Mitchell Pearce anyone??
Only signed a 1 year extension for next year, Newcastle already talking in negotiations about moving Ponga to five-eight to partner Clifford and playing some hot shot youngster at fullback (I think they said it's Josh Hodgsons cousin??) apparently he is a gun
IF....we are after an experienced 7, he is probably the most experienced (I think Maloney and Benji both at 36 not what we need)
Would take the pressure off Burton and would fit perfectly
I have no insider knowledge etc but now that Gus is on board, scenarios like this could become possible?? Especially as Flanagan looks like he is being shopped , and Lewis off contract. We might have some $$ to play with....maybe even a player swap plus $$ with one of our backup halves?
Food for thought
Only signed a 1 year extension for next year, Newcastle already talking in negotiations about moving Ponga to five-eight to partner Clifford and playing some hot shot youngster at fullback (I think they said it's Josh Hodgsons cousin??) apparently he is a gun
IF....we are after an experienced 7, he is probably the most experienced (I think Maloney and Benji both at 36 not what we need)
Would take the pressure off Burton and would fit perfectly
I have no insider knowledge etc but now that Gus is on board, scenarios like this could become possible?? Especially as Flanagan looks like he is being shopped , and Lewis off contract. We might have some $$ to play with....maybe even a player swap plus $$ with one of our backup halves?
Food for thought