Derrell Olpherts : Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:14 pm  

Derrell Olpherts has signed until the end of the season. Never been a massive fan but we have struggled making meters out of the back field without Jerry so I do think he is an improvement on Franco

Re: Derrell Olpherts : Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:15 pm  

He a winger I suppose. That's all I can really say.

Re: Derrell Olpherts : Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:18 pm  

Who did he play for how old is he and does he get injured a lot

Re: Derrell Olpherts : Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:23 pm  

If Thornley is back this week, him and Derrell will strengthen the right flank.

Re: Derrell Olpherts : Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:26 pm  

altofts wildcat wrote:

Derrell Olpherts has signed until the end of the season. Never been a massive fan but we have struggled making meters out of the back field without Jerry so I do think he is an improvement on Franco

Fine with this. He’s got the physical attributes and experience to offer options on the wing. Will help with bringing the ball out in those early carries too.

Re: Derrell Olpherts : Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:32 pm  

Over 100 Superleague appearances.
96 tries in 186 matches ain't bad.
6ft 2" and over 15 stone.
Useful addition at championship level in my opinion and obviously Powell's.

Re: Derrell Olpherts : Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:56 pm  

Happy with this, he’s certainly a step up on Franco, he will do well and championship level for sure.

Re: Derrell Olpherts : Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:28 pm  

The trouble with Olpherts is he's error prone, and quite often at crucial times.Having said that,his try ratio is very good,never lacks for effort,and although not perhaps SL,this could be a shrewd signing.

Re: Derrell Olpherts : Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:19 pm  

Don't have a problem with this tbh. A proven SL winger, OK, he's not the best, but I think he will go well for us and DP knows him.
He's also a Wakey lad and for that he gets a bonus point!

Re: Derrell Olpherts : Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:28 pm  

He should go well at this level. I worry about Jerry's injury if we're signing replacements is Jerry's season over.