Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Apr 28, 2015 7:05 am  

Whilst I think we need another forward next year I don't necessarily think we need a big name.

Everything really depends on what happens with Lockers.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Apr 28, 2015 5:16 pm  

I may get shot for this, but here goes ....

I think its time Lockers retired.
Season by season he is getting more prone to injury, and whilst its great when hes fit, having him in the squad means we are paying out big money for a handful of games. It also disrupts the team, because they are setting up pre-season with him at 13, but he's not there most of the time. This impacts on the combinations between 6/7/9/13, which have to be learned in the season, rather than be drilled in during Dec and jan.
Time for him to bow out at the top, and handover to Bateman.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Apr 28, 2015 5:45 pm  

ShortArse wrote:

I may get shot for this, but here goes ....

I think its time Lockers retired.
Season by season he is getting more prone to injury, and whilst its great when hes fit, having him in the squad means we are paying out big money for a handful of games. It also disrupts the team, because they are setting up pre-season with him at 13, but he's not there most of the time. This impacts on the combinations between 6/7/9/13, which have to be learned in the season, rather than be drilled in during Dec and jan.
Time for him to bow out at the top, and handover to Bateman.

I read a couple of comments from Wane today about Lockers that seemed to hint at retirement at the end of the year.

It's hard to say he should retire because he's such a big player for us but we certainly need more games from him. I think he'll go on but I wouldn't be shocked if he decided to quit. He's got a coaching job waiting for him and these injuries are going to take a toll on his body that will effect him post retirement.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:20 pm  

We always get 20+ games from him and he's never missed a final. Obviously I don't know his medical condition but if he can continue to manage that sort of level I'd be plenty happy to keep him on another season after this. He is massive for us in those crunch knockout games

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:19 am  

if Lockers does retire then I'd like to see two things happen:

1- Bateman gets the 13 shirt or at least gets the first shot to cement that position for himself. He's put in some good performances over the last year and a half. JB to 13 looks like logical progression for him and the side imo.

2- We bring in another back row player. I personally think it's too soon to be talking about Connor Farrell as a week in week out bench player. I'd love to see us move for Danny Kirmomd if Wakey go down. At 29/30 he's a perfect stop gap to fill up a bench spot. .

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:24 am  

I would be very happy with Kirmond although I think plenty of teams will be looking at him if he decides to leave.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:14 am  

Kirmond is just as injury prone as Flanders at this point in time, and he's not been anywhere near as good since the season he made the dream team.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:52 pm  

He was good against us.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Apr 29, 2015 3:27 pm  

jonh wrote:

Gallen to Leeds seems to be gathering momentumn which may see Rapira in a Wigan shirt after all. I would think only Salford would be competing for his signature to replace Taylor.

I think we will have space for a Prop in the squad as we surely can't be considering retaining Patrick.

I appreciate Rapira has an awful injury record but I think the lower intensity of SL would help with that and when he is fit he is a top quality Prop who will still be in his prime and very experienced. Should be a target in my opinion.

Recently read an article on PG, stated he always envisaged himself as a one club man, however after contract issues might leave the Shire. However he did also state he'd be looking for a Sydney based team as he wouldn't be wanting to move his young family overseas.

My money would be on him staying at the Sharks, if a move would happen perhaps Manly would be a possible destination with a few coming off their cap for over the next few years, really don't see him ever in SL.

Used to think Rapira was fantastic, however I don't see the point in investing in a 'beat up' prop.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Apr 29, 2015 11:11 pm  

Last Son of Wigan wrote:

Recently read an article on PG, stated he always envisaged himself as a one club man, however after contract issues might leave the Shire. However he did also state he'd be looking for a Sydney based team as he wouldn't be wanting to move his young family overseas.

My money would be on him staying at the Sharks, if a move would happen perhaps Manly would be a possible destination with a few coming off their cap for over the next few years, really don't see him ever in SL.

Used to think Rapira was fantastic, however I don't see the point in investing in a 'beat up' prop.

Indeed