Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:31 am  

sharky64 wrote:

No chance of Kasiano, he’s on a wedge at storm. I have been hearing a lot that Drinkwater is joining. Also that we are recruiting a marquee signing.

Let's hope so. Lolhea to centre. Drinkwater and Myler in the halves

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:52 am  

We certainly need something to lift us after this season!

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:56 am  

Trebor1 wrote:

Let's hope so. Lolhea to centre. Drinkwater and Myler in the halves

I'm not sure of the fuss over Drinkwater, but I suppose we do need some kind of organiser.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:06 am  

christopher wrote:

I'm not sure of the fuss over Drinkwater, but I suppose we do need some kind of organiser.

Yeah I get what you are saying but he's more than good enough to continue to make a good impact in Superleague and for us. It would be a very good half back pairing imo. And Drinkwater wouldn't be likely to leave for Nrl after 12 months

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:24 am  

christopher wrote:

I'm not sure of the fuss over Drinkwater, but I suppose we do need some kind of organiser.

The term organiser is usually reserved for useless lumps of lard who shout & gesticulate a lot at the PTB but are pretty crap at everything else, apart from a bit of kicking. Matty Smith anyone? As an ex HB I am particularly interested in how HBs dictate play, especially around the PTB. Watching Johnathan Thurston in the 2016 World Club Series he hardly broke sweat in the first half, hardly spoke. Everyone knew their places at all times & every eventuality. This comes down to coaching. There are obvious examples of players like Drinkwater turning poorly performing teams around. I would argue it is their input on the training field that is as important as their performance on the pitch.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:47 am  

Lolohea shouldnt play anywhere but 6 for us, its his best position. With compatant coaching providing a bit of structure around him, he'l light up superleague playing 6 imo.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Sep 24, 2018 12:00 pm  

I would be very happy with Drinkwater.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:05 pm  

mattsrhinos1978 wrote:

Lolohea shouldnt play anywhere but 6 for us, its his best position. With compatant coaching providing a bit of structure around him, he'l light up superleague playing 6 imo.

6 or maybe 1, depending on how Walker/Golding progress - but in reality, he's a running 6, a threat with ball in hand - exactly what we need to allow Myler to play the organiser.

Not sure why people keep saying play him in the centres. He's never played centre, never looked like a centre, and certainly doesn't defend like a centre. I'm guessing it's people who've never seen him play and have heard somebody else say it - if you'd seem him play, his style, his build, you'd know he's no centre.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:18 pm  

Phil Caplan insists he will play centre.
he has played there a bit but not on a regular basis.
I dont recall seeing him play so I have no idea what his best position will be

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:41 pm  

tad rhino wrote:

Phil Caplan insists he will play centre.
he has played there a bit but not on a regular basis.
I dont recall seeing him play so I have no idea what his best position will be

We've lost the plot if that's the case... we've had to put up with Moon, a centre, playing 6, so we then move to Tui, a 6, playing centre.... ridiculous if true...

I watch most NRL games and can't ever recall seeing him play at centre - certainly not starting at centre.