: Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:05 pm  

I was impressed how he played on Saturday against Wire. I suppose age is on his side but he can also bring allot of qualities to our ever improving side.

: Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:23 pm  

Code13 wrote:

Our back row doesnt lack speed, far from it.

and again, why are we looking to take another teams cast offs if we are wanting to push to the top?

If he isnt good enough for Saints for 2 more years, why is he good enough for us for 2 years?

No one in our back row - or most other clubs back rows - can run the smart lines of Gilmour, nowhere near. Gilmour has excellent aceleration and change of direction.

the cast off description is meaningless. Is Brett a Wests cast off? Is Fa'alogo a Souths cast off? If so, give me more.Gilmour is a very good player. He can easily do 2 years and offers us new options.

You may be privvy to saints salary cap in 2010 and 2011. They may have contract up grades to cover in 2011. The whole idea of the cap is that some quality players have to move from the most successful clubs.

: Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:36 pm  

Fair points, I dont think he is needed, but if he comes I will support him.

I just think we are better off getting a player we need, rather than one that available.

: Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:43 pm  

Code13 wrote:

Fair points, I dont think he is needed, but if he comes I will support him.

I just think we are better off getting a player we need, rather than one that available.

That's exactly how i would sum it up pal

: Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:06 pm  

Code13 wrote:

Fair points, I dont think he is needed, but if he comes I will support him.
I just think we are better off getting a player we need, rather than one that available.

I know you will.

the way things have gone so far I am more than happy to trust NBs judgement.

: Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:15 pm  

Gilmour is the best backrower in SL by a mile. This is a great signing for you lot, and he is the only foward who can create his own space with footwork.

He has pace to burn, a superb defender, and the only reason he is leaving saints is the length of the contract offered, not his ability.

I know he is was 31 last month, but he is top fit, and almost 5 yeasrs younger than the Bulls best player, so age is no indicator of ability.

: Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:05 pm  

I think personally he'd be a great addition and does add pace to our line which for me we lack, how many times have our breaks not been turned into scores because we are lacking in pace.

: Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:17 pm  

good signing for me , we definately need more speed in the 2nd row if we are to progress, age to me doesnt matter , he is still top quality.

: Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:36 pm  

I am happy about this if it comes off. He is a great player and despite his age he is proven in every aspect of his game. He is a champion and I am sure he would add to our quality for 2 years. The only slight reserve I have is who may leave to make way given we also have Faalogo coming in. I would not mind Walsh heading off but would like to hang on to Patrick. For me in the pack we must tie down Wild and Crabtree for the rest of thier careers. It seems Fulton will leave and although I dont take any pleasure in saying it I would not miss Finnigan.

Players which we must keep in the pack are Wild (future captain), Crabtree, Raliegh, Faalogo, Kirmond, Mason and Griffin would be nice to keep but hard to ignore the rumours.

How long have we got Wild and Crabtree for before we need to sign them up again?

Scully can go for me as well!

: Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:44 pm  

Pharmergibbs wrote:

How long have we got Wild and Crabtree for before we need to sign them up again?

I think both their current deals finish at the end of next season.

I think Gilmour would be a good signing for a couple of years. Definitely agree about his smart running and pace.

Wasn't there a rumour last season that we'd signed him (with Wild going in the opposite direction IIRC)?