Re: ELLIS TO TIGERS : Sat Oct 21, 2017 5:42 pm  

Burtons Forearm wrote:

I'm hoping we have players identified and just need them to play in the world cup to get them through the visa process.
We were obviously after Murdoch-Masila but looks like Warrington have out spent us.

I simply don’t see that Sheens will rock up to the World Cup and expect to land 5 SL quality signings on spec who are conveniently out of contract and would decide with a few days notice to relocate so what you say makes complete sense. The club has all things well in hand according to the HDM today.

I’d expect the new signings to be here in January if not before so we can have a really good tilt at pre season with the usual overseas camp. This time more than any other we can’t afford to be “undercooked” and want to be taking scalps early.

Finally a question. Is Bobby Blair staying or going home?

Re: ELLIS TO TIGERS : Sat Oct 21, 2017 6:12 pm  

Zook Ema's Hose wrote:

I simply don’t see that Sheens will rock up to the World Cup and expect to land 5 SL quality signings on spec who are conveniently out of contract and would decide with a few days notice to relocate so what you say makes complete sense. The club has all things well in hand according to the HDM today.

I’d expect the new signings to be here in January if not before so we can have a really good tilt at pre season with the usual overseas camp. This time more than any other we can’t afford to be “undercooked” and want to be taking scalps early.

Finally a question. Is Bobby Blair staying or going home?

He said he was seeing out his contract why do you suggest otherwise?

Re: ELLIS TO TIGERS : Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:56 am  

Keiththered wrote:

He said he was seeing out his contract why do you suggest otherwise?

Nothing specific. It was rumoured he was persuaded to stay last year by Neil. The club are intending several signings shortly at the World Cup which you would have to assume are quota players because why go to Australia to sign players from home nation squads? Therefore we need several quota spots released. Blair has been a great competitor for us so if he stays great if we get a better player even better.

Re: ELLIS TO TIGERS : Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:33 am  

Zook Ema's Hose wrote:

Nothing specific. It was rumoured he was persuaded to stay last year by Neil. The club are intending several signings shortly at the World Cup which you would have to assume are quota players because why go to Australia to sign players from home nation squads? Therefore we need several quota spots released. Blair has been a great competitor for us so if he stays great if we get a better player even better.

How many quota places do you left? Is ZDC staying? Rovers fans I know rating him pretty highly.

I think you need another 3 or 4 Super 8 standard players in addition to McGuire, Carney and Masoe to avoid the middle 8's. Walne seems a pointless signing (if he's coming) as he's no better then what you've already got.

Re: ELLIS TO TIGERS : Sun Oct 22, 2017 12:47 pm  

Marcus's Bicycle wrote:

How many quota places do you left? Is ZDC staying? Rovers fans I know rating him pretty highly.

I think you need another 3 or 4 Super 8 standard players in addition to McGuire, Carney and Masoe to avoid the middle 8's. Walne seems a pointless signing (if he's coming) as he's no better then what you've already got.

You do not mention all our super 8 standard players. With another 4 we’d have more than fc.

Re: ELLIS TO TIGERS : Sun Oct 22, 2017 1:08 pm  

Keiththered wrote:

You do not mention all our super 8 standard players. With another 4 we’d have more than fc.

and a Grand Final appearance together with a Challenge Cup victory to look forward to.

Re: ELLIS TO TIGERS : Sun Oct 22, 2017 5:29 pm  

Marcus's Bicycle wrote:

and a Grand Final appearance together with a Challenge Cup victory to look forward to.

You never know. We could possibly even reach the championship semi final in successive seasons and then choke both times. Ok you’ve been more successful recently but don’t let it go to your head.

The past is the past let’s lookforward to the future.

Re: ELLIS TO TIGERS : Sun Oct 22, 2017 7:48 pm  

Keiththered wrote:

You never know. We could possibly even reach the championship semi final in successive seasons and then choke both times. Ok you’ve been more successful recently but don’t let it go to your head.

The past is the past let’s lookforward to the future.

Let's be honest Keith you would love the opportunity to be in SL play off Semi (No idea what championship semi is?), reckon you won't be far off with signings like Tommy Lee.

Re: ELLIS TO TIGERS : Sun Oct 22, 2017 7:56 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Let's be honest Keith you would love the opportunity to be in SL play off Semi (No idea what championship semi is?), reckon you won't be far off with signings like Tommy Lee.

He's signed for Leigh hasn't he

Re: ELLIS TO TIGERS : Sun Oct 22, 2017 7:59 pm  

fun time frankie wrote:

He's signed for Leigh hasn't he

Not what his Dad has been saying, Rovers bound, replacing ZDC.

Him and Clarke out, clearing the way for better overseas players.

Not sure why you need Lee though, when you have Lunt, Lawler and Jubb?