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Post by JJR on Jun 16, 2017 19:19:13 GMT
Think we need about 4 for next season assuming Lui and Carney stay. Or maybe 3if Hasson comes good
Any ideas? Winger, centre, 2nd row, a utility Flanagan type player
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Post by twistthemellonman on Jun 16, 2017 20:46:44 GMT
Hopefully we'll get Ed Smith which provides us with cover in the centres and backrow. Need a Carney type winger which we're currently on the look out for. Apart from that if Carney and Lui stay I'd say that would be it. I reckon we need to look at a young half to develop for when Dobson goes. Someone like Danny Yates at Rochdale.
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Post by andyh0064 on Jun 17, 2017 0:23:46 GMT
Think we need about 4 for next season assuming Lui and Carney stay. Or maybe 3if Hasson comes good Any ideas? Winger, centre, 2nd row, a utility Flanagan type player Not sure a centre or second row should be near the top of our priority list. Don't forget that Bibby is a centre, he's just take his chances on the wing because that's where he's been needed. We've got welham,sau & Jones above him in the pecking order too. Second row we have plenty of players to slot in! I'd prioritise 2 wingers & at least another prop. We need another out & out winger to start alongside Johnson, along with another that can expect to play often due to injuries. Props are often injured/knackered, as seen this season, so it's good to have options there. Tasi & Koppy have had to put huge shifts in this season, griffin did the same last season, this all takes a toll. Would be nice to be able to give our big works in the middle a rest at some point to keep them fresh for the 'big' games but injuries/lack of depth aren't helping us out. |
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Post by JJR on Jun 17, 2017 7:48:46 GMT
Don't forget we have Murray and Bent who should be available for the 1st team on a more regular basis next year, and a decision on whether Mossop's latest shoulder injury can be mended. Never sure whether Krasniqi is big enough for a front rower. And hopefully Walne will re-sign, he's been a revelation this year. I also think Hauraki and Jones will end up in the front row as they get older. But you're right we do need cover. Tasi and Koppy are amazing in the no of games they play.
Just think the thing we lack at the moment is speed. The difference between a good player and an international player of equal ability is speed.
I think a couple of players in the mould of Flanagan would be great to support what we have. I don't think St Helens appreciated what they had with Flanagan and Tasi. The one problem with Lui and Dobbo is their lack of speed but a Lui might become a loose forward as times go on, he's big enough and tackles well.
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Post by andyh0064 on Jun 17, 2017 11:12:17 GMT
I don't think I've seen Bent play, had it in my head he was a second rower but no idea why.
If Bent & Murray are good enough & get more chances then prop may not be such an issue, agreed. Bradford and fax fans have been raving about Murray at points this season but he's had limited chances for us - He seems better than Hasson from what I've seen so not sure why?
Lui has a good turn of pace for his size, remember that interception Vs Catalans?! He's not the fastest half in the world but he's quick enough IMO.
Definitely need more pace out wide though, Johnson seems to be our only player with true pace. I'm convinced he's lost a yard of that over the last couple of seasons due to the bulking up he's done, makes up for it in power though.
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Post by russ on Jun 17, 2017 13:12:33 GMT
Yeah, but where's the rumours?
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Post by JJR on Jun 17, 2017 13:25:48 GMT
That's the plan, we identify the need, you find the rumours or make them up!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2017 13:53:29 GMT
Yeah, but where's the rumours? Spotted Sonny Will Billions house hunting in Weaste earlier. Make of that what you will. |
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Post by russ on Jun 17, 2017 14:05:16 GMT
Yeah, but where's the rumours? Spotted Sonny Will Billions house hunting in Weaste earlier. Make of that what you will. Good, There's a couple of houses on Liverpool St., in his price bracket! Did he have Billy Slater with him or is his visa delayed? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2017 16:33:46 GMT
Spotted Sonny Will Billions house hunting in Weaste earlier. Make of that what you will. Good, There's a couple of houses on Liverpool St., in his price bracket! Did he have Billy Slater with him or is his visa delayed? Think Slater was in Chandos chippy getting salt and pepper wings. |
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Post by bandgeekmafia78 on Jun 17, 2017 16:39:20 GMT
Just seen Mitchell Pearce at Pets at Home with a tin of dog food in his hand...
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Post by russ on Jun 17, 2017 19:31:59 GMT
I saw MK crossing Mark Addy's Bridge with Cameron Smith and Joel Moon all eating chips and laughing, Must mean something.
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Post by JJR on Jun 17, 2017 20:02:53 GMT
Should have a fantastic team next year, really glad none of you guys are making this up. I know because Thutston's just moved in next door.
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Post by NrRed on Jun 17, 2017 22:46:57 GMT
Seen Cooper Cronk today in Reeds Rains on Langworthy Road
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Post by russ on Jun 18, 2017 7:52:57 GMT
 Met two benefits fraudsters at the Ashley and they'd just taken this picture of someone familiar but they couldn't place him they were the worse for wear so I told them it was one of the stars of Shameless their favourite show. |
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