Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:29 pm  

wiganstripleL wrote:

could we not move sam back to 6 and give matty russell a chance at fullback?? he's learnt his trade in the under 20's and been apart of the grand final winning team for the last few seasons.... its no coincidence huddersfield are sniffing round him

Should defenitley get more young players to play next season. Did no harm to Saints.

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:51 pm  

Guys like Russell, King and Mellor have huge potential and we must get them some games. I'd be looking at Sam being flexible next year so that we can look at getting Russell some games at 1 and Mellor and Powell some games at 6 or 7. If Sam can shift between both spots if needs be it takes the burden off those young lads so they're not needed every week. By all means if they're ripping it up each week then play them but don't burn them out.

As for Joel going I hope to god we invest the money. We should get every last penny possible out of Saracens and then use this money to strengthen us. Due to our salary cap we'd probably need to look at more potentially very good players rather then ready made stars. I'd personally be heading over to Cas with a double cash bid for Joe Arundle and Daryl Clark. A young centre and a very classy young hooker to put pressure on McIlorum and allow us the option playing Tommy at scrum half.

I hate to say it though I think Lenagan will sit on it and there's every chance we'll go backwards a touch next year before we can kick on.

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:55 pm  

Charnley to 3 and a youngster/Roberts on the wing is certainly a solution in the backs, if we can find a backrower.

Id be looking around SL, to see if we can use the transfer fee well. Tony Clubb would be someone Id look into, as would Tom Briscoe or attempt a double raid on Castleford for Joe Arundle and Daryl Clark.

I dont see Marsh/Goulding ever being good enough, so I think we'd have to look deeper into our u21's to find players to make a Lomax/Gaskell/Charnley breakout.

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:02 pm  

AJ wrote:

Charnley to 3 and a youngster/Roberts on the wing is certainly a solution in the backs, if we can find a backrower.

Id be looking around SL, to see if we can use the transfer fee well. Tony Clubb would be someone Id look into, as would Tom Briscoe or attempt a double raid on Castleford for Joe Arundle and Daryl Clark.

I dont see Marsh/Goulding ever being good enough, so I think we'd have to look deeper into our u21's to find players to make a Lomax/Gaskell/Charnley breakout.

There's no point in getting a fee if we don't spend it - I'm not interested in Clubb though, and Briscoe isn't a centre in a month of Sundays.

I'd like to see us be bold and throw any fee we get at someone like Yeaman, or failing that I'd happily see us pay a fee for Cudjoe or Arundel/Clark.

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:04 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

Guys like Russell, King and Mellor have huge potential and we must get them some games. I'd be looking at Sam being flexible next year so that we can look at getting Russell some games at 1 and Mellor and Powell some games at 6 or 7. If Sam can shift between both spots if needs be it takes the burden off those young lads so they're not needed every week. By all means if they're ripping it up each week then play them but don't burn them out.

As for Joel going I hope to god we invest the money. We should get every last penny possible out of Saracens and then use this money to strengthen us. Due to our salary cap we'd probably need to look at more potentially very good players rather then ready made stars. I'd personally be heading over to Cas with a double cash bid for Joe Arundle and Daryl Clark. A young centre and a very classy young hooker to put pressure on McIlorum and allow us the option playing Tommy at scrum half.

I hate to say it though I think Lenagan will sit on it and there's every chance we'll go backwards a touch next year before we can kick on.

Good post that. We need to be brave with the younger lads, we havent got that much to lose with the playoff system as it is. The two from Cas look promising enough to me as well and in positions that are key for us to strengthen.

We cant afford to sulk with a load of money in the bank, we need to be proactive and get the money working for us.

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:07 pm  

viewtopic.php?f=28&t=511189 I know who started that thread and imo it should be reopened thats all i'm saying on the matter

viewtopic.php?f=28&t=511189 I know who started that thread and imo it should be reopened thats all i'm saying on the matter

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:08 pm  

Wandering Warrior wrote:

Good post that. We need to be brave with the younger lads, we havent got that much to lose with the playoff system as it is. The two from Cas look promising enough to me as well and in positions that are key for us to strengthen.

We cant afford to sulk with a load of money in the bank, we need to be proactive and get the money working for us.

With the money in the bank I'd use it for scouting, bringing more talent through....it's all we can do really.

[Wigan6/Leeds1 Andy]

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:14 pm  

king warrior wrote:

http://forums.rlfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=511189

I know who started that thread and imo it should be reopened thats all i'm saying on the matter

That's what this thread is for.

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:15 pm  

Wigan28/Leeds18 Andy wrote:

That's what this thread is for.

Ok no probs he doesn't know how it works on here

Re: Rumours and signings v8 : Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:17 pm  

Wigan28/Leeds18 Andy wrote:

That's what this thread is for.

Now if a certain 'IFL' would like to comment, I'm sure exceptions could be granted.