: Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:37 am  

UllFC wrote:

whilst Bryne has been ok, we shouldn't have used a quota spot on someone we could find a British equivalent of. Cusack looked a poor buy last season, but has proved his worth now.

I think the priority has to be a new centre to give us more creativity out wide and possibly a new fullback dependent on Motu Tony's knee

if a top class half back (I mean current international/state of origin standard) was available I would sign them as a priority as well, good though Thorman has been so far (he could be retained as well if we lost a couple of forwards)

I agree for next season a top quality seven is required, we do have 3 utility players in our squad at the moment in Whiting, Byrne & G.Horne, releasing 2 of these would also give us scope to sign an out and out centre and retain 1 player to give us that utility value.

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:37 am  

Big Dave T wrote:

Its all about the context!

But clearly, Horne and Yeaman are there, or thereabouts compared to the competition at this stage of the season. To say they are inconsistent was a little harsh.

Also, some of our "utility" players have become utilities because of needs over the years. People like G Horne and Whiting have never had the chance to settle into one position because of the injury problems FC have had year-on-year since they started. I know it sounds like a long time but think back to the last time we had a settled squad. Even the winning Challenge Cup team had a winger at full-back and a hooker (now our no 1 fullback) at wing.

Let's give Horne a chance and see how he does. Oh, and let's give Yeaman a chance and see how he does.

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:39 am  

Greavsie wrote:

I agree for next season a top quality seven is required, we do have 3 utility players in our squad at the moment in Whiting, Byrne & G.Horne, releasing 2 of these would also give us scope to sign an out and out centre and retain 1 player to give us that utility value.

I think Byrne's as good as gone

and Whiting unfortunately has it all to prove again, he's been incredibly unlucky with injuries, but we can't hand out new deals based on what he did 2 years ago, nor do I see where he fits into our current side.

i'd give G Horne a new deal though, as he's really upped his game and won't cost much.

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:31 pm  

Standee wrote:

Really can't believe this, one defeat by one point and some people are taking the players apart.

There were two people to blame for Friday, lets just hope it was a bad day at the office for both.

Tickle and Yeaman?

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:35 pm  

denbo63 wrote:

Tickle and Yeaman?

Tickle and Agar

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:39 pm  

Standee wrote:

Tickle and Agar

Get what you mean with mentioning Agar. Not long enough stints for some players, too long for others. Mystifying bench selection.
Not much of a half time talk either by the looks of it.

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:43 pm  

denbo63 wrote:

Get what you mean with mentioning Agar. Not long enough stints for some players, too long for others. Mystifying bench selection.
Not much of a half time talk either by the looks of it.

Like has been said, first defeat so nobody needs to get too excited about blaming people. Thiose two were at fault for different reasons.

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:45 pm  

Not knocking him as such. Got to remember he's still learning at this level and am sure he will have taken something fron Friday's game.

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:47 pm  

denbo63 wrote:

Not knocking him as such. Got to remember he's still learning at this level and am sure he will have taken something fron Friday's game.

He shouldn't need to learn, he's a first team coach in SL.

(it's his ability to use the bench that concerns me most, we shall see in time)

: Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:48 pm  

Nobody in any job and however long they have been doing it knows everything. There's always an opportunity to learn....