Re: More rumours! : Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:40 am  

Larry Billey wrote:

Amor been offered deal by Rovers along with Donaldson from Bradford..more than likely announced very shortly, more bargain basement shopping but at least with potential...

Don't rate Amor but Donaldson has real potential. Very shocked by Rovers recruitment!

Re: More rumours! : Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:06 am  

PAUL M wrote:

I'd take Lynch for two years but no way would I pay a fee, not at his age.

The thing is though Bradford would not just let there best player leave for nothing as that would be bad buisness.

Some cash and I think we would get him. Our pack really does need some more grunt and power and some high profile signings to send a clear message out.

Re: More rumours! : Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:13 am  

always liked the look of elliot whithead at the bulls, just what we need, young, hungry and eager to improve

Re: More rumours! : Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:19 am  

Just looked at Lynch's stats, there are very impressive, including 8 trys scored this year, great stats for a prop, i'd pay a small fee for him, Pearson has the money so why not, doubt we can sign better from within SL.

Whitehead is a good player, but like Lynch doubt Bradford would sell us him unless they have money troubles.

It sounds like the Griffin to Leeds deal might have fallen through, because they have to pay a transfer fee, i would be tempted to put an offer in for him myself, he a good SL prop at the right age.

Re: More rumours! : Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:19 am  

Tongan Mafia wrote:

If i was Lynch i would be offended that he is put in the same bracket as cusack tbh...I know what u are saying about age but lynch doesnt seem to be stopping yet and at the end of the day we have taking risk on worse players then him. I mean mckinnon major knee construction surgery and has dodgy hamstrings and is quite old for a back where pace goes with age unlike props who rely more on power and stamina then pace.

If we are taking risks on goodish to average players then we must take small risks with top quality players who would make a difference like a lynch or a peacock imo.

Leeds have signed Richard Moore on a 3 year deal
Lynch is head and shoulders above him now and probably will be for the next 3 years. If we could get him it would be a great signing.

I dont think we have a chance getting Lynch, as Bradford need players like him to keep their fans (almost) happy, even if they do have money worries, similar to Cas and Chase.

Re: More rumours! : Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:20 am  

berro's best mate wrote:

always liked the look of elliot whithead at the bulls, just what we need, young, hungry and eager to improve

Yeah - he was hungry last week against Rovers - it landed him a 5 match ban

Re: More rumours! : Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:36 am  

PAUL M wrote:

Don't rate Amor but Donaldson has real potential. Very shocked by Rovers recruitment!

What way is it surprising you Paul ?

[Chris71]

Re: More rumours! : Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:37 am  

PAUL M wrote:

Dave K. wrote:

Lynch is one of the best fowards in SL, I'd sign him up for 2 years.

The club however need to sign up a couple of youngish props, as at the end of 2012, we could have no props if Moa and O Meley go back to the NRL and Radford retires.

Thats why the club are maybe looking players like O Carrol for next year.

I'd take Lynch for two years but no way would I pay a fee, not at his age.

Agree with Paul M, Lynch is a good player but at his age but would be reluctant to pay a fee for him and certainly nothing more than £20-30K. Its okay having money to spend but it still needs spending wisely and getting a return on it.
Scruton might not be a bad option and would be an improvement on Dowes or Radford, maybe do a swap deal

Re: More rumours! : Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:11 am  

Griffin is a good call for me. plenty of size and at the right age.

Re: More rumours! : Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:12 am  

Chris71 wrote:

Agree with Paul M, Lynch is a good player but at his age but would be reluctant to pay a fee for him and certainly nothing more than £20-30K. Its okay having money to spend but it still needs spending wisely and getting a return on it.
Scruton might not be a bad option and would be an improvement on Dowes or Radford, maybe do a swap deal

Scruton has had his day imo, same level as Dowes, not sure what the stats say?

£20k for Lynch fair enough but nothing more.