Re: Recruitment, rumours and links : Thu Dec 12, 2024 2:57 pm  

just_browny wrote:

It seems like it is a moot point based on the Turner tweet.

But sometimes you just need a basic white t-shirt, not a new tuxedo. If we brought in Livett to add to our depth, we could do a lot worse than someone who is from and lives in the town and knows the club.

So your saying I'm still within a shout of getting a game for us

Re: Recruitment, rumours and links : Thu Dec 12, 2024 3:22 pm  

Russell has arrived and was in training today. We'll have to wait and see whether he warrants the quota place he's got. I really hope he does. Maybe Burgess and his coaching team have seen something in his game that will work really well in the British game.

Re: Recruitment, rumours and links : Thu Dec 12, 2024 3:41 pm  

Wires71 wrote:

I wonder if, say, Wigan would sign him on that basis if he was from Wigan and lived in Wigan?

I'm glad you raised that example because yes they would. They signed Ryan Hampshire and he played about 12 games in 2023 and 2024. Not a standout signing but someone who clearly did a job for a few games, fit in easily because he was there previously, and all without breaking the bank.

Re: Recruitment, rumours and links : Thu Dec 12, 2024 4:28 pm  

just_browny wrote:

I'm glad you raised that example because yes they would. They signed Ryan Hampshire and he played about 12 games in 2023 and 2024. Not a standout signing but someone who clearly did a job for a few games, fit in easily because he was there previously, and all without breaking the bank.

They also did the same with Iain Thornley. Easy to forget what other clubs do.

Re: Recruitment, rumours and links : Thu Dec 12, 2024 6:19 pm  

Kevin Turvey wrote:

Russell has arrived and was in training today. We'll have to wait and see whether he warrants the quota place he's got. I really hope he does. Maybe Burgess and his coaching team have seen something in his game that will work really well in the British game.

Yeah, there's a fair few players who have done really well over here, that couldn't get games in the NRL. So i'm hoping he'll be well suited to our game, we'll have 2 big tall second rowers causing havoc on the edges hopefully

Re: Recruitment, rumours and links : Thu Dec 12, 2024 8:12 pm  

just_browny wrote:

I'm glad you raised that example because yes they would. They signed Ryan Hampshire and he played about 12 games in 2023 and 2024. Not a standout signing but someone who clearly did a job for a few games, fit in easily because he was there previously, and all without breaking the bank.

Sorry I should have been clearer. Would Wigan sign Harvey Livett if he was from Wigan and lived in Wigan?

Ryan Hampshire was from Wakefield.

Re: Recruitment, rumours and links : Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:30 pm  

Wires71 wrote:

Sorry I should have been clearer. Would Wigan sign Harvey Livett if he was from Wigan and lived in Wigan?

Ryan Hampshire was from Wakefield.

You know that wasn't the point but well done for doubling down. The fact that Livett knows the town means he is a much lesser risk than an equivalent quality player who has to move home or country. Just like Ryan Hampshire - incidentally, one of those 'Wigan youngsters' who is actually from West Yorkshire.

Re: Recruitment, rumours and links : Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:34 pm  

Smiffy27 wrote:

They also did the same with Iain Thornley. Easy to forget what other clubs do.

Other clubs that win grand finals?

Re: Recruitment, rumours and links : Fri Dec 13, 2024 9:10 am  

I don't care if someone is from or knows the town. He could have lived on Fletcher Street as a kid or played on Orford Park with his mates every weekend. The question should be, is the player good enough? In this case, he absolutely isn't. If we start signing players on a nostalgic/geographical basis over ability then we really are screwed.

Re: Recruitment, rumours and links : Fri Dec 13, 2024 9:21 am  

just_browny wrote:

You know that wasn't the point but well done for doubling down. The fact that Livett knows the town means he is a much
lesser risk than an equivalent quality player who has to move home or country. Just like Ryan Hampshire - incidentally, one of those 'Wigan youngsters' who is actually from West Yorkshire.

I can see how it was ambiguous. My point was "would Wigan sign someone of the track record and quality of Livett because they lived in Wigan and played for Wigan before".

But OK fair enough. You think Livett would be a reasonable signing and I don't. We just differ in opinion which is all what the board is about

I think it speaks volumes about the recruitment market though if this was even under consideration.