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Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 28 Sep 2019, 11:54
by Mysterio
RonnieGibbs'forearm wrote: 27 Sep 2019, 18:07 If last night did not make it clear we are short of a top class half back then I don't know what will.
We have little threat of spark/pace in the middle third so defences read us easily and we cannot create over laps. Mcshane offers little from dummy half, Trueman lacks pace and power against sturdy defenses and we have no other actual creative pivot at 7, 9, 13 to help him out.
This.

Has Daryl’s judgement been wavering with signings...

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 30 Sep 2019, 20:21
by betts21
I think rankin playing behind Richardson and truey next year will hopefully having them pull some gaps and spaces for him hopefully a fully fit macca and oneil to rotate and get us some threat around the ruck and then hopefully we will get some decent beall out wide.

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 30 Sep 2019, 20:56
by gateman
will we see Moors again ?? he suffered a very bad injury and is getting no younger, Millington as been one of our best signings but years of rugby are taking there toll, a top class prop to go with Watts would be on my shopping list

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 30 Sep 2019, 21:17
by RonnieGibbs'forearm
gateman wrote: 30 Sep 2019, 20:56 will we see Moors again ?? he suffered a very bad injury and is getting no younger, Millington as been one of our best signings but years of rugby are taking there toll, a top class prop to go with Watts would be on my shopping list
Take it as you will but Moors said his recovery will be complete this year and he will be ready to begin pre season with the rest of the first team. That was after the Hull FC game.

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 01 Oct 2019, 08:41
by heritage1926
gateman wrote: 30 Sep 2019, 20:56 will we see Moors again ?? he suffered a very bad injury and is getting no younger, Millington as been one of our best signings but years of rugby are taking there toll, a top class prop to go with Watts would be on my shopping list
Moors said he was doing everything he could to get back fit and ready for the start of the new season.

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 01 Oct 2019, 11:42
by Swagger
So.... Gale departure confirmed. Richardson is a done deal but can't be confirmed until after GF.
So how is our 17 shaping up next year??

For me I would play Pete from the bench he gives us so many options as a utility back we can fill the other 3 spots with forwards.

Rankin (if confirmed) defensive position needs to improve

Eden
Shenton
Blair
Feki

Richardson
Trueman

Watts
McShane
Cook
Holmes
McMeekan
Milner

Jesse
Smith
Millington
Pete

Moors
Massey
Foster
Clarkson
Hepi
O'Neill
Ellis?
Turner
Clare
Olpherts
Peachey
Storey
Carr

If Minikin and Maher have gone this is pretty much our squad if Rankin gets confirmed as staying.
What do we need?
I would love a true full back but not sure we can afford any from the NRL. Would love Evalds but doubt he would come to us.

Then depending what Millo and Moors do I would love a number 10 to start with Watts and play Cook from the bench.

Are we happy with this squad?

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 01 Oct 2019, 11:50
by tigerfeat
From what I've seen of Griffin he's impressed me a lot hed defo be in my 17
If Edens the no 2 and not Olpherts id be happy with the squad
Richardson will put Rankin in lots of gaps id be ok with him at full back next season as long as we got are eyes focused on a very good full back to come in at a latter date

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 01 Oct 2019, 12:18
by heritage1926
I knew George was the youngest of the Griffin brothers, but didn't realise he was still only 27! not even in his prime yet. Good business.

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 01 Oct 2019, 12:18
by duke street 10
Not sure why we aren't looking at someone like Brad Abbey(?) at Canberra, i think somebody posted something about him a while back.

The kid has pace to burn,and his 1st team options look limited if that Chanze fella has got a new deal and Canberra could move Wighton to full back as 2nd choice with Williams cluttering up their backline options.

Obviously transfer fee and quota space would come into it. But we need some speed through the middle!

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 01 Oct 2019, 13:03
by fords
Swagger wrote: 01 Oct 2019, 11:42 So.... Gale departure confirmed. Richardson is a done deal but can't be confirmed until after GF.
So how is our 17 shaping up next year??

For me I would play Pete from the bench he gives us so many options as a utility back we can fill the other 3 spots with forwards.

Rankin (if confirmed) defensive position needs to improve

Eden
Shenton
Blair
Feki

Richardson
Trueman

Watts
McShane
Cook
Holmes
McMeekan
Milner

Jesse
Smith
Millington
Pete

Moors
Massey
Foster
Clarkson
Hepi
O'Neill
Ellis?
Turner
Clare
Olpherts
Peachey
Storey
Carr

If Minikin and Maher have gone this is pretty much our squad if Rankin gets confirmed as staying.
What do we need?
I would love a true full back but not sure we can afford any from the NRL. Would love Evalds but doubt he would come to us.

Then depending what Millo and Moors do I would love a number 10 to start with Watts and play Cook from the bench.

Are we happy with this squad?
Can you tell Milo and Moors to hurry up and decide before its too late to bring people in to replace them.....

