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Post by Carnster on Dec 14, 2020 13:36:40 GMT
Moley posted we’ve signed Daniel Levi from Manly - looks decent and has played for New Zealand as hooker Is there a link? And is there more than one source for this piece of good news?
All I have is Zero Tackle
"Danny Levi (released)" for the Manly losses this year?
Nothing solid, just this from Moley...
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Post by Carnster on Dec 14, 2020 13:15:35 GMT
If we have got Addy, today would be a great day to announce him, but with that verdict I think he may stay in Leigh Reports of us signing Danny Levi, so I would hazard a guess that the Addy rumour is a no go.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 14, 2020 13:14:28 GMT
We've signed Danny Levi. Heck of a signing that Cracking signing if true. A former teammate of Ken Sio. A great replacement for Lussick. Joey had the power and delivery. Levi has the delivery and pace.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 14, 2020 13:03:01 GMT
A derby of sorts, so happy enough there, but it smacks to me as a safe bet rather than anything else. How York or London got overlooked in favour of Leigh is a bit baffling. I'd have loved to see Toulouse but with the covid year they were never going to be chosen. I really think they've missed a really big opportunity with York, and I feel really sorry for London who should really be in SL on merit once Toronto went.
Fans are up in arms, but that was always going to happen. One things always certain, rugby league fans love a good moan about the sport that they profess to adore.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 14, 2020 10:58:19 GMT
I hope the Hudds fans are not expecting miracles, because Watson has been clearing out and bringing in new. Difficult to gel cohesion into a brand new squad, as he well knows. I'm no management guru but if it was me, I'd be making smaller tweaks to a squad, and after a season of assessment be in a better position to make larger changes. High turnover of players means that coaches are always taking steps backward as squads gel over time. Watson is obviously feeling the pressure of what he's promised and I think he'll struggle this coming season. If he doesn't then I've misjudged and he deserves any plaudits that come his way.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 14, 2020 7:55:27 GMT
Reportedly BenMM went to Warrington and Gaz Ob to Toronto both for about £150k each and Blease did a great deal for Rob Lui and exchange for Tui and good bucks So how much for Yates with two years left on his contract? Probably around £200k. If Watto/ Huddersfield want to play in the big boys trading league with Warrington, Leeds, Toronto then they have to pay at the levels they pay. Simple. Different trading levels now Watto, you're buying a proven SL player already in contract not a scrap heap unproven model. You're buying, we don't need/want to sell so let's see if you survive at this level. Different ball game now mate. Good test for you. Club is in a win/win situation. We're not as desperate for that cash as we were twelve months ago. Means we can play a little hardball for a change. We either get a load of cash or we keep a good player, and I don't buy what some are saying about 'If he wants to go then get rid'. He'll play his game regardless, he's that type of player. Watson's attempts at unsettling us isn't going the way he thought it would.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 13, 2020 10:55:01 GMT
Rugbyleaguehub.com’s weekl rumour piece, The Chicken Wing, included this line about Watsons activity at Huddersfield: Watson did want to bring in some of his old players from Salford, with Luke Yates and Tui Lolohea targets, but that appears unlikely. Hopefully they’re right and we’re keeping Yates (I think Tui will def be staying now Hudds have signed Cogger) Good news about Yates if true. It looks like Blease has played hardball which is refreshing. Knowing that the club have always said that players have a short career and they go with their blessing, I wonder what was different in this case? Maybe the players are settled? Maybe Watson's pull isn't as strong as he thought it was? Maybe the appointment of Marshall and Orr has settled a few players minds? I'd love to be a fly on the wall...
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Post by Carnster on Dec 12, 2020 16:04:39 GMT
I would like another half back,maybe at times Tui could double in the centre,just an opinion. Tui played a lot of FB and wing when he was younger. Seeing as he's lost a bit of pace but put on a bit of weight he could maybe do a job at centre in a push.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 11, 2020 19:13:38 GMT
He's a good signing. Another utility player, young and talented.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 11, 2020 10:26:35 GMT
Marshall Orr. Rowley Blease all with Salford connections Probably the best 'team' we've had Hope they gel I must admit, I'm pretty excited about what Marshall and Orr can bring to our already pretty decent side. I think you might find us being a lot more drilled, especially in defense, which has been our weak spot this last season. I'm really hoping that they can bring that consistency that both of them instilled in their previous clubs, and looking forward to seeing the philosophy that they are going to bring.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 10, 2020 19:26:45 GMT
Great stuff all round even if you have to post on two different Orr threads! I'll delete mine. I'm nice like that...
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Post by Carnster on Dec 10, 2020 15:34:58 GMT
I'd be wanting to look at the fine print on any deal.
The Pros are obvious. More money, better exposure and bags of off-field know how.
Cons for me are fairly obvious and depend on that fine print...We could just end up as a feeder competition for the NRL. Yes, we already are to a lesser degree, but making a clearer pathway for players to head south would cement our status as second class forever. The other big problem for me is that the NRL are not afraid to merge teams. They may see the likes of two Hull sides or Cas and Wakey as not required. Would a club such as ours that has struggled with crowds forever and survives on a shoestring budget be seen favourably to the NRL? Would they merge us? or change our name?
We have to be careful of what we wish for. If the NRL genuinely want to heap money into SL to raise its profile and boost the sport in the minds of the public then all is well. I just think that the NRL don't just do things without benefit to them. What exactly that benefit is will be crucial. Another point is that they are very good at what they do in a saturated RL market. It's not amazingly difficult to advertise and throw money at things in a country that has RL elevated to the same level as Premier league football in this country. It may be more of a challenge for them to make a dent in the European climate.
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There have been reports out of Australia that the ARLC want to control which countries are involved in Super League. Given the current situation this means they are wanting Canadian, USA, and extra EU teams in a northern competition. They are not fans of Promotion and relegation, and I think it would probably mean the death of ambitious Championship clubs like Widnes/Bradford/York. It would also mean we'd sit in a very precarious position as a club. If they got a controlling stake in SL it could mean back to all clubs making applications again which would allow them to sort out which teams they are happy to throw out of SL. Goodbye Wakey, Hull KR, or us potentially. Or hello mergers.
Tricky times, and most RL fans are blissfully unaware.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 10, 2020 15:19:45 GMT
Good choice. The right choice.
Now let's see what happens with the side promoted to SL...
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Post by Carnster on Dec 9, 2020 20:28:43 GMT
What I found interesting about this survey, and I've done a few over the years for the RFL, is that they were asking a lot of questions about TV service providers, subscription services, pay per view and how much you would pay for these services if available. Makes me wonder if they're broadening their horizons with maybe trying to possibly put games out on a subscription or through the likes of Prime and others.
Interesting.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 9, 2020 18:46:05 GMT
Where is it Carnster, or will the Club send it out when the results are in? Click on the link in the twitter box above. Or try this... link
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