Joel Thompson re-signs with Manly, Now St Helens

[The better Robbo]

With Api, LG and possibly Perrett gone there will be - the cap is going up and our cap restriction is gone too

Yeah im confident Walker will stay

 

[40 years an eagle]

Perfect timing. Thanks Joel.

 

[Mitch]

Interesting from old mate The Mole this morning.
BREAKING:
St Helens VERY close to signing @joel_thompson12 from @SeaEagles

 

[Mitch]

Looks to be done for 2021.

Saints swoop for Joel Thompson

St Helens have completed the signing of Australian backrower Joel Thompson. League Express can reveal the Super League Champions have reached an agreement to sign the Manly Sea Eagles forward ahead…

www.totalrl.com

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

So who fills that spot in 2021??

 

[manly al]

Actually thought that he had re signed for two more years which i did find a bit surprising but obviously was not the case . Still an excellent contributor and certainly hope that he can continue this season healthy and playing strongly . Then likely Schuster , Hamole or jet Ski to step up for the vacant position More salary cap space to serve a purpose as well .

 

[master blaster]

So who fills that spot in 2021??

In Des we trust

 

[Shoe1]

Good luck to Joel, let’s go out with a bang!

 

[Pittwater Legend]

This is going to be a nice transition given how many promising young forwards we have in the ranks. Joel will do the job for us this year before a young gun takes over next year and does even better

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Good luck to Joel he has given us great service. Let’s hope he leaves with a premiership ring!

 

[Eagles2nv]

Thommo has been really solid. Cultural he has has been a great asset. He will hopefully guide the next generation.

With the nex 6 again and potential for less interchanges in 2021 I suspect Thommo might be a getting on a bit for the speed of the new game.

I suspect Schiey or Jetski will slot into the 2nd row. Wouldn't surprise me if it's Schuey, he is a guy that needs a first grade spot.

 

[globaleagle]

St Helens just lost a forward called Thompson when he wouldn't take a pay cut, so you'd think they'd be gun shy with the name!!

If true, bit of an early announcement, nothing signed as yet.

Hard to say anything but wish Joel all the best, very happy he spent time with us and hopefully, if fit, it's not true and he stays for another season.

Dogs paid an 'undisclosed' sum to sign Luke Thompspn (attn salary cap auditor, heads up - try and get one without the use of a whistle blower!)

 

[The better Robbo]

Perfect timing. Thanks Joel.

Agreed. Waddell, Gosiewski, Boyle, Sipley, Saddler, Olokatau. I think we have enough depth to cover it. Thommo is on good money and will help us retain the rest of the squad. Someone has to be let go at some stage and I think the timing of this is right

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I thought Schuster was a back, is he a forward now???

 

[master blaster]

Agreed. Waddell, Gosiewski, Boyle, Sipley, Saddler, Olokatau. I think we have enough depth to cover it. Thommo is on good money and will help us retain the rest of the squad. Someone has to be let go at some stage and I think the timing of this is right

He has served us well

 

[Disco]

I thought Schuster was a back, is he a forward now???

Think he has played edge backrow and 5/8 in juniors

I think Haumole could be the dark horse for that spot

 

[Tomay]

Time for JetSki to step up. He has the makings of a great edge backrower. Can run a great line and defends aggressively. If he gets the dumb **** out of his game and works on a combination with walker and Parker that edge should be strong.

 

[Chip and Chase]

I thought Schuster was a back, is he a forward now???

He's a baward, or a forck, depending on how you look at it.

 

[The Who]

Joel Thompson has been a great signing for us, giving 100% every time he runs on to the field. I'm sure he will provide similar stellar service for St Helens.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Joel will definitely leave a bit of a hole in our leadership, on and off-field.