Re: Anthony Laffranchi - Sentence extended : Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:24 pm  

If Laffranchi has announced it in the sponsors lounge then I'd say it's pretty certain.

Like several others, I don't rate him at all. He plods it in really slow and makes no impact whatsoever. We don't need him in the back row either as we have plenty of better options. It's a wasted signing when we have the chance to clear the decks.

Re: Anthony Laffranchi - Sentence extended : Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:28 pm  

I suspect this has only been done to prevent too many experienced heads leaving the club at the same time. I don't happen to agree with it, but at least it will mean some continuity in the pack for next year given so many new heads are expected.

Re: Anthony Laffranchi - Sentence extended : Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:30 pm  

Blobbynator wrote:

If Laffranchi has announced it in the sponsors lounge then I'd say it's pretty certain.

Like several others, I don't rate him at all. He plods it in really slow and makes no impact whatsoever. We don't need him in the back row either as we have plenty of better options. It's a wasted signing when we have the chance to clear the decks.

Laffranchi hitting the line is about as effective as shooting a water pistol at a tank. He is a dud.

Re: Anthony Laffranchi - Sentence extended : Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:31 pm  

Top Saint wrote:

I suspect this has only been done to prevent too many experienced heads leaving the club at the same time. I don't happen to agree with it, but at least it will mean some continuity in the pack for next year given so many new heads are expected.

Great, we will continue to be sh*t

Re: Anthony Laffranchi - Sentence extended : Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:37 pm  

No1 Saint wrote:

Great, we will continue to be sh*t

I don't think the pack is too bad save for a couple of BIG, UGLY Props. Signing Frankie up for next year will have no impact in cap terms because we spend way below it. We will still also have 1 quota space left for an overseas prop if one becomes available. IMHO that quota space should be used for nothing else and all other areas where we are weak can be solved by ditching the dead wood and promoting youth. I honestly think we will see a better frankie when the team is lead by a decent pair of halfbacks.

Re: Anthony Laffranchi - Sentence extended : Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:41 pm  

Top Saint wrote:

I don't think the pack is too bad save for a couple of BIG, UGLY Props. Signing Frankie up for next year will have no impact in cap terms because we spend way below it. We will still also have 1 quota space left for an overseas prop if one becomes available. IMHO that quota space should be used for nothing else and all other areas where we are weak can be solved by ditching the dead wood and promoting youth. I honestly think we will see a better frankie when the team is lead by a decent pair of halfbacks.

I do agree with you but I just dont see Laffrachi's value. I'd rather see Hand, Greenwood and Walker given game time , even Forster. As for the cap if we are spending it all we are getting ripped off.

Re: Anthony Laffranchi - Sentence extended : Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:43 pm  

McManus obviously happy to maintain mediocrity

Re: Anthony Laffranchi - Sentence extended : Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:44 pm  

Saint from Prestwich wrote:

McManus obviously happy to maintain mediocrity

As I e said for a long time "doing it on the cheap"

Re: Anthony Laffranchi - Sentence extended : Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:45 pm  

We play Laffranchi at prop - people say he isn't a prop.

We play Laffranchi at Second row with no props - people say he's a bad second row.

With 2 big props you will see a much better player. Of that I have no doubt.

Re: Anthony Laffranchi - Sentence extended : Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:46 pm  

Top Saint wrote:

I honestly think we will see a better frankie when the team is lead by a decent pair of halfbacks.

I'd love to know where the blind optimism for him comes from.