Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:01 am  

moto748 wrote:

I like Lino, always have.

Rather go for Brody Croft, now there is an half back that would improve us and Harry Smiths game.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:50 am  

MOUSE13 wrote:

Rather go for Brody Croft, now there is an half back that would improve us and Harry Smiths game.

Lino is a realistic target though.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:19 am  

Croft will cost a pretty penny with the massive contract he's signed. I'd be asking the question though.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:02 am  

jonh wrote:

We really do not need Lino, he’s very average and also inconsistent.

I think we need a “strike” half.

We currently have 2 halves and neither has a running game.

Smith is a string organiser let him do that, partner him with a running half and I think we go much better. We may well have the answer in out team with Field.

I’ve seen Lino play well but you’ll clearly know a lot more about him. In truth, I’m probably saying to sign him as back up pretty much, because I agree that Smith does need more of a running 6 alongside him and I also agree Field might be that man. His passing isn’t perfect but he’s a massive threat. We at least have time this season to see if it can be a longer term solution.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:41 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

Feels a very strange position to be in, having everyone fit and wanting that to stay the same but also wanting to see guys like Hill and Nsemba get a shot. You don’t even have the Easter Monday game now to throw a few in but that’s for the best and we can’t complain.

Hill deserves a go, few of our props should keep their position based on recent performances.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:49 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

I called for him to be a target but I don’t actually think he’s anymore rounded. I actually think he’s limited to a degree and always will be. He’s not really got natural rugby league skills in terms of his handling but he’s a money ball signing. If you can get him for reasonable money, you know exactly what you get. He is possibly the fittest player in the league, he will carry for you all day and if you have him and King in a back 5, you know you’re not going to have issues clearing your line. I think that brings a nice balance when you have X factor like Field and French.

I said we should go for him and Lino for Miski and Cust and you could then go multiple ways, with a 1,2,6 and 7 of French, Davies, Field and Smith or Field, French, Lino and Smith or French, Davies, Field and Lino. It keeps everyone on their toes, covers a lot of bases and you even have the option of Lino going in at 9. You also have 2 goal kickers.

I don’t think that Wigan will be recruiting a winger, a halfback is a possibility but that will depend on how Hampshire performs.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:51 pm  

jonh wrote:

We really do not need Lino, he’s very average and also inconsistent.

I think we need a “strike” half.

We currently have 2 halves and neither has a running game.

Smith is a string organiser let him do that, partner him with a running half and I think we go much better. We may well have the answer in out team with Field.

We had the answer, he was called George Williams.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:57 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

Kris Radlinski and co really need to nail the 2024 recruitment after a few years of mixed results. KPP and Bateman already gone. We have the option of five overseas quota spots coming free if we choose - all of Miski, Mago, Ellis, Cust and Isa off contract (Ellis would probably be the one I'd want to keep). Plus decisions to make with Singleton and Cooper.

I think both Singleton and Mago will go and Ellis will stay. Cooper will get another year as we will need some experience. I have nothing against Miski but we cannot have a non-federation player sat in the stands. Cust has to go there are far better halfbacks out there. I have a funny feeling that Isa will also be retained.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:59 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

I’ve seen Lino play well but you’ll clearly know a lot more about him. In truth, I’m probably saying to sign him as back up pretty much, because I agree that Smith does need more of a running 6 alongside him and I also agree Field might be that man. His passing isn’t perfect but he’s a massive threat. We at least have time this season to see if it can be a longer term solution.

His pass to King for his try was excellent.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:15 pm  

Looks like Luke Brooks could be available. Not hitting the straps at West's, but neither was Croft. He'll be 29 next season, so perfect age if we want some real experience.