Re: 2024 Ins-Outs Current Squad : Wed Dec 13, 2023 2:45 pm  

Rumoured that Leigh are set to release prop Nakubawaii to bring in Sailor from the NRL.

Big prop and been through a winning championship run 2022 and a successful playoff season in SL, would be worth a look if the rumours are true of course. This could be one of those signings that money put aside would be useful for.

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Re: 2024 Ins-Outs Current Squad : Wed Dec 13, 2023 3:27 pm  

Much as I'd like him, if I was spending that £100k I'd be hanging on for a half back.

Re: 2024 Ins-Outs Current Squad : Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:12 pm  

PopTart wrote:

Much as I'd like him, if I was spending that £100k I'd be hanging on for a half back.

I think in an ideal world we could do with both.

At this stage, I'd take a prop. Its knowing where such as Cozza & Bain will feature

Re: 2024 Ins-Outs Current Squad : Wed Dec 13, 2023 5:48 pm  

PopTart wrote:

Much as I'd like him, if I was spending that £100k I'd be hanging on for a half back.

Although I agreev about the HB, I don't think he'd be able to demand 100k for this season from anyone in SL at this late stage, even if they have a space left. I'd guess Leigh are paying him off, so he will probably take a cut for a season. He's only 28, so a second year option might appeal to him, and save us some recruitment time should we get into SL.

It's possible, but as ever it's whether he's a Powell kind of player.

Re: 2024 Ins-Outs Current Squad : Wed Dec 13, 2023 6:51 pm  

Maybe the half back situation will be a bigger priority once we know which division we're going to be in for the 2025 season.

Gale will be a year older, we'll get chance to see at some point what Lawford is capable of. It could also be a make or break season for Lino

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Re: 2024 Ins-Outs Current Squad : Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:07 pm  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

Maybe the half back situation will be a bigger priority once we know which division we're going to be in for the 2025 season.

Gale will be a year older, we'll get chance to see at some point what Lawford is capable of. It could also be a make or break season for Lino

I'd forgotten about Lawford to be honest. Depends how he goes I guess on how urgent a HB is.

Re: 2024 Ins-Outs Current Squad : Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:16 pm  

PopTart wrote:

I'd forgotten about Lawford to be honest. Depends how he goes I guess on how urgent a HB is.

I don't know if hes a running half or organiser

Re: 2024 Ins-Outs Current Squad : Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:57 pm  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

I don't know if hes a running half or organiser

The full time training with Gale will do Lawford the world of good including the nutrition.

I expect Lawford will play a couple of pre season games and possibly a few championship games this year as he works on his development.

With Hampshire signing on for Wigan i think we could see him feature at Trinity at some point in the halves too. Be good to see how he’s progressed as a half because on the Wigan board they seem to think he’s good cover.

I’m not saying the whole 100k is to be used but without knowing much Nakabuwaii could be an option. This season with option of next would seem sensible.

I trust in the club though and they will leave no stone unturned.

Re: 2024 Ins-Outs Current Squad : Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:00 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

Rumoured that Leigh are set to release prop Nakubawaii to bring in Sailor from the NRL.

Big prop and been through a winning championship run 2022 and a successful playoff season in SL, would be worth a look if the rumours are true of course. This could be one of those signings that money put aside would be useful for.

I think the club has recently said that they’re still in the market for another middle and he’d be a good addition in my opinion…

Re: 2024 Ins-Outs Current Squad : Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:04 pm  

asmadasa wrote:

I think the club has recently said that they’re still in the market for another middle and he’d be a good addition in my opinion…

Think Ellis said we have 8 middles and ideally clubs look to have 10. He’s certainly an option and though I’ve only seen him once or twice he looked like a strong unit.