Re: Small squad numbers : Sat Jan 04, 2025 8:29 pm  

Not so sure on Handley at centre.... he's a winger full stop. Think this could be our achilles heal.. and Newman has to improve his performances otherwise we could struggle with strike plays. As others have said, we need a top centre and a hard running 2nd rower.. I feel optimistic for the season, but ready to be dissapointed at the same time...

Re: Small squad numbers : Sun Jan 05, 2025 12:54 pm  

Probably a year early for him, but BA spoke highly of Ben Littlewood as a second row prospect. If he and Gannon kick on we could be well covered there for years.

Re: Small squad numbers : Sun Jan 05, 2025 1:31 pm  

Littlewood has a lot of athletic ability, and with a bit more size on him he’s got a lot going for him. If he doesn’t break through this year he will next. Very handy prospect indeed.

Re: Small squad numbers : Mon Jan 06, 2025 8:49 am  

christopher wrote:

To be fair, Connor is one of the most inconsistent players going! He’ll ned to show more than a decent game in a friendly to nail down a spot

He doesn't make anywhere near as many mistakes as Miller.
Miller will be first choice FB, but I think we'd all agree that he needs to up his game from last season.

Re: Small squad numbers : Mon Jan 06, 2025 11:48 am  

Blease confirming O'Connor likely missing till round three or four.