Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:35 pm  

Also I’d have Fash above Cator at 13. Offers slightly more.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:44 pm  

FC Callum wrote:

Defo need 2 back rowers, 1 to start and 1 to keep Lane off the bench.

Looks like we’ll limp through at 7 until Trueman is back.

It's all a big IF and hinges on us signing Sailor, but until Trueman is fit, I think we'd line up Walker/Sailor/Hoy. Then when Trueman is back go with Sailor/Hoy/Trueman.

We definitely need at least 1 more SR option. Could see us sign a Championship option or like I say use Scott

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:46 pm  

mwindass wrote:

It's all a big IF and hinges on us signing Sailor, but until Trueman is fit, I think we'd line up Walker/Sailor/Hoy. Then when Trueman is back go with Sailor/Hoy/Trueman.

We definitely need at least 1 more SR option. Could see us sign a Championship option or like I say use Scott

If Smith has a decent long kicking game he’d be my preference at 7 until Trueman is back, as it stands.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:47 pm  

Irregs#16 wrote:

What makes you so sure?

Out vs In:

Swift - Tindall
Griffin -
Evans - Ashworth
Clifford - Sailor
Dwyer - Smith
Satae - Pele
Savelio - Okunbor
McNamara -
Taylor - Ese'Ese
Shaul - Walker

Still short in some areas. I would like another back rower, and then utilise Jebson and Staveley more next year. I wonder if TS is confident in Manoa, Mitch, Martin and Barron looking after the Centre/Wing positions.

We do need an out and out 9 though - because if Smith is covering 7 whilst Trueman is out, then Houghton is the only hooker on the books, if he stays

A source at the club who spoke to both myself and my dad at the Cas game Friday night. Just wait n see, but he is signed!!

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:58 pm  

Morgan Smith effectively replaces both McNamara and Dwyer and is on paper at least an upgrade on both.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:59 pm  

Milky121086 wrote:

A source at the club who spoke to both myself and my dad at the Cas game Friday night. Just wait n see, but he is signed!!

Was it AP or Clarkey

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 12, 2023 3:20 pm  

I'd use Carlos in the backrow, he is still strong, makes yards and is a good defender, just lost that yard of pace. Scott looks good at centre so keep him there.

Definitely need another backrower of some quality, must have one lined up, doesn't make sense to release Savelio and Griffin without one signed.

I've seen some highlights with Sailor playing centre too, so that's another option.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 12, 2023 3:29 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

I'd use Carlos in the backrow, he is still strong, makes yards and is a good defender, just lost that yard of pace. Scott looks good at centre so keep him there.

Definitely need another backrower of some quality, must have one lined up, doesn't make sense to release Savelio and Griffin without one signed.

I've seen some highlights with Sailor playing centre too, so that's another option.

I’ve often thought Carlos would make a decent 13, good defence and balance, he’s probably worth a go and would possibly offer a bit of attacking strike in the middle, which we lack presently.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 12, 2023 3:35 pm  

Riderofthepalehorse wrote:

I’ve often thought Carlos would make a decent 13, good defence and balance, he’s probably worth a go and would possibly offer a bit of attacking strike in the middle, which we lack presently.

He offer more than Cator, Hodgson should have moved Griffin a year or two earlier, think its worth a try, his game looks more suited than Scott for the backrow.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 12, 2023 3:39 pm  

Steve0 wrote:

Upgrade on Dwyer anyway

No chance

Yes dwyer didn't perform really for us but a good Brad dwyer over the years is far better than Morgan Smith who was a bit part player at most super league clubs he's been at