Re: Sam OBST : Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:22 pm  

I can't see why people want JD to hang up his boots.

He played three quarters of last season out of position.

He still managed to be our second highest try scorer.

He needs to play 13, maybe start from the bench so he can see the game from the side also.

Re: Sam OBST : Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:25 pm  

MICKY1920 wrote:

I can't see why people want JD to hang up his boots.

He played three quarters of last season out of position.

He still managed to be our second highest try scorer.

He needs to play 13, maybe start from the bench so he can see the game from the side also.

He has got bad knees. Thats reason enough.

Re: Sam OBST : Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:38 pm  

MICKY1920 wrote:

I can't see why people want JD to hang up his boots.

He played three quarters of last season out of position.

He still managed to be our second highest try scorer.

He needs to play 13, maybe start from the bench so he can see the game from the side also.

I don't think anyone said he SHOULD hang his boots. People are just offering opinion about how and where Obst would fit in if we were lucky enough to sign. JD by his own admission has said he hadn't made up his mind. I would like him to play again next season because he offers more than he gets credit for, however, I'm mindful of the cap and his salary counting towards it whilst he is player coach. If he were to retire maybe this would free up money to sign Obst?

Like GW says, he is feeling it and should do what's right for his body, himself and his family. If that means him donning a Cougar shirt next year happy days. If not, I'm sure he'll do a cracking job from the sidelines.

As for Jones at Full back. When he lined up against England I had my reservations, but apart from a couple of moments against NZ (not seen the Aussie game yet so can't comment) he played well. Think he'd be more effective at the halves, but he's shown his versatility.

Re: Sam OBST : Thu Nov 17, 2011 4:26 pm  

DOES ANYONE KNOW,? IF IT IS OBST THAT WE ARE SIGNING, OR WISHFULL THINKING, HIM AND COLEMAN LINKING UP WOULD CAUSE ANY TEAM PROBLEMS,

Re: Sam OBST : Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:22 pm  

Alec Fisher wrote:

DOES ANYONE KNOW,? IF IT IS OBST THAT WE ARE SIGNING, OR WISHFULL THINKING, HIM AND COLEMAN LINKING UP WOULD CAUSE ANY TEAM PROBLEMS,

It's all gone a bit quiet on the SL signing front. We can speculate about many players but until they are signed it's pie in the sky. Fingers crossed.

Re: Sam OBST : Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:23 pm  

It is better the club does not announce any deal until definite as Leigh did http://www.code13rugbyleague.com/2011/1 ... eigh-deal/

It is better the club does not announce any deal until definite as Leigh did http://www.code13rugbyleague.com/2011/1 ... eigh-deal/

Re: Sam OBST : Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:03 pm  

spymaster wrote: It is better the club does not announce any deal until definite as Leigh did http://www.code13rugbyleague.com/2011/1 ... eigh-deal/ That is embarrassing!

spymaster wrote: It is better the club does not announce any deal until definite as Leigh did http://www.code13rugbyleague.com/2011/1 ... eigh-deal/ That is embarrassing!

Re: Sam OBST : Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:13 pm  

JD was the driving force behind the side last season, his winning attitude and mental toughness saw us through more than one game.

If he chooses not to play, he will be sorely missed, but this "non critical" season may be the time to concentrate on coaching and develop the team around a new nucleus. At times last year, we allowed our heads to drop, I'm sure some of his signings have been aimed at mental as well as physical backbone.

If Sam comes he will add experience and versatility to our squad and will be a great mentor to the young lads. However, if he doesn't, then this year may just be the time for the likes of Haythornthwaite, Sagar and Coleman to come to the forefront.

I am really looking foreward to this season.

Re: Sam OBST : Fri Nov 18, 2011 3:45 pm  

Dreamer wrote:

JD was the driving force behind the side last season, his winning attitude and mental toughness saw us through more than one game.

If he chooses not to play, he will be sorely missed, but this "non critical" season may be the time to concentrate on coaching and develop the team around a new nucleus. At times last year, we allowed our heads to drop, I'm sure some of his signings have been aimed at mental as well as physical backbone.

If Sam comes he will add experience and versatility to our squad and will be a great mentor to the young lads. However, if he doesn't, then this year may just be the time for the likes of Haythornthwaite, Sagar and Coleman to come to the forefront.

I am really looking foreward to this season.

YEH, BRING IT ON ,

Re: Sam OBST : Sun Nov 20, 2011 2:57 pm  

Dominance wrote:

OBST has been released at Hull.
He was seen at Cougar Park last season with Korky. There's a rumour the Dulls are in for him, but if that didn't come off maybe?
There's been talk on the Hull forum that a Championship club could be in for him on a SL release clause deal.
Another one of JD's pals from Wakefield?
Wouldn't that be a further statement of intent.

Back to the real world!

Obst and Korki/JD are buddies and hang around together, Little Sam came over to the Haven game at Cougar park last season and will no doubt have been at the finals.

Sadly you won't be signing Lil Sam.