Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 01, 2024 4:02 pm  

I think we have a group of young players who should be closer to being SL players by the kick off next season, plus a couple like Gannon and Simpson to come back from injury, and you might include Holroyd and Hudson in that mix too - both would probably benefit from a full pre-season uninjured.

If we add 2 more real high calibre forwards, get better organised, and have better luck then I can see class of 25 being a step up on class of 24. It's all about driving for standards and quality now in my view. If we have more players who can inspire and set the tone, I think it will aid the development of the young guys and we'll be going firmly in the right direction.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 01, 2024 4:34 pm  

It's hard to judge a number of players as they are constantly playing behind a weak front row, that has to be addressed first. I'm hoping Arthur can make a difference to Sangare but wont hold my breath. Holroyd never plays, Hudson I've never seen, Donaldson and Goudemand aren't props.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 01, 2024 4:39 pm  

Copying and pasting the same postfor the last 5 years ,changing only the names and years is just lazy Jim. But one day that all might materialise

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 01, 2024 5:52 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

I think we have a group of young players who should be closer to being SL players by the kick off next season, plus a couple like Gannon and Simpson to come back from injury, and you might include Holroyd and Hudson in that mix too - both would probably benefit from a full pre-season uninjured.

If we add 2 more real high calibre forwards, get better organised, and have better luck then I can see class of 25 being a step up on class of 24. It's all about driving for standards and quality now in my view. If we have more players who can inspire and set the tone, I think it will aid the development of the young guys and we'll be going firmly in the right direction.

If we only add two quality forwards (you seem to be advocating one prop and one second row) we are once again saying Holroyd is certainty in our 1st choice prop rotation. I don't think - given both injury and performance - we can let this happen again. Tom needs to be fighting it out for 4th man with Lisone and Sangare.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:03 am  

Seth wrote:

Copying and pasting the same postfor the last 5 years ,changing only the names and years is just lazy Jim. But one day that all might materialise

It really is the same post every time...

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:06 am  

Surely Eseh back to Wigan and Ruan on loan to Hull means an incoming.
Surely??

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:24 am  

Simmo71 wrote:

Surely Eseh back to Wigan and Ruan on loan to Hull means an incoming.
Surely??

Doubt it, deadline has passed hasn't it?

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:55 am  

christopher wrote:

Doubt it, deadline has passed hasn't it?

It's today

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:57 am  

Seth wrote:

Copying and pasting the same postfor the last 5 years ,changing only the names and years is just lazy Jim. But one day that all might materialise

One day you might wake up and feel positive mate, we can both live in hope!

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Aug 02, 2024 8:01 am  

ArthurClues wrote:

If we only add two quality forwards (you seem to be advocating one prop and one second row) we are once again saying Holroyd is certainty in our 1st choice prop rotation. I don't think - given both injury and performance - we can let this happen again. Tom needs to be fighting it out for 4th man with Lisone and Sangare.

I'd love a third and fourth addition Clueso but where are they coming from with cap and quota restrictions?

What I don't think works is stacking the side out with the players we have been for almost a decade.

I also think we have issues at 7 (a few good performances doesn't make Frawley a title winning half back IMO), and at centre.

If we add a real high quality prop in the Mik+ bracket I think the trickle-down effect of that is significant, and I think some more power in the back row would help the props. It does depend who is available too of course in this market.