Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Sat May 28, 2011 5:41 pm  

Odemwingie wrote:

Would much rather have Dugan from Canberra. Amazing talent.

Dugan is something else, he's an immense talent.

But Thompson stood out more IMO last season, he was just pure pace and power, shrugging off defenders for fun especially near the try line. He puts himself about too. Put a cheeky bid in for him please IL haha

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Sat May 28, 2011 8:52 pm  

Last Son of Wigan wrote:

One signing to make-Matt Bowen. Realistic target. Great FB. Offer us more strike along with Sam.

Agreed entirely.

I was harping on about him a few pages back.

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Sun May 29, 2011 8:18 am  

I wouldn't be signing a fullback with Matt Russell coming through the ranks, the most exciting British player for many years and only a matter of time before he comes through.

: Sun May 29, 2011 2:57 pm  

[quote="The Eclipse"]I wouldn't be signing a fullback with Matt Russell coming through the ranks, the most exciting British player for many years and only a matter of time before he comes through.[/quote]

Totally agree. He had a great game yesterday, looks a real talent.

Anyone heard anything about us signing Darrell Griffin from Huddersfield? I hope so but got a feeling it might be BS!

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Sun May 29, 2011 3:43 pm  

We were linked with Griffin a couple of years back and at the time I wasn't too fussed but he's really improved since IMO. I can't see any truth in it but he'd be a good replacement for Coley if he does hang up the boots.

As for Russell I've read a couple of people say that this lad is the real deal and will be something special. He is only young but if he came in and did a job he'd open up some cracking options for us with Sam being able to move back into the halfs. I've also read quite a few people singing Ryan Kings praises aswell.

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Sun May 29, 2011 3:57 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

We were linked with Griffin a couple of years back and at the time I wasn't too fussed but he's really improved since IMO. I can't see any truth in it but he'd be a good replacement for Coley if he does hang up the boots.

As for Russell I've read a couple of people say that this lad is the real deal and will be something special. He is only young but if he came in and did a job he'd open up some cracking options for us with Sam being able to move back into the halfs. I've also read quite a few people singing Ryan Kings praises aswell.

I think the opposite, I think griffin was pretty good about 3yrs ago but now he's not the same player.

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Sun May 29, 2011 4:20 pm  

Rangi Chase to Leeds next season?

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Sun May 29, 2011 5:25 pm  

St pete wrote:

I think the opposite, I think griffin was pretty good about 3yrs ago but now he's not the same player.

It may just be his England inclusion clouding my judgement. He's a good standard superleague prop though IMO and a good squad player.

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Sun May 29, 2011 5:38 pm  

Do we really need Griffin? We will have Fielden, Lima, Mossop and Prescott as our 4 main props next year, who would we leave out for Griffin? With Crosby and Davies to cover injuries and Hock to play there if we are desperately unlucky with injuries. Not to mention players like Greg Burke etc in the reserves. I would rather give Eamon O'Carroll an extra year than sign Griffin. I know Eamons not had the best luck with injuries but if we can get it sorted and get him on a cheap contract next year he will be very useful.

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Sun May 29, 2011 10:31 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

It may just be his England inclusion clouding my judgement. He's a good standard superleague prop though IMO and a good squad player.

He was terrible for england and looked way out of his depth but I agree, he'll still do a top job at club level.

Like I said, I think he's not as good as few years back but I'd still take him at saints if the contract was right.