Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:34 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

I agree with all of that. You can’t help wonder if somebody is unexpectedly leaving (Smithies maybe) because there are lots of middle forward options if he does come in.

I wouldn’t mind seeing a meltdown about cap spend if him and Owen Farrell came in, I’ve got to be honest

Signing Thompson and Farrell would be one hell of a signal of intent from Danson, we are already being lauded by opposition fans about our recruitment before this.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:36 pm  

We could spend it more wisely I’m sure but it would be pretty amusing.

In real terms they’d both be a no from me but we’ll see.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:51 pm  

I don’t think Farrell will come however I was led to believe he wouldn’t count on the cap for his first season and only half would count the year after if Thomson does come I do think that it’s another clue that Smithies is gone. Aussie agent, O’Neil doing stint at 13 (possibly try to get Shorrocks resigned for cover for SR,LF), Leeming signed at 9, Thompson as prop and 13 cover. Maybe means Walters will be an out and out SR for us. Probably clutching at straws.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:27 pm  

WWste wrote:

I don’t think Farrell will come however I was led to believe he wouldn’t count on the cap for his first season and only half would count the year after if Thomson does come I do think that it’s another clue that Smithies is gone. Aussie agent, O’Neil doing stint at 13 (possibly try to get Shorrocks resigned for cover for SR,LF), Leeming signed at 9, Thompson as prop and 13 cover. Maybe means Walters will be an out and out SR for us. Probably clutching at straws.

Ellis can cover 13 too. He was quality against wire at 13.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:30 pm  

Building a great side for next year. Hope that RFL make positive changes to the cap rules don’t even have to extend it. Sick of having to rebuild each year due to players leaving for the NRL

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:35 pm  

Re Thompson, would be worth the £££'s just for the reaction on redvee when he signed. However, i think it would soon turn into comments like "haha, hes signed for Wigan and isnt playing because he is injured" etc...

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:50 pm  

NickyKiss wrote: Luke Thompson has a 4 year deal on the table from Wigan and is seriously considering taking it according to Matthew Shaw just now. https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... d-27777680

NickyKiss wrote: Luke Thompson has a 4 year deal on the table from Wigan and is seriously considering taking it according to Matthew Shaw just now. https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... d-27777680

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:54 pm  

[Gareth] wrote:

Re Thompson, would be worth the £££'s just for the reaction on redvee when he signed. However, i think it would soon turn into comments like "haha, hes signed for Wigan and isnt playing because he is injured" etc...

As a Saints fan Wigan signing Thompson doean't worry me

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Sep 24, 2023 2:00 pm  

thesaint71 wrote:

As a Saints fan Wigan signing Thompson doean't worry me

Fair play but it worries me

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sun Sep 24, 2023 2:07 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

A deal for Eseh could’ve been agreed weeks ago for all we know, be that to Saints or Wigan. If a club wanted him enough and wanted to steal a march and stump up some money, what would stop them?

Eseh has signed for Saints. They need to start plugging the gaps that experienced federation trained forwards will leave when they retire e.g., LMS and Walmsley. There are not too many good young forwards available in SL at present especially given Wigan’s recent recruitment.