Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Nov 29, 2019 2:38 pm  

I think the club should be making some kind of official statement on it now but I suspect they want to get the Prior signing finalised so they have some good news to temper the bad PR from this

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Nov 29, 2019 2:46 pm  

Not too fussed if this turns out to be true to be honest. Would be more disappointed to lose Ava or Hurrell. I wouldn't rush into another marquee signing either, certainly not in the back row, as long as we have another prop lined up.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Nov 29, 2019 3:19 pm  

Now it’s official that Merrin has gone, and he has, let’s see how we can replace him. While Merrin was under contract it was well known that we are in talks with Prior, this being the case he was never the new marquee player, so, we must still be sat on a big chunk of salary cap money to sign one or two top quality players. Let’s see what happens.
Surely as a marquee player we should be looking at someone who is at the top of their game, is fit to play SL and can play the whole 90 minutes, a leader of men, a top quality player

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Nov 29, 2019 3:32 pm  

Brodie123 wrote:

Now it’s official that Merrin has gone, and he has, let’s see how we can replace him. While Merrin was under contract it was well known that we are in talks with Prior, this being the case he was never the new marquee player, so, we must still be sat on a big chunk of salary cap money to sign one or two top quality players. Let’s see what happens.
Surely as a marquee player we should be looking at someone who is at the top of their game, is fit to play SL and can play the whole 90 minutes, a leader of men, a top quality player

Let’s shift the mercenary off get prior in, then personally I wouldn’t be in a rush to spend our marquee money at this stage unless the right player is available let’s not rush into anything. Initially a little vexed as he has dumped us in the brown stuff even though we have been more than fair with him, but in hindsight back row is not weak and money could be used better

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Nov 29, 2019 4:35 pm  

Whilst once again an overseas player has either been badly recruited or we have been shafted.
I think we will miss Merrin maybe more for his leadership than his ability which given the right signing might not be that disruptive playing wise.
Surely a Southsea Islander that Hull/Cas seem to unearth would be a better bet this time.
I know we really do need a prop as well as Prior.
But I do worry about Newman and a wing spot.
FB also a concern if Walker gets injured and seriously hope Liam Sutcliffe is not the answer to that one.
Sort that little lot out and we could easily be top 5 next year.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Nov 29, 2019 4:39 pm  

Personally think Merrin is a better signing than Prior would be.As for Boyd,he doesn't want to leave NRL plus his injury was worse than first thought.Prior and his agent were still trying to find an NRL club until recently so would be another risky deal

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Nov 29, 2019 4:52 pm  

First an apology to Swoggy Loiner who first brought the news of Merrin leaving that many refused to believe me included. Great snippet of news well done!
As for a Merrin replacement I would look for a quality centre (Agar should be aware of some from his days in Oz) thinking of someone like the quality of Martin and not a marquee signing and move Newman to wing. This is assuming Prior has signed. Then look at SL or even the C’ship for another prop. If nobody is available don’t buy for the sake of it as we have youngsters coming through and we could look at strengthening the wing.
Just my personal thoughts

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Nov 29, 2019 4:52 pm  

First an apology to Swoggy Loiner who first brought the news of Merrin leaving that many refused to believe me included. Great snippet of news well done!
As for a Merrin replacement I would look for a quality centre (Agar should be aware of some from his days in Oz) thinking of someone like the quality of Martin and not a marquee signing and move Newman to wing. This is assuming Prior has signed. Then look at SL or even the C’ship for another prop. If nobody is available don’t buy for the sake of it as we have youngsters coming through and we could look at strengthening the wing.
Just my personal thoughts

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Nov 29, 2019 4:57 pm  

Just on the 'marquee money'. There is no marquee money, it's just slotting someone into that spot to save some cash.

Prior may well come in as the 'marquee' player depending on what Leeds do. Let's not get hung up on this.

What the club need to do is bring in the best players we can, let the money men decide which player is best to be the 'marquee'.

We need at least one prop and we need an infield leader.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Nov 29, 2019 5:04 pm  

Disappointed, though not as much as I would have been had he been part of a squad I thought remotely capable of winning summat.

Not sure it sets us back all that much tbh.