: Fri May 01, 2009 4:23 pm  

St Ty wrote:

I think we can afford to keep him in the squad both pysically and financially. Worst case he fills in at prop and or hooker with Roby and Moore the primary rotating hookers.

Or even with Roby at loose forward.

: Fri May 01, 2009 4:53 pm  

Enough of the moving Roby about. He's finally coming into his own as a hooker now.

If KC stays and if we re-sign Moore, than Ty is right, KC will have to make do filling in at prop or as back-up and back-up only. No moving Roby whatsoever.

: Fri May 01, 2009 4:59 pm  

Exactly, give KC a player-coach role and use him sparingly as cover in both positions should injuries, fatigue occur.

: Fri May 01, 2009 5:50 pm  

St Ty wrote:

I think we can afford to keep him in the squad both pysically and financially. Worst case he fills in at prop and or hooker with Roby and Moore the primary rotating hookers.

Bingo!

: Fri May 01, 2009 6:34 pm  

IMO we should bring Moore back off loan and give kc another year.

Then it's down to Moore kc and roby to fight it out.

A bit of healthy comp for all 3.

I wouldn't play kc anywhere else other than hooker unless we had major injuries.

: Fri May 01, 2009 6:37 pm  

We can't really afford to have 3 hookers on the books though. Not whilst other areas need strengthening, like Prop and Backline.

: Fri May 01, 2009 6:50 pm  

Carlos Alberto wrote:

We can't really afford to have 3 hookers on the books though. Not whilst other areas need strengthening, like Prop and Backline.

We must be well under the cap.

Scully, talau, fozzard, bennet all left with only tony p coming in.

As I've said b4 it's big risk just seeing if Moore slots in how we would like.

Maybe it's a good idea to offer kc a coaching and player role.

We gonne have same problem with eastmond taking over longy.

If eastmond don't get game time we won't no until it's maybe to late.

: Fri May 01, 2009 6:55 pm  

Carlos Alberto wrote:

We can't really afford to have 3 hookers on the books though. Not whilst other areas need strengthening, like Prop and Backline.

You could argue that the 3 of them could cover plenty of positions on the team. KC can cover the front row, Roby the halves and loose and Moore the halves as well. If we are signing a big name Aussie for centre (any guesses? ) and with the proficiency of back rowers at the club, I could see worse decisons than allowing all 3 to be kept on next year. Not forgetting the likes of Dean, Ashurst, Lomax, Wheeler et al will all be a year older as well.

: Fri May 01, 2009 7:05 pm  

I do have doubts over Moore tho.

He looks a ok player but noway near the level kc was or kc is now.

Maybe with a better team like saints Moore will make that level but I have my doubts.

Kc is huge in defence. He don't just tackle but 1 of a very few that puts in big hits.

: Fri May 01, 2009 7:31 pm  

Carlos Alberto wrote:

And?

Moore's time is now. KC has been a legend for us, but we need to give Moore a go. If we re-sign KC and lose Moore, we're shafted come the end of the season when KC retires.

I think Kez will call it a day anyway at end of the year... Just think he wants another title & CC before he goes! That'll make 6 SL 8CC 2 WCC... That'll do me tinks!