Re: Lauaki to Wigan : Thu Jul 21, 2011 3:14 pm  

I agree that could be a problem, am i right in thinking that the 5 below are our quota players at this moment in time ?

Roberts
Finch
Lima
Hoffman
Cross

If so with Hoff and Cross both moving after this year then even with Lauaki we'd still have another spot, and tbh i dont see us making more than 1 or 2 quota signings at the end of this season. Possibly an overseas centre, SH or hooker.

Re: Lauaki to Wigan : Thu Jul 21, 2011 4:44 pm  

FWIW I think Lauaki would be a revelation at a club like Wigan. The only reason he hasnt lived up to his potential at Hull is because of Agar. Agar uses him as an prop because our back row is probably the strongest area of our squad, but really Lauaki is a back rower. He's got a great pair of hands, good footwork and obviously he's an aggressive bugger, but unfortunately Agar just sees the latter, hence why he's just used as a battering ram. Under the right coach I think he could be devastating, but while he's at Hull any talent he has got will be coached out of him. I hope he does sign for Wigan because like I say, used correctly, he could be a fantastic player.

Re: Lauaki to Wigan : Thu Jul 21, 2011 4:45 pm  

As a player he can destroy the people he runs into at times but he rarely does it. I think he could be a very handy player under the guidance of our staff.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:27 pm  

The Ginger Pearl wrote:

How come stats only matter to Wire fans when it fits? When we point out Sam Tomkins and Brett Hodgsons stats, they somehow dont matter

Point us in the direction of this stat comparison then and remember its all about end results - tries and try assists.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:32 pm  

Paul Youane wrote:

Point us in the direction of this stat comparison then and remember its all about end results - tries and try assists.

I'd like to bet that Maguire and Smith don't agree with you.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:39 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

I'd like to bet that Maguire and Smith don't agree with you.

and what do they know?

Re: Lauaki to Wigan : Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:33 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

I agree, the only thing is it will take up one of the quota spots.

He's non fed but not quota

Re: Lauaki to Wigan : Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:54 pm  

super_fc wrote:

FWIW I think Lauaki would be a revelation at a club like Wigan. The only reason he hasnt lived up to his potential at Hull is because of Agar. Agar uses him as an prop because our back row is probably the strongest area of our squad, but really Lauaki is a back rower. He's got a great pair of hands, good footwork and obviously he's an aggressive bugger, but unfortunately Agar just sees the latter, hence why he's just used as a battering ram. Under the right coach I think he could be devastating, but while he's at Hull any talent he has got will be coached out of him. I hope he does sign for Wigan because like I say, used correctly, he could be a fantastic player.

I've only seen him play prop and have not been impressed. I get he's aggressive...uncontrolled at times. However I bow to your superior knowledge about him. I just don't see with the strength we have in the back row already, how he would play there regularly.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:05 am  

Gale to the Bulls next season. Sad to hear that.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:22 am  

LovesToSpooge wrote:

Reading his Twitter page it certainly suggest's he ain't staying at Wigan.

Hopefully Wigan have made the correct choice. He's still only a young guy with plenty of room for improvement though. Fingers crossed Crosby and Spencer can step up next year.

Because with only Fielden, Lima, Prescott and Mossop as the only recognized first team prop's at Wigan next year, any injury's to those four and we're going to need these young lads to show their metal.

Apprently signing for Hull Kingston Rovers.