Re: 2017 Squad : Fri Aug 19, 2016 3:05 pm  

Richie Mathers !!!!!!

Re: 2017 Squad : Fri Aug 19, 2016 3:39 pm  

herr rigsby wrote:

Richie Mathers !!!!!!

Is this some sort of RL related tourette's?

Re: 2017 Squad : Fri Aug 19, 2016 3:54 pm  

Won't complain if we get Philbin and Evans in return for Blythe

Heck, I'd settle for Philbin OR Evans in return for Blythe

Re: 2017 Squad : Fri Aug 19, 2016 4:19 pm  

Evans is a good forward

Re: 2017 Squad : Fri Aug 19, 2016 4:21 pm  

I like how our squad is shaping up for next season with the juniors and rumoured signings. Philips and Evans would be great captures.

Re: 2017 Squad : Sat Aug 20, 2016 8:16 am  

Well, going by the T&A today Link we certainly need to add to it in terms of forwards. At least 2 new props (preferably 3) a loose forward and a quality centre are needed.

Well, going by the T&A today Link we certainly need to add to it in terms of forwards. At least 2 new props (preferably 3) a loose forward and a quality centre are needed.

Re: 2017 Squad : Sat Aug 20, 2016 9:49 am  

That is an interesting article and lays bare the squad. With a touch of honesty from Rohan Smith too; some were decided before he arrived, some were simply to save money.

Re: 2017 Squad : Sat Aug 20, 2016 9:53 am  

Without wanting to circle Sheffield like vultures, there are a number of players we could offer a reasonable - cut our cloth accordingly - lifeline to.

I'd especially think Matt James could come and do a job in the forwards once again, a former home grown player and Champ established forward.

And of course I think we'd all like to see roger get his wish if things don't turn around in the short term.

Re: 2017 Squad : Sat Aug 20, 2016 12:53 pm  

roofaldo2 wrote: Well, going by the T&A today Link we certainly need to add to it in terms of forwards. At least 2 new props (preferably 3) a loose forward and a quality centre are needed. Definitely need some props, hopefully Magrin and Evans both sign up which would give us Sidlow, Kavanagh, Evans, Magrin and Kirk. Still at least one more needed after that imo. As for our centres, I want Welham and Clare to get the 3 and 4 shirts. Oakes for backup, Mellor can also fill in if needed. Loose forward is a tricky one. Do you go for pure bulk and ignore the handling skills? Or maybe you just get a tackling machine like Donaldson was? No names are immediately springing to mind - hopefully Rohan can use his contacts in Aus to bring over one or two more gems like Moss.

roofaldo2 wrote: Well, going by the T&A today Link we certainly need to add to it in terms of forwards. At least 2 new props (preferably 3) a loose forward and a quality centre are needed. Definitely need some props, hopefully Magrin and Evans both sign up which would give us Sidlow, Kavanagh, Evans, Magrin and Kirk. Still at least one more needed after that imo. As for our centres, I want Welham and Clare to get the 3 and 4 shirts. Oakes for backup, Mellor can also fill in if needed. Loose forward is a tricky one. Do you go for pure bulk and ignore the handling skills? Or maybe you just get a tackling machine like Donaldson was? No names are immediately springing to mind - hopefully Rohan can use his contacts in Aus to bring over one or two more gems like Moss.

Re: 2017 Squad : Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:35 pm  

Foster could be the 13. Think he's a tackling machine. Think remember a game in SL he made 40 tackles and missed none. Would like to see Philbin back. Think he'd go well as a bigger 13.

They'll be a couple of signings no one saw coming like Moss.

See how Macani goes today against Leeds