Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:20 am  

Nothus wrote:

I would sooner see us give Cain/Marcus a chance than sign this guy. What kind of message does it send out when we are signing overweight, crap aussies? Not good.

FC talked about signing young players that were currently being released by clubs because of the restructuring of the academy set up. It will be interesting to see what kind of spin they put on this signing if it becomes reality.

Yes they have said that but also said that they needed to balance that with some experience, using the rather unfortunate terminology "last chancers". Murrell has plenty of games behind him, and looks a low risk option. Sammuts offensive stats are better, Murrells defensive better.

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Sat Sep 29, 2012 10:25 am  

It will be interesting to see whether they go for solid players or erratic flair players like Sammutt.

I tend to think a lower table team is more likely to win more games by having a few erratic match winners rather tham "mr consistencies". However they also get thrashed a lot more.

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Sat Sep 29, 2012 11:04 am  

on this page we have spoke of players who are have flair and creativity and of all (known) available I cant grasp why we have not mentioned solomona.
Probably most naturally gifted player we could have a chance of getting - yes he will poss make some mistakes but put some like ainy who will chase any lost cause and would sniff around him or Kearney and he will create some oppurtunities even if is is in 20min bursts - he is overweight due to his bad injury and I think this is why he is being let go - he will not command the wage he once did.
At the warrington away game there was glimpses he can still do what he does and the fact he pretty much hauled the wire players to clap us shows he still loves bradford.

Im awaiting a backlash of fans desperate not to see him back but I would take him and could see a good pre season and franny looking after him could be a potential gamechanger for us. He would not for one minute be asked to play 6 or even 13 so as a 2nd row or prop could be great for us.

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Sat Sep 29, 2012 11:25 am  

I did mention him on another thread some weeks ago as a possibility along with Fielden. Nobody commented either positively or negatively.
I heard he was going back down under following Wire's decision not to renew his contract. If he can be persuaded to stay I completely agree with dom's analysis

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Sat Sep 29, 2012 11:32 am  

ewan dowes returning from aus

Ewan Dowes‏@EwanDowes

Well the day has arrived, time to head back to the motherland. Gutted to be leaving, made some awesome friends. Hopefully get back one day.x

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Sat Sep 29, 2012 2:22 pm  

Sorry didnt notice him being mentioned but hope we could persuade him, had not heard anything regarding him moving on or such.

Ewan dowes would certainly fill the void of hargreaves similiar type of prop.

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Sat Sep 29, 2012 3:11 pm  

Minor detail that people are overlooking when saying southernwood should get a chance ahead of signing someone are the comments from those who watch u20s regularly. Iirc everytime they've been asked how Cains doing the view seems pretty unanimous that he isnt ready for SL or never will be depending who you ask. Just because someones come through out academy system doesn't mean their automatically the best option.

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Sat Sep 29, 2012 3:25 pm  

We were linked with Dowes a few years ago weren't we?
Not the most explosive prop I've ever seen but he could probably do a job for us.

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Sat Sep 29, 2012 3:30 pm  

mat wrote:

Minor detail that people are overlooking when saying southernwood should get a chance ahead of signing someone are the comments from those who watch u20s regularly. Iirc everytime they've been asked how Cains doing the view seems pretty unanimous that he isnt ready for SL or never will be depending who you ask. Just because someones come through out academy system doesn't mean their automatically the best option.

Cain should have been given ago in superleague last year.

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Sat Sep 29, 2012 3:50 pm  

I agree with Matt if the lad is not ready why push him and make him struggle before he is ready?
seen plenty of players rushed and lost to the game and if you at oz it is quite regular for players to be into their twenties before even debut. Reed and matt King are two exmaples who come to mind.