: Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:59 am  

AJ wrote:

Imagine my suprise that it hasn't been yet.

I was stunned to the point of full blow shock

: Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:00 am  

Key area of signing is a prop, I'd like two.

Enforcer and Impact to do the 20min spells with Feka.

The most important would be a 60 min enforcer prop with Captain leadership qualities.

Hard to find, but what is needed. Probably this is how we use our CAP money and overseas quota spot. I think the Aussies overall, do produce this time of player better than we do.

Despite his age I think Wiki (if he could have been fitted into the CAP) would have been ideal.

: Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:02 am  

Last Son of Wigan wrote:

Key area of signing is a prop, I'd like two.

Enforcer and Impact to do the 20min spells with Feka.

The most important would be a 60 min enforcer prop with Captain leadership qualities.
Hard to find, but what is needed. Probably this is how we use our CAP money and overseas quota spot. I think the Aussies overall, do produce this time of player better than we do.

Despite his age I think Wiki (if he could have been fitted into the CAP) would have been ideal.

Ben Cross is ya man

: Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:14 am  

Didn't see many NK games last season, however when I have seen him I do rate him.

If he puts the poop up his team mates, leads by example, runs aggressive and will bring some fire into the team then he will could be the player we're looking for.

: Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:17 am  

But for what kind of money?

: Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:21 am  

Money is often the issue. But lets look at what will be available after we offload the players we want rid.

Phelps
Bailey
Smith
Mathers
Coley.

Will this be enough CAP space to get him in? We don't need any of them players regardless.

: Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:21 am  

p1e e8ter wrote:

But for what kind of money?

This is always the question that fans like us can not really answer.

You can't just cut contracts and throw the money at big-name Aussies, regardless of whether the current crop are 'fit to play for Wigan' or not.

To some extent you have to go with what you've got. Rebuilding a team is a slow process these days.

: Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:25 am  

This enforcer/Capt 60min man is the main issue for next year I think.

CAP should go to this player.

I'm only keen on bringing in an Aussie for big cash if they are truly worth it. i.e Barrett.

Maybe the other positions will have to wait to be filled.

After next season Fielden's contract will be up, we can use that money for other key roles. New 7, New 1 for example.

: Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:34 am  

Possible build...

1 Richards till 2010/2011 NEW FB to be brought in, in 2010/2011 when Fielden's contract expires, maybe by then Vivers will be good enough also.
2 Richards to wing when new FB arrives
3 Gleeson
4 Caromont
5 Ainscough
6 S Tomkins
7 NEW 7 hopefully 2010, with the money from Phelps etc
8 NEW ENFORCER CAPT etc hopefully 2010 with the money from Phelps etc
9 Tommy
10 Prescott
11 Hock
12 Lockers
13 J Tomkins
----------------
Feka, PROP FROM RESERVES, Riddell Farrell
----------------
Money generated from sales of (when contract expires or if something can be neg beforehand)

Hansen
Coley
Bailey
Phelps
Smith
Fielden
O Carroll
Mathers
Goulding
------------
Over time, bring in a new FB, if needed, and an impact prop.

: Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:40 am  

Last Son of Wigan wrote:

Possible build...

1 Richards till 2010/2011 NEW FB to be brought in, in 2010/2011 when Fielden's contract expires, maybe by then Vivers will be good enough also.
2 Richards to wing when new FB arrives
3 Gleeson
4 Caromont
5 Ainscough
6 S Tomkins
7 NEW 7 hopefully 2010, with the money from Phelps etc
8 NEW ENFORCER CAPT etc hopefully 2010 with the money from Phelps etc
9 Tommy
10 Prescott
11 Hock
12 Lockers
13 J Tomkins
----------------
Feka, PROP FROM RESERVES, Riddell Farrell
----------------
Money generated from sales of (when contract expires or if something can be neg beforehand)

Hansen
Coley
Bailey
Phelps
Smith
Fielden
O Carroll
Mathers
Goulding
------------
Over time, bring in a new FB, if needed, and an impact prop.

Roberts?

Get Gleeson on board he will score a bag full.