Re: Recruitment and retention : Tue Jun 27, 2017 7:38 am  

Dave K. wrote:

Move Watts to the backrow, had a few spells there this year and looked really dangerous

Imagine a pack of

Taylor/Paea
Houghton
Green/Bowden
Mini
Watts
Manu

More likely that Watts would go to 13 than second row, but yes I think that would be the plan if Paea does return (or maybe Green).

I liked him the first time, and he's a slightly different style to our current props and would add a new dimension coming off the bench. But as others have already said his injury record isnt great lately and I'm not sure its a priority to sign another prop, albeit he would improve our pack. If we are going to have to throw a stack of money at him to get round the new rules then I would say move on.

Re: Recruitment and retention : Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:08 am  

PCollinson1990 wrote:

why do we always have rules that can be circumvented with £££'s?

If you're really bored, read the immigration rules - full of stuff like that since 2008 and relaxed for cash since 2010

Re: Recruitment and retention : Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:09 am  

Chris28 wrote:

If you're really bored, read the immigration rules - full of stuff like that since 2008 and relaxed for cash since 2010

Im not that bored Chris!

Re: Recruitment and retention : Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:32 am  

Taylor
Houghton
Bowden
Manu
Hadley
Watts

Bench...
Paea
Green
Mini
Washy

That bench would be massively stronger than anything we've fielded all year. Starting pack not to shoddy either
More behind that as well by next year with another pre season
Turgut
Fash
Mashi

Re: Recruitment and retention : Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:16 am  

Dave K. wrote:

Move Watts to the backrow, had a few spells there this year and looked really dangerous

Imagine a pack of

Taylor/Paea
Houghton
Green/Bowden
Mini
Watts
Manu

Taylor
Houghton
Green
Minichiello
Manu
Watts

Bench of

Bowden
Washbrook
Hadley
Paea

Re: Recruitment and retention : Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:37 am  

A unknown superstar wrote:

Taylor
Houghton
Green
Minichiello
Manu
Watts

Bench of

Bowden
Washbrook
Hadley
Paea

Whats your reasoning behind Green having a starting spot, not been argumentative, a genuine question

Re: Recruitment and retention : Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:47 am  

Tinkerman23 wrote:

Whats your reasoning behind Green having a starting spot, not been argumentative, a genuine question

I would have Green as he is solid and the other two offer more impact, particularity against tiring defences.

Re: Recruitment and retention : Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:57 am  

airliebird,runninglate! wrote:

Taylor
Houghton
Bowden
Manu
Hadley
Watts

Bench...
Paea
Green
Mini
Washy

That bench would be massively stronger than anything we've fielded all year. Starting pack not to shoddy either
More behind that as well by next year with another pre season
Turgut
Fash
Mashi

Not to mention Thompson...................

Re: Recruitment and retention : Tue Jun 27, 2017 12:10 pm  

I was a big fan of Mickey but personally wouldn't take him back . 32 next year suspect injury record and guessing decent wage to get him back over here .

Re: Recruitment and retention : Tue Jun 27, 2017 12:13 pm  

I wouldn't take him back either. He has had a few injuries with Newcastle and his style of play, and what we would be bringing him over to do, doesn't lend well to playing well into your 30's