Half backs for 2014 : Wed Jan 15, 2014 7:54 pm  

At the moment they stand as Bishay and James Woodburn-Hall (SO). I know we are hoping for an experienced half back to come in but if we have to play James Woodburn-Hall (SO) has anyone seen him play? Is he ready to step up to this level yet?

Re: Half backs for 2014 : Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:10 pm  

MMMmmm, IMHO No, BUT he is game and has potential, so lets see, he may suprise us, but your right we desperately need some seasoned pros.

Re: Half backs for 2014 : Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:23 pm  

There's an Aussie over on League Unlimited who's opinion I respect re young players and he reckons if he had to recommend a young British half to an NRL academy he'd go with Woodburn-Hall.

That said, he's only 18. There's no way on earth we can go into the season with him and Bishay at 6/7. We need an experienced 6 from somewhere to play alongside young Mikey. JWH should only ever be a back up at this stage in his career.

Re: Half backs for 2014 : Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:30 pm  

We may have no choice but to hope that potential can rise to the challenge, but your right, we need a veteran from somewhere.

Re: Half backs for 2014 : Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:34 pm  

nadera78 wrote:

There's an Aussie over on League Unlimited who's opinion I respect re young players and he reckons if he had to recommend a young British half to an NRL academy he'd go with Woodburn-Hall.

That said, he's only 18. There's no way on earth we can go into the season with him and Bishay at 6/7. We need an experienced 6 from somewhere to play alongside young Mikey. JWH should only ever be a back up at this stage in his career.

Nice to know that people think the lad will make it in the future anyway. Seems like London will provide a few SL standard players from this group. With the NRL snapping everyone up god knows how we will keep them when they are good. Anyway. Lets hope he gets some game time in 2014 and steps up to the plate when he does.

Re: Half backs for 2014 : Wed Jan 15, 2014 9:10 pm  

We very weak at halves (I think the kids have 11 full SL games between them). We also need a couple of experienced props. Olsi and Erjon are game but can't carry the side on their own.

Re: Half backs for 2014 : Wed Jan 15, 2014 9:21 pm  

Olsi has the most appearances for the club in the current team! Perhaps Jamie will decide Penrith just doesn't do it for him. We certainly need someone with the experience and the positive attitude to lead the team around. Perhaps Longy is being seen as the mentor for the halves though will place a lot of responsibility on Moore.

I'd like to see the two youngsters prove us all wrong but think they need some experience alonside them so they can be brought in and on gradually.

Re: Half backs for 2014 : Wed Jan 15, 2014 9:29 pm  

Woody (JWH) isn't ready yet. With guidance from Longy & game time he has the potential. Leeds were after him before he signed a 3yr deal. The next batch of kids behind are a great bunch and there are a number of England youth players within the group. If the club and still be around in 3-4 years then special times lay ahead. Wingers, forwards & a couple of half backs are there!

Re: Half backs for 2014 : Wed Jan 15, 2014 9:32 pm  

How about this guy? https://twitter.com/h_siejka Apparently he has a uk club sorted for next season, and is following a couple of Broncos related twitter accounts...

How about this guy? https://twitter.com/h_siejka Apparently he has a uk club sorted for next season, and is following a couple of Broncos related twitter accounts...

Re: Half backs for 2014 : Wed Jan 15, 2014 9:32 pm  

Bishay played hooker last season anyway