Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Mon Jul 29, 2024 8:54 am  

Jrrhino wrote:

Finally got an update regarding Rhyse Martin and it's news majority we'll be disappointed to hear. Rhyse told the club he's accepted a deal to sign with Hull KR from 2025 I'd imagine this will be officially announced soon.

Disapointing. Thought he was our best player on Thursday. Do you have any good news to report?

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Mon Jul 29, 2024 9:37 am  

Very disappointing news indeed. Has been excellent for us. One would hope the announcement is countered with that of some high quality incomings.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:11 am  

Disappointing, but it does free up a quota spot (apologies if I misunderstood what eventually transpired with his PNG passport). The right kind of replacement could make a big difference.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:14 am  

A shame but it's another possible QS(?) And I'd imagine a nice chunk of cash.

Means we can start looking for a punchier back row along with a prop or two.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:20 am  

Emagdnim13 wrote:

A shame but it's another possible QS(?) And I'd imagine a nice chunk of cash.

Means we can start looking for a punchier back row along with a prop or two.

The forthcoming changes to the quota ( if they go through) would have meant he would have been coming off in any case. We better have a really good plan if we are going to get anywhere near in 2025.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:30 am  

ArthurClues wrote:

The forthcoming changes to the quota ( if they go through) would have meant he would have been coming off in any case. We better have a really good plan if we are going to get anywhere near in 2025.

Fair, and I agree.

I cant blame Martin. He's been great for us but this will be his last deal. If someone is offering a longer or better paid deal he would be silly not to take it.

He will be missed for sure, just *hope* we have a few options in sights for 25.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:36 am  

Re: Hunwicks, presumably BA has told Blease that the playing squad is not fit enough.
And Blease has acted immediately.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Mon Jul 29, 2024 11:15 am  

YEP reports that Hunwicks has left after working 6 months notice. Not sure if it means he has handed his notice in or the club made the decision. Either way, if that is correct, Blease can't have had any input.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Mon Jul 29, 2024 11:37 am  

Six months' notice just doesn't sound right. Maybe he wanted out for a while, told the club and hung around until he got a better offer? Doesn't sound great either way.

Martin will be a loss if he goes, but we need more punch in the back row as well as prop. Might be less about quota and more about freeing up cap space.

Re: Matt Parcell : Mon Jul 29, 2024 1:19 pm  

We’ve also signed bill leyland from London on a 2 year deal so the one year Mickey Mac deal supports that transition whilst adding a bit of grunt which we sometimes lack. Don’t see him playing every game think all 3 will alternate

Parcell was meant to be retiring, head back home with his degree in tow and start a career, but money talks and could do one more year.

Still top quality for us