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Re: Rumours thread : Wed Sep 25, 2024 7:26 pm  

FIL wrote:

I could see the likes of Fev, York or Donny coming in for Olpherts ??

I think Cas could do with him to be honest

Re: Rumours thread : Wed Sep 25, 2024 7:59 pm  

PopTart wrote:

Ok let me rephrase. We'll be bottom if we play Lawford and Jowitt at halfbacks for a length of time.

We need another half. If it's not Lino he needs to be replaced.

Jowitt is a class S/O, he’s played there over thirty times now and it was his junior position, I’ve no issues there at all.

Lawford however is a million miles away at present.

Lino isn’t going anywhere for the reasons I’ve already given. But for the sake of argument let’s say he is. Trueman, Russell and Jowitt you have three not two quality HBs, not bad. I also believe that Powell thinks Booth has the potential to be a no6 so at a push that’s four. However as I say it’s academic as I don’t see Lino leaving.

Re: Rumours thread : Wed Sep 25, 2024 8:48 pm  

Powell actually believes Booth’s best position is in the centres. (his words).

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Re: Rumours thread : Wed Sep 25, 2024 9:00 pm  

vastman wrote:

Jowitt is a class S/O, he’s played there over thirty times now and it was his junior position, I’ve no issues there at all.

Lawford however is a million miles away at present.

Lino isn’t going anywhere for the reasons I’ve already given. But for the sake of argument let’s say he is. Trueman, Russell and Jowitt you have three not two quality HBs, not bad. I also believe that Powell thinks Booth has the potential to be a no6 so at a push that’s four. However as I say it’s academic as I don’t see Lino leaving.

And you lose your best fullback and lead try assists.
No matter how you cut it you need someone else.

Of course Max can play 6. But if you play him at 6 you need an equally good 1.

Re: Rumours thread : Wed Sep 25, 2024 9:05 pm  

PopTart wrote:

And you lose your best fullback and lead try assists.
No matter how you cut it you need someone else.

Of course Max can play 6. But if you play him at 6 you need an equally good 1.

If only we had signed a quality fullback that's being playing very well in SL already...

Re: Rumours thread : Wed Sep 25, 2024 9:08 pm  

PopTart wrote:

And you lose your best fullback and lead try assists.
No matter how you cut it you need someone else.

Of course Max can play 6. But if you play him at 6 you need an equally good 1.

To be fair we would have Roarke (maybe), Booth or Walmsley as options.

I don’t believe Max would play halfbacks unless injury forced it to 2 of Russell, Truman or Lino.

I don’t think another half is needed with 5 who can play there. It’s more than enough for next season.

FWIW I think the halfbacks will be Truman and Russell next season with Lino having to wait his opportunity and Lawford work his way back to fitness and work on developing.

Re: Rumours thread : Wed Sep 25, 2024 9:08 pm  

homme vaste wrote:

If only we had signed a quality fullback that's being playing very well in SL already...

Well to be fair we haven’t yet, it’s only rumour and speculation.

Re: Rumours thread : Wed Sep 25, 2024 9:09 pm  

Sorry to see Boothroyd going- I thought he had potential but I guess the last signing was the death knell for him!

Re: Rumours thread : Wed Sep 25, 2024 9:10 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

Well to be fair we haven’t yet, it’s only rumour and speculation.

We have, 100%, we just haven't announced it.

Re: Rumours thread : Wed Sep 25, 2024 10:22 pm  

homme vaste wrote:

We have, 100%, we just haven't announced it.

I don’t know anyone in the know so to me it’s not confirmed or even an option until it’s announced.