Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Jul 21, 2022 11:17 pm  

Lprhino wrote:

We have apparently signed McDonnell for next year, I think that is a good bit of business.

No on Leutele from me, rather not sign a centre who counts on the quota and will be 33 in April next year.

He’s knocking on a bit and lost some pace but he’s class near the line both as a threat and getting his winger in.
See what happens.
I spoke to a mate of mine who is a Wire fan and said was surprised they let Cooper leave and thought Wigan had done well to get him and thought he would have been a good signing for Leeds. He was not that bothered and reckoned he is quite error prone now . He certainly had a nightmare tonight. Knock on, high tackle and then getting bumped off by Moo led to 3 tries. Only 1 game of course and he’s had no real chance to train with new team.
Tricky business, recruitment.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:31 am  

McDonnell certainly helps add depth and no doubt has ambition at his age. Probably won't be on a big wedge and means focus can go onto the prop situation.

I'm not bothered whether Sutcliffe stays or goes. It would be nice to have a real threat in the centres, but not at the expense of a quality prop. I don't see the point in replacing him with Leutele, who is 32.

Wire clearly have some issues with players vs coach. Powell has basically wiped out their entire front row, which no doubt has put some noses out of joint. Quite likely Cooper was one of the players with issues, so probably made sense for both parties for him to leave early.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Jul 22, 2022 3:13 am  

I see Warrington have signed Matt Dufty with immediate effect. He's a super attacking player and should go really well in SL.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Jul 22, 2022 5:41 am  

If we don't sign anyone for the remainder of the year, I'd question why we have let so many of the fringe squad members leave. Whilst they may not be in plans they do add some depth and options.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Jul 22, 2022 6:14 am  

I suppose if any possible targets did materialise they needed the cap space to act immediately. Bit of a gamble but I think smith has a trust in a number of the 'squad' players and was willing to put that faith in them if a signing didn't come through.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Jul 22, 2022 6:15 am  

The Eagle wrote:

If we don't sign anyone for the remainder of the year, I'd question why we have let so many of the fringe squad members leave. Whilst they may not be in plans they do add some depth and options.

We're obviously clearing cap space to allow Wire to make all their signings!
Is that how it works?

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Jul 22, 2022 6:42 am  

Once were Loiners wrote:

I see Warrington have signed Matt Dufty with immediate effect. He's a super attacking player and should go really well in SL.

He absolutely dreadful.

Can't catch or tackle. Perfect for Wire.

If you're being binned off by the Bulldogs, and early at that, wouldn't you have alarm bells ringing?!!

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Jul 22, 2022 6:52 am  

No it wouldn't. He's nowhere near that bad in defence and he'll easily be one of the best attacking fullbacks in SL. Have a look at this from just a year ago - 10,000 signatures from St George fans against him going: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACDjd8J6PM8

No it wouldn't. He's nowhere near that bad in defence and he'll easily be one of the best attacking fullbacks in SL. Have a look at this from just a year ago - 10,000 signatures from St George fans against him going: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACDjd8J6PM8

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Jul 22, 2022 7:34 am  

Interesting to think how the squad may be shaping up for next year. Possibly something like this with a back up in each position. I can see why somebody like olpherts might be an option for a year.

I think ideally we would like to move prior and Tetevano and being in a big front line prop and another impact prop from the bench. It may be we have to wait for 2023 when both are OOC. Still not convinced about 6&7 but again both OOC in 2023.

1. Hardaker/ myler
2. Fusitua/ tindall
3. Newman/edwards
4. Sutcliffe/Simpson
5. Handley/olpherts
6. Austin/johnson
7. Sezer/sinfield
8. Oledzki/sangare/Walters
9. Leeming/O’Connor
10. Prior/Tetevano/Holroyd
11. Bentley/McDonnell
12. Martin/Gannon
13. Smith/Donaldson

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Jul 22, 2022 7:39 am  

Injuries aside it looks Ok except for the front line props, which are nowhere near - more than enough numbers if they don't get banned all the time, but just not a top line prop rotation. Injuries are a concern - both halfbacks are getting on a bit and we can expect them to miss a fair few games between them.