Re: SL RD 6 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Fri Mar 11, 2022 6:36 pm  

This season isn’t over. If we could somehow do similar to what Saints did (got Holbrook and Ben Barber!) we can still have a good season. Leave things as they are and it’s a relegation fight AGAIN!

Re: Round 6 Salford away : Sat Mar 12, 2022 6:51 am  

chapylad wrote:

Who would you replace him with?

It’d depend who applies. If Agar does go we’ll advertise the job and they’ll be plenty of interest I’m sure both from the UK and Australia/New Zealand.

Re: SL RD 6 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Sat Mar 12, 2022 7:36 am  

I would agree that Agar is approaching what we like to call the last chance saloon but we need a replacement that is the right person. On paper we have a decent squad ( not evident yet on the pitch) the wrong appointment on a three year deal compounds the problems. If we sack Agar now are we left with Long ! I cannot see what he has brought to the club since his appointment. There are issues through the whole coaching team. Are Long and Walker good enough! I know its early days and you have to give the new appointments a chance but some of the players fitness and conditioning is questionable. Do we only sign overweight tongans? Fusitua looks gassed after 10 minutes in a game. I know he needs games due to a long period of inactivity but he looks a stone overweight. I think that my choice would be to look to identify the right team and if they are not available now look to get them in place for next season.

Re: SL RD 6 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Sun Mar 13, 2022 7:55 am  

batleyrhino wrote:

We have got to make changes for the next game against Salford. Some players, like Walker, are the only one fit in their position so have to play, but others must be dropped. We should not play anyone out of position, it just weakens the team further.

Assuming no more injuries or suspensions I would go with:

Walker
Fusitua
Broadbent
Sutcliffe
Handley
Austin
Sezer
Oledzki
Leeming
Tetevano
Bentley
Martin
Smith

Prior
Mustapha
Mellor
Johnson

I’d like to make more changes but I just don’t think we have the players.

Strong side that should do the job - with the exception of Newman and Holroyd full strength

Re: SL RD 6 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Sun Mar 13, 2022 8:32 am  

Isn't there a question mark over Oledzki (failed HIA?) and Prior (potential ban)?

Re: SL RD 6 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Sun Mar 13, 2022 11:03 am  

Seth wrote:

Isn't there a question mark over Oledzki (failed HIA?) and Prior (potential ban)?

If this is correct we could be in trouble. There’s already plenty of blood in the water, we don’t need any more Props missing, we’ve not got enough as it is…

Re: SL RD 6 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:49 am  

Seth wrote:

Isn't there a question mark over Oledzki (failed HIA?) and Prior (potential ban)?

When are we likely to find out if these 2 are available?
Either way I think Mustapha has to get a chance this week, he at least plays with enthusiasm.

Re: SL RD 6 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Mon Mar 14, 2022 8:00 am  

Muizz hasnt much chance otherwise, Agar loves 'Bowdene'.

Re: SL RD 6 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Mon Mar 14, 2022 8:18 am  

Broadbent will start this week.

Re: SL RD 6 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Mon Mar 14, 2022 12:19 pm  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

Broadbent will start this week.

At centre? Thought for one minute he might be the latest solution to our "middle" issues. After Corey Johnson at centre against Wigan and then with him getting the hook after 20 minutes on Friday I'm starting my thoughts on positional abilities are hopelessly outdated.