: Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:47 am  

rhinoms wrote:

If he's on the radar it could still happen i suppose!!

If it does happen it will make me think if there is any structured plan in place regarding the centres. The way Senior is performing at the moment he could be going for another 2 seasons at centre. With Millard in the opposite centre spot and staying there for atleast 2 seasons where does that leave the trio of Watkins, Gibson and Coady? To have one or two back-up centres is fine but to have 3 is a bit too far imo.

: Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:50 am  

RhinoNeil wrote:

If it does happen it will make me think if there is any structured plan in place regarding the centres. The way Senior is performing at the moment he could be going for another 2 seasons at centre. With Millard in the opposite centre spot and staying there for atleast 2 seasons where does that leave the trio of Watkins, Gibson and Coady? To have one or two back-up centres is fine but to have 3 is a bit too far imo.

I wouldn't be surprised to see coady at least out on loan in championship 1 Gibbo is OOC but also covers wing and FB at a push if he's retained plus he's played a couple of games in the backrow for the reserves that just leaves watkins who also covers wing!

: Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:59 am  

RhinoNeil wrote:

If it does happen it will make me think if there is any structured plan in place regarding the centres. The way Senior is performing at the moment he could be going for another 2 seasons at centre. With Millard in the opposite centre spot and staying there for atleast 2 seasons where does that leave the trio of Watkins, Gibson and Coady? To have one or two back-up centres is fine but to have 3 is a bit too far imo.

Senior will not be playing past 2010, that is a cast iron guarantee, straight from the horses mouth himself. He may well go play a couple of seasons of Union after, but not another of League.

If Watkins and Coady were ready they would be playing now. There is not much difference playing wise between now and Easter next year.

We need a centre to replace Smith, who will fill Seniors boots from end of 2010. The other centre position shoudl be filled by Watkins and Coady, depending on development.

Both however, will still probably get opportunities next season regardless.

: Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:03 am  

I agree with Gotcha that we need to be looking at bringing in a new centre in from elswhere in SL or if pushed the NRL, however, I do think it should be Atkins!

Home grown local lad who has not come anywhere near realising his full potential.

: Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:26 am  

Inflatable_Armadillo wrote:

Home grown local lad who has not come anywhere near realising his full potential.

I wouldn't rule Atkins out either, reminds me of Senior in his Sheffield days.

: Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:43 am  

Gotcha wrote:

Senior will not be playing past 2010, that is a cast iron guarantee, straight from the horses mouth himself. He may well go play a couple of seasons of Union after, but not another of League.

If Watkins and Coady were ready they would be playing now. There is not much difference playing wise between now and Easter next year.

We need a centre to replace Smith, who will fill Seniors boots from end of 2010. The other centre position shoudl be filled by Watkins and Coady, depending on development.

Both however, will still probably get opportunities next season regardless.

Ill believe it when i see it. If Keith feels like his body is up for another season he will take it.

Watkins has got to make the step up sooner or later. He has had more game time this season than last he will be ready with another pre-season under his belt.

It alright having a decent right centre but if he hasnt got a good wide back rower along side him he wont get the service and opportunities that Senior is getting and that is where our problem lies imo. Instead of recruiting a top class centre get a top class back rower that can give Watkins and Scotty some space and good service.

: Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:08 pm  

Heard Halatau going to Dulls

: Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:11 pm  

Also heard very recently that we had made a considerable cash offer for Shenton.

: Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:25 pm  

joshua102 wrote:

Heard Halatau going to Dulls

Makes sense with Newton moving on.

: Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:58 pm  

RhinoNeil wrote:

Makes sense with Newton moving on.

Good to see the famed Bradford youth system bearing fruit - binned Keal Carlisle off to the Giants and now find themselves trying to sign an overseas hooker...