Re: Thomas Mikaele : Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:00 pm  

Alffi_7 wrote:

https://www.totalrl.com/warrington-wolves-will-not-be-signing-ex-canberra-raiders-and-new-zealand-warriors-prop-as-super-league-side-remains-in-market-for-thomas-mikaele-replacement/

Looks like Lui isn't happening, but the club looking at a 'like for like' replacement (no direct quote from the club though) with a transfer fee incoming from Gold Coast. The obvious option would be a replacement from the NRL, I just wonder whether they would use the transfer fee to look at someone already in SL, if we can sign a non quota replacement that would be ideal.

I'd rather we spend the money on a quality centre. We're fine for forwards. This will be Ma'tautia's last year, Ratchford on the decline, Wrench still unavailable. It's clear to see we're in need of a centre for this season and beyond.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:01 pm  

49er wrote:

Wouldn’t mind Tanginoa. Can play prop or second row and only 29.

If I remember from a thread last year we were in for him and it was Jon Wells that mentioned it as well.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:20 pm  

Alffi_7 wrote:

https://www.totalrl.com/warrington-wolves-will-not-be-signing-ex-canberra-raiders-and-new-zealand-warriors-prop-as-super-league-side-remains-in-market-for-thomas-mikaele-replacement/

Looks like Lui isn't happening, but the club looking at a 'like for like' replacement (no direct quote from the club though) with a transfer fee incoming from Gold Coast. The obvious option would be a replacement from the NRL, I just wonder whether they would use the transfer fee to look at someone already in SL, if we can sign a non quota replacement that would be ideal.

Pretty sure that Journalist gets his info from Forums so take that with a pinch of salt.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:49 pm  

Lord Tony Smith wrote:

I'd rather we spend the money on a quality centre. We're fine for forwards. This will be Ma'tautia's last year, Ratchford on the decline, Wrench still unavailable. It's clear to see we're in need of a centre for this season and beyond.

Or so it appeared. I know I keep banging on about it, but he's been great so far this year. Not a weak link in the attack on the left and very, very good defensively.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:47 pm  

Ratchford looks rejuvenated and I don’t think it is coincidence that he was kept on.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:02 pm  

+1 from me. Ratchford is no doubt at the tail end, but he's done some outstanding stuff this year. Both creatively and defensively. Deserves his place. Can't await for the explosiveness of Wrench though, so maybe Mata'utia gets to move to second row as and when.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:07 pm  

easyWire wrote:

+1 from me. Ratchford is no doubt at the tail end, but he's done some outstanding stuff this year. Both creatively and defensively. Deserves his place. Can't await for the explosiveness of Wrench though, so maybe Mata'utia gets to move to second row as and when.

I can't see Wrench being rushed back from that sort of injury. If May was quoted as being when his recovery is complete, then it's going to be at least June before he's anywhere near first team ready and, even then, he's going to be rusty.

Basically, I wouldn't be putting too much expectation on Wrench's shoulders for a long while yet.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:57 pm  

Dita's Slot Meter wrote:

Basically, I wouldn't be putting too much expectation on Wrench's shoulders for a long while yet.

Absolutely not. As Currie showed, it's hit and miss whether players can come back from that type of injury and still fulfill their potential.

Obviously with Currie it was a double bow, which is more proof that time needs to be taken with these injuries.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:05 am  

karetaker wrote:

If I remember from a thread last year we were in for him and it was Jon Wells that mentioned it as well.

Apparantley we're keen again and making enquiries. Only just turned 29, would be a very good signing IMO.

Re: Thomas Mikaele : Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:16 am  

I like him but his injury record isn't the best is it?