Re: Luke Thompson : Mon Oct 13, 2014 7:55 am  

Dux wrote:

I think another prop is needed. We can't rely on Beaumont - he's been injured all year (most of his career, in fact), and we don't even know if he's any good. Savelio, as St Pete says, has all the ability in the world, but is still dealing with the aftermath of a serious illness and may well not be ready to take up a regular spot in the first team. I think the world of Greg Richards, but at 19 I'd prefer it if we could spell him on our own terms rather than having to rely on him as a front-line prop. And at the moment I see Thompson as a second row rather than a prop.

For me, one more experienced prop - a grafter like Amor rather than a blockbuster like Walmsley or Masoe - would complete this side nicely. Bryce Gibbs gets my vote.

I'd go with that.

Re: Luke Thompson : Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:25 am  

Dux wrote:

For me, one more experienced prop - a grafter like Amor rather than a blockbuster like Walmsley or Masoe - would complete this side nicely. Bryce Gibbs gets my vote.

I think this is the key. Amor aside, we don't have a minutes prop to compliment the impact props of Masoe and Walmsley.
Even if Sav comes through this year, from what I've heard of him, he's a lot more in the impact class. I think Thompson could really make a push for our 13 shirt next year.

Re: Luke Thompson : Mon Oct 13, 2014 6:59 pm  

Thompson 104 Meters(3rd), 28 tackles(4th)
Richards 97 Meters(4th), 22 tackles(7th)

Along with Roby and Manu the best all-round players on the pitch. Thompson looked very "likely" in attack.

Big credit to Percival also, found himself out of position after 2 minutes and did a good job on Burgess.

Re: Luke Thompson : Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:07 pm  

Offside Monkey wrote:

I think this is the key. Amor aside, we don't have a minutes prop to compliment the impact props of Masoe and Walmsley.

Greg Richards fits the bill.

Although I do agree we need another forward. If we got another I'd be very happy with the squad as a whole, depth everywhere.

Re: Luke Thompson : Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:14 pm  

Blobbynator wrote:

Greg Richards fits the bill.

Although I do agree we need another forward. If we got another I'd be very happy with the squad as a whole, depth everywhere.

Agree, I don't think we need to waste money on a risky signing when we already have a "work in progress" Greg Richards who will have stepped up a level after Saturdays win.

Re: Luke Thompson : Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:20 pm  

Judder Man wrote:

Agree, I don't think we need to waste money on a risky signing when we already have a "work in progress" Greg Richards who will have stepped up a level after Saturdays win.

We don't need to be risky, and we can start the year as we are, but for rotation, and injury covers sake we need another good prop ...

I'd offer krasniqi(sp?) ghostmont contract from London, got decent reviews from the london fans and would be a 6th choice ...

Re: Luke Thompson : Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:57 am  

Judder Man wrote:

Agree, I don't think we need to waste money on a risky signing when we already have a "work in progress" Greg Richards who will have stepped up a level after Saturdays win.

Just be careful, I say. Things are awesome because we've just won a trophy, but we're far from a perfect squad.
Putting a 19 year as one of your full time, front line props is a little risky unless he's a Sam Burgess/James Graham type freak.
Also, if Amor get's injured, that means he's got the responsibility of being our head bookend.
Too much to expect from that lad at a club like ours.

Sign Gibbs, injuries and rotation will mean that Richards will have plenty of opportunity.

Re: Luke Thompson : Wed Oct 15, 2014 3:45 pm  

I'm sure on Thompson but not 100% on Richards.

Re: Luke Thompson : Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:12 pm  

saint at wire wrote:

I'm sure on Thompson but not 100% on Richards.

Thompson has the potential to be a top rugby league player and to play for England. I think Richards is the ideal starting prop. He's nothing special but does as expected from a prop. He's big, makes meters and does his defence.

It's easy to forget that these kids are 19 years of age! It's remarkable the performance they put in last Saturday

Re: Luke Thompson : Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:26 pm  

Would it be prudent to save some cap money for incase someone becomes avaliable? There are still some gems in the championship. Walmesley and Hill, two of SL's best props were playing there not so long ago