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Post by Carnster on Jan 1, 2021 8:49:15 GMT
Gary Carter tweeted this morning about Lussick joining us. Would be a good shout imo. Leeds fans hoping it was them he signed for, but I think the way Joey was treated at Salford has probably tipped it in our favour.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 31, 2020 17:04:32 GMT
Seeing that's all we will be doing this New year's eve Mine would be a few pints on Cross Lane, home for a Potato pie supper then Swinton on New year's day. Anyway what ever you do stay safe God bless,and a happy new year to you all. Same to you, David. Didn't we go through a stage many years ago where we always played Leeds away on New Years day? I have memories of being at a few of them. Used to stand with the Leeds fans as we used to get a lift over with a Leeds fan. Was always a laugh, and the crowd always smelled of alcohol and cigars.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 30, 2020 9:21:56 GMT
I think loose forwards are generally extra props in the modern game. It's a shame because the dynamic roaming loose was always great to see. Usually one of the most talented players on the pitch. I think it's one example of the modern game losing something for the worse imo.
While I think that our spine is solid, Brown worries me slightly in that he's getting on and his body was battered again last year. I really think we need a ready rotation player for him, but the obvious problem is that he's our organiser and we need someone else to fit into that role when the inevitable comes. Escare for Evalds isn't a bad replacement, although they are different types of players so can see our play style changing to reflect this. I have no worries over our wing and three quarters. Certainly our strongest areas and as good as any in SL. I'm not overly worried about the hooker position. Would be nice to bolster it with Levi or similar, but I think if we have to use what we've got they'll do a job. Will be interesting to see how Tui gets on under different management. I have a sneaky suspicion that Watson made him play a deliberate set style, after all, look at the difference in his play for Tonga under Woolf. He was obviously coached to his strong points rather than to fit into a certain style. If Marshall can bring that out in Tui again he may be like a new signing in itself.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 29, 2020 13:19:50 GMT
First of all, do people not go to websites because social media is quicker or it it that websites are, on the whole, really boring and lacking? I'd hazard a guess that this site gets more traffic than the club website. Most fans want up to date news on signings in the off season. During the season they probably want match reports or highlights. Remember that this site is social media. In both cases the quickest route to any of these things isn't through the official site. Just look at this site as an example. Often news is on here within five minutes of it being released. Twitter is even quicker. This is not a competition but shows that the club would be wise to pursue both avenues. Which it does to be fair.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 29, 2020 9:58:42 GMT
Just for it to be kept right up to date at all times. In all areas. Come on Carnster, it needs a bit of umph and pzazz about it doesn't it?
I'd like the squad to be ammended right from the close of the last season showing who's there for the next and signings after they've been announced.
I think Kris Welham is still up.
But the fan needs apart how could it become more interesting even for a casual viewer?
Without being bad to the club or whoever runs the website, in all honesty, how many Salford fans actually visit it for up to date information, latest news or anything else? I'd hazard a guess as 'not many'. Visits to the site will probably be mainly for ticketing and the link to the online store. Maybe a few for RDTV. Even the club doesn't use it as the first port of call to provide information. It uses social media to provide that, and that's understandable. Faster comms, bigger audience, further reach. The website just needs to be an up to date mirror for what it does on social media imo. In this day and age we're seeing the shift away from websites for any news and relying on social media because of its real time nature. I don't think the club is doing anything wrong with the website except keeping certain areas up to date. In all honesty, if you look at any sports teams websites they're much the same. They provide an archive for what has been put out on social media, merchandise, and their own 'TV' content. The club doesn't really need to add any glitz to what they've got imo. I know many may disagree, probably those who don't use social media, but I think those that dislike social media are focusing too much on the social aspect and not enough on the media aspect. Whether we like it or not, communication has changed and the important job of sports teams making themselves stand-out and be heard is paramount. The times are a changin'. We need to go along with that flow.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 28, 2020 17:33:27 GMT
1.Escare 2.Burgess 3.Sarge 4.Watkins 5.Inu 6.Tui 7.Brown 8.Mossop 9.Ackers 10. Burke,Luckley, who knows. 11.Pauli 12.Taylor 13.Addy Would that be our strongest 13 at present?? A few of the forwards would be interchangeable but that looks like our strongest. The backs look as good as any I've seen in my time watching the club. Whoever comes in for Brown or Tui when injured could be key. Looking forward to what Marshall can do with this group.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 28, 2020 14:57:11 GMT
Just for it to be kept right up to date at all times. In all areas.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 28, 2020 9:08:17 GMT
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Post by Carnster on Dec 27, 2020 17:46:03 GMT
Anyone returning to Australia need check their rules on entry to that country: far more severe than ours. And costly. Also, as Russ points out: what rules will be played: I would expect the coming World Cup would cause the Australians to insist on their version Interesting point that. I was under the impression that there was International rules as well as SL and NRL. I may be wrong on this. Someone more knowledgeable than me might be able to enlighten me. Presumably with it being a covid issue, it will be interesting to see how that effects rule changes.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 27, 2020 12:22:52 GMT
It's crossed my mind a bit during the off-season that with the UK's Covid problem spiraling out of control for a second time, I often wondered how long it would be until southern hemisphere based players in the UK decided that enough is enough for themselves and family. It seems the first one has happened over Xmas with Leeds Rhinos Ava Seumanufagai saying that he has had to think of his family and returns down under with immediate effect.
I will be surprised if he's the only one to be honest, and wonder if attracting Aussies or Kiwis is going to be significantly harder for UK teams this season coming?
One thing's for sure, with SL teams chasing props like they are gold dust, Leeds losing a key one adds another team looking into the mix, which makes me think that the clubs recruitment of so many versatile back-rowers has put us in a better position than many. I think playing without too many definitive props but a healthy amount of capable back-rowers will be to our benefit.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 26, 2020 9:51:21 GMT
Even a broken clock is right twice a day...
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Post by Carnster on Dec 25, 2020 11:44:54 GMT
I think someone got hold of his phone...
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Post by Carnster on Dec 25, 2020 11:43:44 GMT
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Post by Carnster on Dec 22, 2020 14:58:44 GMT
Iam relaxed. Currently sat bored at work.
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Post by Carnster on Dec 22, 2020 11:44:53 GMT
Dear me. Sad stuff.
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