Re: 2019 | Squad : Thu Nov 15, 2018 5:15 am  

Gotcha wrote:

So Merrin on his way this time.

Yes looks that way. Actually a very good signing in theory. Three concerns: can we get him and keep him fit? Isn’t a 4 year Marquee deal highly risky? And what position will we play him in (do we need a second Ferres..?)

Re: 2019 | Squad : Thu Nov 15, 2018 5:36 am  

Gotcha wrote:

So Merrin on his way this time.

Id have thought we'd have announced the England player you mentioned by now plus we still have another quota spot.

Re: 2019 | Squad : Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:04 am  

Trent Merrin confirmed, 4 year deal https://www.therhinos.co.uk/2018/11/15/ ... e-signing/

Trent Merrin confirmed, 4 year deal https://www.therhinos.co.uk/2018/11/15/ ... e-signing/

Re: 2019 | Squad : Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:11 am  

KaeruJim wrote:

And what position will we play him in (do we need a second Ferres..?)

I think most of us would be happy if the first Ferres turned up every now and then, instead of his obese twin.

Re: 2019 | Squad : Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:24 am  

I didn’t think we had a chance of this signing. I’m quite sure he’ll be our new captain too

Re: 2019 | Squad : Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:34 am  

Really? I had Watkins pencilled in as long term skipper and thought he was shaping up well in the role. Would it not have a detrimental effect on Watkins, particularly considering Merrin will probably be off in 3 years and we'll then need to find a new captain.

Re: 2019 | Squad : Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:38 am  

HRS Rhino wrote:

Really? I had Watkins pencilled in as long term skipper and thought he was shaping up well in the role. Would it not have a detrimental effect on Watkins, particularly considering Merrin will probably be off in 3 years and we'll then need to find a new captain.

I hadn’t thought of it like that and Watkins’s performances seemed to lift whilst having the role. Depends if Watkins wants the captaincy too I suppose

Re: 2019 | Squad : Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:11 am  

RHINO-MARK wrote:

Id have thought we'd have announced the England player you mentioned by now plus we still have another quota spot.

I am not convinced any of the signings made are what I was told. There might well be the correct number and positions, but I have a feeling they have been turned down/missed out on the signings they actually thought they had. Maybe not all, but certainly in a couple of instances.

Re: 2019 | Squad : Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:48 am  

Ilahihifo in part-ex for Mullally

Johnstone in from Wakey part-ex with Handley and Walters

Job done.

Re: 2019 | Squad : Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:57 am  

krisleeds wrote:

Ilahihifo in part-ex for Mullally

Johnstone in from Wakey part-ex with Handley and Walters

Job done.

If only Carlsberg did SL transfers