Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:56 pm  

I mentioned on a previous post that the centre situation may be resolved if Amos could regain full fitness for next season.
Amos at 2 with Charnley going to centre. This allows Joel to return to the pack as our right sided 2nd rower.
Josh would then have two experienced men either side of him allowing him to develop as a centre. I do think this will be his position medium and long term. When Amos goes Ryan King will replace him.

Both Deacs and George may not play full seasons next year giving time for their replacements to be found and develop.
Should Wane become head coach he may well be inclined to give our younger players their chance perhaps earlier than they have been recently.
I can't see more than one signing being made. We have a big squad and some of the best young players in British Rugby League.
Our next coach will have the task of bringing these lads through.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:26 pm  

wigan_knight wrote:

Top class Hooker and im happy.

And Leuluai back to 7?

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:26 pm  

inside_man wrote:

Davies has already gone hasn't he? Thought Hull KR was mentioned?

Davies mentioned on twitter that he was happy to have his future sorted and when asked where at replied ' I dont think I can say until there's an official announcement'.

That sounds like it could be away from Wigan but you never know. The announcement may be a new deal here.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:46 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

Davies mentioned on twitter that he was happy to have his future sorted and when asked where at replied ' I dont think I can say until there's an official announcement'.

That sounds like it could be away from Wigan but you never know. The announcement may be a new deal here.

I would have liked to have seen him stay at Wigan personally. We've no doubt invested a lot of time and money into his development so far, and it seems a shame when he's currently on the cusp of either becoming a good player or not, that we're getting rid of him a tad to early to make that call with any great conviction.

If he does indeed go, that leaves us with only four seasoned props in Fielden, Lima, Mossop and Prescott, with O'Carrol, Crosby and Spencer outside that. All well and good if we can keep them fit, but if like this year were constantly short two experienced props due to injury, then next year we could be in trouble IMO.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:46 pm  

Newton-Le-willows-Warrior wrote:

Can see us resigning Davies and Eamon. I think Deacs will retire. Therefore for next year I feel we need to sign.

1) Half back- or promote mellor/logan tomkins
2) Prop- still feel we need to sign an experienced prop to replace coley. O'Hara?
3) Centre- A luxury signing would be a centre meaning Joel can return to the SR and replace hoff, Vince Mellars?

Fielden will be back next year. A lot of people seem to be forgetting about him. I wouldn't call Vince Mellars a luxury signing either

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Wed Aug 03, 2011 2:40 pm  

Wigg'n wrote:

And Leuluai back to 7?

Yes

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Wed Aug 03, 2011 3:41 pm  

Wigg'n wrote:

And Leuluai back to 7?

I hope not.

Never a 7 for all the will in the world.

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Wed Aug 03, 2011 4:21 pm  

Guerrier wrote:

I hope not.

Never a 7 for all the will in the world.

He won a World Cup and a Four Nations at 9 and a Super League Grand Final at 7. Hmmm....

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Wed Aug 03, 2011 4:29 pm  

dirtbag83 wrote:

Fielden will be back next year. A lot of people seem to be forgetting about him. I wouldn't call Vince Mellars a luxury signing either

Yes I know fielden would be back next season giving us 4 props in the 17 of

Fielden
Lima
Prescott
Mossop

O'Carroll
Crosby as reserves

However fielden and ocarroll are coming off the back of long term injuries so it could be a risk going in with so few props because if one is injured we're a bit snookered! Definately bring a prop in next year for me, this is a must.

Mellars is a luxury signing in the fact that it kills two birds with one stone. It gives us an experienced centre and also allows us to move Joel back to the second row. Mellars would become the second best centre at the club behind carmont and would add a bit of stability to our back line, plus the fact he's only 27 we would get a few years out of him.

A half back is not top of the list as I would like to see either Mellor or Tomkins promoted next year, Mellor has the potential to be class and I think Logan has shown enough at widnes to be given game time next year.

I don't think Charnley will move to 3, every time the coaching staff have had the choice this year Marsh has been in at centre.

A squad of something like

Sam Tomkins, Charnley, Mellars, Carmont, Richards, Finch, Mellor, Fielden, Leuluai, Mossop, Joel Tomkins, Hansen, O'Loughlin subs of Lima, Prescott, McIllorum and Hock and then Farrell, Tuson, O'Carroll, O'Hara, Crosby, Marsh, Tomkins, King, Roberts, Hughes would see us competing for the honours again.

Successful teams over a period have to find a consistancy with the squad, 1/2 signings per year should be perfect. Mellars and O'Hara would not take up the salaries of Hoffman,Coley,Deacon,Pryce,Davies so we could have spare salary cap for another player (rumours of Lauaki but I hope not)

Re: Rumours and signings v7 : Wed Aug 03, 2011 5:09 pm  

Centre essential for me. Even if Amos ends up fit I'd rather have a tall stocky fast and proven top class centre and leave Charnley where he is. I know there are not many available and I wish IL could persuade Gasnier not to retire! He's not 30 yet!! 2 good seasons at Wigan to help Carmont develop Charnley and Joel.