NRL Rumour Mill Thread (Spoilers)

who is Graham?? ( Nik )
Jez(JSmith)should be in the 2nd Row, Gallen may even play some front Row..

1967Sharks said:

No way Bird will be playing 6 with or without Carney.
Backrow with Gallen and Graham.

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Its funny you mention Bird - he has been home in the Maitland area for a few weeks now. Keeps popping up in the newcastle herald at different things. There has been rumour's he is on the Knights radar. Might be some substance to it.

he was rumoured a while back when Tinkler wanted to bring all the ex Newcastle boys back to the area..

ooneil said:

Its funny you mention Bird - he has been home in the Maitland area for a few weeks now. Keeps popping up in the newcastle herald at different things. There has been rumour's he is on the Knights radar. Might be some substance to it.

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Nah Smith is more likely to go to the front row next season rather than Gallen.
There are a few ways to work it.
We dont need Bird but would take him back in a heartbeat.
Good Luck to the Dragons in signing Carney and i honestly mean that.

Well there was a story this week that a couple more fringe players are about to follow Craig Sandercock to Hull. Con Miki i think was one. But I cant see us fitting Bird and Cuthbertson under the cap.

maybe if you sign up Brian Waldron he could squeeze them in
Don't think releasing Con Miki and some Fringe players will be enough to get Bird & Cuthbo...

ooneil said:

Well there was a story this week that a couple more fringe players are about to follow Craig Sandercock to Hull. Con Miki i think was one. But I cant see us fitting Bird and Cuthbertson under the cap.

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mmmm my understanding is he is pretty much a done deal with the Sharks....
Don't know if our Rookie coach could handle Carney's benders....

1967Sharks said:

Nah Smith is more likely to go to the front row next season rather than Gallen.
There are a few ways to work it.
We dont need Bird but would take him back in a heartbeat.
Good Luck to the Dragons in signing Carney and i honestly mean that.

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1967Sharks said:

Nah Smith is more likely to go to the front row next season rather than Gallen.
There are a few ways to work it.
We dont need Bird but would take him back in a heartbeat.
Good Luck to the Dragons in signing Carney and i honestly mean that.

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bird should have never left
just pray we got the alco we need him

---------- Post added 22-10-2011 at 12:11 PM ----------

apparently bird to sign for sharks on monday

He tweeted this out yesterday

Dont think so mate. Sorry... RT @Glenn_McCauley: @Birdman_013 any truth to rumor that your coming back to the sharks?

see what happens i guess

Dont think so?? So his not sure....

I asked Bird if he was signing with Sharks, just got this reply - "Sorry guys it's all rumor I'm still a Titan 2012."

Well he didn't say that he wont be signing mid season then

ooneil said:

I asked Bird if he was signing with Sharks, just got this reply - "Sorry guys it's all rumor I'm still a Titan 2012."

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i will wait on this one

Look out for a story on Carney in tomorrow's Sunday Telegraph, under the headline of Saint Todd.

Article will say the Dragons are making a late bid for him in the wake of the Moltzen saga, and Price has refused to comment to the newspaper about the speculation.

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This is what else i have found out , Sharks have given Carney until Monday to sign, they're worried about Saints going for him, Saints will wiat to see what happens with Motzen..

carney garbage has gone on too long in my opinon but oh well keeps us interested in the off season haha

ooneil said:

Seen a few tweets tonight saying that the Saints have resigned themselves to not getting Moltzen and are now chasing Carney.

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I wish the Telegraph would stop trolling these threads for news.

NRL player Robert Lui repeatedly kicked his partner in the head after Mad Monday celebrations, police will allege when the Wests Tigers halfback fronts court this week.

The Sun-Herald has obtained the apprehended violence order issued against Lui after an incident involving Taleah Rae Backo at the couple's North Strathfield apartment on September 19.

According to the document, police allege Lui kicked Backo ''to the left temple area a number of times causing pain, bruising and swelling''.

Advertisement: Story continues below Lui allegedly scaled the balcony of the second-floor unit at 7pm and knocked on the glass sliding door. Backo hid around the side of the door.

When she opened the door, Lui pushed her in the chest, causing her to fall backwards. Police allege the Tigers playmaker then pulled her hair, causing a small amount of hair to be removed along with a hair pin causing ''pain to the head area''.

It is alleged Lui then kicked Backo while she was on the ground, accusing her of sleeping with his cousin. Lui then dragged her towards the front door of the unit and told her to get out, the document alleges.

After walking outside to an area below the balcony, Backo called up for her wallet. After Lui refused, she called police.

When police arrived shortly afterwards, Lui was still on the balcony shouting abuse at Backo. When police asked to access the unit, they were told: ''No, f--- off.''

Police allege Lui changed his mind shortly afterwards and was arrested. When the allegation was put to him, Lui said: ''I didn't kick her, I headbutted her.''

Backo agreed to give police a video statement and to have her injuries photographed, which included bruising and swelling around the temple, approximately five by eight centimetres.

Lui stated he had consumed two cases of Vodka Cruisers - each containing 24 x 375ml bottles with an alcohol content of 4.8 per cent each - since Friday, September 16, after the Tigers were eliminated from the premiership race by the Warriors.

Lui was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and granted bail. He agreed to the terms of the AVO, which prevents any contact between the pair without prior agreement through legal representatives.

The matter is set to return to Burwood Local Court on Thursday.

The Sun-Herald contacted Lui's manager, Mark Stewart, yesterday, but he did not return calls. The Tigers have stood down the halfback from all club duties pending the outcome of court proceedings.

Last year, Backo reported a domestic assault and Lui was charged. The matter was dismissed in court after Backo changed her story.

In August, there was a report of a verbal argument between the two, but no offence was handed down



Read more: League star 'kicked partner's head'

Big tough guy gets drunk on vodka cruisers and bashes up his girlfriend. A loser on so many level.

Bye bye NRL career.

he will be picked up by someone else if the Tigers sack him....

ooneil said:

Big tough guy gets drunk on vodka cruisers and bashes up his girlfriend. A loser on so many level.

Bye bye NRL career.

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Does Long Bay have a team?