Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue May 09, 2023 12:11 pm  

Ellam wrote:

I agree with Satae going Tag needs another year for me, we can't just get rid of virtually every prop baring Fash and Sao, I agree on SKD but thinks it's a done deal so need to back and trust TS plus I think he's bringing SKD in for his experience especially if Danny goes we need a captain. I'd be happy with Wood too.

Shame to lose Satae but hopefully we will bring in one or two of similar ilk as we definitely need some more punch down the middle.

Interesting on SKD especially with the Wood signing. Must mean that Swift is definitely going as well.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue May 09, 2023 12:14 pm  

HU8HFC wrote:

My worry now is that we are now searching for players for every position on the pitch baring FB and the halves. It is going to be a huge overhaul which makes me sadly think players we should really of been look to get rid of will be offered deals.

Isn't this what most people wanted anyway? Looks like the squad will be pretty different next season.

Seems these are as good as gone:
Lovodua, Evans, Shaul, Satae, Savelio, Wynne, Mitch

With question marks around:
Swift, Houghton, Griffin, Brown and Taylor

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue May 09, 2023 12:29 pm  

Always been very 50/50 on Satae, won't be easy, but think we can get better.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue May 09, 2023 1:56 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Always been very 50/50 on Satae, won't be easy, but think we can get better.

That's the problem satae hasn't set the world alight but is 100% our best prop

If we don't sign better we are weaker like losing Mau we are weaker since He left

Wasn't that long ago we had manu mini and Ellis as a back row depressing seeing lane Griffin and fash now

Taylor no where near 2016/17

We have weakened so much since 2017 its alarming

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue May 09, 2023 2:07 pm  

Thetalentboy wrote:

That's the problem satae hasn't set the world alight but is 100% our best prop

If we don't sign better we are weaker like losing Mau we are weaker since He left

Wasn't that long ago we had manu mini and Ellis as a back row depressing seeing lane Griffin and fash now

Taylor no where near 2016/17

We have weakened so much since 2017 its alarming

Have you been alarmed since 2017 or has it just dawned on you how bad things are and you’ve suddenly become alarmed?

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue May 09, 2023 2:24 pm  

Irregs#16 wrote:

Uninspiring to say the least

lost for words

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue May 09, 2023 2:26 pm  

mwindass wrote:

He had a stinker on his debut against Wigan, but he's been solid for Rovers. Can't say I'm over the moon, but as I say if he's cover I can accept it

Problem is i dont think its cover.
Looks like he is our new wing
Thank you Tony for adding another plodder to the squad

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue May 09, 2023 2:40 pm  

Think people are been a bit harsh to Satae this season. He’s been in a dreadful side and has had to play more minutes than he should be each week.

I think he had a few massive involvements against cas in the win. Then he’s also been massive in Hudds & Wigan wins. Coincidentally when he’s been able to move back into been an impact prop.

I think sataes a player who will always look immense when when we’re in a game but if we’re in the back foot his weaknesses are highlighted. He can certainly bust a line out of nowhere though. A trait not many props have.

I’ll be sad to see him leave, especially when he’s our most devastating ball carrier and proven player in our pack, it’s always a risk recruiting an overseas prop.

I’d love to see us bring in Trout, Walters and Dupree as we’d know what we’re getting with them but I think at best we get Trout.

Replacing him is going to be extremely tough but with him going it opens up more options. 3 quota spots would mean we could look at using one for a Hooker.

I’m in the minority here but if we can’t find a decent hooker, I’d roll the dice with Houghton for another season and spend the next 12 months searching for our future 9. I think Leeming will go Warrington now. A lot of fans wouldn’t be happy with Houghton but we know what we get with him and he’s extremely reliable and would be cheap.

Hooker is one of the most important positions for us to get right, we don’t want to gamble on it. Play it safe and get the right man. If we’re going to gamble I’d rather it be on Balmforth for TS doesn’t seem to like him. Not sure why as constantly looks too good for any level he plays at.

If the clubs clever they should bring an Aussie over on a 2 year loan, would allow NRL talents regular game time away from media and a cheaper, lower risk option for us whilst we look to build a sustainable side

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue May 09, 2023 2:50 pm  

The club announce the departure of Chris Satae and to cushion the blow the exciting capture of Wood from HKR.
You cant make it up
He may be a good lad and have a good attitude but we need quality and pace otherwise we will be playing catch up for years

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue May 09, 2023 3:00 pm  

We've said all along that we are happy to let TS oversee our recruitment for 2024 and with the first name to be firmly linked people are complaining i think the lack of squad depth we have had over recent seasons have allowed underachieving players go unchallenged, Wood is a capable centre who will keep our Centres and Wingers on their toes and will be a good player to slot in should either get injured. If he is going to be a starter every week then we have to trust Tony's judgement, it is certainly a better option in compared to SKD put it that way.