Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Oct 26, 2024 1:55 pm  

Eseh and Chan have to prove themselves in 2025 so the off season will be vital for both of them.
Can't see Byrne going anywhere as the bench props were so important to the success of 2024.
Prop is the most attritional position and therefore with injuries and suspensions having a significant number of quality props is essential.
Starting with Havard and Thompson in every match next season won't happen. We therefore need any number of props to get us through those times without a drop in intensity.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Oct 26, 2024 2:23 pm  

Father Ted wrote:

Eseh and Chan have to prove themselves in 2025 so the off season will be vital for both of them.
Can't see Byrne going anywhere as the bench props were so important to the success of 2024.
Prop is the most attritional position and therefore with injuries and suspensions having a significant number of quality props is essential.
Starting with Havard and Thompson in every match next season won't happen. We therefore need any number of props to get us through those times without a drop in intensity.

I agree, next season gives us a fantastic chance to win the treble. We will have some minor disruption to our season with the Vegas trip. Of course it's impossible for the same 17 players to retain the same intensity week on week (as seen last season with our disastrous performances against Leeds and Hull FC). Plus add in injuries then it's imperative we have good squad cover.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Oct 26, 2024 2:50 pm  

We saw Forber, Farrimond and Eckersley step up this year (I view Hill as already part of the mix). Who might be added to that next year?

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:26 pm  

adi wrote:

We saw Forber, Farrimond and Eckersley step up this year (I view Hill as already part of the mix). Who might be added to that next year?

It'll likely just be a continuation of guys who've already made debuts IMO. I think the rest are a little way behind currently, with them being younger and I think it'll then be 2026 when we start to see guys like Hodkinson, Kerr and Mason. You never know I guess but it'll take a bit of an injury crisis to see much of those guys next season.

2025 will be the year for guys like Eseh, Douglas, Farrimond and co to try and kick on.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Mon Oct 28, 2024 7:57 pm  

jonh wrote:

Not sure about Sivo doing the hard yards. I’m sure he will initially but the reason he fell out of favour at Parra and is being moved on is because of his low work rate and willingness to carry early out of his own half.

Cheers Jonh.
You would think if anyone knew him it would be Brad Arthur.
We might have to wait another few years for our rebuild otherwise!

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Mon Oct 28, 2024 8:41 pm  

chapylad wrote:

Cheers Jonh.
You would think if anyone knew him it would be Brad Arthur.
We might have to wait another few years for our rebuild otherwise!

I thinking in year one he probs my will look interested beyond that may be an issue especially if Arthur goes to the new franchise as expected in 2026.

I think you will also be sharing his salary in year 1, think year 2 & 3 you will be carrying the full burden.

He will provide good entertainment I’ve no doubt though so look forward to watching him in SL.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Thu Oct 31, 2024 3:18 pm  

chapylad wrote:

Cheers Jonh.
You would think if anyone knew him it would be Brad Arthur.

You could say the same about Bevan French! I would have loved to have heard the brief convo between them at the end of the Leeds match.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Tue Nov 12, 2024 3:57 pm  

FC are pushing for Byrne. He wants a big contract if he’s going over there.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Nov 13, 2024 7:38 am  

NSW wrote:

FC are pushing for Byrne. He wants a big contract if he’s going over there.

I’m sure they’ll have the money spare. I personally wouldn’t want him to leave, Hills probs the next in line but is he ready to play a full season

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Nov 13, 2024 10:20 am  

NSW wrote:

FC are pushing for Byrne. He wants a big contract if he’s going over there.

This would be a fantastic signing for us. He's exactly what we need but as you say, would have to be a big contract if to tempt him to move over the pennines.