Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:43 am  

Another 12 months for Cooper

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:54 am  

CM Punk wrote:

Another 12 months for Cooper

Another good piece of news.
Next season our pack will still be incredibly young so to retain Cooper is a big plus for me.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:57 am  

Right option and, funnily enough if it goes well, puts us in a strong position for this time next year.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:11 pm  

CM Punk wrote:

Another 12 months for Cooper

Happy with this, shows club are happy with rehabilitation, shows he’s happy with the club. Looks to have taken a leadership role this year too, present at every game and seemed vocal in team talks. Was also the first on the pitch to console players after Semi final loss vs KR.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:55 pm  

Time will tell what Cooper will be capable of after such a bad injury at 34. On a personal level I'm glad that he's got the chance to end his time at the club (or in the sport?) on his terms. It would've been a horrible way to have to retire.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Sep 13, 2023 1:14 pm  

moto748 wrote:

Surely the arguments for moving French to the wing get slowly weaker and weaker, as Miski continues to show great form in both attack and defence, and French continues to go well at 6? It's not like we're going to land Cam Munster or Jarome Luai.

I think French has proven that he is still a potent try scorer from 6, and his assist record is the best in SL. His decision making and timing is getting better, although he is still prone to throwing a late or flat pass that gets intercepted. He'll tidy that up with experience though. I'd be more than happy for him to get the 6 shirt next year

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Sep 13, 2023 6:32 pm  

--[ WW ]-- wrote:

I think French has proven that he is still a potent try scorer from 6, and his assist record is the best in SL. His decision making and timing is getting better, although he is still prone to throwing a late or flat pass that gets intercepted. He'll tidy that up with experience though. I'd be more than happy for him to get the 6 shirt next year

Needs to take the line on more and stop throwing dummies then passing.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Sep 13, 2023 6:51 pm  

Wire signed another prop for 2024 - Zane Musgrove from St George.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Sep 13, 2023 7:48 pm  

Zig wrote:

Wire signed another prop for 2024 - Zane Musgrove from St George.

Another player who’s been in trouble off the field.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Sep 13, 2023 7:50 pm  

CJamesy wrote:

Another player who’s been in trouble off the field.

A bit like their new coach......