General Sonny Bill Williams

[pbrown01123]

Toronto set to sign NZ's Williams

New Zealand cross-code star Sonny Bill Williams agrees to join Super League newcomers Toronto Wolfpack on a two-year deal.

www.bbc.co.uk

well.... that shows ambition!

 

[Rizzah]

Roosters Somehow Manage To Counter Toronto’s $9M Offer For SBW And Remain Within Salary Cap

Roosters Somehow Manage To Counter Toronto's $9M Offer For SBW And Remain Within Salary Cap

Sonny Bill Williams is yet to comment on the signing rumours but is believed to be leaning towards another stint in the Eastern Suburbs.

www.betootaadvocate.com

 

[bruce]

Roosters Somehow Manage To Counter Toronto’s $9M Offer For SBW And Remain Within Salary Cap

Roosters Somehow Manage To Counter Toronto's $9M Offer For SBW And Remain Within Salary Cap

Sonny Bill Williams is yet to comment on the signing rumours but is believed to be leaning towards another stint in the Eastern Suburbs.

www.betootaadvocate.com

It’s believed that the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs tried to offer him their entire salary cap for the season but unfortunately couldn’t get him interested.

 

[Ever Hopeful]

I wonder if the NRL would introduce the ESL's exemption off the cap for players outside of rugby league. It could end up being a big boost for the game and make recruiting (potentially) easier for us?

I'm sure the RLPA would be up in arms though

 

[Pozza]

It’s believed that the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs tried to offer him their entire salary cap for the season but unfortunately couldn’t get him interested.

 

[brightman]

I wonder if the NRL would introduce the ESL's exemption off the cap for players outside of rugby league. It could end up being a big boost for the game and make recruiting (potentially) easier for us?

I'm sure the RLPA would be up in arms though

ah paving the way for Folau's return..

 

[tajhay]

You have to admire that ESL allows clubs to sign players from other codes, and have a max of upto $300k of their salary counted in the cap. That is quite a good idea to entice players from other sports as long as the club can financially afford it. Far better idea than the 'war chest' funds the NRL would boast about that it can use to entice non league players over which never seemingly got used.

The game needs to move ahead.

 

[Pozza]

The more I see of these clowns I'm sure they have no real interest in developing the game. Reckon they'd be happy to go back to the 12 team format, Sydney centric comp. They would be absolutely hating the rise of Tonga

 

[Noitall]

Can see the rise of Samoa with SBW representing them and the players he will attract.
A two year deal is perfect timing for a shot at the title in the 2021 World Cup.

 

[Blindside]

Now I wonder if the wolfpack have heard of Adam Blair? Cheap at $5m for two years.

 

[Damo]

Can see the rise of Samoa with SBW representing them and the players he will attract.
A two year deal is perfect timing for a shot at the title in the 2021 World Cup.

Gee I'd hope he doesn't turn Roger their way!

 

[defensivebomb]

‘I had so many drugs in my system I could have died’: SBW’s admission in new book

Racism, deep depression and a warning from a doctor he could die from drug use: Sonny Bill Williams has waited 13 years to tell the true story behind his walkout on the Bulldogs.

www.smh.com.au

 

[kos]

A class act SBW.
Nice title.
I used to use that line when we had almost impossible resourcing issue at Ports of Auckland.
the sun will still shine tomorrow.
and it did.
Although in Aucklands case maybe tattered with some rain!

 

[Hardyman's Yugo]

‘I had so many drugs in my system I could have died’: SBW’s admission in new book

Racism, deep depression and a warning from a doctor he could die from drug use: Sonny Bill Williams has waited 13 years to tell the true story behind his walkout on the Bulldogs.

www.smh.com.au

Thanks for the heads up. I’ve pre ordered the book as a Xmaspresent for my son in law.