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Post by Fumper27 » 25 Nov 2020, 06:55

Jonny1975 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 00:11
Fumper27 wrote: 24 Nov 2020, 20:26
Jonny1975 wrote: 24 Nov 2020, 19:46 Hull KR sign two NRL proven props
Korbin Sims and Ryan Hall???
Sims & Albert Vete, for your information
Jesus. You think that you really had to correct my obviously deliberate mistake?

By the way, what constitutes “two NRL proven prop”. An average of 9 games per year over 6 years (Vete) certainly isn’t proven in my opinion. By that logic, players such asCalum Turner and Will Maher are “proven SL players”.

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Post by Big Shug » 25 Nov 2020, 08:09

Two reasonable signings that will hopefully push us on for next season.
Hopefully the cones are out on Wheldon Road!

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Post by tigerfeat » 25 Nov 2020, 09:07

Should be a exciting season coming up a number of teams look stronger we certainly do hope speccies are allowed back in to watch it all unfold
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Post by heritage1926 » 25 Nov 2020, 09:18

People really need to have a sense of reality. We have secured 2 huge signatures in Evalds and O'Brien.

We have replaced Junior and Cook, with 2 big forwards.

I do believe we will sign a couple more, probably not big profile signings, but ones that add to the squad.

Just for context, Matagi as played 36 times for Huddersfield in 2 seasons, Albert Vete as played 54 games in 5 years at 10 games a season.
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Post by ERG2012 » 25 Nov 2020, 09:18

Sometimes a fresh environment works wonders.

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heritage1926 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 09:18 Just for context, Matagi as played 36 times for Huddersfield in 2 seasons, Albert Vete as played 54 games in 5 years at 10 games a season.
With one of those seasons being a shortened one in 2020.

However, don’t forget that Vete came from the NRL, so he must be proven and better than anyone we’ve signed 🙈🙈

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Post by MrRugby123 » 25 Nov 2020, 10:41

Fumper27 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 09:25
heritage1926 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 09:18 Just for context, Matagi as played 36 times for Huddersfield in 2 seasons, Albert Vete as played 54 games in 5 years at 10 games a season.
With one of those seasons being a shortened one in 2020.

However, don’t forget that Vete came from the NRL, so he must be proven and better than anyone we’ve signed 🙈🙈
Exactly, Feki came with big expectations and look how that’s gone so far 😬

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Post by Fumper27 » 25 Nov 2020, 10:51

MrRugby123 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 10:41
Fumper27 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 09:25
heritage1926 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 09:18 Just for context, Matagi as played 36 times for Huddersfield in 2 seasons, Albert Vete as played 54 games in 5 years at 10 games a season.
With one of those seasons being a shortened one in 2020.

However, don’t forget that Vete came from the NRL, so he must be proven and better than anyone we’ve signed 🙈🙈
Exactly, Feki came with big expectations and look how that’s gone so far 😬
I still (blindly) think Feki will be like “Jake Webster” and end up proving his worth to the club. He played almost 150 NRL games in 7 season, so wasn’t known for missing games before coming to Cas.

Unlike Vete who averages 11 games a season over last five years.

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Post by the happy hooker9 » 25 Nov 2020, 11:34

Let's not forget that McMeekan came from Broncos with no notable expectations....didn't turn out too bad
If Bienek turns out to be another 'McMeekan' (last 2yrs excepted) then I'll be happy.
Matagi, although 33 has that bit of aggression and no-nonsense attitude about him, Watts excepted, that we have lacked of late.

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Post by old cas lass » 25 Nov 2020, 11:39

the happy hooker9 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 11:34 Let's not forget that McMeekan came from Broncos with no notable expectations....didn't turn out too bad
If Bienek turns out to be another 'McMeekan' (last 2yrs excepted) then I'll be happy.
Matagi, although 33 has that bit of aggression and no-nonsense attitude about him, Watts excepted, that we have lacked of late.
He’s 33 next March. So not quite there yet.

As for watts, I’d like to see more aggression from him.
Sometime he walks into the defensive line, in stead of going full pelt.

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Post by on side » 25 Nov 2020, 14:55

Fumper27 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 10:51
MrRugby123 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 10:41
Fumper27 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 09:25
heritage1926 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 09:18 Just for context, Matagi as played 36 times for Huddersfield in 2 seasons, Albert Vete as played 54 games in 5 years at 10 games a season.
With one of those seasons being a shortened one in 2020.

