Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Jun 30, 2024 2:40 pm  

Don't think we want to spend marquee on a winger, which is a wise move given we need big forwards abd have centres / wingers coming through

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Jun 30, 2024 3:37 pm  

Emagdnim13 wrote:

Don't think we want to spend marquee on a winger, which is a wise move given we need big forwards abd have centres / wingers coming through

You are probably right.
Also depends on how much we are paying Hall.
I guess we have something in the deal that he gets a fair wage when he moves into a non playing role once he packs in playing.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Jun 30, 2024 7:28 pm  

chapylad wrote:

You are probably right.
Also depends on how much we are paying Hall.
I guess we have something in the deal that he gets a fair wage when he moves into a non playing role once he packs in playing.

Probably a fair amount and a job offer after it ends but not a big wad of cash

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Jun 30, 2024 8:47 pm  

Must-haves for me would be:

>new starting prop to partner Oledski, similar quality (close to international)
>new back rower to replace Martin. Different body type with more whack and aggression.

Quality, not quantity, is what we are crying out for now our youth system is on the verge of producing again.

This would give us a pecking order at prop of:

NEW SIGNING > Oledski > Holroyd > Lisone > Sangare > TNW > Hudson

And in the back row:

NEW SIGNING > McDonnell > Gannon > Bentley > O'Connor > Goudemand > Littlewood

Nice-to haves:
>another prop in the Eseh mould to put pressure on the rotation props and cover injury/form
>a replacement 7 for Frawley (this is difficult now we might be blocking Sinfield another year into his development)

If Blease means what he says about winning, he'll have to make some hard choices this year once he's had a good look at the squad. We shouldn't sign anyone else, possible exception of another prop like Eseh, unless they pass the "could you help us win Super League?" test.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Jun 30, 2024 9:02 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

Agree with lots above. Bit of an out of body experience.

It's highly likely Fus will be moved on, but if he does by miracle stay fit the rest of this year and play into form, and he'll take sensible money to stay, I wouldn't be surprised if we offered him another year depending on who else is available, if Martin goes etc. It's likely we will need at least 2 quota spots in reality though to fix our immediate problems.

Again if we can sign Eseh, and assuming we have Hudson and one or two other fit and more ready to play SL, we could probably sign just one really good prop who's at the Mik+ level and we'd be different gravy up front. One big back rower to partner workhorse McDonnell, and some more pressure on Smith with the likes of Gannon.. I think we have issues in the centres still - elephant in the room again is Newman, he's not been great again this season. Mom has some time but he hasn't blown my socks off either.

Fusitua and mom?

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:44 pm  

Not had much of an update since my last one a month or so ago obviously everyone has been rocked by the news of Rob since then and are still healing from the devastating news.

Brad Arthur is leading the race to be new head coach but the club is just holding off at the moment just incase anyone else shows an interest or becomes available.

Not heard anything on in regards to the enforcer we are looking at to add to our pack for next season Josh Papali'i and Jarred Wallace we're both offered deals, Tom Amone has obviously got a deal with Canterbury back in NRL.

Ian Blease has made made his first resigning at the club he's extended Leon Ruan's contract til the end of the 2026 season which I'm pleased about Ruan needs to be given a consistent chance in team because he has the potential to be a handy player for us.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Mon Jul 01, 2024 11:15 am  

Jrrhino wrote:

Not had much of an update since my last one a month or so ago obviously everyone has been rocked by the news of Rob since then and are still healing from the devastating news.

Brad Arthur is leading the race to be new head coach but the club is just holding off at the moment just incase anyone else shows an interest or becomes available.

Not heard anything on in regards to the enforcer we are looking at to add to our pack for next season Josh Papali'i and Jarred Wallace we're both offered deals, Tom Amone has obviously got a deal with Canterbury back in NRL.

Ian Blease has made made his first resigning at the club he's extended Leon Ruan's contract til the end of the 2026 season which I'm pleased about Ruan needs to be given a consistent chance in team because he has the potential to be a handy player for us.

thanks for the update mate. I suspect it's paused with the change of head coach plus Blease coming in.. we will want to make sure we're getting it right.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Mon Jul 01, 2024 3:18 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

Must-haves for me would be:

>new starting prop to partner Oledski, similar quality (close to international)
>new back rower to replace Martin. Different body type with more whack and aggression.

Quality, not quantity, is what we are crying out for now our youth system is on the verge of producing again.

This would give us a pecking order at prop of:

NEW SIGNING > Oledski > Holroyd > Lisone > Sangare > TNW > Hudson

And in the back row:

NEW SIGNING > McDonnell > Gannon > Bentley > O'Connor > Goudemand > Littlewood

Nice-to haves:
>another prop in the Eseh mould to put pressure on the rotation props and cover injury/form
>a replacement 7 for Frawley (this is difficult now we might be blocking Sinfield another year into his development)

If Blease means what he says about winning, he'll have to make some hard choices this year once he's had a good look at the squad. We shouldn't sign anyone else, possible exception of another prop like Eseh, unless they pass the "could you help us win Super League?" test.

Looking at those props I'd say we need to prioritise two senior props, not one. Far too many question marks over the others - Holroyd (very injury prone and mixed form when he does play) Lisone (good impact player on his day, but not a starter), Sangare (hasn't improved since he arrived) Hudson (hasn't played a single SL game) TNW (completely unproven and a bit on the small side). Can't take a chance this time round.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Mon Jul 01, 2024 3:19 pm  

Jrrhino wrote:

Not had much of an update since my last one a month or so ago obviously everyone has been rocked by the news of Rob since then and are still healing from the devastating news.

Brad Arthur is leading the race to be new head coach but the club is just holding off at the moment just incase anyone else shows an interest or becomes available.

Not heard anything on in regards to the enforcer we are looking at to add to our pack for next season Josh Papali'i and Jarred Wallace we're both offered deals, Tom Amone has obviously got a deal with Canterbury back in NRL.

Ian Blease has made made his first resigning at the club he's extended Leon Ruan's contract til the end of the 2026 season which I'm pleased about Ruan needs to be given a consistent chance in team because he has the potential to be a handy player for us.

Good news on Ruan

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Mon Jul 01, 2024 3:20 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

Must-haves for me would be:

>new starting prop to partner Oledski, similar quality (close to international)
>new back rower to replace Martin. Different body type with more whack and aggression.

Quality, not quantity, is what we are crying out for now our youth system is on the verge of producing again.

This would give us a pecking order at prop of:

NEW SIGNING > Oledski > Holroyd > Lisone > Sangare > TNW > Hudson

And in the back row:

NEW SIGNING > McDonnell > Gannon > Bentley > O'Connor > Goudemand > Littlewood

Nice-to haves:
>another prop in the Eseh mould to put pressure on the rotation props and cover injury/form
>a replacement 7 for Frawley (this is difficult now we might be blocking Sinfield another year into his development)

If Blease means what he says about winning, he'll have to make some hard choices this year once he's had a good look at the squad. We shouldn't sign anyone else, possible exception of another prop like Eseh, unless they pass the "could you help us win Super League?" test.

Looking at those props I'd say we need to prioritise two senior props, not one. Far too many question marks over the others - Holroyd (very injury prone and mixed form when he does play) Lisone (good impact player on his day, but not a starter), Sangare (hasn't improved since he arrived) Hudson (hasn't played a single SL game) TNW (completely unproven and a bit on the small side). Can't take a chance this time round.