2013 Rumoured and confirmed signings.

[Guzzler]

You're right. They're not our friends. Except for Guzzler.

 

[castle eagle]

Sam tompkins to Manly 2014

are you starting a wish list?

 

[Rambo1987]

Just on the radio that Farah could get out of the Tiger now. Wow we get splashed all over the papers when our management are in fighting but we have a club here falling apart and not much is said.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Sam tompkins to Manly 2014

are you starting a wish list?

Spelling? Assume you are referring to Sam Tomkpins.

 

[mickqld]

Sam tompkins to Manly 2014

are you starting a wish list?

Spelling? Assume you are referring to Sam Tomkpins.

No its Sam Tokpmins

 

[globaleagle]

pffft, he's English so like I care how tomkins' name is spelt

 

[DSM5]

Is he any good this Tompkins?

 

[Bearfax]

If this is the kid that Manly have bought, they seem to have hit the jack pot. No confirmation I can find he's joined Manly and at one stage it was thought he was going to the Warriors. Canterbury were also after him. Half, five eighth or full back.



Sam Tomkins
From Wikipedia,


Full name Samuel Levi Tomkins
Nickname Stonkin
Born 23 March 1989 (age 24)
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Weight 79 kg (12 st 6 lb)[1]
Playing information
Rugby league
Position Fullback, Scrum-half, Stand-off
Club
Years Team Pld T G DG P
2008– Wigan Warriors 146 143 35 2 644
Representative
Years Team Pld T G DG P
2009–Present England 19 19 0 0 76
Rugby union
Position Wing
Representative
Years Team Pld T G DG P
2011 Barbarians F.C. 1 1 0 0 5
As of 28 July 2013

Samuel Levi Tomkins (born 23 March 1989) is an English professional rugby footballer who plays rugby league for Wigan in Super League.

In 2008 he played for Wigan in the Challenge Cup, becoming the first rugby league player to score five tries in a first-grade debut. He is the younger brother of Joel Tomkins, who played for Wigan from 2005 to 2011 before switching to rugby union.

2009 would prove to be Tomkins' breakthrough year. He made his league debut against Harlequins RL and made 27 appearances during the season, scoring 15 tries. He established himself as Wigan's first choice stand-off, and was named in the Super League Dream Team, as well as receiving the club's own Player of the Year and the Super League's Young Player of the Year awards. In 2010, Tomkins switched from stand-off to fullback under Wigan's new head coach Michael Maguire, also appearing occasionally at scrum-half. That season, Wigan won its first league title since 1998; it was Tomkins' first honour as a player. Appearing in every game of Wigan's 2010 season, he retained his place in the Dream Team, and also received the Rugby League International Federation's Rookie of the Year award.
Tomkins scored a hat-trick against Wales during his international debut, and appeared a further three times for England in 2009 at the Four Nations, in which he played in the tournament's final. In a Test match mid-way through the 2010 season, Tomkins equalled the record for most tries scored in a single match by an England player when he scored four against France. In the Four Nations later that year, Tomkins appeared in all three of England's matches as the team failed to progress past the first round. He also participated for England in the inaugural International Origin against the Exiles in 2011.

 

[globaleagle]

Sorry Bearfax, I just made that rumour up, and then spelt his surname wrong.......apparently!

 

[Bearfax]

Sorry Bearfax, I just made that rumour up, and then spelt his surname wrong.......apparently!

You are a very naughty Globaleagle, allowing this old fart to have heart flutters like that. Go to your room and write on your computer, 'I shall not upset poor old Bearfax with spurious sputterings' a hundred times.

Must admit you had me going though. I was thinking I had the wrong Sam Tomkins because I couldnt see where Manly would place him in their galaxy backline, let alone how they could afford such a marquee player. I'll remember this Globaleagle. Revenge is best served slowly and unexpectedly

 

[DSM5]

Global eagle, what is your problem? If you want to be silly, just follow the Lions please.

 

[eelcatcher]

Hearing more news about Anthony Milford and Ben Barba all the time. I really think Milford will not leave the Faders yet. As for Barba, is there really a half decent chance he would leave the Dogs?

 

[Brissie Kid]

This story almost accuses Manly of rorting the cap & then proceeds to give examples of Manly's astute bargain buying.

Manly are keen to bolster their pack depth with the addition of Brisbane forward Dunamis Lui.

The Sea Eagles are one of the best clubs at poaching and retaining talent despite huge salary cap constraints.

With players like Glenn Stewart on a back-ended deal worth more than $700,000 for next season, there is little wriggle room.

In recent times the Sea Eagles have picked up bargain buys Brenton Lawrence, Justin Horo and Tom Symonds, who have all turned out to be capable NRL players. They see Lui as another that fits the mould.

They have also snared young Cowboys hooker Jayden Hodges and Mackay Cutter prop Tyson Andrews. Captain Jamie Lyon is also close to ironing out the final details of his contract extension.

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/a-bit-rich-eels-get-fans-offside-with-double-dip-for-extra-cash-20130810-2rouv.html

 

[globaleagle]

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[Bearfax]

Now dont you feel better that you have shown penitence for your misguided pronouncement. Feel absolved of your burdensome sin my son and take pleasure again in the pure innocence of the spirit. For my part I would suggest a quality scotch...neat

 

[DSM5]

And I forgive you too Global. Thanks for the tip re international viewing.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Global I hope you typed each of those one at a time. If you cheated... you must do it all again. (Honour system in force here)

 

[swoop]

Manly eye Lui

Manly are keen to bolster their pack depth with the addition of Brisbane forward Dunamis Lui. The Sea Eagles are one of the best clubs at poaching and retaining talent despite huge salary cap constraints. With players like Glenn Stewart on a back-ended deal worth more than $700,000 for next season, there is little wriggle room. In recent times the Sea Eagles have picked up bargain buys Brenton Lawrence, Justin Horo and Tom Symonds, who have all turned out to be capable NRL players. They see Lui as another that fits the mould. They have also snared young Cowboys hooker Jayden Hodges and Mackay Cutter prop Tyson Andrews. Captain Jamie Lyon is also close to ironing out the final details of his contract extension


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/a-bit-rich-eels-get-fans-offside-with-double-dip-for-extra-cash-20130810-2rouv.html#ixzz2bcZTibjj

 

[Captain Moondog]

Manly eye Lui

Manly are keen to bolster their pack depth with the addition of Brisbane forward Dunamis Lui. The Sea Eagles are one of the best clubs at POACHING and retaining talent despite huge salary cap constraints. With players like Glenn Stewart on a back-ended deal worth more than $700,000 for next season, there is little wriggle room. In recent times the Sea Eagles have picked up bargain buys Brenton Lawrence, Justin Horo and Tom Symonds, who have all turned out to be capable NRL players. They see Lui as another that fits the mould. They have also snared young Cowboys hooker Jayden Hodges and Mackay Cutter prop Tyson Andrews. Captain Jamie Lyon is also close to ironing out the final details of his contract extension


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/a-bit-rich-eels-get-fans-offside-with-double-dip-for-extra-cash-20130810-2rouv.html#ixzz2bcZTibjj

Oh I see , other clubs sign players and we poach them.

 

[Bearfax]

We poach them. They fry them. That's why we getting a better product.