[Winslade's Offload]

Re: Chilly to Huddersfield CONFIRMED : Fri Sep 10, 2021 12:35 pm  

Alffi_7 wrote:

I think 2 years is a risk - depending on the level of salary, he'll be almost 36 by the end of that contract. If it's true we didn't even offer him a 1 year deal, its pretty shocking, unless we have something lined up - which you'd expect an announcement on shortly, to curtail supporter frustrations.

I would agree that it is risky to offer 2 yrs at his age, but as FMC says, he has a very good track record for injuries, he can do long minutes, and always gives 100%. His current form is noticeably below that of his peak years but I don't think you can pick out many props in the UK that are currently his equal or better.

When we recruited Mulhern we started to address a long running problem with our forwards but I feel this takes us back to square one. Coops will be 34 next year so he too will probably be on a downward trajectory. Philbin I would say has been a bit flat this year and is still really an impact prop. That only leaves Mulhern, who I think we all agree has done very well, plus Butler and Doro and the injured Harrison (possibly Bullock ?). If we recruit it will be expensive because there are not too many good props around, hence a sellers market... and that money could have been spent on Hill.

It's just IMO but I don't think we have taken a sensible decision here.

[Fantastic Mr Catpiss]

Re: Chilly to Huddersfield CONFIRMED/sita released : Fri Sep 10, 2021 12:51 pm  

Sita released end of this year as well

Re: Chilly to Huddersfield CONFIRMED : Fri Sep 10, 2021 12:53 pm  

St Helens Wolf wrote:

Hull FC

Are they out of contract? Both signed in 2020 I think.

Yeah sorry, FC.

There are a lot of players at Hull FC that were rumoured to have signed new deals for months, but they've only announced Satae and Cator. I don't think there's been any announcement on the likes of Savelio, Sao and Ma'u. It was reported in the RL press that Ma'u was being offered around Super League around a month ago.

There's been no rumours about Wire signing a prop that I've seen, but I can't see you going into a season with so few overseas players and props.

Re: Chilly to Huddersfield CONFIRMED/sita released : Fri Sep 10, 2021 1:19 pm  

If we are signing an overseas prop ,i would prefer one that we have seen playing in SL & not one straight from the Outback that could easily turn out to be another antipodean disappointment.
Hill's injury free record has been a great plus for him & the club & must have made the coaches jobs easier. He has been a great servant to the Wire & i hope he will always be welcomed back in his new colours.

Re: Chilly to Huddersfield CONFIRMED/sita released : Fri Sep 10, 2021 1:51 pm  

I see from the earlier link that Savelio is also off contract. He's impressed in every game I've seen him in, a good signing for someone.

Re: Chilly to Huddersfield CONFIRMED/sita released : Fri Sep 10, 2021 2:05 pm  

Presentation after the game tomorrow for all our leaving players / coaches. I think the ones that are still unannounced either way are J Clark, Ashton and Roebuck?

Re: Chilly to Huddersfield CONFIRMED/sita released : Fri Sep 10, 2021 2:35 pm  

Gutted he’s going, but if you look back at all the champion teams of the last few decades, they’re the ones who have the balls to let go of their star players at the back end of their careers. The money then gets spent more wisely. I don’t know where we are going to find a replacement but two years for Hill on a big salary isn’t a sign of a new mindset at Warrington, which is what we are all hoping for. Let’s give Powell the benefit of the doubt and the chance to build something new.

Re: Chilly to Huddersfield CONFIRMED/sita released : Fri Sep 10, 2021 2:50 pm  

Fantastic Mr Catpiss wrote:

Sita released end of this year as well

Price has simplify never rated him has he, in 4 years he’s only ever had 7 minute cameos when there’s literally no one else available. Truly bizarre situation all round, why was he signed and why has he never been given a proper chance? Weird….

Re: Chilly to Huddersfield CONFIRMED/sita released : Fri Sep 10, 2021 3:15 pm  

DallasMead2 wrote:

Price has simplify never rated him has he, in 4 years he’s only ever had 7 minute cameos when there’s literally no one else available. Truly bizarre situation all round, why was he signed and why has he never been given a proper chance? Weird….

Tony Smith signed him didn't he (although Price extended his contract). He only has 7 minute cameo's because he simply can't play any longer without blowing out of his backside.

Re: Chilly to Huddersfield CONFIRMED/sita released : Fri Sep 10, 2021 3:20 pm  

This has a feel of clearing the decks ready for a big announcement to me…but then I am a glass half full type…