Re: Laffranchi new Contract : Fri Dec 28, 2012 9:08 am
feilds of knowsleyRD wrote:
we need that lazy git of a player Perry playing rugby, with 2 big props playing well laffranchi in the team works
NB started playing smaller pack at hudd even playing Gilly at prop, but we still need that impact from LMS and perry. with TP, manu and sia filling up the pack it could work with good size and speed.
this falls down with a poor 6/7 and 'not the fastest' 3/4 line to convert the speed of the pack, i can see much of the 2013 season falling at the feet of roby....again
give laffranchi an extra year, he played well last year, i believe he does add to the team and with him not being on our overseas quota, what do we have to lose with 'no props on the market'
NB started playing smaller pack at hudd even playing Gilly at prop, but we still need that impact from LMS and perry. with TP, manu and sia filling up the pack it could work with good size and speed.
this falls down with a poor 6/7 and 'not the fastest' 3/4 line to convert the speed of the pack, i can see much of the 2013 season falling at the feet of roby....again
give laffranchi an extra year, he played well last year, i believe he does add to the team and with him not being on our overseas quota, what do we have to lose with 'no props on the market'
Laffranchi is a quota player. He's an Aussie so he's classed as quota.
I'm not sure what I'd do with Laffranchi, he a a solid season last year but nothing special. We do need at least one "proper" prop IMO as Perry is finidhed, Laffranchi gets dominated against the bigger more aggressive packs, lms is a impact prop and I've no idea what to expect from TP who IMO was very poor last year compared to previous years but playing second row didnt help.
Also, what's the rush to get him signed on a new deal before the season starts?
No team can sign him until September anyway. I'd keep our options open until may/June. We should see what's about, what type of form Laffranchi is in, make sure he's healthy etc.
We've got Perry, Laffranchi and TP all off contract next year, we shouid have some cash to throw about if players are available.
The delelopment of Alex Walmsley will also be interesting.