: Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:49 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

Logan

Kidwell

Lockyer

and i'll be more then happy because we'll have a world class halfback and the nastiest pack in the league

Although it sounds silly, it's exactly what we need. It is really the difference between us being rubbish again next season or improving.

: Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:52 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

All our signings under Lenagan have been backs with the exception of Mark Riddell and thats plain strange when we've had a pi*s weak pack for the past few years.

We've spent big money on wingers time and again over the past 4 or 5 years and i don't honestly get why. Unless you get a freakish wingman like Vainikolo why bother? If your centres are good enough all you need is a plodder like Gardner who can catch and put the ball down. The 2 English wingers(Fox and Hall) in the recent test match are exactly the sort of solid, prety cheap wingmen you can get through with. They both do the simple things well but have good players on the inside of them.

I've always said this. When we had a great team we sometimes had wingers like Myers and Andy Johnson who scored a hatful of tries because of the players inside them.

: Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:52 pm  

Stacey Jones worth a shot? For that experiened number 7 spot, comes with an excellent kicking game.

: Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:56 pm  

Mark1987 wrote:

Stacey Jones worth a shot? For that experiened number 7 spot, comes with an excellent kicking game.

No.

: Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:59 pm  

Just found this - http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/ar ... d=10581145 It says Tim Smith was on NZ's radar but they are unsure of his form. And they made an offer for Finch for $300,000

Just found this - http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/ar ... d=10581145 It says Tim Smith was on NZ's radar but they are unsure of his form. And they made an offer for Finch for $300,000

: Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:04 pm  

Salty wrote:

I've always said this. When we had a great team we sometimes had wingers like Myers and Andy Johnson who scored a hatful of tries because of the players inside them.

Danny Ellison scored 4 trys in the premiership final years back and proves the point.

Danny Arnold at Saints was another.

In the days of the salary cap wingers unless world class gamebreakers should be your lowest paid players imo. That sounds strange when you look back through history but centres and fullbacks are more of a must for teams.

: Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:32 pm  

Re: Wingers

Isn't Roberts running at the same strike rate as Colbon? You know Liam Colbon, the lad who was hounded out last year.

Gardner is the perfect example, you can be beyond average to play on the wing and be successful.

Wasting money on "star" wingers like Richards & Roberts simpily isn't necessary.

: Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:33 pm  

With Hock's loss now I think the HB as gone out of the window TBH

New Prop - Yes - As I always say N.Cayless/C. Webb

New Second Rower - Yes people will say we have Mossop/Farrell, but please it's one heck of a huge risk to play such young lads in a position, were you'll be compared to the best 2nd rower in England. - G. Ellis/S. Wild even D. Tickle would be superb as a replacement.

FB - Still think we have a shot at signing S. Briscoe, after speaking to him this week, he's still got Wigan in him.

The HB will not be signed as there's now no-one available.

Lockyer, we'd have to pay big, and I don't think IL will.
Finch, to stay at Storms or go to Manley
Orford stated months ago, contract talks are on hold as he wants to sort the teams performances out and keep his mind on the games not off the field subjects.
Who else is there?
Myler Still think he'll be a Salford biy next year

: Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:40 pm  

The Sneak wrote:

With Hock's loss now I think the HB as gone out of the window TBH

New Prop - Yes - As I always say N.Cayless/C. Webb

New Second Rower - Yes people will say we have Mossop/Farrell, but please it's one heck of a huge risk to play such young lads in a position, were you'll be compared to the best 2nd rower in England. - G. Ellis/S. Wild even D. Tickle would be superb as a replacement.

FB - Still think we have a shot at signing S. Briscoe, after speaking to him this week, he's still got Wigan in him.

The HB will not be signed as there's now no-one available.

Where to start......

WE DO NOT NEED TO SIGN A 2nd ROWER.

Hansen, Joel, Mossop, Farrell or even Coley (give him another year, it also gives us additional prop cover) can play there.

The halfback MUST be Myler, he will be leaving Salford, IL MUST secure him for Wigan.

We also need a world class prop who can go for at least half a game and mix it and overcome Graham, Peacock et al.

We also don't NEED a fullback, Phelps is more than capable there. Not to mention why would Hull KR release Briscoe?

: Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:45 pm  

The Sneak wrote:

With Hock's loss now I think the HB as gone out of the window TBH

New Prop - Yes - As I always say N.Cayless/C. Webb

New Second Rower - Yes people will say we have Mossop/Farrell, but please it's one heck of a huge risk to play such young lads in a position, were you'll be compared to the best 2nd rower in England. - G. Ellis/S. Wild even D. Tickle would be superb as a replacement.

FB - Still think we have a shot at signing S. Briscoe, after speaking to him this week, he's still got Wigan in him.

The HB will not be signed as there's now no-one available.

Lockyer, we'd have to pay big, and I don't think IL will.
Finch, to stay at Storms or go to Manley
Orford stated months ago, contract talks are on hold as he wants to sort the teams performances out and keep his mind on the games not off the field subjects.
Who else is there?
Myler Still think he'll be a Salford biy next year

I have a horrible feeling our new half back will be Chris Thorman from Hull.

He is off contract and they have signed sean long. I hope to god it isnt.