Re: Rumours thread : Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:19 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

Hoping for some signings soon to boost the squad and strengthen.

A strong prop with heavy post contact metres is absolute must to replace Fifita and Whitbread.

A damaging right second row to replace Tanginoa is another must.

Even if we sign 2/3 players that’s fine if they are high quality.

News and rumours is very sparse on the playing front. Haven’t seen or heard a player rumour in weeks.

A prop definately (maybe even 2 'middles') but doubt we'll be going for another second row at this point with Griffin, Ashurst, Pitts & Boothroyd all options there plus i think Ethan Wood has a first team contract this year and he plays back row as well.

Agree that a back up fullback would be useful but i think Liam Kay will likely be that unless Jowitt goes down long term again. I think Kay will be the Mr Fix-it again this year.

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:24 pm  

jonh wrote:

Can’t see us going with more halves than we have. We currently have 3 front line halves in the squad. The duel reg agreement may also give us access to Rocky Hampshire and Jack Farrimond (who is a very special young player)

Props I’d like to see 1 more experienced older head sign, duel reg I am sure will see us get access to at least 3 or 4 props including Chan, Hill and Eseh all who have SL pedigree.

Fullback is a position I’d like to see us get cover. Wingers often cover fullback but Jerry isn’t a fullback and Walmsley has played there but I’m not convinced by him.

I expect us to have access to Ekerskey (very good young centre) abd also Douglas (winger) if we pick up knocks from Wigan but I don’t really see where they have a 1 coming through although Rocky has again showed he can play there very well if needed.

Really not keen relying upon Wigan to fill the gaps with players of questionable commitment to the cause is a good way to go. If we are hit with injuries it's a good back up option, but for squad depth no thanks. This is why I wish we'd used loans and not dual reg as I see no benefit to Trinity, especially if, as I heard, Harvie Hill is supposedly going to Salford on loan.

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Nov 23, 2023 5:34 pm  

Somebody sent this through to me the other night. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/ev ... nd-of-2023 There aren't many left I'm sure one of the NRL sites generate a similar report, though I would imagine that its probably the same situation there now. I can see us strengthening more now, as the season progresses

Somebody sent this through to me the other night. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/ev ... nd-of-2023 There aren't many left I'm sure one of the NRL sites generate a similar report, though I would imagine that its probably the same situation there now. I can see us strengthening more now, as the season progresses

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Nov 23, 2023 5:37 pm  

Eastern Wildcat wrote: Somebody sent this through to me the other night. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/ev ... nd-of-2023 There aren't many left I'm sure one of the NRL sites generate a similar report, though I would imagine that its probably the same situation there now. I can see us strengthening more now, as the season progresses Ah, just found the one that relates to the NRL. Nit sure how up to date it is, however. https://www.zerotackle.com/players/off-contract-2023/

Eastern Wildcat wrote: Somebody sent this through to me the other night. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/ev ... nd-of-2023 There aren't many left I'm sure one of the NRL sites generate a similar report, though I would imagine that its probably the same situation there now. I can see us strengthening more now, as the season progresses Ah, just found the one that relates to the NRL. Nit sure how up to date it is, however. https://www.zerotackle.com/players/off-contract-2023/

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:02 pm  

Looking through those names I've got to admit, most I haven't heard of with not watching much NRL the past 2 years. But if I was after a decent Prop that could easily handle the championships, I'd defo have a look at Morgan Boyle. Also going with the theme of signing young up-and-coming Aussies with a point to prove, I'd have a look at Tukimihia Simpkins,21 years old, 6ft 4 105kg when he signed for the Wests they were certainly quite big on him and saw a future for the lad. That's just to chuck a couple of names out there for the front row, like you do.

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:30 pm  

As we are no longer a selling club and becoming the opposite, if Salford end up having to offload players, are there any that would help bolster us

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:43 pm  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

As we are no longer a selling club and becoming the opposite, if Salford end up having to offload players, are there any that would help bolster us

Ryan Brierley, Snead, Lafai,

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:23 pm  

Eastern Wildcat wrote: Somebody sent this through to me the other night. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/ev ... nd-of-2023 There aren't many left I'm sure one of the NRL sites generate a similar report, though I would imagine that its probably the same situation there now. I can see us strengthening more now, as the season progresses I'd be happy with Ben Nakubuwai and Luis Johnson.

Eastern Wildcat wrote: Somebody sent this through to me the other night. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/ev ... nd-of-2023 There aren't many left I'm sure one of the NRL sites generate a similar report, though I would imagine that its probably the same situation there now. I can see us strengthening more now, as the season progresses I'd be happy with Ben Nakubuwai and Luis Johnson.

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:53 pm  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

As we are no longer a selling club

I know not to take your snide remark literally but, out of interest, who was the last decent or otherwise player we actually sold on? Amor?

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Re: Rumours thread : Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:57 pm  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

I know not to take your snide remark literally but, out of interest, who was the last player we actually sold on? Amor?

Well, depends how you look at it.

I agree we are not a fire sale selling club like we have been briefly which is brilliant and the result of a lot of hard work from a lot of people, but we are not a keep anyone we want club either.
I'm sure we'd have liked to keep some of the players leaving recently but they were offered better options, whether money or opportunity.