Re: New Signings : Mon May 29, 2023 9:44 pm  

James Bell has only just managed to nail down a position at Saints. They have an army of forwards. Norman is still worth a shout IMO.

Re: New Signings : Tue May 30, 2023 7:37 am  

Sam Stone

Re: New Signings : Tue May 30, 2023 7:59 am  

maurice wrote:

Sam Stone

Who would be sacrificed were Stone to re-sign?

Re: New Signings : Tue May 30, 2023 11:13 am  

The key is British or French players. I have no idea if Stone chose to leave or was pushed out the door. If Leigh had a large number of Props, I think Stone would have been retained instead of Big Ben.

Re: New Signings : Tue May 30, 2023 5:29 pm  

ColD wrote:

Well maybe there’s a good reason why he is not getting game time - we’ve come a long way since he looked good in our team

Maybe Wellens doesn't rate him,doesn't mean he's not worth a punt.

Re: New Signings : Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:33 pm  

Septimius Severus wrote:

The key is British or French players. I have no idea if Stone chose to leave or was pushed out the door. If Leigh had a large number of Props, I think Stone would have been retained instead of Big Ben.

Stone was going to Melbourne, it fell through and we had no quota spot - until Fergie went - leaving Sam trying to find a club. Imo Ben and Ava have to earn a quota spot this season, as Derek must use them wisely to push on. Wilde and Gannon will be better for the season come 2024 also and Halton will be like a new addition.

Re: New Signings : Fri Jun 02, 2023 4:27 pm  

Rugby League Live reckon we've tied up deals for next season with Saints Dan Norman, and young 23 year old Swinton Lions and former Leigh Miners Rangers forward Louis Brogan. Both good signings IMO. Norman should be around first team contention and may become a regular sooner rather than later. Brogan is obviously a development prospect but we need these guys and it's great to see us increasing our squad depth. https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... d-27045791

Rugby League Live reckon we've tied up deals for next season with Saints Dan Norman, and young 23 year old Swinton Lions and former Leigh Miners Rangers forward Louis Brogan. Both good signings IMO. Norman should be around first team contention and may become a regular sooner rather than later. Brogan is obviously a development prospect but we need these guys and it's great to see us increasing our squad depth. https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... d-27045791

Re: New Signings : Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:41 pm  

Thanks Mick, I like that news.

Re: New Signings : Fri Jun 02, 2023 9:48 pm  

Good news for me too

Re: New Signings : Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:48 pm  

Excellent signings. So pleased we got Dan Norman. He will come on leaps and bounds under Adrian Lam. He was excellent while on loan to us last season. I thought he would have been a natural successor to Alex Walmsley. Saints' loss.