Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Thu Oct 15, 2020 6:11 am  

I rate him. Think he’s done very well this season and overall since joining us.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Thu Oct 15, 2020 6:42 am  

Happy with the 2 years for Briscoe, Tindall isn’t quite ready but im sure will get his chance.

Tom Briscoe might not be a flashy type winger but he is very strong a good finisher and does a lot of the tough stuff thats required by wingers now.

With everything going on I don’t think we can expect that much change for next year, we have had plenty of changes in the last 2 years and it seems to be putting us on the right track

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Thu Oct 15, 2020 6:44 am  

It's a shame I never felt we quite got the Tom Briscoe who represented England to be honest, he looked awesome for a season or two but he is a professional, solid winger and very consistent. Part of the issue we've had is a side that's been struggling for years down the middle, and he hasn't had great service.

Really hope Broadbent makes it with Leeds. If he can improve that physical side and work hard in D then I don't see why not. I always felt he had the class while Newman had the showmanship - great pairing between them.

Walters has the potential to become an international without a doubt; think he'll be around the first team side in 2021. We are blessed for talented back rowers right now, it's a good position to be in.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:38 am  

Jai Field confirmed for Wigan 2021

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:43 am  

I’m not fussed that we haven’t got field, we don’t need to be spending cash and wasting an overseas spot on a utility back, he’s not even a regular NRL first teamer.

Does that mean French is leaving Wigan?

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Thu Oct 15, 2020 8:50 am  

christopher wrote:

I’m not fussed that we haven’t got field, we don’t need to be spending cash and wasting an overseas spot on a utility back, he’s not even a regular NRL first teamer.

Does that mean French is leaving Wigan?

I believe so. He’s a loss to them no doubt. Good player.
Props are the priority for us now imo

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Thu Oct 15, 2020 9:22 am  

Trebor1 wrote:

I believe so. He’s a loss to them no doubt. Good player.
Props are the priority for us now imo

Prop is the only position we should be looking at.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Thu Oct 15, 2020 9:33 am  

KaeruJim wrote:

It's a shame I never felt we quite got the Tom Briscoe who represented England to be honest, he looked awesome for a season or two but he is a professional, solid winger and very consistent. Part of the issue we've had is a side that's been struggling for years down the middle, and he hasn't had great service.

Briscoe has been absolutely brilliant for us. Personally I think people got far too carried away on the other side of the field, when in truth Briscoe at times was every bit as important and better for many a game. However, the key point is "has been", and right now where we are this is yet again poor management on the recruitment and squad front. This is not the same Briscoe and we should be moving on.

In all honesty, me personally I still think he is better than the other wing, but that doesn't make it right to keep him, and I repeat we should have moved on.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Thu Oct 15, 2020 12:38 pm  

fanstanningley wrote:

Prop is the only position we should be looking at.

Absolutely

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Thu Oct 15, 2020 12:40 pm  

Gotcha wrote:

Briscoe has been absolutely brilliant for us. Personally I think people got far too carried away on the other side of the field, when in truth Briscoe at times was every bit as important and better for many a game. However, the key point is "has been", and right now where we are this is yet again poor management on the recruitment and squad front. This is not the same Briscoe and we should be moving on.

In all honesty, me personally I still think he is better than the other wing, but that doesn't make it right to keep him, and I repeat we should have moved on.

We might not have the budget to move on Gotcha. Keeping Tom could well be the best option which leaves us room to go get a really good prop etc. He’s been in good form this season and I think it’s a decent move in the current circumstances.