Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:46 pm  

Maurice UTR wrote:

I really like how the team is shaping up for next year, our 1 - 6 looks like it could be one of the best in the league.
1. Miller
2. Handley
3. Newman
4. Momorovski
5. Fusitua
6. Croft

Even tho Frawley clearly isnt the best hb in the world, I feel like him and Croft compliment eachother well. Frawley taking more of an organiser role (which he excels at according to a multiple raiders twitter pages). Then Croft playing as a running 6 which should see him be the same massive attacking threat he was at Salford. Both halves have a good chance at bringing the best out of each other.

On the huge caveat that both Newman and Fusitua play in 80% of games I think our three quarters and halves don't have to take a step back in comparison with anybody. That's on paper though, what we manage on the pitch is a different manner.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:49 pm  

I’m sure Peter Smith said we’re after a prop so will see. Definitely needed imo we have to replace Tetevano

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:20 pm  

ArthurClues wrote:

On the huge caveat that both Newman and Fusitua play in 80% of games I think our three quarters and halves don't have to take a step back in comparison with anybody. That's on paper though, what we manage on the pitch is a different manner.

Fusitua has to show up he was a good Nrl player he's been either injured or mediocre/lazy at the same time on more money than most of his teammates.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:36 am  

P think we have a lack of depth/cover in our backs especially at wing/centre when you consider how many games Newman and Fusitua have missed. For an odd game you have Oli (sure that will raise comments) or Martin which is ok but for any longer term absences and it’s youngsters. Fullback we are covered but halfback Is Myler/ Sinfield(who is not ready for any prolonged runs), which is not the best.
However looking on the bright side we are going to be stronger than 2023 and more importantly more pacey!!

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:48 am  

Steves wrote:

P think we have a lack of depth/cover in our backs especially at wing/centre when you consider how many games Newman and Fusitua have missed. For an odd game you have Oli (sure that will raise comments) or Martin which is ok but for any longer term absences and it’s youngsters. Fullback we are covered but halfback Is Myler/ Sinfield(who is not ready for any prolonged runs), which is not the best.
However looking on the bright side we are going to be stronger than 2023 and more importantly more pacey!!

Miller will be first into the halves. He played all his NSW Cup there last year. It"s the wings that worry me.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:42 am  

I really don't see Sangare as a starting prop in the 4 rotation yet.
We're putting a lot on the form and fitness of Mik and Tom.
Keep saying it, but we need a powerful prop to replace Tetevano.
Otherwise we will get pumped down the middle and all our flashy new backs will have no platform and we'll expect miracles.
Wigan's pack is miles ahead of ours.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sat Oct 14, 2023 9:04 am  

We’ve lost pack leader in Tet. Like him or not, that’s what he was. Need a quality, experienced prop imho

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sat Oct 14, 2023 9:17 am  

Simmo71 wrote:

I really don't see Sangare as a starting prop in the 4 rotation yet.
We're putting a lot on the form and fitness of Mik and Tom.
Keep saying it, but we need a powerful prop to replace Tetevano.
Otherwise we will get pumped down the middle and all our flashy new backs will have no platform and we'll expect miracles.
Wigan's pack is miles ahead of ours.

Wigan have trumped everyone with recruitment.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sat Oct 14, 2023 9:31 am  

We will likely have no quota spots left until next year so who?

There are only the couple of English NRL based players but they will stay there if they have a contract there.

Over here there isn’t anyone I’d lust after who would give us something more than we have - except maybe Eseh who I keep banging on about but would seem an ideal project for Leeds - assuming he hasn’t already signed with Saints as reported.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Sat Oct 14, 2023 9:56 am  

Shabino wrote:

We’ve lost pack leader in Tet. Like him or not, that’s what he was. Need a quality, experienced prop imho

If he was pack leader he never showed it, up there with worst overseas signing we ever made.