Re: Hoppy : Thu Oct 12, 2017 8:55 pm  

Sorry to see him go, would have been an ideal player to help in our fight for Promotion next season.

Re: Hoppy : Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:58 pm  

JENKY wrote:

Sorry to see him go, would have been an ideal player to help in our fight for Promotion next season.

He was on my keeper list but more for his potential to be dominant at Champ level than SL. I was dissapointed overall last season. I expected big minutes and strong performances, neither really materialised. I still think he is SL quality but needs to step it up.
Good luck to him and to all who are leaving.

Re: Hoppy : Thu Oct 12, 2017 11:37 pm  

Vancouver Leyther wrote:

He was on my keeper list but more for his potential to be dominant at Champ level than SL. I was dissapointed overall last season. I expected big minutes and strong performances, neither really materialised. I still think he is SL quality but needs to step it up.
Good luck to him and to all who are leaving.

Any chance I can have your keeper list VL..

Re: Hoppy : Thu Oct 12, 2017 11:57 pm  

atomic wrote:

Any chance I can have your keeper list VL..

It’s actually exists in the early pages of the Ins and Outs thread. Just a personal take on who I would want to keep, or not.
A quick read shows why I’m a supporter and not a coach etc.
Don’t worry atomic you are on the keeper list........ but that’s not worked out for most on there so far
If I ever post a tip for a horse DO NOT take it.

Re: Hoppy : Fri Oct 13, 2017 12:30 am  

Vancouver Leyther wrote:

It’s actually exists in the early pages of the Ins and Outs thread. Just a personal take on who I would want to keep, or not.
A quick read shows why I’m a supporter and not a coach etc.
Don’t worry atomic you are on the keeper list........ but that’s not worked out for most on there so far
If I ever post a tip for a horse DO NOT take it.

Re: Hoppy : Fri Oct 13, 2017 5:56 am  

Hoppy has been a good impact player at the best in my opinion.

Re: Hoppy : Fri Oct 13, 2017 11:49 am  

Alan wrote:

Back on topic, I'll be sad to see Sam go. He's a good player, capable of being even better - however, I guess we are not all privy to what goes on at the club.

That's what I wanted to say

[mish]

Re: Hoppy : Fri Oct 13, 2017 1:56 pm  

Here's a very interesting article about Kevin Larroyer who found himself in a very similar situation to Sam's. I think clubs have a duty of care to these players and should make it clear to them that if they lose the million pound game they won't be required so they should at least find themselves an agent and put their names around. It just seems cruel and unnecessary. http://www.totalrl.com/rugby-league-wor ... nightmare/ I have no doubts whatsoever that Sam will find himself a new club but it must be a shock to the system, especially when you've recently signed a new contract.

Here's a very interesting article about Kevin Larroyer who found himself in a very similar situation to Sam's. I think clubs have a duty of care to these players and should make it clear to them that if they lose the million pound game they won't be required so they should at least find themselves an agent and put their names around. It just seems cruel and unnecessary. http://www.totalrl.com/rugby-league-wor ... nightmare/ I have no doubts whatsoever that Sam will find himself a new club but it must be a shock to the system, especially when you've recently signed a new contract.

Re: Hoppy : Fri Oct 13, 2017 1:59 pm  

wasn't Sam offered a Championship contract??

[mish]

Re: Hoppy : Fri Oct 13, 2017 2:10 pm  

I did say 'similar' - and this isn't a pop at Leigh or any other particular club. I'm just saying clubs in general should make it clear to all the players beforehand, how they see their future at the club in each scenario.