Re: Next Season Recruits : Tue Sep 08, 2015 12:27 pm  

TheButcher wrote:

Would be an amazing signing but I think there will be other Clubs knocking on the door before us. Who knows? If Sheens stays on I reckon his pull with NRL players would be quite strong. Would be incredibly happy if we got him though...

Would he complement the one that Mario,sorry Neil Barker is tipping us to be considering in today's MEN the Warrington captain Michael Monaghan?

Re: Next Season Recruits : Tue Sep 08, 2015 12:33 pm  

Michigan red wrote: Yes, just yes. http://www.sportal.com.au/league/nrl-pr ... br52ru8s5f Oh come on, let's ignore every lesson from the Kevin Locke saga and recruit another crock? Direct quote from the article "Stewart has missed large chunks of the last two seasons through injury but still has two years left on his contract with the Rabbitohs." Yet clearly they are trying to ditch him - I wonder why?

Michigan red wrote: Yes, just yes. http://www.sportal.com.au/league/nrl-pr ... br52ru8s5f Oh come on, let's ignore every lesson from the Kevin Locke saga and recruit another crock? Direct quote from the article "Stewart has missed large chunks of the last two seasons through injury but still has two years left on his contract with the Rabbitohs." Yet clearly they are trying to ditch him - I wonder why?

Re: Next Season Recruits : Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:10 pm  

Persons keep saying we need to keep Patterson ... but I undeerstand he has signed for Leigh. From rumours (OK, in the pub) I feel we may have burned bridges here so I would not count on him staying.

Re: Next Season Recruits : Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:12 pm  

"undeerstand"
In hindsight, I need to rein in these misspellings as a Red.

Re: Next Season Recruits : Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:18 pm  

Well I seem to be in a Minority of 1 as I believe Rangi may well stay.

All comes down to Finance doesnt it? Which of the top 8 could afford his £200k pa and maybe £100k transfer fee? His Disciplinary record is poor so clubs will factor in maybe a 20% loss via Suspensions & Injuries - so Mr Accountant will be telling the CEO that Rangi in effect will be on maybe £10k per home match. Not a good return is it?

Which clubs would be interested given the economics of the deal?

Saints maybe, Catalans but Carney & Myler look to be their choice, Huddersfield (Would give RC a chance to throw the book at Baloo) - so no chance there - Leeds possibles as McGuire ageing & Sinfield gone - Warrington - well Moran could afford it but they have a top Aussie coming so maybe not - Cas ? Doubt it both Financially or suitabilty (Powell has sound work ethics) - so that would leave Hull FC - so maybe with Pryce a doubt fitness wise Hull could be the club - they can afford or maybe we could land Westerman in a deal.

So all in all I just dont think its cut and dried.

Re: Next Season Recruits : Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:29 pm  

Hillbilly_Red wrote:

Persons keep saying we need to keep Patterson ... but I undeerstand he has signed for Leigh. From rumours (OK, in the pub) I feel we may have burned bridges here so I would not count on him staying.

I don't understand how bridges have been burned with Patterson, for me he is a close second to Evalds for player of the season. Why on earth would we not move heaven and earth too keep someone who looked like a world beater in the centres over in France and is our best attacking option in the back row.

Re: Next Season Recruits : Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:46 pm  

Michigan red wrote:

I don't understand how bridges have been burned with Patterson, for me he is a close second to Evalds for player of the season. Why on earth would we not move heaven and earth too keep someone who looked like a world beater in the centres over in France and is our best attacking option in the back row.

I have been reliable informed, that Paterson has signed for Leigh.

Re: Next Season Recruits : Tue Sep 08, 2015 4:12 pm  

If Leigh don't make it to SL surely Patterson won't go to Leigh.

Baffled as to why he isn't given a 3 year deal and we make him the main attacking back row.

Maybe the Doc can branch out into boxing promotion, there's some no mark Kiwi who boxes a bit, we could take a punt on him too

Re: Next Season Recruits : Tue Sep 08, 2015 4:18 pm  

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scoot wrote:

I have been reliable informed, that Paterson has signed for Leigh.

Yes,that's certainly the word,but what happens if Leigh aren't promoted ?

Re: Next Season Recruits : Thu Sep 10, 2015 8:50 pm  

Bonita Red wrote:

: Yes,that's certainly the word,but what happens if Leigh aren't promoted ?

I've been told we have signed Harrison Hanson as well.