Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 10, 2023 7:26 pm  

Bombed Out wrote:

I find it concerning that we're looking at 35 year old SKD, whilst Rovers are looking at Gildhart and AJ Wallis.
Our other potential target in Trout is now more likely to head to Leigh.
I know we're not to panic or worry yet but early signs are not looking too promising.

Id imagine Gildart will want marquee money and while im optimistic we will spend the full cap I dont think there's extra spare cash on top

I wouldent be impressed with the signing of SKD but can only assume Smith feels he needs an experienced leader he can trust in the dressing room.

Overall the the music hasnt stopped yet, there will be agents on call after call trying to get the best offer and in a salary cap league one club signing one player may mean they cant keep another.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 10, 2023 7:30 pm  

I’m actually not too worried if we sign SKD . I think he would be a decent signing in the fact that he is solid / steady . He will help the younger guys develop and is a leader . As others have said it could also mean that Carlos could be playing back row . Yes he is quota but I think he will be a decent signing for us .plus Tony smith trusts him .

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 10, 2023 7:35 pm  

Davy Litten was with Cain Robb today at St Stephens. I'd definitely take him at hooker

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 10, 2023 7:58 pm  

Irregs#16 wrote:

Davy Litten was with Cain Robb today at St Stephens. I'd definitely take him at hooker

Is Robb from Hull? Or have I made that up?

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 10, 2023 8:08 pm  

We meed 2 props 2 second rowers at least and a hooker in the pack , with 3 overseas spots it’s looking like so that gives us some scope so shop about . Looking like skd is a done deal though , but I’d have thought we’d have waited on him till we sort the pack out first . If British forwards are hard to find , we might need that quota spot on a forward which is priority.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 10, 2023 8:18 pm  

Caine Robb is from the Driffield area but went through the Castleford Academy.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 10, 2023 8:26 pm  

Windy winger wrote:

We meed 2 props 2 second rowers at least and a hooker in the pack , with 3 overseas spots it’s looking like so that gives us some scope so shop about . Looking like skd is a done deal though , but I’d have thought we’d have waited on him till we sort the pack out first . If British forwards are hard to find , we might need that quota spot on a forward which is priority.

Agree with you.

Kenny-Dowell signing means we have one less quota place to bolster the pack. Trout going to Leigh limits our options further.

A couple of good wins doesn't hide the fact that a massive overhaul of the squad is needed.

There's plenty of time to address this before next season.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 10, 2023 8:42 pm  

SKD retiring he’s not coming to us

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 10, 2023 8:50 pm  

Pleased with the contract extensions ,Especially to Cator .

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 10, 2023 9:11 pm  

Bombed Out wrote:

I find it concerning that we're looking at 35 year old SKD, whilst Rovers are looking at Gildhart and AJ Wallis.
Our other potential target in Trout is now more likely to head to Leigh.
I know we're not to panic or worry yet but early signs are not looking too promising.

Gildart? He hasn’t played a game for Dolphins and Wigan fans are relieved he’s not going back there.