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Post by redsi42 on Sept 7, 2020 0:06:44 GMT
Welcome home, I’m sure Watson will have him at his best in a few weeks
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Post by Carnster on Sept 7, 2020 6:42:11 GMT
Think I read on here Brown is contracted for next year. He needs to start leading the team now. While I appreciate Brown's experience and knowledge but I'm not convinced with his performances so far. A move into a coaching role and freeing-up space would be a decent result for us. There aren't many decent half-backs floating around to be signed, so our options are limited. |
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Post by returningred on Sept 7, 2020 8:31:25 GMT
Think I read on here Brown is contracted for next year. He needs to start leading the team now. While I appreciate Brown's experience and knowledge but I'm not convinced with his performances so far. A move into a coaching role and freeing-up space would be a decent result for us. There aren't many decent half-backs floating around to be signed, so our options are limited. We dont need space freeing up we need more money in the bank account. to date we are nowhere near the salary cap so freeing up more space will do nothing, if he moves into a coaching role he will still need to be paid |
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Post by Carnster on Sept 7, 2020 9:07:40 GMT
While I appreciate Brown's experience and knowledge but I'm not convinced with his performances so far. A move into a coaching role and freeing-up space would be a decent result for us. There aren't many decent half-backs floating around to be signed, so our options are limited. We dont need space freeing up we need more money in the bank account. to date we are nowhere near the salary cap so freeing up more space will do nothing, if he moves into a coaching role he will still need to be paid I know. I meant freeing-up space for another halfback to take the role. I didn't mention money. |
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Post by russ on Sept 7, 2020 12:13:15 GMT
Not a moment too soon. when all's said and done  |
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Post by russ on Sept 7, 2020 12:17:25 GMT
We dont need space freeing up we need more money in the bank account. to date we are nowhere near the salary cap so freeing up more space will do nothing, if he moves into a coaching role he will still need to be paid I know. I meant freeing-up space for another halfback to take the role. I didn't mention money. You can spend huge portions of time talking about things you never said on a forum!   |
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Post by JJR on Sept 7, 2020 12:29:53 GMT
An observation
Interesting with our recruitment
We used to have Academy lads coming thro but Bibby Evalds etc gone and nothing coming there now
Then we had good Championship players, those below the radar in SL,and second string Oz boys, Hastings, Lussick etc
Now. We've got ex internationals,,,,3 years ago our potential backline would have been all internationals.
Agree the less Oz boys the better, if we can get equivalent UK guys, but what bothers me is we have no Academy coming thro, trained to our standards early on, cheaper, settled ,played together
Think we really need to get this sorted. Because no matter how good the backline is, it's full of injuries and ageing.
But can't wait til about game 5 next year and seeing it functioning. And of course Matty Costello there as well
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Post by kreuzbergred on Sept 7, 2020 12:32:50 GMT
Great Video announcing his arrival
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Post by loyalreds on Sept 7, 2020 12:44:59 GMT
An observation Interesting with our recruitment We used to have Academy lads coming thro but Bibby Evalds etc gone and nothing coming there now Then we had good Championship players, those below the radar in SL,and second string Oz boys, Hastings, Lussick etc Now. We've got ex internationals,,,,3 years ago our potential backline would have been all internationals. Agree the less Oz boys the better, if we can get equivalent UK guys, but what bothers me is we have no Academy coming thro, trained to our standards early on, cheaper, settled ,played together Think we really need to get this sorted. Because no matter how good the backline is, it's full of injuries and ageing. But can't wait til about game 5 next year and seeing it functioning. And of course Matty Costello there as well Agree on the academy front, hopefully the Reserves still take place for next year as there's real belief in Connor Aspey to be a star I believe. |
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Post by Carnster on Sept 7, 2020 13:00:13 GMT
I concur everyone's thoughts on the academy. The scrapping of the academy has set us back, probably about five years maybe more. If we can get that sorted for next season we may see the fruits of our labour in 3 to 5 years. In the mean time, we will probably have to rely on players produced elsewhere. Just shows how important that decision to scrap the academy was by Koukash.
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Post by Red Dave on Sept 7, 2020 13:03:48 GMT
It will be good next year to watch a Salford team with Watkins and Burgess partnered together again.
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Post by JJR on Sept 7, 2020 15:49:56 GMT
Just hope that back line stays fit. But then again Costello, Williams and Kear available
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Post by salfordlad1 on Sept 7, 2020 19:04:40 GMT
It will be good next year to watch a Salford team with Watkins and Burgess partnered together again. I believe Watkins generally plays out on the right so he'll be partnering Sio. Sarginson will partner Burgess as he did at Wigan on the left. |
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Post by bigfish on Sept 7, 2020 21:22:55 GMT
Absolutely love this signing. This is definitely the Watto/Blease effect starting to really pay off. Players want to come and buy into the culture of the club.
As far as I’m concerned I’m just seeing this season as a free hit and a great chance to get the squad to gel by the 2021 season when they can hit the ground running.
Like has been said on here, 2 props needed and personally I think a scrum half, I don’t think Brown has been good enough.
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Post by dixon13 on Sept 7, 2020 21:29:38 GMT
I think he and Salford will be good for each other.I wish him well.
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