Re: Rumours 2 : Mon Sep 17, 2018 2:25 pm  

Gaz3376 wrote:

Danny Walker to Wire.

I don't dislike Danny Walker, but apart from standing up to Chris Hill and having one good cup game (against his hometown club) I 'm not sure what he'd add to the squad that Brad Dwyer or Morgan Smith couldn't. Haven't we got a decent up and coming hooker that played in the pre-season friendly?

Re: Rumours 2 : Mon Sep 17, 2018 2:38 pm  

Agree with easyWire's comments. Future squad player, would be behind Patton for a bench spot.

Re: Rumours 2 : Mon Sep 17, 2018 3:10 pm  

Gaz3376 wrote:

Danny Walker to Wire.

Yes I gave a criptc on this a couple of weeks ago on the
Widnes/Leigh thread.
He was in the club at the end of last week...ahem allegedly.

Re: Rumours 2 : Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:17 pm  

I have seen Danny Walker play since about the age of 7 and he is one of those players that never deserves to be on the losing team (like Roby). I know this is a bold statement but given the chance in a decent team he will be at least a dream team player. I was shocked when he signed for Widnes.
I just saw him play against my sons team for about 8 years and every game he was the stand out player. Saints will need a replacement for Roby and i cant see Parcell staying at Leeds forever so if we dont make a move i would think one of those two will.

Re: Rumours 2 : Tue Sep 18, 2018 2:51 am  

DDi
It's not so shocking to me as parents of lads in our town know their kids stand a decent chance away from here.

I'd advise my lads to go to Widnes or perhaps Wigan and not let him play for Warrington or St Helens.
However there is a welcome emphasis on building a strong youth team, laced with Warrington kids...we'll see what happens under the new regime over the coming years.

Re: Rumours 2 : Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:38 am  

Not a rumour but a postulation:

Drinkwater confirmed as leaving Cats. Worth a punt?

Re: Rumours 2 : Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:33 am  

easyWire wrote:

Not a rumour but a postulation:

Drinkwater confirmed as leaving Cats. Worth a punt?

I'd take him, he's been great fot catalans, won't have the cap space unless kev brown retires or leaves though I don't think.

Re: Rumours 2 : Tue Sep 18, 2018 12:00 pm  

CW8 wrote:

I'd take him, he's been great fot catalans, won't have the cap space unless kev brown retires or leaves though I don't think.

Agreed, we cant afford Brown, Austin & Drinkwater on the cap when there are more important areas to strengthen.

Certainly looks like Brown is staying on for 2019, so doubt Drinkwater is an option for us, but I agree he would seem a good fit for Austin

Re: Rumours 2 : Tue Sep 18, 2018 12:09 pm  

Walker is easily a better nine than Patton. There's no way Patton would get a bench spot ahead of him.

Shrewd signing I feel and a good interchange for Clark. Still only young and got lots of potential. Warrington lad too.

Re: Rumours 2 : Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:26 pm  

Lord Tony Smith wrote:

Walker is easily a better nine than Patton. There's no way Patton would get a bench spot ahead of him.

Shrewd signing I feel and a good interchange for Clark. Still only young and got lots of potential. Warrington lad too.

I don't know why everybody suddenly thinks Patton is a forward when he's had a few spells off the bench as a 9.
He's an out and out halfback and if we continue with Ratchford at fullback for 2019....then I want Patton at 7 with Austin at 6.