: Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:28 pm  

cadoo wrote:

We need an experienced bulky second rower to replace Bailey (and compensate the loss of Hock) and if we can the all important prop forward.

Forget a halfback.

Id keep Bailey for some stability and experience and just look to find another Prop from somewhere.

: Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:30 pm  

We've lost Gareth Hock and prior to that needed a prop.

We need TWO signings for the forward pack above all else.

: Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:33 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

We've lost Gareth Hock and prior to that needed a prop.

We need TWO signings for the forward pack above all else.

I think we should cover for Hock with Mossop to promote our young players as it will benefit us in future. If Bailey goes then we should replace him. We need a prop as it is especially if Coley does not resign.

: Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:36 pm  

Everybody's in agreement that we need somebody in the pack, however who's available. To my knowledge nobody is available for 2010 who haven't already been snapped up, most seem to be coming off contact for 2011 which is when I think Lenegan is aiming for. We could offer a transfer fee but good props are in such big demand the price could be high sky when we could wait till there off contract and sign then then.

: Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:44 pm  

St Helens are rumoured to have lined up the signing of Manly Sea Eagles second row forward Anthony Watmough.

: Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:48 pm  

Marvin the Martian wrote:

St Helens are rumoured to have lined up the signing of Manly Sea Eagles second row forward Anthony Watmough.

That would not suprise me, they will have plenty cap space available.

: Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:48 pm  

Marvin the Martian wrote:

St Helens are rumoured to have lined up the signing of Manly Sea Eagles second row forward Anthony Watmough.

If that turns out to be true and they do sign Watmough as well as already having signed Soliola, two current international players at the top of there game, and we sign Daryl Griffin somebody better hold me back next time I see Lenegan around the JJB.

: Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:49 pm  

Marvin the Martian wrote:

St Helens are rumoured to have lined up the signing of Manly Sea Eagles second row forward Anthony Watmough.

Exactly the sort of player we should be in for.

: Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:49 pm  

odemwingie wrote:

I think we should get one out and out prop and then one prop/SR who can play both like a Puletua style player. We should also sign Coley for one more year as he has earned it IMO.

With Bailey, Hock, Smith and maybe Phelps out we should have enough to cover for all that.

Why would we get rid of Phelps?

: Tue Jul 14, 2009 3:13 pm  

AJ wrote:

Why would we get rid of Phelps?

I don't think we should, and neither do most Wigan fans. But is it up to us? If we want an overseas player we might have to get rid. It depends on if we keep Bailey or not really I guess.