Re: Re-cap : Thu Sep 23, 2021 11:18 am  

Hampshire must be an obvious retention because of his versatility and the fact he never lets the team down.

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Re: Re-cap : Thu Sep 23, 2021 11:31 am  

TimmySmith wrote:

Rumoured that Kyle Wood and Arundel are both in their way to Halifax.

I thought that was actually announced. Can't remember now. But I understand its done.

Re: Re-cap : Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:14 pm  

Green - definitely not. Shown no consistency across 90% of his time with us. I would be very surprised if we offered Hampshire a deal as whether we wanted him or not Gaskell will give that flexibility across FB/SO and the three quarter line if we need it.

Also IMO I assume that Tupou is going as why would we have been trying to sign Langi if we were keeping Bill. Can see Josh Wood staying as I don't think Liam Kay (as well as he has done) is a viable long term week in/week out option at hooker alongside Hood. Hope Young Batch and Arundel stay

Re: Re-cap : Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:20 pm  

AMI wrote:

Green - definitely not. Shown no consistency across 90% of his time with us. I would be very surprised if we offered Hampshire a deal as whether we wanted him or not Gaskell will give that flexibility across FB/SO and the three quarter line if we need it.

Also IMO I assume that Tupou is going as why would we have been trying to sign Langi if we were keeping Bill. Can see Josh Wood staying as I don't think Liam Kay (as well as he has done) is a viable long term week in/week out option at hooker alongside Hood. Hope Young Batch and Arundel stay

Give over, Kay has totally proved himself at hooker, I like Josh but Kay offers so much more, not least the ability to play wing and even FB at a pinch. The same applies to Hampshire. Their versatility is priceless.

As I said I'd keep Green only because there is so little out there but I have to be honest I do worry that he's the kind of player who only plays for a contract.

Re: Re-cap : Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:24 pm  

Think we have 25 so far signed up for next season including the 3 new signings and with it been common knowledge we are going with a smaller squad next year maybe a max of 5 signings left. Would hope batch,Hampshire,Kershaw and maybe green offered from that list and 1 new prop coming in from NRL potentially.

Re: Re-cap : Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:47 pm  

WakiWildcats wrote:

Think we have 25 so far signed up for next season including the 3 new signings and with it been common knowledge we are going with a smaller squad next year maybe a max of 5 signings left. Would hope batch,Hampshire,Kershaw and maybe green offered from that list and 1 new prop coming in from NRL potentially.

Andrew Fifita to play in the team with their Dave......

Re: Re-cap : Thu Sep 23, 2021 1:26 pm  

vastman wrote:

Give over, Kay has totally proved himself at hooker, I like Josh but Kay offers so much more, not least the ability to play wing and even FB at a pinch. The same applies to Hampshire. Their versatility is priceless.

As I said I'd keep Green only because there is so little out there but I have to be honest I do worry that he's the kind of player who only plays for a contract.

I don't think you prove yourself in a position over a handful of games. As I say I think Kay has done well but a hooker needs to do much more than run from acting half, they need to be able to do a lot of tackling and act as a play maker as well as providing quality quick ball. I personally wouldnt want us to go in to a new season with only one recognised hooker, unless Willie feels that Harry Bowes is ready to do the job.

Re: Re-cap : Thu Sep 23, 2021 2:02 pm  

AMI wrote:

I don't think you prove yourself in a position over a handful of games. As I say I think Kay has done well but a hooker needs to do much more than run from acting half, they need to be able to do a lot of tackling and act as a play maker as well as providing quality quick ball. I personally wouldnt want us to go in to a new season with only one recognised hooker, unless Willie feels that Harry Bowes is ready to do the job.

Don't agree. You prove you can do the job by doing it and Kay can. You are entitled to your opinion but pigeonholing players is a bugbear of mine. Kay does everything you say and there is a reason for that. He started his career as an SH which these days are almost the same as a 9. As far as I'm concerned he's a recognized hooker so long as he carries on as he has been, in the same way, Hampshire is a FB, Tupou a centre, Lyne a centre and so on, all positions they didn't start in.

Also, Kay has stated he wants to play 9 so do you want to tell him?

Re: Re-cap : Thu Sep 23, 2021 2:10 pm  

Just so we’re clear I like Kay and I’m not bagging him at all. Not my job to tell him it’s Willie’s should he wish to.

Re: Re-cap : Thu Sep 23, 2021 2:18 pm  

Be mad if we keep green rather see essah play