However, don’t forget that Vete came from the NRL, so he must be proven and better than anyone we’ve signed 🙈🙈
Exactly, Feki came with big expectations and look how that’s gone so far 😬
I still (blindly) think Feki will be like “Jake Webster” and end up proving his worth to the club. He played almost 150 NRL games in 7 season, so wasn’t known for missing games before coming to Cas.

Unlike Vete who averages 11 games a season over last five years.
You said exactly same about Blair 🙄🙄🙄

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Post by tigerfeat » 25 Nov 2020, 15:09

on side wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 14:55
Fumper27 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 10:51
MrRugby123 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 10:41
Fumper27 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 09:25
heritage1926 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 09:18 Just for context, Matagi as played 36 times for Huddersfield in 2 seasons, Albert Vete as played 54 games in 5 years at 10 games a season.
With one of those seasons being a shortened one in 2020.

However, don’t forget that Vete came from the NRL, so he must be proven and better than anyone we’ve signed 🙈🙈
Exactly, Feki came with big expectations and look how that’s gone so far 😬
I still (blindly) think Feki will be like “Jake Webster” and end up proving his worth to the club. He played almost 150 NRL games in 7 season, so wasn’t known for missing games before coming to Cas.

Unlike Vete who averages 11 games a season over last five years.
You said exactly same about Blair 🙄🙄🙄
Youve said a few players were crap and been proved wrong maybe you forgot that ;)
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Post by Flat Capper » 25 Nov 2020, 15:12

More bodies on board and capable ones at that. We still need to recognise our financial limits and cut our cloth accordingly but these two can have a positive impact.
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Post by heritage1926 » 25 Nov 2020, 15:25

Just seen Matagi. He's about 6ft2/3 and built like a brickhouse.

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Post by LeagueLeaders » 25 Nov 2020, 19:52

Fumper27 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 10:51
Unlike Vete who averages 11 games a season over last five years.
You said 9 originally haha if he keeps this up he'll have played every game. About Feki tho I do agree. I was buzzing when we made the signing and think he'll be quality when he gets going. Even Blair might come good, don't forget how everyone was rating him in the back row before the lockdown. Can't see him finding form in the centres but he's got the size for a backrower and could definitely be a McMeeken replacement. Quite excited for next year with Matagi signing, will add some aggression to our forwards and show the likes of O'Neill how to use it.

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Post by Fumper27 » 25 Nov 2020, 19:57

LeagueLeaders wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 19:52
Fumper27 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 10:51
Unlike Vete who averages 11 games a season over last five years.
You said 9 originally haha if he keeps this up he'll have played every game. About Feki tho I do agree. I was buzzing when we made the signing and think he'll be quality when he gets going. Even Blair might come good, don't forget how everyone was rating him in the back row before the lockdown. Can't see him finding form in the centres but he's got the size for a backrower and could definitely be a McMeeken replacement. Quite excited for next year with Matagi signing, will add some aggression to our forwards and show the likes of O'Neill how to use it.
You’re not allowed to praise Cheyse Blair on here, it’s frowned upon

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Post by derbystiger » 25 Nov 2020, 21:24

Fumper27 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 19:57
LeagueLeaders wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 19:52
Fumper27 wrote: 25 Nov 2020, 10:51
Unlike Vete who averages 11 games a season over last five years.
You said 9 originally haha if he keeps this up he'll have played every game. About Feki tho I do agree. I was buzzing when we made the signing and think he'll be quality when he gets going. Even Blair might come good, don't forget how everyone was rating him in the back row before the lockdown. Can't see him finding form in the centres but he's got the size for a backrower and could definitely be a McMeeken replacement. Quite excited for next year with Matagi signing, will add some aggression to our forwards and show the likes of O'Neill how to use it.
You’re not allowed to praise Cheyse Blair on here, it’s frowned upon
I don’t think anyone can argue that, pre lockdown, Blair was settling into the back row spot nicely and looking good. After the restart he looked as though he was enjoying Papa John’s sponsorship a bit too much! I still think he could be a good replacement for McMeeken though if he comes out the blocks next season as he did this - he has every attribute needed, just needs the attitude to want to be here and do the job.

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Post by heritage1926 » 26 Nov 2020, 12:55

Jordan Turner has been spotted in Cas this morning. Signing imminent.

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Post by Davc1h » 26 Nov 2020, 13:11

heritage1926 wrote: 26 Nov 2020, 12:55 Jordan Turner has been spotted in Cas this morning. Signing imminent.
Just had a message from a mate who is Hudds fan, says we are signing Jordan Turner. :shock: :shock:

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Post by Tamworth Tiger » 26 Nov 2020, 13:29

Interesting because they granted him a testimonial year for 2021

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