very little these days. IIRC Ian Lenagan stated when Sams transfers was confirmed he expected a least 6 or 7 of our players would follow suit within the next 2/3 years

Maybe IL has changed his mind.

Perhaps after witnessing all the departures he and SW had decided that we have to put an end to the exodus.

MM has come along and said he's had interest from the NRL and perhaps IL/SW have told him he's got a three year deal and he's going nowhere. They then, to keep him happy, offer him an extended deal with a hefty pay rise, knowing full well there isn't an alternative player at the club. MM accepts and everyone is happy.

If there is another player perhaps he's been told the same, you have an x years contract and you're going nowhere. Because of the way his agent handled matters no doubt they would follow up with advice that he's paid very well and no pay rise is coming his way.

One player is very happy, the other will realise he has to live with it and it's in his best interests to forget about a move and become better at the job he already has and for which he's paid well.

I do think this could be the policy change from the club we've been wanting on here since the end of last season and long before that too.

If it is I'm very happy about it.

Quote ="Father Ted"Maybe IL has changed his mind. Perhaps after witnessing all the departures he and SW had decided that we have to put an end to the exodus. MM has come along and said he's had interest from the NRL and perhaps IL/SW have told him he's got a three year deal and he's going nowhere. They then, to keep him happy, offer him an extended deal with a hefty pay rise, knowing full well there isn't an alternative player at the club. MM accepts and everyone is happy. If there is another player perhaps he's been told the same, you have an x years contract and you're going nowhere. Because of the way his agent handled matters no doubt they would follow up with advice that he's paid very well and no pay rise is coming his way. One player is very happy, the other will realise he has to live with it and it's in his best interests to forget about a move and become better at the job he already has and for which he's paid well. I do think this could be the policy change from the club we've been wanting on here since the end of last season and long before that too. If it is I'm very happy about ">it.'" Also could it be especially in Charnley's case his agent tries to be clever knowing about the 100k of his wages going on the cap tries it on and makes noises about NRL and union. But the club calls his bluff knowing that Josh is buggered if the club plays hardball with players who will get the development exemption. I do sometimes think that agents will start a rumor to get a wage hike. If the club starts to make players honor their contracts we can look forward to stability. But i do not hold my breath.

Quote ="Father Ted"Maybe IL has changed his mind. Perhaps after witnessing all the departures he and SW had decided that we have to put an end to the exodus. MM has come along and said he's had interest from the NRL and perhaps IL/SW have told him he's got a three year deal and he's going nowhere. They then, to keep him happy, offer him an extended deal with a hefty pay rise, knowing full well there isn't an alternative player at the club. MM accepts and everyone is happy. If there is another player perhaps he's been told the same, you have an x years contract and you're going nowhere. Because of the way his agent handled matters no doubt they would follow up with advice that he's paid very well and no pay rise is coming his way. One player is very happy, the other will realise he has to live with it and it's in his best interests to forget about a move and become better at the job he already has and for which he's paid well. I do think this could be the policy change from the club we've been wanting on here since the end of last season and long before that too. If it is I'm very happy about ">it.'" Also could it be especially in Charnley's case his agent tries to be clever knowing about the 100k of his wages going on the cap tries it on and makes noises about NRL and union. But the club calls his bluff knowing that Josh is buggered if the club plays hardball with players who will get the development exemption. I do sometimes think that agents will start a rumor to get a wage hike. If the club starts to make players honor their contracts we can look forward to stability. But i do not hold my breath.