Eddie Pettybourne

[tiger-stripes]

Apparently released to Wigan at season's end. Probably not a huge loss.

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[Gary_Bakerloo]

If true, top work by Potter.

My lasting memory was his attempt to tackle Gillett from Brisbane. He was terrible.

 

[jas83]

Wests Tigers release Eddy Pettybourne
Wests Tigers
Friday 5 July 2013 4:53 PM

Wests Tigers have today granted hard working forward Eddy Pettybourne a release to join English Super League Club Wigan.
Pettybourne will commit to a two-year deal with the powerful English club at the end of this season.
“It’s an opportunity just too good to pass up,” Pettybourne said.
“It’s something that’s always interested me and I’m looking forward to the challenge. I just reckon the time is right for me.
“I will leave Wests Tigers on good terms and appreciate the fact they have allowed me to challenge myself overseas.”
Pettybourne joined Wests Tigers this season after six years with the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Wests Tigers Coach Mick Potter wished Eddie all the best with his new challenge.
“We haven’t had the chance to see the best of Eddie due to injuries but I am sure he will be a great asset to Wigan,’’ Potter said.

 

[jas83]

Will this free up a spot for someone like Luke Brooks to play first grade towards end of season?

 

[pattyferg]

Will this free up a spot for someone like Luke Brooks to play first grade towards end of season?

Hope so as well! Would be great to also push siro out wide to be our new Dwyer!

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[tigerbalm]

Can't say I'm upset by this.

Good luck to him.

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[Oxygen]

Great move by the club will not miss him at all can go MIA when the hard yards are needed.

 

[tigersrule4life]

Does that mean were making room for Frank Paul ??

 

[tiger-stripes]

Does that mean were making room for Frank Paul ??

Would think probably just making room to retain and upgrade what we have - e.g Sue

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[bp_tiger]

one down 4 to go in order,
anasta
molsten
thompson
bmm
sorry but all are dead wood imo.

 

[n0n1ckname]

Smart move wont be missed to much….

Good luck to him jn the UK should do ok there

 

[alexaki]

Are we subsidising his contract?…can he take some mates with him

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[foreveratiger]

This is great news , Mick Potter is starting to mould his team for next year then judge him then ….Good luck to Pettybourne but most will agree that he won't be missed has done bugger all .

 

[Fraze23]

To say I was disappointed with Eddie's performance would mean I would of had expectations of him to begin with. Good move Grant and Mick!

 

[tig_prmz]

Well done. He was terrible this year. Potter probably told him you either play state cup or ask other clubs and an ESL club probably looked at him. Win for all really.

I think Thompson or Anasta will be next. Time to get rid of low strike backrowers

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[Phantomlock]

Pity he didn't fire with the WT. Hope he fulfils his potential with Wigan.

Good luck mate!

PL

 

[Black_n_White]

Good luck to him, and a prudent move by the club. It is really just a shame they didnt make the June 30 for an immediate transfer, and we could have promoted possibly.

We are starting to look like a real contending squad next yr… Lets hope the Ayshford rumor is true as well, no malice, I wish him all the best too, he has been on the improve, but we were really starting to build a log-jam in a few positions.

 

[Snake]

Turnstile Eddy there is a God!

 

[king_sirro]

Gee Potter is putting the pieces together isnt he. Great work.

Good luck to Eddie

 

[Newtown]

one down 4 to go in order,
anasta
molsten
thompson
bmm
sorry but all are dead wood imo.

Definitely should keep Thompson.