Joe Shorrocks leaves : Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:06 pm  

The club have confirmed Shorrocks has left the club, the best thing for all parties imo as his game time would have been limited without injuries. He’s a good player but unfortunately he’s not blessed with physical gifts as he’s a little undersized and not the quickest which is a shame as he’s a got very good hands and can play a few positions.

Re: Joe Shorrocks leaves : Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:11 pm  

He's a squad player for us, too much talent in front of him with genuine attributes for the position. Elsewhere he can get game time and hopefully kick on, there's definitely a good player in him, just unsure in what position.

I'm glad we've done this, I was starting to fear another Powell situation.

Re: Joe Shorrocks leaves : Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:13 pm  

Agreed, should have a decent career in SL but as it stands he probably isn’t quite at the level for a couple of reasons to be playing week in week out at a club hoping to consistently challenge for honours.

Owes us nothing and leaves with best wishes of most fans you would think.

Salford bound I’ve heard with Partington heading to Wire for a fee plus Dwyer.

I’d think this is a sign someone else is coming in unless Chan is being fast tracked.

Interesting to see who that is.

Re: Joe Shorrocks leaves : Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:13 pm  

Salford has been rumoured for him, but I can see half the teams in Super League being interested.

Re: Joe Shorrocks leaves : Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:23 pm  

The Good Friday Hero!

A good player who deserves to play every week.

He’ll be a hit at Salford.

Re: Joe Shorrocks leaves : Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:40 pm  

CM Punk wrote:

Salford has been rumoured for him, but I can see half the teams in Super League being interested.

Salford confirmed.

Re: Joe Shorrocks leaves : Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:07 pm  

jonh wrote:

Agreed, should have a decent career in SL but as it stands he probably isn’t quite at the level for a couple of reasons to be playing week in week out at a club hoping to consistently challenge for honours.

Owes us nothing and leaves with best wishes of most fans you would think.

Salford bound I’ve heard with Partington heading to Wire for a fee plus Dwyer.

I’d think this is a sign someone else is coming in unless Chan is being fast tracked.

Interesting to see who that is.

Has Chan played in the backrow at any point in his career?

Re: Joe Shorrocks leaves : Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:19 pm  

Itchy Arsenal wrote:

Has Chan played in the backrow at any point in his career?

He plays as a middle rather than an out and out prop.

If we are looking to cover 13 then Thompson and Ellis are the first 2 names we will look at.

I think a bit like Shorrocks, Chan then falls into that position third, possibly fourth behind Havard.

Different style to Shorrocks but Chan has the skills of a middle that transfer between Prop and 13 (playing as a third prop basically).

Re: Joe Shorrocks leaves : Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:26 pm  

Good luck to him. He has done a fine job for us in recent seasons. Above anything else, I think it’s the best move for his career and you can’t begrudge him that.

Re: Joe Shorrocks leaves : Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:47 pm  

Good luck to the lad. Always put his best foot forward whenever he played.

I can see him turning into one of the cult hero type players at Salford. He's got the tools and engine to big a big player for them.