I thought he looked quite good- good enough to maybe try Inglis as an outside back or centre again where he belongs. Melbourne (like Manly last week) didn't seem to threaten our line very often today, and Cronk and Aitkin did most of their creative attack (and Folou finished it).
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brad
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nah no need for him the way noddy and seymour are playing. might not even see green peachy the way these boys are playing
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as long as the side is winning, dont try and fix whats not broken...
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Peachey, I'd rep you for positivity and restraint, but BUZ would steal it right back.
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:cheers i cant even play the arcade..need at least 0 rep 
who is this buz your talking about...none of his posts appear on here for me
ive given up..buz just a grumpy old man with nothing else to do
psst..you can edit rep points in the admin cp
who is this buz your talking about...none of his posts appear on here for me
ive given up..buz just a grumpy old man with nothing else to do
psst..you can edit rep points in the admin cp
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psst. I know.
Shiredad
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has he realised yet? or is he just excited that he gets to go back in the arcade?
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holy crap .. :lmao
THANKS SHIREBOY
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.. :lmaoTHANKS SHIREBOY
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they only bought him after scott hill left but then they came up wit the ideato put inglis there
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inglis is the only one thats worked..its given him more freedom to roam the field..
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Sharks lose Aitken, again
... thumping of his former club, Cronulla, Aitken, a former schoolboy prodigy, will make only his 18th NRL appearance in Sunday's grand final against Manly. ...
Source: http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/sport/nrl/story/0,26746,24415944-5003409,00.html
Aitken faces NRL oblivion
By Dave Donaghy
September 28, 2008 11:00pm
HE'S the clubless journeyman who holds the Melbourne Storm's premiership fortunes in his hands.
Russell Aitken, unwanted in the NRL, now has a chance on Sunday to leave Melbourne as a premiership winner - and prove his doubters wrong.
After replacing suspended skipper Cameron Smith at hooker in the Storm's preliminary final thumping of his former club, Cronulla, Aitken, a former schoolboy prodigy, will make only his 18th NRL appearance in Sunday's grand final against Manly. It could also be his last.
Having been squeezed out of Melbourne's 2009 list because of salary cap issues, Aitken, once compared to Scott Hill, is still on the look-out for a new club, after a deal with a French rugby league side collapsed.
Aitken was set to play for Albi, in the south of France, next year, but saw his future thrown into disarray when the club went bankrupt.
"I haven't got a club for next year,'' Aitken said. "It's a bit daunting. I thought I had somewhere. I signed the deal because I wasn't getting much in the NRL."
Aitken said he was "likely'' to still head overseas. He revealed Smith sought him out prior to the Sharks match and told him to back himself.
"We had a little chat,'' he said. "He just said back yourself - basically. He gave me a fair bit of confidence by saying that. It put me at ease.''
Storm coach Craig Bellamy said he always had faith in Aitken. "He's (Smith) a fair player to be taken out. (But) Russell Aitken, he hasn't been just sitting around at training all year, he's played a lot of dummy-half at training,'' said Bellamy.
"It wasn't as if he was fully foreign to the postition and what we do. We certainly didn't plan for this with Smith but we do put other guys in other positions at training in case.''
Aitken said he was still processing the fact he was about to play a lead role on grand final day. "It's very surreal, I guess,'' he said. "A month ago, all of us boys in the full-time squad (but not regular members of the team) kept training in case we were needed. It turns out a few of us are now.''
... thumping of his former club, Cronulla, Aitken, a former schoolboy prodigy, will make only his 18th NRL appearance in Sunday's grand final against Manly. ...
Source: http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/sport/nrl/story/0,26746,24415944-5003409,00.html
Aitken faces NRL oblivion
By Dave Donaghy
September 28, 2008 11:00pm
HE'S the clubless journeyman who holds the Melbourne Storm's premiership fortunes in his hands.
Russell Aitken, unwanted in the NRL, now has a chance on Sunday to leave Melbourne as a premiership winner - and prove his doubters wrong.
After replacing suspended skipper Cameron Smith at hooker in the Storm's preliminary final thumping of his former club, Cronulla, Aitken, a former schoolboy prodigy, will make only his 18th NRL appearance in Sunday's grand final against Manly. It could also be his last.
Having been squeezed out of Melbourne's 2009 list because of salary cap issues, Aitken, once compared to Scott Hill, is still on the look-out for a new club, after a deal with a French rugby league side collapsed.
Aitken was set to play for Albi, in the south of France, next year, but saw his future thrown into disarray when the club went bankrupt.
"I haven't got a club for next year,'' Aitken said. "It's a bit daunting. I thought I had somewhere. I signed the deal because I wasn't getting much in the NRL."
Aitken said he was "likely'' to still head overseas. He revealed Smith sought him out prior to the Sharks match and told him to back himself.
"We had a little chat,'' he said. "He just said back yourself - basically. He gave me a fair bit of confidence by saying that. It put me at ease.''
Storm coach Craig Bellamy said he always had faith in Aitken. "He's (Smith) a fair player to be taken out. (But) Russell Aitken, he hasn't been just sitting around at training all year, he's played a lot of dummy-half at training,'' said Bellamy.
