: Tue May 19, 2009 5:35 pm  

Roofaldo wrote:

Well I think the worst thing that can happen is a mass clear out. During our period of success it was a case of a 2 or 3 player turn around per season. Lots of new faces can disrupt the harmony of the team and leave us no better off than we are.

As I've said, the team has proved it CAN get the job done. The problem seems to be one of motivation ie the team are up for games against Leeds & Saints but don't seem to bother against everyone else and yet the coach seems to lack ideas on how to combat this and even admits he has no idea how to solve it. Therefore the coach requires either replacing or having someone brought in with more experience to oversee him.

Well I think about 4-5 are needed next season, which isn't really a mass clearout.

Platt to a championship side where he belongs, -ideally- Karmichael Hunt to replace but that may not be very realistic.

Deacon dropped to reserves, either Brett Kimmorley, Darren Lockyer or Matt Orford to replace.

Langley either put into cover for prop or sold and get a good LF: either Dene Halatau or Reni Maitua.

Not sure about Centres, it'd be a toss up between a centre and an impact prop.
Justin Poore comes to mind for prop, then for centre i'd go with Brett Delaney- He's young, fast and still learning.

So my team for next season would be (it will never happen but):

Karmichael Hunt
Halley
Delaney
Nero
Sheriffe
Lockyer
Jeffries
Lynch
Newton
Scruton
Burgess
Menzies
Dene Halatau

Worrincy
Kopzcak
Rinaldi (I'd have him over Wagga)
Scruton


Then contesting for places on form:

Crookes
Sykes
Langley
Matt Cook
Matt James (if he re-signs)

And the rest of the young 'uns.

: Tue May 19, 2009 5:40 pm  

Ewwenorfolk wrote:

So my team for next season would be (it will never happen but):

Indeed, so why list a completely unrealistic set of signings?

: Tue May 19, 2009 5:46 pm  

Bully_Boxer wrote:

Indeed, so why list a completely unrealistic set of signings?

I said it would be ideal and not likely to happen. We can always hope. I wouldn't say they are completely unrealistic.

: Tue May 19, 2009 5:50 pm  

Ewwenorfolk wrote:

I said it would be ideal and not likely to happen. We can always hope. I wouldn't say they are completely unrealistic.

Well I suppose I could win the EuroMillions and finance these signings for the club. I'd say that was pretty unrealistic though... unfortunately.

: Tue May 19, 2009 6:04 pm  

Ewwenorfolk wrote:

I said it would be ideal and not likely to happen. We can always hope. I wouldn't say they are completely unrealistic.

Uve got 7 on quota players, so yes completely unrealistic.

: Tue May 19, 2009 6:45 pm  

Bully_Boxer wrote:

Well I suppose I could win the EuroMillions and finance these signings for the club. I'd say that was pretty unrealistic though... unfortunately.

You'll need to beat me to the winnings first

: Tue May 19, 2009 6:51 pm  

Paul124897 wrote:

You'll need to beat me to the winnings first

You earn enough, I'm a much more deserving cause!

: Tue May 19, 2009 7:51 pm  

Bullseye wrote:

Is young Wardle worth a shot at some stage?

For next year no IMO.

: Tue May 19, 2009 8:20 pm  

I hope Andy Lynch is resigned, I really do. I also like the big prop forward at Roosters, O'Meley. Apparently Roosters are fealing the salary cap pressure and are ready to offload some big names. With his mate Fitzgibbon coming over, and O'Meley having only a few years left in the tank, this could be a player we could attract, and in my books should be aiming for.

: Tue May 19, 2009 8:26 pm  

What about Danny Brough? Looks like he might be on his way out as his latest club have had to suspend him for his latest breach of discipline. maybe with a strict disciplinarien like Steve Mac guiding him he might sort him out.