Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:00 pm  

I’ll be thankful he’s in the side to convert our one try v Wigan whilst Harry Smith misses 11 of his 12 conversions.

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:32 am  

The 2 signings to be announced are Zane Musgrove & Jordan Crowther. Yes, I know some of you will point out that Crowther's already here. But keeping him instead of him going to Cas is a great signing for the club imo.

The 4 players going on loan to Widnes are Dudson, Hayes, Thomas & Holroyd.

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:37 am  

Pleased with the Crowther signing, he's proved me wrong. Is that the end of our signings for 2024 Abe? Dwyer still coming and King coming back?

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:44 am  

Musgrove was released last night, so makes sense, he's a bit on the skinny side for me, Props should be built like elephants,

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:59 am  

Abe Froman wrote:

The 2 signings to be announced are Zane Musgrove & Jordan Crowther. Yes, I know some of you will point out that Crowther's already here. But keeping him instead of him going to Cas is a great signing for the club imo.

The 4 players going on loan to Widnes are Dudson, Hayes, Thomas & Holroyd.

Any more info on the other loans that will be in place?

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:05 pm  

Is Zane Musgrove a better option than Mikaele (I know its not as straightforward than that, just wondering if he can be considered an upgrade.....)

Pleased with Crowther, he's done a good job since he's come in, not a starter, but will do a good job off the bench, will put pressure on the likes of Kasiano, Harrison & Philbin to be on their game to keep a bench spot..

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:17 pm  

Musgrove has an interesting past if Wikipedia is correct.

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:27 pm  

Abe Froman wrote:

The 2 signings to be announced are Zane Musgrove & Jordan Crowther. Yes, I know some of you will point out that Crowther's already here. But keeping him instead of him going to Cas is a great signing for the club imo.

The 4 players going on loan to Widnes are Dudson, Hayes, Thomas & Holroyd.

AWESOME, I'm very happy with Musgrove. He'll do very well over here, not quite as good but in the same mold as Vaughan. Big guy, plays good minutes, likes and offload and is aggressive.
And Jordy Crowther i'm happy with.....but also confused as to what role he will play giving 11,12 and 13 are filled for next year, unless he will rotate at 13 and Harrison will play prop full time?
But very happy we can keep him

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Wed Sep 13, 2023 1:13 pm  

Or thane wrote:

AWESOME, I'm very happy with Musgrove. He'll do very well over here, not quite as good but in the same mold as Vaughan. Big guy, plays good minutes, likes and offload and is aggressive.
And Jordy Crowther i'm happy with.....but also confused as to what role he will play giving 11,12 and 13 are filled for next year, unless he will rotate at 13 and Harrison will play prop full time?
But very happy we can keep him

Crowther will challenge for a spot on the bench as back up 13/SR, I guess the pack will look something like

Vaughan
Walker
Musgrove
Currie
Fitzgibbon
Nicholson

Dwyer?
Kasiano
Philbin
Harrison

With Bullock, Crowther & Green pushing for a spot on the bench.

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Wed Sep 13, 2023 1:19 pm  

I’m calling it now - next year is definitely our year!