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Re: CC and recruitment : Thu Aug 05, 2021 3:32 pm  
We’ll need cover for Gaskell so makes sense.
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Re: CC and recruitment : Thu Aug 05, 2021 3:36 pm  
Well I wouldn't class hood and milner quality.
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Re: CC and recruitment : Thu Aug 05, 2021 3:41 pm  
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Yeah obviously we’re going to fill our last quota spot with an unproven 3rd choice fullback or winger. :CRAZY:

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Re: CC and recruitment : Thu Aug 05, 2021 4:15 pm  
Hood 100 % improves us, a great signing. Gaskill improves the squad as long as he isn't at fullback and I just don't see Chester dropping Miller or Lino. If Tom Lineman is coming then one of Johnson, Kay or Kershaw must be leaving That said with Westerman going and no doubt from the way he is been used Hampshire not been offered a new deal then those two will be a massive loss I just think that the place needs a lift, some excitement, a change. A new coach like Brian Mcdermott, Danny Ward or Paul Rowley would energise the place, challenge the players, excite the fans.
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Re: CC and recruitment : Thu Aug 05, 2021 4:46 pm  
What about Batchelor he is out of contract and we have retained both Crowther and Ashurst so will he be another for the chop despite his age and obvious ability.
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Re: CC and recruitment : Thu Aug 05, 2021 5:08 pm  
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What about Batchelor he is out of contract and we have retained both Crowther and Ashurst so will he be another for the chop despite his age and obvious ability.


As much as I like Ashurst I personally would be disappointed if we gave him a 2 year deal but end up letting Batchelor go, unless he didnt want to stay of course.
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Re: CC and recruitment : Thu Aug 05, 2021 5:34 pm  
I suppose when you have a brother who has a challenge cup winner’s medal after only 8 games in SL. I suppose it makes him question if there is anything better out there.
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Re: CC and recruitment : Thu Aug 05, 2021 5:36 pm  
Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:
What about Batchelor he is out of contract and we have retained both Crowther and Ashurst so will he be another for the chop despite his age and obvious ability.


I agree and I think Batchelor has been better than both the above this year.

Something doesn’t add up to me though and correct me if I’m wrong but we are losing a total of 13 players from present squad. Yet only have 4 new signings incoming.

We have been on a shoestring to name 17 this year a number of times so it seems dangerous to me. I can take shaving a few players off the 13 but not replacing 9 players seems a tad extreme to me.

OUT from 2021 (to date)

Walker
Hampshire
Batchelor*
B. Walker
Tangata
Green
K. Wood
J.Wood
Kershaw*
Greensmith
Westerman
Senior
Arundel

The stars are the only ones Id keep.

4 players incoming + Gaskell.

There’s still a few gems out there available and I’d be looking at Batchelors older brother too Joe Batchelor who’s had a lot of game time at saints this year and looked good.

We really do desperately need 2/3 props at least though imo.

Props
Out:
Tangata
Green?

We went into this season light at props before these two above. We are already playing a second row at LF in Tanginoa too!

Then there’s the 9 situation with only Bowes on the books.... we need 2 x 9s no doubt.

That’s already the 4 players covered that are mentioned by CC.

Just doesn’t add up to me.

Next season with potential reduction to 10 season after the league finishing position could be absolutely crucial imo. Can you imagine trying to force a club finishing 5th/6th for example into the second split of 10?

If there’s ever a season to speculate it’s next season (if the new structure gets go ahead).
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Re: CC and recruitment : Thu Aug 05, 2021 5:41 pm  
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As much as I like Ashurst I personally would be disappointed if we gave him a 2 year deal but end up letting Batchelor go, unless he didnt want to stay of course.


I was disappointed we gave him a 2 year deal. He’s been awesome In past for us but he hasn’t shown any consistent good form recent 2 years. I mean we have tanginoa who was carving out MOTM performances repeatedly at left second Row spot. I just cant rack my head around it unless Chester thinks Ashurst can replace Westerman at 13 (that’s where I would move him).

Batchelor of all the forwards out of contract this season has been the one who has earned a deal the most. He’s a great option off the bench and still easy to forget he’s 23.
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Re: CC and recruitment : Thu Aug 05, 2021 6:10 pm  
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I know, it doesn't matter. All about where he played his junior rugby which was in Australia.
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