Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:46 am  

I have said for months now that he will not be retained and I am sticking with that view.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Aug 27, 2023 11:56 am  

Seen the clip of his barnstorming run this morning (was working last night so not seen the match yet).

Why has it taken him two seasons to put so much effort into a drive forward? That was literally his job. He's struggled to break through one defender at times and here he is trampling over four/five. Rumours earlier this season the club weren't happy with him, making him train on his own as he was so unfit. To me it's all about attitude, the fact the last few weeks shows he had it in his bag all the time and never showed it is a poor reflection on him, I'm afraid its a case of too little too late.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:13 pm  

I’m in the let go camp but you can see a scenario where another Superleague side signs him and the last few weeks become the norm, leaving us all hugely frustrated. The guy should be bowling people over for fun and getting 5-10 try’s a season. Whatever the club decides is fine by me but whatever happens, he is going to continue being a great weapon for the rest of 2023 on this form.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:58 pm  

I'd go for a 12 month extension. With his upturn in form, it's the perfect length, contract wise, to really understand if it's a flash in the pan or if a real change in attitude has happened.

As many have said, if he's changed his approach to the game the upside is massive for him.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Aug 27, 2023 2:01 pm  

Could Dupree coming in have lit a fire up his backside. I know as well not having a contract is the biggest factor. Mago since coming in has been the one we rely on to do those big runs. I’d be happy if they extended the year and hopefully a bit of competition for impact prop place. Maybe even a lightened load may have helped

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Aug 27, 2023 2:03 pm  

Rumours Tom Burgess is either going to Leeds and Warrington. Would be an ideal replacement for Mago. I’d chuck a large sum (if we have it available) at him

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Aug 27, 2023 4:11 pm  

Surely if TB is coming to SL, it would be with Warrington?

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:34 pm  

moto748 wrote:

Surely if TB is coming to SL, it would be with Warrington?

I think it’s been narrowed down to Warrington or Leeds but money always talks. I guess it comes down to who has the availability. If the third Marquee opens then that will be thrown at him

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Aug 27, 2023 6:59 pm  

WWste wrote:

I think it’s been narrowed down to Warrington or Leeds but money always talks. I guess it comes down to who has the availability. If the third Marquee opens then that will be thrown at him

If it's down to money alone then Warrington. Leeds won't pay big money with GH in charge. Besides if he were to return to SL surely he'd be here to support his brother?
If he does return then Wire would be his destination for both money and family loyalty.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Aug 27, 2023 7:06 pm  

Warrington getting Tom Burgess could potentially open up the opportunity to keep King, if they are using that marquee allowance on him.