Re: Joe westerman : Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:25 am  

Alffi_7 wrote:

If we have signed Westerman, I can't see us signing another prop. It frees up Harrison from the 13 role which in effect gives us the extra prop.

You may be right as it stands Harrison and Westwood are the only two candidates, Dodds has been used from the bench so he may well step up and start with Hill, it would be when one or both come off that I would like us to have another out and out prop giving the pack more stability with rotations, another prop would help the bench no end.

Re: Joe westerman : Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:41 am  

ricominciare wrote:

You may be right as it stands Harrison and Westwood are the only two candidates, Dodds has been used from the bench so he may well step up and start with Hill, it would be when one or both come off that I would like us to have another out and out prop giving the pack more stability with rotations, another prop would help the bench no end.

If we have space for one more, I think centre is now more important, if we have signed Westerman.

Hill
Clark
Dodds
Currie
Hughes
Westerman

Dwyer
Sims
Harrison
Westwood

B. Evans
G. King
Philbin

Re: Joe westerman : Sun Oct 18, 2015 12:11 pm  

The Neutral Zone wrote:

Pubs will be overjoyed at this news

They will be in need of a boost with England leaving.

Re: Joe westerman : Sun Oct 18, 2015 12:50 pm  

Serious question.

How do Warrington fans rate their recruitment so far?

Dodds is a gamble obviously but Warrington have gambled on Aussies making an impression for years. Westerman could well improve but is Warrington's pack any better than Hull's?

I am not trying to be funny or owt like that. I just think you have accepted that you won't be challenging for titles any more.

Re: Joe westerman : Sun Oct 18, 2015 1:02 pm  

The more I look at the combination of size, strength and pace in the top back lines the more I'm favouring a line up of Lineham & Atkins on the wings with Ratchford and Currie at centre. That would give us probably one of the biggest wing partnerships in SL. Let's face it, Atkins will never be a top centre and probably isn't best suited to second row either. Currie has such great handling skills he is probably wasted in the second row and has pace to burn. Ratchford is elusive and quick too.

If we have signed Westerman he would fill the 13 role with Hughes and Westwood in the back row. As someone else has said, that frees up Harrison to take up an additional prop role. I'd be happy with that. Russell would start at FB for me with pressure from Johnson, if only because he has such a great kick return. Having a ball playing 13 reduces the need for an extra pivot at fullback.

Re: Joe westerman : Sun Oct 18, 2015 1:44 pm  

Cherry_Warrior wrote:

Serious question.

How do Warrington fans rate their recruitment so far?

Dodds is a gamble obviously but Warrington have gambled on Aussies making an impression for years. Westerman could well improve but is Warrington's pack any better than Hull's?

I am not trying to be funny or owt like that. I just think you have accepted that you won't be challenging for titles any more.

Aye. We may end up winning nowt again. Like you did this year.

Re: Joe westerman : Sun Oct 18, 2015 2:34 pm  

Currie is never a centre in a million years, sorry. For what it's worth I think we've got a pretty solid first 17 (if we have signed Westerman), maybe lacking a bit of depth after that. In an ideal world I'd add a centre and a hooker (probably harsh on Dwyer) to this (plus another prop for depth):

1. Russell
2. Lineham
3. Ratchford
4. Atkins
5. Penny
6. Gidley
7. Sandow
8. Sims
9. Clark
10. Hill
11. Hughes
12. Westwood
13. Westerman

14. Dwyer
15. Harrison
16. Dodds
17. Currie

Re: Joe westerman : Sun Oct 18, 2015 2:55 pm  

garyhulsefan wrote:

Currie is never a centre in a million years, sorry. For what it's worth I think we've got a pretty solid first 17 (if we have signed Westerman), maybe lacking a bit of depth after that. In an ideal world I'd add a centre and a hooker (probably harsh on Dwyer) to this (plus another prop for depth):

1. Russell
2. Lineham
3. Ratchford
4. Atkins
5. Penny
6. Gidley
7. Sandow
8. Sims
9. Clark
10. Hill
11. Hughes
12. Westwood
13. Westerman

14. Dwyer
15. Harrison
16. Dodds
17. Currie

A good line up GHF but having Atkins, Ratchford, King, Evans, for Centre spots, then Penny, Lineham, Ormsby and possibly Evans for the wing we should be well covered, it would be a prop for me.

I tend to agree leave Currie where he is, Kevin Turvey has a good point a ball playing 13 would take a lot of pressure off Russell.

Re: Joe westerman : Sun Oct 18, 2015 3:15 pm  

Cherry_Warrior wrote:

Serious question.

How do Warrington fans rate their recruitment so far?

Dodds is a gamble obviously but Warrington have gambled on Aussies making an impression for years. Westerman could well improve but is Warrington's pack any better than Hull's?

I am not trying to be funny or owt like that. I just think you have accepted that you won't be challenging for titles any more.

I think we're a good prop short of being contenders although it's hard to predict given the number of changes. I think Gidley will be key for us as he has the leadership/onfield decision making skills we've lacked. I'm really excited now about our chances next season.

Re: Joe westerman : Sun Oct 18, 2015 3:19 pm  

Cherry_Warrior wrote:

Serious question.

How do Warrington fans rate their recruitment so far?

Dodds is a gamble obviously but Warrington have gambled on Aussies making an impression for years. Westerman could well improve but is Warrington's pack any better than Hull's?

I am not trying to be funny or owt like that. I just think you have accepted that you won't be challenging for titles any more.

Happier than I was 12 months ago.

Halfs are a much better, and hopefully the time sandow spent in the last month or two was well spent so he can hit the ground running next year.

I think we will be up there with Leeds, Saints, Wigan, Huddersfield & Catalan battling for a top four spot. If we can bring in a quality centre, I think we could be serious contenders, once the side gels.

In chris hill we have one of the best props in the country, Clark had a good end to the season and if he can continue that in to next season and get him some quicker play the balls we have one of the best hookers in the country. The back row has two skilful back rowers with plenty of pace and a loose who is big with plenty of ability.

I certainly can't see why we wouldn't be challenging next year.