: Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:01 pm  

Looks like Carl Webbs employers are getting impatient........

"I said to Carl that if he did receive an offer from Wigan we would be happy to sit down and talk it through with them and have an open mind," Parr said.

"But there's no offer forthcoming as yet.

"To be honest the longer it goes the less likely we would be looking at it favourably.

"If we were to let Carl go we would want a player of similar calibre to take his place."

They want a replacement.

Hey Stuey..................do you like Kangaroos & Koala's?

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:08 pm  

odemwingie wrote:

A work horse works his hardest and puts in loads of work playing plenty mins. This is what Fielden is atm, he used to be an enforcer this is what I am trying to say, do you understand now?

Always seen what point you are trying to make. Back to the original post was with regards to Webb, who isn't the type of prop we need.

If you look at our team the pack doesn't make enough yards and barely troubles the line. (bar Hock). We need someone to 'enforce' himself onto the game. play for the first 30-35mins leading by example working hard as well as being a dominate force.

An impact prop (2omin spells) isn't on long enough to be an enforcer.

We need an enforcer who is a leader and capt figure. i.e Bailey, Morley Peacock, Cayless.

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:21 pm  

Last Son of Wigan wrote:

Looked a little 'tired' recently... but has presence to be a solid SL prop.

Not a long term investment, that is for sure. He is what now, 31?

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:24 pm  

[Gareth] wrote:

we need petero

Res-signed with Penrith.

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:26 pm  

Boris wrote:

Not a long term investment, that is for sure. He is what now, 31?

Yeah. I have a different approach to props than halves. I think an experienced prop with a good work ethic, a will to win, a natural leader and a hard nut will is something the pack is lacking.

He'd be good for another 2 years. Defo no longer.

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:34 pm  

Last Son of Wigan wrote:

Always seen what point you are trying to make. Back to the original post was with regards to Webb, who isn't the type of prop we need.

If you look at our team the pack doesn't make enough yards and barely troubles the line. (bar Hock). We need someone to 'enforce' himself onto the game. play for the first 30-35mins leading by example working hard as well as being a dominate force.

An impact prop (2omin spells) isn't on long enough to be an enforcer.

We need an enforcer who is a leader and capt figure. i.e Bailey, Morley Peacock, Cayless.

Bailey and Cayless are the realistic options. I think Cayless ticks every box. Cayless never really has a bad game, this is what we need, consistency.

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:38 pm  

odemwingie wrote:

Bailey and Cayless are the realistic options. I think Cayless ticks every box. Cayless never really has a bad game, this is what we need, consistency.

Not sure if Bailey is. He's a Origin starter and getting in to the Rep side more and more. Recently been starting on the bench as an interchange for Petro and Price.

I think as joint capt of Titans, he'll wanna stay where he is and progress, it's only a matter of time before he's a starter for the national team with both Price and Petro being 35.

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:47 pm  

Last Son of Wigan wrote:

Not sure if Bailey is. He's a Origin starter and getting in to the Rep side more and more. Recently been starting on the bench as an interchange for Petro and Price.

I think as joint capt of Titans, he'll wanna stay where he is and progress, it's only a matter of time before he's a starter for the national team with both Price and Petro being 35.

Bailey has said he's defo coming to superleague but only for 2011. He should be our number 1 target to replace Fielden imo.

It's been rumoured for a long while that he wants to come to the UK.

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:51 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

Bailey has said he's defo coming to superleague but only for 2011. He should be our number 1 target to replace Fielden imo.

It's been rumoured for a long while that he wants to come to the UK.

Where has this come from? Although saying that he will be 31 then and after a final pay day.

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:10 pm  

Last Son of Wigan wrote:

Where has this come from? Although saying that he will be 31 then and after a final pay day.

Read it in a couple of places. One being the League express and the other being an Australian website iirc.

There were direct quotes from him about wanting the move.