Re: 2019 | Squad : Tue Nov 06, 2018 4:09 pm  

I do think some on here have unrealistic expectations of a huge turnaround in playing staff for next season, we aren't suddenly going to get a whole new pack.

I fully expect 2020 to be the year we see big changes in playing roster.

[Frosties.]

Re: 2019 | Squad : Tue Nov 06, 2018 7:31 pm  

christopher wrote:

I do think some on here have unrealistic expectations of a huge turnaround in playing staff for next season, we aren't suddenly going to get a whole new pack.

I fully expect 2020 to be the year we see big changes in playing roster.

Golding, Hall, Moon, Delaney, Garbutt, Keinhorst, Mullally, Galloway, Jordan-Roberts, Lilley, Walters.

I’d say that is a huge turnaround imo.

Re: 2019 | Squad : Tue Nov 06, 2018 7:44 pm  

Frosties. wrote:

Golding, Hall, Moon, Delaney, Garbutt, Keinhorst, Mullally, Galloway, Jordan-Roberts, Lilley, Walters.

I’d say that is a huge turnaround imo.

Golding, Garbutt, Mullaly, Walters havent gone anywhere yet, Galloway didnt pull his boots on last year and my point is with the players already confirmed to have gone I don’t see many more going, 2020 will be different and

Re: 2019 | Squad : Tue Nov 06, 2018 7:55 pm  

One thing that hasn't really been discussed I'd what Peteru's role will be next season, will he used as a prop or back row? I'm expecting good things from him if he has some luck with injuries.

Re: 2019 | Squad : Tue Nov 06, 2018 8:56 pm  

We badly need props and effective back rowers.

Re: 2019 | Squad : Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:01 pm  

Sadly,trent merrin has changed his mind and will stay at penrith rather than the bumper contract at leeds.

Re: 2019 | Squad : Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:37 pm  

Charlie Sheen wrote:

One thing that hasn't really been discussed I'd what Peteru's role will be next season, will he used as a prop or back row? I'm expecting good things from him if he has some luck with injuries.

Yes he’s a big thing but I think he might be a back row perhaps. Hopefully Furner will sort this out.

Re: 2019 | Squad : Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:47 pm  

des lawson wrote:

Sadly,trent merrin has changed his mind and will stay at penrith rather than the bumper contract at leeds.

I think Merrin is more in the SOL mould than Garbutt (if he is still leaving) - actually I’m not so bothered about a back row of Ferres, Ward, Smith plus JJB, Ablett, Peteru, maybe Trout or Mustapha from Academy. Maybe Sutcliffe (who won’t play centre over Hurrell or Watkins unless as cover). Singleton, Crosby, Oledzki, Holroyd... front row needs something else, especially with running hookers like Parcell and Dwyer.

If we fail to supplement that pack with real quality for 2019 we’ll end up with a transition year. If we manage to, we could be challenging again straight off the bat. Just a couple of good signings short of a decent looking squad.

I’m guessing Handley will get a wing spot.

Re: 2019 | Squad : Wed Nov 07, 2018 2:18 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

Yes he’s a big thing but I think he might be a back row perhaps. Hopefully Furner will sort this out.

I totally agree. He has a bit of pace. If we can get him hitting gaps out wide with Watkins or hurrell on his shoulder it could be a devastating combination. 2nd row for me all day long.

Re: 2019 | Squad : Wed Nov 07, 2018 10:05 pm  

Was that a slip of the tongue by Burgess in that interview!!!!!!!!!