"It wasn't as if he was fully foreign to the postition and what we do. We certainly didn't plan for this with Smith but we do put other guys in other positions at training in case.''
Aitken said he was still processing the fact he was about to play a lead role on grand final day. "It's very surreal, I guess,'' he said. "A month ago, all of us boys in the full-time squad (but not regular members of the team) kept training in case we were needed. It turns out a few of us are now.''
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Sharks lose Aitken, again
THUNDER ROLE FOR AITKENSportinglife.com, UK... is a former Australian schoolboy international who also played for Cronulla. "He is a real quality player and there can't be many Thunder players who have played in the NRL Grand Final and World Club Challenge," said Gateshead coach Chris Hood. ...
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THUNDER ROLE FOR AITKEN
By Ian Laybourn
Aitken - joined Gateshead.
Gateshead Thunder have pulled off a coup with the signing of former Melbourne Storm half-back or hooker Russell Aitken.
Aitken, 23, who was in the Melbourne team that lost to Manly in last October's Grand Final, will join the Championship club on an 18-month contract from French Cup winners Carcassonne at the end of their season on June 1.
The move is subject to visa clearance, although the Rugby Football League have given their approval.
Aitken, who was in the Melbourne side that lost to Leeds in the 2008 World Club Challenge, is a former Australian schoolboy international who also played for Cronulla.
"He is a real quality player and there can't be many Thunder players who have played in the NRL Grand Final and World Club Challenge," said Gateshead coach Chris Hood.
"Russ will bring vital experience to the squad."
Hood and Gateshead chief executive Rod Findlay spotted Aitken playing for Carcassonne while they were in France to sign fellow Australians Nick Youngquest, Paul Franze and Kris Kahler from Pia. They, too, are due to link up with the North-East club in June.
Aitken said: "It was a big decision to leave France because I have had a successful spell with Carcassonne but I was impressed with the vision that Thunder have shown.
"The French Cup final and the NRL Grand Final and World Club Challenge with Melbourne Storm have been obvious highlights of my career and I hope to repeat those achievements with Gateshead Thunder."
THUNDER ROLE FOR AITKENSportinglife.com, UK... is a former Australian schoolboy international who also played for Cronulla. "He is a real quality player and there can't be many Thunder players who have played in the NRL Grand Final and World Club Challenge," said Gateshead coach Chris Hood. ...
Source: http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/09/04/22/RUGBYL_Gateshead.html
THUNDER ROLE FOR AITKEN
By Ian Laybourn
Aitken - joined Gateshead.
Gateshead Thunder have pulled off a coup with the signing of former Melbourne Storm half-back or hooker Russell Aitken.
Aitken, 23, who was in the Melbourne team that lost to Manly in last October's Grand Final, will join the Championship club on an 18-month contract from French Cup winners Carcassonne at the end of their season on June 1.
The move is subject to visa clearance, although the Rugby Football League have given their approval.
Aitken, who was in the Melbourne side that lost to Leeds in the 2008 World Club Challenge, is a former Australian schoolboy international who also played for Cronulla.
"He is a real quality player and there can't be many Thunder players who have played in the NRL Grand Final and World Club Challenge," said Gateshead coach Chris Hood.
"Russ will bring vital experience to the squad."
Hood and Gateshead chief executive Rod Findlay spotted Aitken playing for Carcassonne while they were in France to sign fellow Australians Nick Youngquest, Paul Franze and Kris Kahler from Pia. They, too, are due to link up with the North-East club in June.
Aitken said: "It was a big decision to leave France because I have had a successful spell with Carcassonne but I was impressed with the vision that Thunder have shown.
"The French Cup final and the NRL Grand Final and World Club Challenge with Melbourne Storm have been obvious highlights of my career and I hope to repeat those achievements with Gateshead Thunder."
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Gateshead sign NRL Grand Final winner
Gateshead sign NRL Grand Final winnerLast Tackle, UKHe made 10 appearances for Storm in two years in Melbourne, including the 2008 NRL Grand Final and Semi Final and the 2008 World Club Challenge against Leeds. Aitken, who has also played in the NRL for Cronulla Sharks, said: "I am really looking ...
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Gateshead sign NRL Grand Final winner
22 Apr 2009
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Gateshead Thunder have pulled off a massive coup with the signing of former Melbourne Storm half back Russ Aitken.
Aitken is currently playing for Carcassonne in the French Elite League, but will join up with Thunder on June 1 subject to visa clearance on an 18-month contract.
He made 10 appearances for Storm in two years in Melbourne, including the 2008 NRL Grand Final and Semi Final and the 2008 World Club Challenge against Leeds.
Aitken, who has also played in the NRL for Cronulla Sharks, said: "I am really looking forward to joining Gateshead Thunder. It was a big decision to leave France. I have had a successful spell with AS Carcassonne, but I was impressed with the vision that Thunder have shown and I want to be part of a successful Thunder over the next 2 seasons and hopefully beyond that. The French cup final and the NRL Grand Final and World Club Challenge Final with Melbourne Storm have been obvious highlights of my career and I hope to repeat those achievements with Gateshead Thunder."
