Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:29 am  

i think poster is suggesting playing tommy in the halves, so we'd still need a bench hooker, as we dont have sufficient cover in the ranks yet.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:33 am  

[Gareth] wrote:

So just Chase then as we'd have Tommy and Mickey Mac at hooker?

Or we could have Chase and Leuluai in the halves. I reckon that partnership could tear England appart

Seriously though, Chase and Leuluai are similar players we don't really need both. I used to think that Chase only looked so good because he was in an average team but after his performance in the Exiles game its clear he can do it against the best players around, he is probably a better player than Leuluai but Tommy saves his best for the big games and is far better in defence.

We don't need a half-back, if we did, Dobson and Chase would be the first players on the radar (looking to aus now their SC will be going up is just unrealistic).

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:11 am  

Finch said in a SKY interview that he will be here next year.

If Coley and Deacs retire then Cross and Mellor will replace them.
I reckon George will stay.
Hoffman may well go back to Melbourne and Gaz Hock will take his place.

The halves partnership of Finch and Deacs is working very well as is Tommy and MicMac at 9. Mcguire will keep those going and if Mellor comes in next year then the new coach could just let him slot in with Finchy.

A right centre is an obvious place for a signing but where would we get one from? Should Cross come in and Hoffman stay then the overseas quota is full.
If Hoffman goes then it will take a lot now to get a top quality centre over here unless he's over 30. We could very well see Joel at 3 next year.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:43 am  

Odemwingie wrote:

Or we could have Chase and Leuluai in the halves. I reckon that partnership could tear England appart

Eddie and Stevo could tear England apart with McNamara in charge

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:09 pm  

I don't understand why people think Joe Mellor can be a starting half back next year after no super league appearances..

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:24 pm  

kirkamania6 wrote:

I don't understand why people think Joe Mellor can be a starting half back next year after no super league appearances..

same as how people reckon that certain young props will be capable of replacing Coley without any SL experience

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:32 pm  

kirkamania6 wrote:

I don't understand why people think Joe Mellor can be a starting half back next year after no super league appearances..

Look at Gaskell at Saints. Very inexperienced before this season, yet through injury to key personnel at Saints he's been given a chance and he's done a fine job IMO. Even more so when you consider he's been partnered with Lomax.

Mellor would be fortunate that he'd be playing along side Finch. One of the most experienced halfbacks in the comp, to guide him through his first full season in SL.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:44 pm  

LovesToSpooge wrote:

Look at Gaskell at Saints. Very inexperienced before this season, yet through injury to key personnel at Saints he's been given a chance and he's done a fine job IMO. Even more so when you consider he's been partnered with Lomax.

Mellor would be fortunate that he'd be playing along side Finch. One of the most experienced halfbacks in the comp, to guide him through his first full season in SL.

Gaskell's been good but look at his performances against us and Warrington. He's only there now because Eastmond's too busy creaming over his potential bank balance next year and Pryce is injured, Pryce will be back soon and Gaskell will be back in the reserves.

I just don't like the idea of throwing a kid in at the deep end and hoping he'll do the business. If Deacon can do another year and we can ease Mellor in like we did with Sam that would be a better idea IMO

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 30, 2011 2:46 pm  

kirkamania6 wrote:

I don't understand why people think Joe Mellor can be a starting half back next year after no super league appearances..

he has to start sometime

although I believe a full SL year at widnes is best option for him

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:13 pm  

kirkamania6 wrote:

Gaskell's been good but look at his performances against us and Warrington. He's only there now because Eastmond's too busy creaming over his potential bank balance next year and Pryce is injured, Pryce will be back soon and Gaskell will be back in the reserves.

I just don't like the idea of throwing a kid in at the deep end and hoping he'll do the business. If Deacon can do another year and we can ease Mellor in like we did with Sam that would be a better idea IMO

according to some on here that was a mistake, and sam should have been playing every game along time before he did.

FWIW i would like to see mellor getting some game time.