Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:01 am  

Well at least these are actually rumours, which makes a bit of a change on this thread!

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:34 am  

Or thane wrote:

Apparently we've signed Adam Reynolds and Oliver partington according to some dude on Facebook. Must be Abes evil twin ha ha ha

I've just been reading the thread on Sadbook. The original poster thought Reynolds was leaving Souths to join us, despite him having left them for the Broncos 2 years ago.

As for Partington, I haven't heard anything.

Does anyone know if Saints have any quota spaces left in there squad for next season ?

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:54 am  

Abe Froman wrote:

I've just been reading the thread on Sadbook. The original poster thought Reynolds was leaving Souths to join us, despite him having left them for the Broncos 2 years ago.

As for Partington, I haven't heard anything.

Does anyone know if Saints have any quota spaces left in there squad for next season ?

Yes we announced Hopoate leaving yesterday, and there’s been some speculation as to who is replacing him (rumoured to be Waqa Blake but nothing firm). Why?

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:09 pm  

Magic Superbeetle wrote:

Yes we announced Hopoate leaving yesterday, and there’s been some speculation as to who is replacing him (rumoured to be Waqa Blake but nothing firm). Why?

Hopefully you will signing Drinkwater from us.

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:22 pm  

Magic Superbeetle wrote:

Yes we announced Hopoate leaving yesterday, and there’s been some speculation as to who is replacing him (rumoured to be Waqa Blake but nothing firm). Why?

Kasiano's been told he's free to leave if he can find another club. Saints are speaking to him.

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:33 pm  

Abe Froman wrote:

Kasiano's been told he's free to leave if he can find another club. Saints are speaking to him.

Ah, I suspect that if that’s the case we are expecting Paasi to either medically retire/ not be available next year. Or we really have signed Newman to replace Hopoate (which I doubt).

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:41 pm  

Who are we after to replace Kasiano then Abe?

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:21 pm  

It's strange how we can let players go, and they somehow go on to become committed professionals at other big clubs, and perform week in week out.

The problem seems to be our club culture, not certain individuals. But if Powell couldn't crack that particular nut, I'm not sure who can. No wonder we are going left-field by trying Burgess.

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:38 pm  

easyWire wrote:

It's strange how we can let players go, and they somehow go on to become committed professionals at other big clubs, and perform week in week out.

The problem seems to be our club culture, not certain individuals. But if Powell couldn't crack that particular nut, I'm not sure who can. No wonder we are going left-field by trying Burgess.

Ok I have to ask! Name names.

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:57 pm  

Captain Hook wrote:

Ok I have to ask! Name names.

Charnley, Holmes and Mulhern at Leigh. King (although not at the top of his game, he's at least average every week and not terrible) at Wigan. What is it about lower salaries (well, King can't be included in that obviously ) that seems to bring better performances out of players? Or have I answered my own question?