Would Crocker returning to us be beneficial

[Johnny Tobin]

They have been offering Crock around for the last few weeks - even though Turkey Neck denies it. We were one of the first to pass. About 10 have followed suit.

[elo]

Good benchie..................
















for Newtown.

[Andrew Walker]

he's now exceeded the 5 year "spent" timeframe since his conviction and could reapply

This does not mean he would gain clearnce to eneter and work These things can go up to 10
years in the UK depending on the nature of the offence

As for us having him back.No thanks

[Billy Gunn]

This time last year I would have been stoked to have Crock back but this year has shown there is no room for yesterdays hero's

[Guest]

Our main priority for the future will be finda fullbak after mini retires.

[Kingbilly]

I bow down before the man for how he played for the Roosters.
But I can't see where he would fit into todays team

[Hawkeye]

They have been offering Crock around for the last few weeks - even though Turkey Neck denies it. We were one of the first to pass. About 10 have followed suit.

Looks like Rusty will have to talk him into joining the ministry ?

[Guest]

No to Crock. Already 30, injured and we have plenty of good backrowers at the moment.

Before we sign up anyone, I think we need to wait until 6-8 weeks into next season. My biggest immediate concerns are up front and a good centre, but that can all change quickly. In the medium-long term, we need a replacement for Mini. I'd like to give a young guy a shot first but we should be pretty open minded. If we were to sign up anyone for Mini, first choice for me would be Josh Hoffman. That guy is a star in the making.

[Guest]

No, for all reasons aforementioned.

Chook.

[crikey chris]

no no no no no....... to the Crockster

We had him in his prime, now he is busted.

Does he know the way to Henson Park?

Crikey.

[Guest]

no no no no no....... to the Crockster

We had him in his prime, now he is busted.

Does he know the way to Henson Park?

Crikey.

Playing for Souths tends to do that to a player.

[theGman]

no no no no no....... to the Crockster

We had him in his prime, now he is busted.

Does he know the way to Henson Park?

Crikey.

Interesting views.
The vast majority on here are against Crocker returning and rightfully so i.e age & injury. However, if the terms of release meant we pay minimal $$ for his services in 2011 e.g $100K then why not welcome him on board purely as a bench forward & mentor to the young brood coming through. Mick brings with him a steely toughness and a hard work ethic.

[Guest]

Interesting views.
The vast majority on here are against Crocker returning and rightfully so i.e age & injury. However, if the terms of release meant we pay minimal $$ for his services in 2011 e.g $100K then why not welcome him on board purely as a bench forward & mentor to the young brood coming through. Mick brings with him a steely toughness and a hard work ethic.

The argument you put forward is similar to the argument for picking up Chris Beattie s few years back and I think the outcome would be the same.

And unless we have a terrible run with injuries, there isn't a spot on the bench available. As it stands, JWH, BJ, Conn, Cherrington, Symonds, Cordner, Mose, FPN and Kennedy will all be fighting it out for 1 starting spot and 3 bench spots (assuming Watts will be filling one bench spot).

I would hate to lose a young player (Kennedy for example) because another club out bid us because we spent $100k on Crocker to get the odd game off the bench...

[theGman]

The argument you put forward is similar to the argument for picking up Chris Beattie s few years back and I think the outcome would be the same.

And unless we have a terrible run with injuries, there isn't a spot on the bench available. As it stands, JWH, BJ, Conn, Cherrington, Symonds, Cordner, Mose, FPN and Kennedy will all be fighting it out for 1 starting spot and 3 bench spots (assuming Watts will be filling one bench spot).

I would hate to lose a young player (Kennedy for example) because another club out bid us because we spent $100k on Crocker to get the odd game off the bench...

Yeah fair call Fletch. I suppose coach Smith thinks along the same lines.

[Guest]

even back in his heyday he had a fair bit of overrated about him