Re: Recruitment and Retention. : Wed May 10, 2023 9:12 pm  

https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/state-of ... ted-74419/ Looking to top his pension pot up, would be 32 when he lands over here. What I have read he will be looking for big money.

https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/state-of ... ted-74419/ Looking to top his pension pot up, would be 32 when he lands over here. What I have read he will be looking for big money.

Re: Recruitment and Retention. : Wed May 10, 2023 11:28 pm  

Peachy isn't what we need, he's more of a utility player. Jack of a fair few trades but master of none.
But looking round i'm not sure what genuine strike centres are actually available?

Re: Recruitment and Retention. : Thu May 11, 2023 7:25 am  

It is not easy this recruitment lark.
There doesn't seem to be lots of options. I think one or two of us are going to be disappointed who ever we sign. Hull appear to want to recruit half a team ... Good luck to 'em.

Re: Recruitment and Retention. : Thu May 11, 2023 8:24 am  

I keep thinking back to the post saying we have already signed a Centre for next season, with all these announcements being made now I wonder if and when he will be revealed if it is true. But aye seems to be a lack of good centres about.

Re: Recruitment and Retention. : Thu May 11, 2023 8:42 am  

I wonder if the plan is to let P Matautia go, or much reduced contract with Wrench (assuming full recovery) and new signing as strike centres. Ratch filling in off the bench/injury cover. This for next season obviously.
Probably a new captain as well (G Williams the obvious choice).

Re: Recruitment and Retention. : Thu May 11, 2023 8:44 am  

Re Dwyer, hoping he would play a Higham style role if signed. Still concerned that he gets over excited and does a headless chook imitation.

Re: Recruitment and Retention. : Thu May 11, 2023 9:02 am  

Captain Hook wrote:

I wonder if the plan is to let P Matautia go, or much reduced contract with Wrench (assuming full recovery) and new signing as strike centres. Ratch filling in off the bench/injury cover. This for next season obviously.
Probably a new captain as well (G Williams the obvious choice).

As it stands Matautia is retiring.

Re: Recruitment and Retention. : Thu May 11, 2023 9:24 am  

karetaker wrote:

I keep thinking back to the post saying we have already signed a Centre for next season, with all these announcements being made now I wonder if and when he will be revealed if it is true. But aye seems to be a lack of good centres about.

I'm hearing its the return of Peta Hiku.

Re: Recruitment and Retention. : Thu May 11, 2023 9:32 am  

Captain Hook wrote:

Re Dwyer, hoping he would play a Higham style role if signed. Still concerned that he gets over excited and does a headless chook imitation.

He still does

when we played Hudds and were camped in our own 30 he went on a little adventure from dummy half on tje 5th tackle. Nearly killed me

Re: Recruitment and Retention. : Thu May 11, 2023 9:35 am  

Moe syslak wrote:

I'm hearing its the return of Peta Hiku.

Tough as teak centre with superb handling skills.

Played in the last World Cup for New Zealand.

He would be a good acquisition