Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:53 pm  

Jack Burton wrote:

Olpherts is almost the perfect physical profile for an outside back, and the kind that we rarely produce in this country. 6'3, powerful and quick, you'd think he'd be a star. Unfortunately, his hands are made of concrete.

Olpherts is no where near 6’3.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:16 pm  

FGB wrote:

Olpherts is no where near 6’3.

Well, wiki says 6'2, so pretty close

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:27 pm  

I can just see lots of different options. We have about six lads internally who could fill the wing spot, or Fus could surprise us all and stay fit when he comes back, or we could sign a senior player.

Actually excited to see Fus come back this year into a better side.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:45 pm  

The problem isn't when Fusitu'a plays, its the number of games he misses. He's missed over half the games played since he arrived. If he was an absolute megastar when he played we could maybe live with it, but he isn't, he's an above average winger who is plus to the team but not irreplaceable.

Frankly if Roberts is just not really noticed, then that's OK for now, as it means he's not dropping clangers (see Olpherts) or just being infuriating (Tindall). He'll either improve and keep his spot longer term or get replaced. He's probably not at all a bad squad player though as he can cover wing or centre fairly reliably.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:48 am  

Fus is an enigma isn’t he?

Johnstone is only 10 months younger than him. He could still have a good few years ahead but it looks like his body just can’t handle playing RL (bit like Jack Walker).

I hope he can come back fit and stay fit for us this year, we’re a better side when he plays.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:31 pm  

Of to KR apparently is Johnstone

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:21 pm  

Just seen a tweet saying Tom Davies is off to KR, so I wouldnt believe either of the rumours

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:37 pm  

Jack Smith in with a chance of a game at Halifax this weekend via dual reg

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:57 pm  

I wouldnt be suprised to see Corey Oates join mid-season if we could free up an OQ place.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:03 pm  

Doesn't he have a dodgy knee too ?