Re: New Half Back.. : Wed Oct 06, 2021 12:03 pm  

jaws1 wrote:

Was Tommy's money already accounted for IL stilll looking for a no 6 according to interview in MEN.

You would think they had been in talks for a while and didn't just agree to sign him this week.

Either way, I doubt he is on £250k ish (marquee 150k plus 73k) so we should have some wiggle room.

Re: New Half Back.. : Wed Oct 06, 2021 12:04 pm  

I'm confused why you are panicking about this. You have both French and Hardaker who cannot both play FB. Its clear that's where Zaks heart is and what better incentive for him to behave himself than offer him the No 1 spot and play French in the halves, after all that's why you signed him......

[Pemps]

Re: New Half Back.. : Wed Oct 06, 2021 12:06 pm  

ksm1701 wrote: Is there enough money left to tempt Benji for one more year? https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/oct/06/emotional-benji-marshall-confirms-retirement-from-nrl Clarke is apparently on his way out but we've re-signed Tommy and brought 2 NRL players in. I think that's all 7 quota spots filled. Isa Tommy Mago Ellis Miski Field French

ksm1701 wrote: Is there enough money left to tempt Benji for one more year? https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/oct/06/emotional-benji-marshall-confirms-retirement-from-nrl Clarke is apparently on his way out but we've re-signed Tommy and brought 2 NRL players in. I think that's all 7 quota spots filled. Isa Tommy Mago Ellis Miski Field French

Re: New Half Back.. : Wed Oct 06, 2021 12:25 pm  

Pemps wrote:

Clarke is apparently on his way out but we've re-signed Tommy and brought 2 NRL players in. I think that's all 7 quota spots filled.

Isa
Tommy
Mago
Ellis
Miski
Field
French

Well, that's just urinated on my pomme frites then, hasn't it?

Re: New Half Back.. : Wed Oct 06, 2021 2:30 pm  

What home grown half back could we potentially be looking at?

4 that have been mentioned either with links or wishful thinking are:

Gale- cracking on, will be on big bucks and still has a year to run on his contract at Leeds, Hetherington also says he’s staying.
Trueman- I believe he is going Warrington next year? Is still under contract this year so would command a fee.
Abdull- Not long ago signed a new long term deal so again would command a few
Mellor- Extended his deal with Leigh for next year

Is there any in the championship we might take a punt on? We really look short of any viable options and have mismanaged our overseas quota. The only other option I can think of is Hampshire but he’s never really played stand off his whole senior career.

Re: New Half Back.. : Wed Oct 06, 2021 4:00 pm  

jools wrote:

I'm confused why you are panicking about this. You have both French and Hardaker who cannot both play FB. Its clear that's where Zaks heart is and what better incentive for him to behave himself than offer him the No 1 spot and play French in the halves, after all that's why you signed him......

French has played hardly any games at stand off, and wasn't that convincing when he did play there to be honest. I think we just signed him as a talented player and thought we would decide what to do with him once we got him. That's what they said at the time anyway and seems to be how it has panned out.

Re: New Half Back.. : Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:36 pm  

Maybe coke-head Cam Munster will be available?

Re: New Half Back.. : Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:40 pm  

moto748 wrote:

Maybe coke-head Cam Munster will be available?

Next step down under will be a bonus for taking it. Didn’t I read recently the young fullback at NZ Warriors got a two week ban? Barba got caught twice and did about a month on the sidelines. It’s an absolute embarrassment to the game over there. Guys like Hock and Hardaker were born in the wrong country.

Re: New Half Back.. : Thu Oct 07, 2021 1:34 pm  

Yeah, it's crazy, isn't it?

You'll be referring to 'whizz-kid' Reece Walsh!

The NZW are bleating, cos he got a two-match ban, and Munster and co only got one-match bans! Unbelievable.

Re: New Half Back.. : Thu Oct 07, 2021 2:44 pm  

moto748 wrote:

Yeah, it's crazy, isn't it?

You'll be referring to 'whizz-kid' Reece Walsh!

The NZW are bleating, cos he got a two-match ban, and Munster and co only got one-match bans! Unbelievable.

The craziest part of it is there is a decent portion of Aussie fans who seem to defend it. I've seen loads of comments about it just being the lads on a wind down enjoying themselves, it's part of the common culture in oz for men around there age. Absolutely mind blowing!

It's a big problem in that age group over here in the UK aswell, but i'm glad we see it as worthy of a harsh punishment since it is illegal, rather then insanely slack ones like 1-2 match bans. Players are getting longer bans for accidental high shots!