Luke Walsh : Mon Apr 29, 2013 11:27 am  

A post on Redvee claiming that Nosey Parker (OK...) has printed that we are in line to sign this SH from Penrith.

Re: Luke Walsh : Mon Apr 29, 2013 11:30 am  

Carlos Alberto wrote:

...........claiming that Nosey Parker (OK...) ..............

I think we can stop reading there. Sadly.

Re: Luke Walsh : Mon Apr 29, 2013 11:34 am  

First choice for the Panthers (who I understand aren't that good) for the past 4 years. That probably means he's got all the skills needed to do our job and will realistically be as good as Dobson.

Even if we get him,I'd like us to still go in for Hanbury, who can play both 6 & 7 equally well - if we can juggle our quota and still load a couple of new props.

Re: Luke Walsh : Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:10 pm  

I have been saying his name for a few week now. He is solid and very Dobson-esk but NRL clubs are always looking out for the next Thuston or Cronk so they will no persist with a solid ball player forever. Which is why Dobson has failed in the NRL twice.

He would be a great signing and just what we need. Other players of interest should be Jeff Robson at Cronulla or Jacob Miller at Wests

Re: Luke Walsh : Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:15 pm  

Noel Cleal wrote:

I have been saying his name for a few week now. He is solid and very Dobson-esk but NRL clubs are always looking out for the next Thuston or Cronk so they will no persist with a solid ball player forever. Which is why Dobson has failed in the NRL twice.

He would be a great signing and just what we need. Other players of interest should be Jeff Robson at Cronulla or Jacob Miller at Wests

Hull FC want Miller don't they? He followed the club and the HDM journalist on twitter which added to the speculation.

We just need a solid ball player for #7. Nothing flash, just someone who will take us around the field and kick well. Lomax will be the dangerous runner.

I was set on the idea of us signing Dobson, I'm sure there are cheaper options floating around somewhere though. It is just finding them.

Re: Luke Walsh : Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:20 pm  

Walsh got Penrith player of the year in 2011, but has recently been dropped from the first team line up.

The Panthers currently sit 11th out of 16 in the table.

Re: Luke Walsh : Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:20 pm  

Noel Cleal wrote:

I have been saying his name for a few week now. He is solid and very Dobson-esk but NRL clubs are always looking out for the next Thuston or Cronk so they will no persist with a solid ball player forever. Which is why Dobson has failed in the NRL twice.

He would be a great signing and just what we need. Other players of interest should be Jeff Robson at Cronulla or Jacob Miller at Wests

Just googled Walsh. He's been dropped due to poor form. Doesn't sound great!

Re: Luke Walsh : Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:23 pm  

He played today and had a blinder.

Re: Luke Walsh : Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:29 pm  

roader wrote:

He played today and had a blinder.

Excellent kicking game, but not a lot of pace. Reminds me a bit of Tim Smith.

I think Penrith have signed Jamie Soward for next season.

Re: Luke Walsh : Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:31 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Excellent kicking game, but not a lot of pace. Reminds me a bit of Tim Smith.

You had me at 'excellent kicking game'.