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Post by Tigersbarmy » 24 Nov 2019, 18:08

How do we all think he will do for us ? What are his positives and negatives? Will he be a starter for us ?

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Post by jackknife » 24 Nov 2019, 18:29

I think he'll just be back up n only play when we have injuries
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Post by nottinghamtiger » 24 Nov 2019, 18:44

Tigersbarmy wrote: 24 Nov 2019, 18:08 How do we all think he will do for us ? What are his positives and negatives? Will he be a starter for us ?
Don’t think he’ll be in front of Feki or Eden.
How he goes in training and in reserve games will determine whether he can make himself third choice ahead of James Clare.

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Post by Swagger » 24 Nov 2019, 19:05

No reason James Clare won't outplay Eden. Eden needs to raise his game quite high as I think Clare was the better winger last year.

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Post by tigerfeat » 24 Nov 2019, 19:30

I think Greg Edens a fine player I've always rated him , yes he's got a mistake in him and this year wasn't his best but him and Feki will do for me
Not sure on Olpherts have to wait and see on him
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Post by dude » 24 Nov 2019, 19:32

Our wingers depend on how we play inside them. Hopefully trueman, richardson and rankin can create plenty of space for our centres and wingers to utilise. Feki and eden should be 1st choice imo eden can score a try out of nothing

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Post by Fumper27 » 24 Nov 2019, 19:43

Cannot see why we have given a squad player a 3 year deal.

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Post by Danny Boy » 24 Nov 2019, 19:51

Reckon Clare to get in ahead of Eden and Olpherts.
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Post by Sharlotiger » 24 Nov 2019, 19:54

Think Olpherts and Fekki will get the first shot in starting 17 then it will be up to them with Eden and Clare waiting in the wings.

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Post by daytona » 24 Nov 2019, 21:58

Feki and Eden for starters on wings for me. As has been alluded to already, Greg has mistakes in his game but he can also be box office and has pace to burn. Something we lacked for large parts of last season.

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Re: Olpherts

Post by alftupper » 25 Nov 2019, 06:54

Fumper27 wrote: 24 Nov 2019, 19:43 Cannot see why we have given a squad player a 3 year deal.
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Post by heritage1926 » 25 Nov 2019, 09:11

Tigersbarmy wrote: 24 Nov 2019, 18:08 How do we all think he will do for us ? What are his positives and negatives? Will he be a starter for us ?
Positives - Fast, agile and quick off the mark.

Negatives - Still raw. Not played enough SL to get a true gauge of what standard he really is.

Won't be a starter, he'll be 4th in the line. After Feki, Eden & Clare.

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Post by nottinghamtiger » 25 Nov 2019, 12:10

heritage1926 wrote: 25 Nov 2019, 09:11
Tigersbarmy wrote: 24 Nov 2019, 18:08 How do we all think he will do for us ? What are his positives and negatives? Will he be a starter for us ?
Positives - Fast, agile and quick off the mark.

Negatives - Still raw. Not played enough SL to get a true gauge of what standard he really is.

Won't be a starter, he'll be 4th in the line. After Feki, Eden & Clare.
What’s the situation with his sight now? Didn’t I read that he only had limited vision in his right eye? As a result, he could only play on the right wing because he could only see what was happening to his left?

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Post by Tigerwood posse » 25 Nov 2019, 13:07

This is true, and i know it for a fact because my daughter went out with him for 6 months, the guy has extremely poor sight in one eye, he can only play on one side because his peripheral vision is so bad, i doubt the club even know because he doesn't disclose the problem, i am 100% telling the truth here, i wouldn't care other than i am a massive Cas fan for 40 years and cas went and signed him!! hes not even very good, lets face it!!

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Post by Mucky1978 » 25 Nov 2019, 13:19

Surely in a medical you have a eye test tho?

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Re: Olpherts

Post by Fearless' Headguard » 25 Nov 2019, 13:33

Barrie Mac managed okay!
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Post by mdean » 25 Nov 2019, 16:38

Fearless' Headguard wrote: 25 Nov 2019, 13:33 Barrie Mac managed okay!
Arguably better than OK!

Would definitely have been known, equally an eye test would not be part of a medical in usual sports in my experience.

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Post by stevieblunder » 25 Nov 2019, 19:53

I can't believe some forum comments on this subject.
Don't they realise all new signings undergo a thorough medical.
Give the club some credit.

Also if he does have a sight impairment, it's the worst kept secret in recent Superleague history.
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Post by Mysterio » 26 Nov 2019, 08:32

Do cas do medicals or just ‘see the papers’
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Post by Swagger » 26 Nov 2019, 09:45

Tigerwood posse wrote: 25 Nov 2019, 13:07 This is true, and i know it for a fact because my daughter went out with him for 6 months, the guy has extremely poor sight in one eye, he can only play on one side because his peripheral vision is so bad, i doubt the club even know because he doesn't disclose the problem, i am 100% telling the truth here, i wouldn't care other than i am a massive Cas fan for 40 years and cas went and signed him!! hes not even very good, lets face it!!
Sounds like someone may still be bitter from him dating your daughter ;)

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