Re: 2016 Squad : Thu Oct 15, 2015 11:47 am  

bishops finger wrote:

Minicello is still a lot better than any of our backrowers, even if he does Miss a few tackles.

Infact I'd goes as far as saying that all Hulls 4 backrowers (Minicello, Ellis, Manu and Pritchard) are way better than any of ours.

I think you're correct, but I'd be equally disappointed if we had that much cap distributed to effectively 2 positions.

I'd like to see Larroyer behind a decent front row and as such have the donkey work took off him, this might mean we see him develop into a more Batemanlike 2nd rower.

Re: 2016 Squad : Thu Oct 15, 2015 12:40 pm  

bishops finger wrote:

Minicello is still a lot better than any of our backrowers, even if he does Miss a few tackles.

Infact I'd goes as far as saying that all Hulls 4 backrowers (Minicello, Ellis, Manu and Pritchard) are way better than any of ours.

I'd agree but good as they are there a bit injury prone and getting on a bit

Re: 2016 Squad : Thu Oct 15, 2015 1:57 pm  

I'd agree about Hull's back line. Very impressive. They could do well on the back of their go forward. But, Ellis I'd say won't have a full season and the others are of the age where injuries are more common. Hull could have a season like the one we just had last.
As in our back line, it's 'ok' but hardly going to turn people's heads. Some of our forwards really need to up their game next year, and keep relatively fit. Easier said than done. But we can't always have seasons like the last few years when we have been decimated.

Re: 2016 Squad : Thu Oct 15, 2015 2:47 pm  

The thing that is our biggest worry is how much time Kelly and Campese will spend out of the game. We can talk about luck all we like but I think we'll be lucky to keep them fit (Campese more so) rather than unlucky if the do get injured.
Looking at the injury record of both the odds are stacked against them.

Re: 2016 Squad : Thu Oct 15, 2015 4:59 pm  

Could george Lawler be the answer to our back row worries?

Re: 2016 Squad : Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:57 pm  

Ryan Shaw confirm led on a 2 year deal aswell.

Re: 2016 Squad : Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:59 pm  

Oafy wrote:

Could george Lawler be the answer to our back row worries?

Personally I think he needs a couple of seasons to really bulk up before we see the best of him. Looks promising though.

Re: 2016 Squad : Thu Oct 15, 2015 6:12 pm  

Oafy wrote:

Could george Lawler be the answer to our back row worries?

By season 2017 Lawler will be a major young star In SL. I reckon he will make more appearances for us next year, probably in the low teens, but mainly off the bench.

I personally think Clarkson will be a good loose forward for us and an upgrade on McCarthy. Our starting 2nd row will be Blair and Larroyer. Initially Donaldson, Horne, Lawler and Ollett will start next season on the bench.

There again, the Blair theory could all be undermined if Campo can't run or kick off his dodgy knees at the start of next season, which is still a strong possibility.

PS - also forgot to mention our forgotten man, Jordan Cox. In the last year of his contract, it will be sh*t or bust for him.

Re: 2016 Squad : Thu Oct 15, 2015 6:30 pm  

I can't believe he hasn't asked for a release (maybe he has, who knows?) very rarely have I seen aa player more in need of a change of environment.

Re: 2016 Squad : Thu Oct 15, 2015 6:46 pm  

Sandro II Terrorista wrote:

I can't believe he hasn't asked for a release (maybe he has, who knows?) very rarely have I seen aa player more in need of a change of environment.

......or brain.