Aitken was spotted playing for Carcassonne away at Limoux at the beginning of the year while Thunder Head Coach Chris Hood and Chief Executive Rod Findlay were on a scouting mission.
Hood said: “I am delighted that we have been able to secure Russ’ signature. He is a real quality player and there can’t be many Thunder players who have played in the NRL Grand Final and World Club Challenge. Russ will bring vital experience to the squad.
"The Board and in particular, Steve and Sarah Garside, have been fantastic in supporting recommendations for the squad and I thank them for finding room in the budget to sign Russ. Importantly, Russ has signed for this season and 2010 and joins a group of players who are already committed to Thunder for the next 2 seasons.”
Thunder have already signed three players from the French Elite League who will join up with the squad alongside Aitken - Pia trio Nick Youngquest, Paul Franze and Kris Kahler.
Gateshead sign NRL Grand Final winnerLast Tackle, UKHe made 10 appearances for Storm in two years in Melbourne, including the 2008 NRL Grand Final and Semi Final and the 2008 World Club Challenge against Leeds. Aitken, who has also played in the NRL for Cronulla Sharks, said: "I am really looking ...
Source: http://www.lasttackle.com/news_1929-gateshead-sign-nrl-grand-final-winner.html
Gateshead sign NRL Grand Final winner
22 Apr 2009
James Gordon
Gateshead Thunder have pulled off a massive coup with the signing of former Melbourne Storm half back Russ Aitken.
Aitken is currently playing for Carcassonne in the French Elite League, but will join up with Thunder on June 1 subject to visa clearance on an 18-month contract.
He made 10 appearances for Storm in two years in Melbourne, including the 2008 NRL Grand Final and Semi Final and the 2008 World Club Challenge against Leeds.
Aitken, who has also played in the NRL for Cronulla Sharks, said: "I am really looking forward to joining Gateshead Thunder. It was a big decision to leave France. I have had a successful spell with AS Carcassonne, but I was impressed with the vision that Thunder have shown and I want to be part of a successful Thunder over the next 2 seasons and hopefully beyond that. The French cup final and the NRL Grand Final and World Club Challenge Final with Melbourne Storm have been obvious highlights of my career and I hope to repeat those achievements with Gateshead Thunder."
Aitken was spotted playing for Carcassonne away at Limoux at the beginning of the year while Thunder Head Coach Chris Hood and Chief Executive Rod Findlay were on a scouting mission.
Hood said: “I am delighted that we have been able to secure Russ’ signature. He is a real quality player and there can’t be many Thunder players who have played in the NRL Grand Final and World Club Challenge. Russ will bring vital experience to the squad.
"The Board and in particular, Steve and Sarah Garside, have been fantastic in supporting recommendations for the squad and I thank them for finding room in the budget to sign Russ. Importantly, Russ has signed for this season and 2010 and joins a group of players who are already committed to Thunder for the next 2 seasons.”
Thunder have already signed three players from the French Elite League who will join up with the squad alongside Aitken - Pia trio Nick Youngquest, Paul Franze and Kris Kahler.
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Sharks lose Aitken, again
NEWTOWN ANNOUNCE FIVE MORE NEW SIGNINGSWorld of Rugby LeagueRussell Aitken: 24; Five-Eighth and Half-Back; 185cm; 90kg; ex-Cronulla-Sutherland and Melbourne Storm NRL player; played for the Storm in the ...
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NEWTOWN ANNOUNCE FIVE MORE NEW SIGNINGS
13 Dec 2009 11:32
by Glen Dwyer
Here are some more signings by the Newtown RLFC for the 2010 season.
Russell Aitken: 24; Five-Eighth and Half-Back; 185cm; 90kg; ex-Cronulla-Sutherland and Melbourne Storm NRL player; played for the Storm in the 2008 NRL Grand Final; played with Newtown Premier League in 2005 and in France in 2009; Junior club: Cronulla-Caringbah.
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NEWTOWN ANNOUNCE FIVE MORE NEW SIGNINGSWorld of Rugby LeagueRussell Aitken: 24; Five-Eighth and Half-Back; 185cm; 90kg; ex-Cronulla-Sutherland and Melbourne Storm NRL player; played for the Storm in the ...
Source: http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http://www.rleague.com/db/article.php?id=35065&usg=AFQjCNFMI7kuA7CkfY9c_-dZRPXvscU9rw
NEWTOWN ANNOUNCE FIVE MORE NEW SIGNINGS
13 Dec 2009 11:32
by Glen Dwyer
Here are some more signings by the Newtown RLFC for the 2010 season.
Russell Aitken: 24; Five-Eighth and Half-Back; 185cm; 90kg; ex-Cronulla-Sutherland and Melbourne Storm NRL player; played for the Storm in the 2008 NRL Grand Final; played with Newtown Premier League in 2005 and in France in 2009; Junior club: Cronulla-Caringbah.
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