Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Mon Oct 17, 2022 8:13 am  

vastman wrote:

Wouldn’t be a punt though. Despite not truly hitting his potential imo he’d still command good money in SL. He’s proved a risky signing in recent years, for what he’d cost versus what he’d bring he’s a big investment not a punt.

Shame as he can clearly do it when he wants but I feel we need players who are if not as good at least more reliable.

Can’t see it myself but who knows.

Agreed and it’s a real shame but he just isn’t up to it anymore. His body is failing him.

We have spent too long over the recent past with significant cap spend sat in the stands and that is something we cannot afford to do going forward particularly next season.

Frustrating to think of the props we could have if things had worked out internationally in the current World Cup. 3 x Burgess brothers and Walmsley would have been a handful for anyone.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Mon Oct 17, 2022 11:38 am  

jonh wrote:

Agreed and it’s a real shame but he just isn’t up to it anymore. His body is failing him.

We have spent too long over the recent past with significant cap spend sat in the stands and that is something we cannot afford to do going forward particularly next season.

Frustrating to think of the props we could have if things had worked out internationally in the current World Cup. 3 x Burgess brothers and Walmsley would have been a handful for anyone.

To be honest I think out front row options are on par with any other team anyway. But certainly get your point.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Mon Oct 17, 2022 8:22 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

Well if we are looking to pick up a couple from the World Cup it’s been pretty slim pickings so far.

I’d say Nakubawaii showed up well for Fiji yesterday and would be a good pick up for us.

Didn’t really see much from Wakeham to be fair to excite.

Watching AJ Wallace for Jamaica today. Maybe some potential there but not sure he’d be better than Windrow. As the games going on though he looks to be putting in some good tackles and decent runs. Could be worth a look at.

Not sure so far there’s many hidden gems but there’s plenty of games to go yet I guess.

There are two so far for me… Nathan Brown who’s been out of favour with Parramatta… his recall to the GF team was a big surprise .. he almost carried the Italian team single handedly against Scotland

and the player we were linked with but he went to the wrong team and struggled under Daryl Powell… Billy Magoulias who was mr perpetual motion tonight for Greece..

Both are pack leaders with great hands and versatility.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Mon Oct 17, 2022 9:07 pm  

Spookisback wrote:

There are two so far for me… Nathan Brown who’s been out of favour with Parramatta… his recall to the GF team was a big surprise .. he almost carried the Italian team single handedly against Scotland

and the player we were linked with but he went to the wrong team and struggled under Daryl Powell… Billy Magoulias who was mr perpetual motion tonight for Greece..

Both are pack leaders with great hands and versatility.

We’ve been strongly linked to Taylor from Salford, don’t think you would need both him and Magoulias but if we haven’t managed to get Taylor Magoulias would be a good shout.

I don’t think you can judge anyone at Wire on last seasons farce for them apart from Powell himself.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Mon Oct 17, 2022 9:18 pm  

jonh wrote:

We’ve been strongly linked to Taylor from Salford, don’t think you would need both him and Magoulias but if we haven’t managed to get Taylor Magoulias would be a good shout.

I don’t think you can judge anyone at Wire on last seasons farce for them apart from Powell himself.

You only have to look at Williams. Looked shot to pieces at Warrington but looked like a real international on Saturday.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:31 pm  

vastman wrote:

You only have to look at Williams. Looked shot to pieces at Warrington but looked like a real international on Saturday.

That’s true. He’s been largely anonymous most of the season then has a good game.

Plenty of WC games to go yet.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Tue Oct 18, 2022 6:18 am  

Trojan Horse wrote:

That’s true. He’s been largely anonymous most of the season then has a good game.

Plenty of WC games to go yet.

I’d say he had a great game.

I’ve never been overly impressed with him tbh, but I believed he had nothing left but clearly he does. Whether that last I don’t know but let’s hope so.

Goes to prove what I’ve always believed, that certain players belong at certain clubs or with certain coaches, in this case Shaun Wane.

That’s why it best never to dismiss a player who’s flopped at one club or under one coach. It’s amazing how the right move can rebuild a player.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Tue Oct 18, 2022 6:23 am  

jonh wrote:

We’ve been strongly linked to Taylor from Salford, don’t think you would need both him and Magoulias but if we haven’t managed to get Taylor Magoulias would be a good shout.

I don’t think you can judge anyone at Wire on last seasons farce for them apart from Powell himself.

I’ve no insider knowledge but I get the distinct feeling all bets are off on signings.

If Taylor was a cert he might not be now, Applegarth is taking his time. Good idea when you look at what Liz Truss has just done.

There really is no rush imo despite what people think. We have the spine of the team in place and 3 month before we really begin.

I can’t help but think as fans we are going to struggle to guess who’s coming, fun isn’t it

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Tue Oct 18, 2022 7:21 am  

vastman wrote:

I’ve no insider knowledge but I get the distinct feeling all bets are off on signings.

If Taylor was a cert he might not be now, Applegarth is taking his time. Good idea when you look at what Liz Truss has just done.

There really is no rush imo despite what people think. We have the spine of the team in place and 3 month before we really begin.

I can’t help but think as fans we are going to struggle to guess who’s coming, fun isn’t it

Poching will likely have had a few talks with some players but I’m of the same opinion that Apelgarth will be taking a fresh look at players available.

I do hope we get the majority of the squad finalised by 1st November but I can understand the need to get it right too and take some time.

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Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:21 am  

If they haven't signed then Mash should rightly check to make sure he's happy.
However, imho Taylor would be great for us.