Maloney and Bannister : Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:18 am  

What does everyone think to these two?

I think Maloney is exactly what we need up front, and done well since he joined us. Big and powerful and got age on his side too. Hope we can sign him up for next year.

Been hard to judge Bannister properly because we've lost all three games after bad performances since he joined and I don't feel he is fully fit and settled yet. However, he does look to have some potential and may be a potential replacement for Larder in the furture as he is still quite young. Been at some decent clubs, and with full fitness I think he could do quite well. However, I will reserve my full judgement yet!

: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:27 am  

maloney always been a good strong go forward prop.

: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:14 am  

like maloney -hope we can keep.
jury out on bannister.last 6/7 games of this season wasnt the time to trial people and get their fitness right IMO.
both signed because they've skittled us in the past-says it all about our defence.

: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:16 am  

I think that they are both good signings - its a shame that they have come into a team low on confidence and Bannister is getting up to 100% match fitness quickly by the looks of things

: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:38 am  

They both look decent players but experience is a more inportant quality in the forwards than in the backs.

: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:58 am  

Bannister showed glimpses of class when he was at Widnes. Fitness is the key to him tho'... Get him fit, KEEP HIM FIT more importantly and he is easily one of teh best back rowers in Championship.


Nes

: Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:12 pm  

Maloney looks the part and will be a good signing for next season.Bannister is average at best and with more clubs under his belt than Tiger Woods in his three games with us has shown that he is well on his way to adding another club where he hasn't fullfilled his potential.

: Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:13 pm  

I've been impressed with Bannister, his defence is extremely strong, he just needs to show himself in attack more.

: Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:05 pm  

Haighy wrote:

I've been impressed with Bannister, his defence is extremely strong, he just needs to show himself in attack more.

The team need to have more ball possession themselves ,before any of the players can show their attacking ability.

: Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:04 pm  

Haighy wrote:

I've been impressed with Bannister, his defence is extremely strong, he just needs to show himself in attack more.

now thats saying something after he has played in the 3 games where our defence has been non existant