Re: London at home : Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:42 am  

Dave K. wrote:

Good shout that, but as you say would they release him, another option would be Zack Eckersley at Wigan.

Has to be someone who can play centre, think we are OK in other areas.

I did hear a week or 2 ago Rovers wouldn't stand in Seniors way as they aren't looking to retain him. He's a bit flakey with his info though

Jake Bibby is another one down the pecking order at Hudds. He's no super star but would do a solid job

[Chris71]

Re: London at home : Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:00 am  

mwindass wrote:

I did hear a week or 2 ago Rovers wouldn't stand in Seniors way as they aren't looking to retain him. He's a bit flakey with his info though

Jake Bibby is another one down the pecking order at Hudds. He's no super star but would do a solid job

Agree he is no superstar but would certainly be an improvement on what we have currently.
Shame Wacokecoke is no longer at the club.

[Chris71]

Re: London at home : Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:32 am  

bonaire wrote:

We have to agree to disagree on this Chris but im sure if the club thought there was any grounds for appeal they would have said already because given how harsh the Brown sending off was we must be due some compensation

To be honest I feel as a club when it comes to appealing we are too hesitant or soft as we rarely do appeal, maybe that is part of the issue that we don't kick up enough of a fuss like some clubs.

Whilst we disagree re Sutcliffe colliding with Griffith, what that and the game has highlighted is the fact there is very little or no onus or accountability on the part on the officials for their actions on the field, regardless of how the RFL/MRP dress up the incompetence.

Re: London at home : Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:06 am  

I'd be tempted to keep the same 1/6/7/9 as the Wire game. Put Houghton at 13 and see how we go.

Real issue is 1-5. I'd like to keep Okunbor in the back row, if injuries permit, and give him a last shot but he needs a big game.

Re: London at home : Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:21 am  

If Carlos isn’t fit next week then some serious questions need to be asked about him going forward. He’s played 40 minutes since the end of September last season, it’s just not good enough for a high earner, especially for a squad which is already massively under cap.

Re: London at home : Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:22 am  

Bibby definitely short and possibly long term.

Not sure we need a winger as much, but wouldn't mind Senior long term to replace Mcintosh

Re: London at home : Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:23 am  

Cuddleclub wrote:

If Carlos isn’t fit next week then some serious questions need to be asked about him going forward. He’s played 40 minutes since the end of September last season, it’s just not good enough for a high earner, especially for a squad which is already massively under cap.

Not sure what we can do about it, unless we can go back in time and not offer him a 4 year deal

Re: London at home : Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:26 am  

Dave K. wrote:

Not sure what we can do about it, unless we can go back in time and not offer him a 4 year deal

I’d be looking to move him on and get the quota/cap space to use. But I know that’s an absolute pipe dream.

Re: London at home : Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:38 am  

mwindass wrote:

I'd be tempted to keep the same 1/6/7/9 as the Wire game. Put Houghton at 13 and see how we go.

Real issue is 1-5. I'd like to keep Okunbor in the back row, if injuries permit, and give him a last shot but he needs a big game.

A last shot? He's played 3 n half games.

Re: London at home : Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:47 am  

RockNRolla wrote:

A last shot? He's played 3 n half games.

I just don't see it with him. I was expecting more from him as an aussie import but he's been poor for me.

He might get through a big number of tackles, but he doesn't dominate anyone or make an impact with the ball. He just seems really passive when he's on the pitch.

If he doesn't make an impact against London I'd stick him on the bench. I get he's in a new comp and a new position. I don't want to bash him too much, but with the state our SR is in, we need more from him.