Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:59 pm  

Sitting Bull wrote:

Do we need props? In the modern game the scrum is not contested and the hooker does not need the support of the props to "hook the ball". If it's the need to utilize props to return the ball after the kick off or to stop the opponents props. Surely a better option would be fast, agile, strong centres to run rings round the props on the return and multiple players in the tackle.

Just in case this is a serious post.
Perhaps it would be worth considering who would take the ball up and the team forward? And...... if the centres are doing the work of the props, who is doing theirs or are we to play four centres? Perhaps we should tell Melbourne Storm this secret formula?

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:18 pm  

Just a reminder that I keep the original post updated with changes, I have just re-organised it as below into positions then whether signed/in discussions/rumours (tho none of those now Blythe is confirmed)/sensible(ish) suggestions. Keep them coming.

In discussions all according to the TnA

Now Elima has gone theres one position vacant: enforcer. any suggestions?

Backs:
Signed: Kearney Purtell Lulia Blythe Kear Platt (Walker)
in discussions: Ainscough
Suggestions for signing/loan: Jack Murphy - WIGAN - Fullback/Winger Ryan King - WIGAN - Winger - just released by Wigan Adam Swift - ST HELENS - Winger - and stated as full back/stand off on St H site Jared Stewart winger Jamel Chisholm - Leeds carnage - Winger Rhys Williams OOC wing/centre Foster Saints wing

Half backs
Signed: Gale
In discussions: Sammut (with quota dispensation)
Suggestions: Lee Gaskell (and see Swift above)

Props:
Signed: Scruton
In discussions: Nas, McAvoy
Suggestions: Langley Fielden, Dowes, Carl Forster - ST HELENS Joe Greenwood - ST HELENS Dan Lloyd - WARRINGTON

Hooker
signed: L'Estrange Diskin O'Brien

2nd Row
signed: Whitehead Olbison Walker Bateman (Blythe) (Purtell has played a few games at 2nd row)

LF
signed: Langley (Bateman)
In Discussions: Donaldson Addey

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:22 pm  

I'm seeing rumours that Fielden may be signing for the Giants

[Pumpetypump]

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:25 pm  

That's wrapped up in the same claim that the Giants are about to sign lestrange and Gale. Crock of poop?

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:30 pm  

Seems unlikely to say the least.

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:49 pm  

We(giants) have already signed fielden, and near or enough signed luke gale

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:56 pm  

I'm pretty sure that Luke Gale has signed a new long term deal that will be announced very soon.

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Wed Oct 10, 2012 9:29 pm  

GiantsForLife wrote:

We(giants) have already signed fielden, and near or enough signed luke gale

Really and how much transfer fee are you paying us then as Gale is not out of contract ?

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:16 pm  

beefy1 wrote:

I'm pretty sure that Luke Gale has signed a new long term deal that will be announced very soon.

assuming before its announced

Re: Preview of 2013 squad - who's left plus rumours : Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:17 pm  

Noah100 wrote:

Really and how much transfer fee are you paying us then as Gale is not out of contract ?

Since when was i part of the BOD?