Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Wed Nov 27, 2019 3:33 pm  

To me Cam Smith does not look physical enough. Will he be able to break tackles and really rattle people in defense? Hopefully, but maybe he's just developed too early.

As for Merrin, I'm glad the club are taking that stance. He is (or at least has been) world class, so should be replaced with equal caliber. Unless that's sorted, he needs to honour his contract. The clubs been very fair to him either way.

As for captain if he goes, I can see us using one of those 5 man leadership systems, which is a bit of a gimmick, but allows us not to have to pick one who wouldn't suit it or be too injury prone.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Wed Nov 27, 2019 3:39 pm  

Boyd would be good, but that leaves us short at 13.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Wed Nov 27, 2019 3:39 pm  

exiledrhino wrote:

To me Cam Smith does not look physical enough. Will he be able to break tackles and really rattle people in defense? Hopefully, but maybe he's just developed too early.

As for Merrin, I'm glad the club are taking that stance. He is (or at least has been) world class, so should be replaced with equal caliber. Unless that's sorted, he needs to honour his contract. The clubs been very fair to him either way.

As for captain if he goes, I can see us using one of those 5 man leadership systems, which is a bit of a gimmick, but allows us not to have to pick one who wouldn't suit it or be too injury prone.

Don’t think many outside this club would agree Merrin is world class anymore. Good player ? Agreed. But I think we are looking healthier than last year, and no point keeping a player who’s head has been turned. The 5 captain thing is no no for me. Ward as captain, Cuthbo as vice. Could be the making of Ward, ala Sinfield

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Wed Nov 27, 2019 3:44 pm  

Shannon Boyd would certainly bring back some of the intimidation factor we've been missing for the last 4 years.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Wed Nov 27, 2019 3:54 pm  

christopher wrote:

We may not be able to get a replacement for Merrin now though, unless the club have someone lined up from when he looked like not coming back.

Boyd from the Titans been mentioned & although the timing isnt ideal the NRL clubs will starting cutting their squads in late Jan early Feb so msybe some qyslity to become available then their transfer market hasnt even got going yet.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Wed Nov 27, 2019 4:48 pm  

I would say Merrin is nowhere near world class, slightly underwhelmed with him TBH. I'm not seeing what the coaching staff are seeing in Cam Smith either. Hope Dom Crosby can get,and stay fit too

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Wed Nov 27, 2019 5:11 pm  

Merrin is a far better option than Prior,and absolutely no chance of Boyd coming over,Holbrook has stated in last few days he’s going nowhere

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Wed Nov 27, 2019 5:26 pm  

FGB wrote:

https://twitter.com/WYSdaily/status/1199661252118827008

Bloody hell. I'm sorry but Trent should be staying put. That ship has sailed

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Wed Nov 27, 2019 5:54 pm  

I think a lot of fans are ready to give up on our young homegrown players too soon. This signing average players on Marquee thing, is NOT how we are going to challenge again .......

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Wed Nov 27, 2019 6:07 pm  

Shabino wrote:

I think a lot of fans are ready to give up on our young homegrown players too soon. This signing average players on Marquee thing, is NOT how we are going to challenge again .......

There is giving up and then there is giving too many chances. With Kev clearing out the deadwood, spending is necessary and the marquee rule doesn’t just bring in quality, it’s the extras like publicity and sponsors. We as a club can not afford another bad year. I think Walters should be ahead of Cam Smith, he would be playing reserves for me.