Re: 2018 Bradford Bulls : Mon Nov 06, 2017 12:26 pm  

If I had to guess I'd say the only team we have a realistic chance of signing anybody from is USA. PNG are catching the eye and anybody half decent will be snapped up by one of the clubs from the divisions above us. I didn't watch the Italy v USA game so can't really comment on any of their players other than Shipway who scored a nice try against Fiji in round one. But he's a second rower and we don't really need any more of those.

As for playing fullback, I'd offer Oscar Thomas a deal for next season. Certainly not ideal but I think he's good enough for League 1 and is versatile (can sort of cover the half back positions). Failing that there is always Lee Smith, Pickersgill and Ethan Ryan who could do a job there.

Anyone else surprised that Sironen's future still hasn't been announced? I know he went back home to get married but his agent can still sort something out for him in the meantime. I really thought someone would have snapped him up straight away but the rumours seem to have completely dried up.
If he's signed elsewhere and it's just not public knowledge yet then fair enough. But if not, I hope we're making regular calls to his agent. He'd go great in League 1.

Re: 2018 Bradford Bulls : Mon Nov 06, 2017 12:46 pm  

Nothus wrote:

As for playing fullback, I'd offer Oscar Thomas a deal for next season.

Please lord NO! Terrible defender is Thomas and very much a one good game in 4 attacking wise

Re: 2018 Bradford Bulls : Mon Nov 06, 2017 1:19 pm  

bullpower2014 wrote:

Please lord NO! Terrible defender is Thomas and very much a one good game in 4 attacking wise

Beggars can't be choosers unfortunately, you need to remember what division we're in now. We have very little money and no real incentives for players to come to us.

Re: 2018 Bradford Bulls : Mon Nov 06, 2017 1:56 pm  

Given the current trend of selecting players who have a strong affinity with the club, there is a certain full back who I think may be OOC with his current club next month.

No insider knowledge at all here, just a punt/suggestion at someone I think would fit the mold and do a job in League 1.... Elliot Kear???

Re: 2018 Bradford Bulls : Mon Nov 06, 2017 2:29 pm  

bullinenemyland wrote:

Given the current trend of selecting players who have a strong affinity with the club, there is a certain full back who I think may be OOC with his current club next month.

No insider knowledge at all here, just a punt/suggestion at someone I think would fit the mold and do a job in League 1.... Elliot Kear???

Tbh I was gutted we didn't keep hold of him when he left. I'd take him back in a breath and hand him the 1 shirt.

Re: 2018 Bradford Bulls : Mon Nov 06, 2017 2:48 pm  

bullinenemyland wrote:

Given the current trend of selecting players who have a strong affinity with the club, there is a certain full back who I think may be OOC with his current club next month.

No insider knowledge at all here, just a punt/suggestion at someone I think would fit the mold and do a job in League 1.... Elliot Kear???

Didn't I see somewhere that his dad and Joe Keyes' dad are pals too? I may have made this up...

Nothus wrote:

Beggars can't be choosers unfortunately, you need to remember what division we're in now. We have very little money and no real incentives for players to come to us.

Signing Oscar Thomas again would be taking desperate to a whole new level.

Re: 2018 Bradford Bulls : Mon Nov 06, 2017 4:03 pm  

My lad starts pre season tomorrow night so might have more of an idea about new players

Re: 2018 Bradford Bulls : Mon Nov 06, 2017 4:39 pm  

HamsterChops wrote:

Signing Oscar Thomas again would be taking desperate to a whole new level.

We aren't signing Elliot Kear. Why would he leave a side at the top of the championship and join a league 1 club?
Thomas is a far more realistic signing for a club in our position. Plus he scored against the kiwis so he can't be that bad

Re: 2018 Bradford Bulls : Mon Nov 06, 2017 5:02 pm  

Nothus wrote:

We aren't signing Elliot Kear. Why would he leave a side at the top of the championship and join a league 1 club?
Thomas is a far more realistic signing for a club in our position. Plus he scored against the kiwis so he can't be that bad

Apart from he may be out of contract and has no other offers on the table? Because he's a lifelong Bulls fan? Just a couple of reasons why he might choose the Bulls.

Aside from that, Thomas would be a major disappointment, as re-signing Davies was. Both are no where near Championship standard players and I'd have to suggest they won't stand out in League 1 either. I've played with and against better guys in the Pennine and Yorkshire Leagues. His main issue is that he is a confidence player and given the amount of unforced errors he makes, his confidence is not going to have a chance to improve wherever he plays next season.

Re: 2018 Bradford Bulls : Mon Nov 06, 2017 5:03 pm  

HamsterChops wrote:

Didn't I see somewhere that his dad and Joe Keyes' dad are pals too? I may have made this up...


Signing Oscar Thomas again would be taking desperate to a whole new level.

Well he did play in World Cup over the weekend. Perhaps he is Mick's 'inside scoop'