Re: New Signings : Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:59 pm  

TheBeast wrote:

Very positive news IMO. I recall a game at Odsal v Swinton (do correct if I have this wrong) where he created problems all afternoon.

Just watched the game he played about 70 mins too I think

[Bullseye]

Re: New Signings : Tue Oct 05, 2021 9:47 am  

He's a big strong lad who can make in impact. Think he's had a spell on loan at Dewsbury too IIRC.

Re: New Signings : Tue Oct 05, 2021 9:53 am  

Without tempting fate, or getting ahead of ourselves, it does look like we are addressing our short comings this year.

Needed an extra half back, we got Patton.
Needed some strike out wide, we got Gill.
Needed some impact in the forwards, we got Kibula.

Hopefully more to come.

[Bullseye]

Re: New Signings : Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:01 am  

Bull Mania wrote:

Without tempting fate, or getting ahead of ourselves, it does look like we are addressing our short comings this year.

Needed an extra half back, we got Patton.
Needed some strike out wide, we got Gill.
Needed some impact in the forwards, we got Kibula.

Hopefully more to come.

They're good signs. The other thing to address is the poor attitude to what some of the team perceive as "lesser teams" where we don't bother to turn up. It's happened increasingly this season and needs to stop.

Re: New Signings : Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:07 am  

Bullseye wrote:

They're good signs. The other thing to address is the poor attitude to what some of the team perceive as "lesser teams" where we don't bother to turn up. It's happened increasingly this season and needs to stop.

100% agree with that. Especially during games. The attitude of "we're doing well here, pat ourselves on the back and then concede two tries 5 mins before HT" attitude.

To be fair Kear did mention it after the Batley defeat and our defence for the year. Hopefully with a more normal pre-season he can really get stuck into them.

Re: New Signings : Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:17 am  

Do you guys think Kibula will be a replacement for Scurr.

It's been rumoured that we (Hull FC) are looking to bring him in. How would you think he would go in SL?

Re: New Signings : Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:21 am  

mwindass wrote:

Do you guys think Kibula will be a replacement for Scurr.

It's been rumoured that we (Hull FC) are looking to bring him in. How would you think he would go in SL?

I was hoping he was a replacement for Levy and the matongo would be a replacement for Scurr to sweeten the deal. I think either way we will lose Scurr this year.

I think he will do fine in SL. Still very raw but looks good and has the talent which will only be brought on in a full time outfit. Similar to matty storton joining KR last season from us, and Bentley etc etc

Re: New Signings : Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:41 am  

Bulls4 wrote:

I was hoping he was a replacement for Levy and the matongo would be a replacement for Scurr to sweeten the deal. I think either way we will lose Scurr this year.

I think he will do fine in SL. Still very raw but looks good and has the talent which will only be brought on in a full time outfit. Similar to matty storton joining KR last season from us, and Bentley etc etc

Thanks for that. Storton has been a great pick up for Rovers.

Masi seems a nice kid, but I think that'd his problem. For a guy his size he doesn't run his weight.

[Pumpetypump]

Re: New Signings : Tue Oct 05, 2021 11:58 am  

mwindass wrote:

For a guy his size he doesn't run his weight.

Oh dear. Alas there is no known cure for Karl Pryce disease.

[Bullseye]

Re: New Signings : Tue Oct 05, 2021 3:57 pm  

Bulls4 wrote:

I was hoping he was a replacement for Levy and the matongo would be a replacement for Scurr to sweeten the deal. I think either way we will lose Scurr this year.

I think he will do fine in SL. Still very raw but looks good and has the talent which will only be brought on in a full time outfit. Similar to matty storton joining KR last season from us, and Bentley etc etc

Scurr will do well in SL at the right club. In a fully professional environment. He may be shorter than your average forward but he's tough and plays well above his weight.