Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:23 pm  

Not Donaldson biggest fan but you can't fault his attitude just a shame he isnt 4 inch taller and 3 stone heavier as he would be probably be the best second rower in the country.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:25 pm  

People need to realise Donaldson is not in our first choice 17, hence his squad number 25, but has played quite a lot of games due to injuries. Comparing him to JJB, a first choice player for many years, isn’t fair.

Donaldson should be compared to past back up players, the likes of Josh Walters, Alex Foster, Andy Yates, Simon Worrall, Danny Allen, Dave Wrench, Liam Botham and Jason Netherton.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:43 pm  

Another thing maybe being overlooked is that we have a particularly young squad, and Donaldson was signed as much for his professional behaviour / role modelling as his contribution on the field. He really looks after himself because he has to to compete at this level.

We are trying to bring on the next generation, getting good habits into them now is well worth the investment.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Tue Feb 25, 2020 8:16 pm  

People forge that we won numerous grand finals with kirke in the team, and he filled a similar role.

As a bench player his job was to come on and keep it tight whilst the main forwards take a breather.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Tue Feb 25, 2020 10:36 pm  

Oh please not the Ian Kirke thing again. This team doesnt have a pack like the one Kirke played with. We could carry a player or two with that team. Kirke would come on with the team 12 points up. Kirke didnt need to change a game off the bench. Donaldson comes on and we are 12 down. What impact will he have?

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:34 pm  

Sir Kevin Sinfield wrote:

People need to realise Donaldson is not in our first choice 17, hence his squad number 25, but has played quite a lot of games due to injuries. Comparing him to JJB, a first choice player for many years, isn’t fair.

Donaldson should be compared to past back up players, the likes of Josh Walters, Alex Foster, Andy Yates, Simon Worrall, Danny Allen, Dave Wrench, Liam Botham and Jason Netherton.

Spot on.

Donaldson has a role in our squad and he serves that purpose well.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:44 pm  

This "people forget" trend is ridiculous if anything is being forgotten its the fact Donaldson is a 1st team squad member & a regular selection we wont be paying him in washers or freddos either.
Yes he has the Heart of a lion & grafts every minute of every game but we should be signing better quality & filling "squad spots" with the younger lads.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Wed Feb 26, 2020 7:03 pm  

RHINO-MARK wrote:

This "people forget" trend is ridiculous if anything is being forgotten its the fact Donaldson is a 1st team squad member & a regular selection we wont be paying him in washers or freddos either.
Yes he has the Heart of a lion & grafts every minute of every game but we should be signing better quality & filling "squad spots" with the younger lads.

Not for me.

Yes, if we have good kids they should get a shot but you just don't fill out your squad with kids for the sake of it.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:41 pm  

If young 2nd rowers are better than Donaldson they will get in the team ahead of him. If they are not as good they need to be playing elsewhere in the reserves or on dual reg.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Wed Feb 26, 2020 9:06 pm  

Sir Kevin Sinfield wrote:

If young 2nd rowers are better than Donaldson they will get in the team ahead of him. If they are not as good they need to be playing elsewhere in the reserves or on dual reg.

Why do you expect a young 2nd rower whos never played Super League to be better than an experienced Super League player?

Without getting any experience they cannot possibly fulfil their potential.