Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:51 am  

MattyB wrote:

I don't think we should release early unless there is something in it for us I'm afraid. Whether that be a player swap (Walters) or cash payment either way. Salford didn't just let Dupree go for us, it took a significant fee plus Singleton.

Business is business.

If Leeds were willing to let Wigan have Walters early in exchange for Cust, I'd take it. Otherwise let him wait until next season.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Aug 04, 2023 12:47 pm  

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Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Aug 04, 2023 12:57 pm  

Sounds like it's been given a no go according to the Wigan Today. Personally, I wouldn't have a huge issue with letting him go, if it gives him an opportunity to get fixed up longer term. I don't really have a preference for who covers the halves, between him and Hampshire and I would bring Powell in for Cust, to cover hooker, as and when he is ready (sounds like Hull FC in 2 weeks). I'd also probably rather use Shorrcks as a bench utility in the bigger games. I can understand why they would go safety first and look to keep him until the end of 2023 though.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:14 pm  

A question: do we have the same rule as the NRL, where if a player has to leave the field as a result of foul play (like CNK this morning for the NZW), the 18th man is automatically made available?

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:19 pm  

moto748 wrote:

A question: do we have the same rule as the NRL, where if a player has to leave the field as a result of foul play (like CNK this morning for the NZW), the 18th man is automatically made available?

No, it’s only if a team loses 3 players to HIA’s

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri Aug 04, 2023 11:05 pm  

Thanks, that's what I thought, but I wasn't sure. But the Aussie rule seems fair to me; if you put a guy out of the game through foul play, surely an extra sub isn't too much to ask?

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Aug 05, 2023 8:24 am  

moto748 wrote:

Thanks, that's what I thought, but I wasn't sure. But the Aussie rule seems fair to me; if you put a guy out of the game through foul play, surely an extra sub isn't too much to ask?

I think so, although with the amount of diving in Superleague it could be abused.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:15 am  

Mago’s improved form is so annoying; just because he needs a deal.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:20 am  

NSW wrote:

Mago’s improved form is so annoying; just because he needs a deal.

He even found enough energy to argue a decision with the ref! Seems the worlds most laid back bloke and unfortunately it’s all too little, too late but he can be a good weapon for us throughout the rest of the season.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:38 am  

Should we keep Hampshire and/or Thornely?

IMO yes to Hampshire

Thornley I’d like to say yes to as well but he’s last 2 appearances Saints away Wakey away have been disasters. He’s been solid enough when he’s played bar them games though. I guess Eckersley will replace him though.

Two inexpensive veteran squad fillers are handy to have I reckon.

Not sure who’d be able to replace them and our squad would look thin without them.

We are also lacking experience as a whole in the squad.