Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:05 am  

Sir Kevin Sinfield wrote:

James Graham is approaching 34 and the NRL is a seriously tough physical competition, perhaps he feels he can prolong his career by moving back to Super League.

He would have the same impact Maloney would have had, just in a different area. Never under estimate on age, what some of these players could do for us right now. Graham is a machine who would offer great mentoring to our younger players. Not that I think he will be back in super league like.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:11 am  

Trebor1 wrote:

I thought fafita had signed a new contract only recently? Might be wrong..

I've not heard the James Graham link where have you heard that?

No credible source really a few places on twitter saying that Leeds and St Helens have been sniffing around Graham as he wanted to finish his career in super league. I asked a source I know and he says he hasn’t heard anything, maybe just crap Aussie journalism!

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:17 am  

Trebor1 wrote:

I thought fafita had signed a new contract only recently? Might be wrong..

I've not heard the James Graham link where have you heard that?

On Fifita, yes he only penned a new one recently, but it’s seems to popping around and not just from the Leeds ends, I’ve seen it in multiple places like the Luke Gale story. A lot of people from different clubs seem to think he’s coming here. 1. I can’t see it unless Wakey need help. 2. We would have to free a quota space. 3. We would have to buy him. 4. He is very injury prone. 5. Would he fit our style?

I’m still getting told that Luke Gale is coming. Again I may be wrong, but I just keep asking the questions and that’s my info.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:23 am  

Interesting what Barrie Mc said last week on Sky!
“I,d like to see a top class British prop and another half”,when asked about Rhinos squad strength!

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:28 am  

malcadele wrote:

Interesting what Barrie Mc said last week on Sky!
“I,d like to see a top class British prop and another half”,when asked about Rhinos squad strength!

It has to be British, as no choice with the quota messed up. Personally I would go for Matty English from Huddersfield. Does his job, and great future ahead in the right side. As a second addition I would also consider that Butler at London, who always does his job very well.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:50 am  

malcadele wrote:

Interesting what Barrie Mc said last week on Sky!
“I,d like to see a top class British prop and another half”,when asked about Rhinos squad strength!

Yes I think they'll happen.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:54 am  

sharky64 wrote:

On Fifita, yes he only penned a new one recently, but it’s seems to popping around and not just from the Leeds ends, I’ve seen it in multiple places like the Luke Gale story. A lot of people from different clubs seem to think he’s coming here. 1. I can’t see it unless Wakey need help. 2. We would have to free a quota space. 3. We would have to buy him. 4. He is very injury prone. 5. Would he fit our style? .

Or 6 Wakefield get relegated.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Aug 09, 2019 1:35 pm  

I still wouldn't be surprised to Jake Connor in the meantime.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Sun Aug 11, 2019 9:02 am  

Its clear the club targeted a scrum half and tgeyve not yet brought one in so it must be still on the radar. Jake Connor has the xfactor and hes English but not sure about his kicking game.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Sun Aug 11, 2019 9:11 am  

Sounds daft but I’m hoping Myler doesn’t pull too much form out over the next few games because I’m never going to believe he’s our answer. Watched him throughout career and he’s just not as good as a top-4 half back should be IMO.

Then again it really depends who else is available - there is no point changing for changing sake. Lui clearly had a better kicking game than anything we’ve had for a number of years and that’s a step forwards.

I wouldn’t be too gutted if we allowed Myler to see out his contract next year while we try to bring McLelland through, but chances are we would be unable to compete for silverware again.

We do have the nucleus of a good side but we need X-factor players to elevate us into contenders again. We’re fannying about with Singleton, Crosby, Peteru at prop where 1 NRL first grade quality prop would make much more difference with Oledski and Holroyd (possibly Dupree) coming through in reserve now.