Re: Squad for 2018 : Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:51 pm  

Keiththered wrote:

Interesting that you want a huge winger but only a big prop. Do they need any other attributes or is size the only criterium?

Are you for real? Jeez no wonder I very hardly read this site anymore

Re: Squad for 2018 : Wed Sep 13, 2017 3:19 am  

The squad of 2017 know they have achieved a remarkable feat and they know the consequences of this. Many are signed on for 2018, some are deliberating over contract offers, and others are currently in limbo. We need to pause here over how we dispose of or down-grade players on this thread. Let’s not follow the trend of wielding the hatchet. Let us admire and praise each and every one; from those with the smallest contribution to the stalwarts of the squad. They deserve our continued support.

Re: Squad for 2018 : Wed Sep 13, 2017 5:15 am  

little coatsy 112 wrote:

Are you for real? Jeez no wonder I very hardly read this site anymore

Off course all your posts are insightful and add to the discussion in a meaningful way.

If that is a typical post it's probably just as well you don't visit very often.

Re: Squad for 2018 : Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:54 am  

Paul_HKR wrote:

The squad of 2017 know they have achieved a remarkable feat and they know the consequences of this. Many are signed on for 2018, some are deliberating over contract offers, and others are currently in limbo. We need to pause here over how we dispose of or down-grade players on this thread. Let’s not follow the trend of wielding the hatchet. Let us admire and praise each and every one; from those with the smallest contribution to the stalwarts of the squad. They deserve our continued support.

WELL SAID and I agree with what you have said every player did count at 1 stage or another in the season

Re: Squad for 2018 : Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:59 am  

Budgiezilla wrote:

The fact that in the qualifiers, your home games, you only beat Halifax by 4 points, and London by 5. You need a BIG clear out pre-season, or else it's championship rugby again in 2019

p.s. I couldn't give a 'flying fish' if you win a trophy or get relegated next season, but keiththered has been 'winking him self silly' on the Leigh forum since Saturday....

I think we need an injection of quality rather than quantity. I think the difference between HKR 2017 and Leigh 2016 is that we are a relatively young squad that will get better. Leigh tended to rely on older experience to get up and I think this coupled with a lack of depth has bitten you on the backside a bit this year.

Don't get me wrong, next year will be tough, but wholesale changes aren't the way to go.

Re: Squad for 2018 : Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:54 am  

Josch Mantomato would be a grate singing for me . RRTR.

Re: Squad for 2018 : Wed Sep 13, 2017 11:47 am  

billysbestmate wrote:

Josch Mantomato would be a grate singing for me . RRTR.

Not a chance, hes retiring as he has broken his arm again, the same arm he has broken twice before and has pins in. Think we got good value out of him in his time here.

Re: Squad for 2018 : Wed Sep 13, 2017 12:33 pm  

robinrovers10 wrote:

Not a chance, hes retiring as he has broken his arm again, the same arm he has broken twice before and has pins in. Think we got good value out of him in his time here.

I liked Mantellato when he was here.Consistently solid winger and kicking was good although after his last injury I seem to remember he missed a few ones he wouldn't have in the past? Watching this year's superleague it seems good goal kickers are at a premium.Williams at Wigan is costing them a lot of points and after Richards it seems very noticeable. Same with Watkins at Leeds.We have Ellis if he stays? Shaw had a reputation as a good kicker I think? Wins are going to be hard to come by next year and those 2 pointers need slotting

Re: Squad for 2018 : Wed Sep 13, 2017 1:50 pm  

billysbestmate wrote:

Josch Mantomato would be a grate singing for me . RRTR.

It's back the fake rovers fan

Re: Squad for 2018 : Wed Sep 13, 2017 2:14 pm  

Hudge made it clear on Sportstalk that we are hoping to run a reserve grade team, so I would imagine all but 1 or 2 will be staying put.