Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Mon Feb 10, 2025 9:55 am  

Trebor1 wrote:

Yes, centre and wing. Looks a unit and from his highlights I’ve seen is quick, strong and hits hard in defence. Looks a good young player. I’d be amazed if Arthur didn’t know about him and rates him so that’ll do for me. Gives us more depth and a bit more added physicality

Effectively a shot to nothing for us. If he's any good at all it will avoid a scenario where we are throwing lads who are not ready into the first team week on week. Hopefully he can bring something new to the party. The key for me is that it's a one year deal so it's not going to get in the way with our strategic recruitment and development of players.

Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Mon Feb 10, 2025 10:06 am  

Looks strong in defence and seems to have plenty of pace.At 24 he's only going to get better.

Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Mon Feb 10, 2025 11:46 am  

Finding diamonds in the rough was Blease's job coming in. Too many times we've signed players with a decent rep who appear to be rubbish, so I'm more than happy to give him a chance.

If you listen to the latest 'off the bench' thing with Sky, BA pretty much confirms he'll be home after this season for family reasons, which is fair. Any thoughts on who will be next?

Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Mon Feb 10, 2025 11:51 am  

I guess the only concern is that if we does turning out to be a diamond, who does he replace next year.

Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:47 pm  

Lisone would be potentially replaceable with a British player. Depends how good the lad actually is of course.

If BA isn't going to stay past this season, we should be looking to find an absolute top quality replacement. While too many signings have been shambolic (for a number of seasons), we really haven't helped with the amateurish selection of coaches (an ex player with a terrible NRL coaching record propped up by his dad, a failed SL coach and Tony Smith's nephew). Before anyone suggests it, I don't think McGuire should even make a shortlist until he's had a couple of years as head coach somewhere else.

Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Mon Feb 10, 2025 1:49 pm  

Mcdermott in!!!

Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Mon Feb 10, 2025 4:54 pm  

rugbyleague88 wrote:

I guess the only concern is that if we does turning out to be a diamond, who does he replace next year.

Depends if Sivo recovers fully, he might never play again or just want to go home after 12 months injury.
Even if Frawley and Lisone go well this year neither really warrant and extension.

Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Mon Feb 10, 2025 4:55 pm  

Once were Loiners wrote:

Lisone would be potentially replaceable with a British player. Depends how good the lad actually is of course.

If BA isn't going to stay past this season, we should be looking to find an absolute top quality replacement. While too many signings have been shambolic (for a number of seasons), we really haven't helped with the amateurish selection of coaches (an ex player with a terrible NRL coaching record propped up by his dad, a failed SL coach and Tony Smith's nephew). Before anyone suggests it, I don't think McGuire should even make a shortlist until he's had a couple of years as head coach somewhere else.

Think Langley is already being groomed as next head coach

Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Mon Feb 10, 2025 4:59 pm  

exiledrhino wrote:

Finding diamonds in the rough was Blease's job coming in. Too many times we've signed players with a decent rep who appear to be rubbish, so I'm more than happy to give him a chance.

If you listen to the latest 'off the bench' thing with Sky, BA pretty much confirms he'll be home after this season for family reasons, which is fair. Any thoughts on who will be next?

The frustrating thing about that interview is that Wilkin affectively blurted out an answer for him before he had time to open his mouth. I'm sure his heart strings are being pulled, but if he were 100% sure about going home we'd know by now. I'd say there is still a chance he stays for another year particularly if we start the season well and no opportunity materialises back home.

Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Mon Feb 10, 2025 5:29 pm  

I agree with thunder I think Langley will be the coach after BA learning from BA and basically being groomed into it