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 01 Oct 2019, 14:30
by Swagger
Swagger wrote: 01 Oct 2019, 11:42 So.... Gale departure confirmed. Richardson is a done deal but can't be confirmed until after GF.
So how is our 17 shaping up next year??

For me I would play Pete from the bench he gives us so many options as a utility back we can fill the other 3 spots with forwards.

Rankin (if confirmed) defensive position needs to improve

Eden
Shenton
Blair
Feki

Richardson
Trueman

Watts
McShane
Cook
Holmes
McMeekan
Milner

Jesse
Smith
Millington
Pete

Moors
Massey
Foster
Clarkson
Hepi
O'Neill
Ellis?
Turner
Clare
Olpherts
Peachey
Storey
Carr

If Minikin and Maher have gone this is pretty much our squad if Rankin gets confirmed as staying.
What do we need?
I would love a true full back but not sure we can afford any from the NRL. Would love Evalds but doubt he would come to us.

Then depending what Millo and Moors do I would love a number 10 to start with Watts and play Cook from the bench.

Are we happy with this squad?
My bad. I missed George Griffin too.

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 01 Oct 2019, 14:42
by Nobody
If Richardson signing is true we need to be patient and give two young half backs time to bond and learn each others game. If it pulls off and we can hold onto both of them I think we may have something special for years to come.

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 01 Oct 2019, 15:09
by Swagger
Nobody wrote: 01 Oct 2019, 14:42 If Richardson signing is true we need to be patient and give two young half backs time to bond and learn each others game. If it pulls off and we can hold onto both of them I think we may have something special for years to come.
Agreed. Could be very exciting for sure. Just need to change it up a little in our attack as defences have figured out our play

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 01 Oct 2019, 19:15
by betts21
duke street 10 wrote: 01 Oct 2019, 12:18 Not sure why we aren't looking at someone like Brad Abbey(?) at Canberra, i think somebody posted something about him a while back.

The kid has pace to burn,and his 1st team options look limited if that Chanze fella has got a new deal and Canberra could move Wighton to full back as 2nd choice with Williams cluttering up their backline options.

Obviously transfer fee and quota space would come into it. But we need some speed through the middle!
I'd imagine the hard part would be gettin Abbey a visa due to the lack of games he's played so far.

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 02 Oct 2019, 17:05
by Mysterio
Saints fans fair opinion is that Richardson won’t ever make it there. I ask the question why is he therefore only good enough for us (if that is the case)

Just a question...!

I’ve not been overly impressed or fearful whenever facing him tbh.

Millington or moors; why don’t we just be bloody straight with them and tell them we need more now than they can offer.

I mentioned relegation earlier: I bet we’ll be in a struggle next year. Just a feeling I want shut of ASAP!

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 02 Oct 2019, 17:48
by HuddsTigers
Trouble with Saints is that they have two good halves in Fages and Lomax. Probably won't get the game time there, and I have no doubt that Saints already have a young kid lined up coming through the academy who could fill in, as well as other players who can step in to cover 6 if need be.

Saints and Wigan produce so many players that them leaving Saints is nothing to worry about IMO. I also remember Bradford fans saying to us that Gale wasn't a good signing, wasn't good enough and watch and see. Look how that turned out.

If there's one thing Powell and co are consistent at, it's developing quality halves. Truey is on that path, Gale became a Man of Steel, Sneyd looked great despite a young kid and got a big move to Hull, even Aston and Finn stepped up to the plate when they came into the side too.

Re: Millo or Moors, I'd suggest the club know better about their prospects and prognosis than us fans who see the players only on the field. My gut feeling is that Millo plays busted because that's the sort of person he is, stepping up for the team. In reality, as a club we should have recruited someone better to step into his shoes and be gradually reducing down his workload in the team.

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 02 Oct 2019, 17:52
by tigerfeat
I've no worries about our two young half backs
Are forwards were miles off what you need to have to win big games at Salford that's what worries me tho Griffin as I've said before will be a good player for us so there is that

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 02 Oct 2019, 17:53
by nottinghamtiger
HuddsTigers wrote: 02 Oct 2019, 17:48 I have no doubt that Saints already have a young kid lined up coming through the academy who could fill in, as well as other players who can step in to cover 6 if need be.
Yep - Lewis Dodd.

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 02 Oct 2019, 19:35
by braytontiger
nottinghamtiger wrote: 02 Oct 2019, 17:53
HuddsTigers wrote: 02 Oct 2019, 17:48 I have no doubt that Saints already have a young kid lined up coming through the academy who could fill in, as well as other players who can step in to cover 6 if need be.
Yep - Lewis Dodd.
Dodd and Welsby are very well regarded

Re: 2020 Squad

Posted: 02 Oct 2019, 20:58
by Let’s talk sense
Dodd and Welsby have also been provided with opportunities. I will say it again fanook these journey men off. Loads of talented academy lads in waiting. Pay them accordingly and show some bolloooocks. Stop hiding behind its a big step up etc.