Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 04, 2022 4:00 pm  

Perhaps both Sutty and Walker are leaving. Then Hardaker will be a first choice centre with myler at fullback and someone like Hooley makes sense?

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 04, 2022 4:03 pm  

Emagdnim13 wrote:

With the amount of Fullbacks we have it feels an odd one.

Yes Hardaker and Myler won't be around in a year or two I guess but will he be happy as 4th place cover for FB until 24/25' ish?.
Even if Walker Leaves it feels like FB is well covered.

I dont mind signing for the future,its about we had an actual plan lol,but we still need a pack leader and a power house prop

Suspect Walker's almost certain to leave. Re pack leader - I think we have a great one in Oledzki. We've added a big athletic prop in the French lad and the Leigh prop we are rumoured to be looking at his also 17 stone plus. Just think if you are wanting a Wire style signing of an NRL veteran it won't be happening. Personally I think that's a good thing. Whatever happens it's certainly going to be an interesting couple of months in terms of recruitment and retention.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 04, 2022 4:08 pm  

ArthurClues wrote:

Suspect Walker's almost certain to leave. Re pack leader - I think we have a great one in Oledzki. We've added a big athletic prop in the French lad and the Leigh prop we are rumoured to be looking at his also 17 stone plus. Just think if you are wanting a Wire style signing of an NRL veteran it won't be happening. Personally I think that's a good thing. Whatever happens it's certainly going to be an interesting couple of months in terms of recruitment and retention.

Leigh Prop?

I think those wanting a big name prop are going to be highly disappointed until Prior and Tetevano leave we won't be signing a star NRL prop -and I'm not sure that's the way forward anyway.

For next year we have.

Oledski
Prior
Tetevano
Holroyd
Sangare
Walters
Mcdonnell

The Last two I think Smith sees as Props

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 04, 2022 4:22 pm  

christopher wrote:

Leigh Prop?

I think those wanting a big name prop are going to be highly disappointed until Prior and Tetevano leave we won't be signing a star NRL prop -and I'm not sure that's the way forward anyway.

For next year we have.

Oledski
Prior
Tetevano
Holroyd
Sangare
Walters
Mcdonnell

The Last two I think Smith sees as Props

Ben Nakabuwia. Fijian and previously coached by Smith I believe. Frosties posted on the McDonnell thread either this week or last. Isn't McDonnell a second row/centre?

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 04, 2022 4:23 pm  

We have completed the Signing of 19 year old Back rower Leon Ruan from Doncaster R.L.F.C. He came through the Wakefield Trinity academy and went too League 1 to develop more and earn first team rugby. Believe he has signed a 2 year deal from 2023 he looks to have great potential and fits Rohan Smith mold of the players he wants to bring into the club. The Signing should be announced in the next week or 2 I believe.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 04, 2022 4:28 pm  

Also been told that Sutcliffe has Signed for Hull FC in 2023 & we are allowing Jack Walker to speak to other clubs to get out of his contract for 2023. So would make sense why we are looking at Hooley. Can see Hardaker taking 4 shirt and being used as first choice centre with Myler as first choice full back and Hooley as back up.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 04, 2022 4:58 pm  

I wouldn't bother re-signing Hardaker if we are going to use him as a centre. He re-signs as full back or leaves for mine.

Presumably, if Hooley were seen as our full back for 1-2 years time, we could loan him back to Batley or whoever for a season until he is required.

[Frosties.]

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 04, 2022 5:25 pm  

Muizz Mustapha joining the Castleford Rhinos next season…

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 04, 2022 5:58 pm  

Jrrhino wrote:

Also been told that Sutcliffe has Signed for Hull FC in 2023 & we are allowing Jack Walker to speak to other clubs to get out of his contract for 2023. So would make sense why we are looking at Hooley. Can see Hardaker taking 4 shirt and being used as first choice centre with Myler as first choice full back and Hooley as back up.

Heard anything on Dwyer to FC? Seen some whispers online but thi k it originates from an 'ITK' account on twitter...

It's like the early noughties again with us signing all your cast offs.....

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 04, 2022 6:37 pm  

christopher wrote:

Leigh Prop?

I think those wanting a big name prop are going to be highly disappointed until Prior and Tetevano leave we won't be signing a star NRL prop -and I'm not sure that's the way forward anyway.

For next year we have.

Oledski
Prior
Tetevano
Holroyd
Sangare
Walters
Mcdonnell

The Last two I think Smith sees as Props

But isn't McDonnell a backrower/centre? a position he seems highly rated in. Walters and Holroyd are both pretty young but the latter had a long injury then a long ban. He will miss most of this season. Sangare is ok,he should do better than the "Middles". I rate Oledski highly, Prior and Tet have be banned more than they have played. Prior needs moving on ASAP same for Tet. No reason to think they will be any fitter/better/less banned next season.