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Post by cmillward20 on Jan 12, 2024 13:58:04 GMT
I saw that yesterday, he's been linked with Wakefield, but looks like he'd fit the bill for us. But, as Pete said earlier in the thread, no money means no players, so we're in a holding pattern. I think it's smart for the club to save some pennies right now. Theoretically, I know Sio and Burgess have gone and we've brought in Hankinson, so there should be a reasonable amount of wages available there, but I think it's better to bide our time and make that monthly saving, then explore the loan market. Besides, realistically, who could we possibly sign right now but that will put bums on seats and get people excited anyway? We have a decent 17, on paper, and an excellent coach, and I'm sure there is extra motivation to prove people wrong. Let's hope we stay clear of injuries early in the year and wait on the stadium deal. 1) Save what we can now and keep the squad we have. 2) Explore the short-term loan market at the start of the season if Rowley thinks we need it or in response to injuries. 3) Wait for the stadium deal to go through, hopefully in a couple of months. 4a) Assuming the deal goes through we can apply for the matched funding - essential to any five year plan (it's this that gives us the hope of growth and a longterm future without a benefactor) 4b) Focus on long-term, year long loans, and work to identify players who will help us in 2025 and beyond, if those players can be brought in this year then great. Ye we shouldn’t expect much this season but we all know that let’s hope things get sorted and in 2025 we can get a decent squad together |
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Post by russ on Jan 12, 2024 14:27:12 GMT
I saw that yesterday, he's been linked with Wakefield, but looks like he'd fit the bill for us. But, as Pete said earlier in the thread, no money means no players, so we're in a holding pattern. I think it's smart for the club to save some pennies right now. Theoretically, I know Sio and Burgess have gone and we've brought in Hankinson, so there should be a reasonable amount of wages available there, but I think it's better to bide our time and make that monthly saving, then explore the loan market. Besides, realistically, who could we possibly sign right now but that will put bums on seats and get people excited anyway? We have a decent 17, on paper, and an excellent coach, and I'm sure there is extra motivation to prove people wrong. Let's hope we stay clear of injuries early in the year and wait on the stadium deal. 1) Save what we can now and keep the squad we have. 2) Explore the short-term loan market at the start of the season if Rowley thinks we need it or in response to injuries. 3) Wait for the stadium deal to go through, hopefully in a couple of months. 4a) Assuming the deal goes through we can apply for the matched funding - essential to any five year plan (it's this that gives us the hope of growth and a longterm future without a benefactor) 4b) Focus on long-term, year long loans, and work to identify players who will help us in 2025 and beyond, if those players can be brought in this year then great. Ye we shouldn’t expect much this season but we all know that let’s hope things get sorted and in 2025 we can get a decent squad together The squad is not the problem it's particular positions and depth, and if what you say is true why would anyone bother. If there's nothing positive or the least hopeful too look forward to well .......
I'm tired of jam tomorrow outlooks and be patient morale boosting.
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Post by cmillward20 on Jan 12, 2024 15:23:52 GMT
Ye we shouldn’t expect much this season but we all know that let’s hope things get sorted and in 2025 we can get a decent squad together The squad is not the problem it's particular positions and depth, and if what you say is true why would anyone bother. If there's nothing positive or the least hopeful too look forward to well .......
I'm tired of jam tomorrow outlooks and be patient morale boosting.
That’s just sport you may pic up wins but unfortunately some clubs have mega money which means they can sign better players and so on, big thing for me would be getting a proper academy back |
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Post by russ on Jan 12, 2024 18:12:31 GMT
The squad is not the problem it's particular positions and depth, and if what you say is true why would anyone bother. If there's nothing positive or the least hopeful too look forward to well .......
I'm tired of jam tomorrow outlooks and be patient morale boosting.
That’s just sport you may pic up wins but unfortunately some clubs have mega money which means they can sign better players and so on, big thing for me would be getting a proper academy back I hope you don't mind me saying that I hate phrases like that it's just, and it's only business or whatever as it sounds like excuses for the rubbish we end up with. |
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Post by cmillward20 on Jan 12, 2024 18:44:53 GMT
That’s just sport you may pic up wins but unfortunately some clubs have mega money which means they can sign better players and so on, big thing for me would be getting a proper academy back I hope you don't mind me saying that I hate phrases like that it's just, and it's only business or whatever as it sounds like excuses for the rubbish we end up with. Oh I agree we should aim to win every game but when you have no money it’s difficult to get the best players not saying you can’t still pull together and do something it’s just not very likely |
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Post by russ on Jan 12, 2024 19:43:38 GMT
I hope you don't mind me saying that I hate phrases like that it's just, and it's only business or whatever as it sounds like excuses for the rubbish we end up with. Oh I agree we should aim to win every game but when you have no money it’s difficult to get the best players not saying you can’t still pull together and do something it’s just not very likely I think you can't aim to even be middling if you have a poor image of your abilities and you can't be an excited fan if your view of your prospects are poor. |
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Post by cmillward20 on Jan 12, 2024 20:00:24 GMT
Think the new rule around nsw/q cup players will help us find a gem of 2
Can’t be to expensive either
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Post by earlybath on Jan 12, 2024 21:15:04 GMT
Anyone know what Mason Caton Brown is doing nowadays ?
Still only 30.
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Post by BDD on Jan 12, 2024 21:18:11 GMT
Anyone know what Mason Caton Brown is doing nowadays ? Still only 30. Property. I read that he bought his first hotel recently. |
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Post by SalfordSlim on Jan 12, 2024 22:02:28 GMT
Anyone know what Mason Caton Brown is doing nowadays ? Still only 30. Fannying about on Instagram I think from some stuff I've seen on SM. Seems to be spending a lot of time in places like Dubai with his missus so he's probably some sort of influencer.🤷♂️ |
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Post by mauricethered on Jan 13, 2024 7:18:10 GMT
If we do use our Quota spot for me a Prop is the biggest need and then a back, we were light on backs last year. I think investing in a Prop is priority 1.
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Post by cmillward20 on Jan 13, 2024 8:31:33 GMT
If we do use our Quota spot for me a Prop is the biggest need and then a back, we were light on backs last year. I think investing in a Prop is priority 1. Agree with this, we have some good workhorses just Missing a big aggressive hard running prop |
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Post by bandgeekmafia78 on Jan 13, 2024 15:23:52 GMT
If we do use our Quota spot for me a Prop is the biggest need and then a back, we were light on backs last year. I think investing in a Prop is priority 1. Agree with this, we have some good workhorses just Missing a big aggressive hard running prop Melbourne Storm's Aaron Pene seems keen on a move to Superleague. I think there's only 4 teams with a quota spot. Think he'd make a good addition. Edit: apologies, someone else has already mentioned this! |
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Post by cmillward20 on Jan 13, 2024 15:34:50 GMT
Agree with this, we have some good workhorses just Missing a big aggressive hard running prop Melbourne Storm's Aaron Pene seems keen on a move to Superleague. I think there's only 4 teams with a quota spot. Think he'd make a good addition. Edit: apologies, someone else has already mentioned this! Is London and wire have a spot. Although pene has denied this move think we need to look at nsw/q cup |
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Post by BIMBAM on Jan 13, 2024 15:40:15 GMT
I wish we would look at Tristan Powell. Tough hard running young prop at Brisbane Tigers.
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