Re: Nine players to leave : Wed Sep 25, 2024 9:08 pm  

asmadasa wrote:

Shame Olpherts is going as good back up/competition for wing in SL with the yardage he makes and the tries he scores…

We will have a like for like replacement in Matty Russell coming in who is a very similar player but a little better IMO.

Re: Nine players to leave : Wed Sep 25, 2024 9:13 pm  

homme vaste wrote:

We will have a like for like replacement in Matty Russell coming in who is a very similar player but a little better IMO.

Injury prone and lightweight…

Re: Nine players to leave : Thu Sep 26, 2024 5:45 am  

asmadasa wrote:

Injury prone and lightweight…

As we have 4 centres I d rather see one of them as back up winger than Russel , - assuming he’s coming

Re: Nine players to leave : Thu Sep 26, 2024 6:40 am  

Kirmudgeonlyisback wrote:

As we have 4 centres I d rather see one of them as back up winger than Russel , - assuming he’s coming

That does make a lot of sense, especially after playing OP on the wing against Barrow, and then listening to Ollies interview after the game.

Re: Nine players to leave : Thu Sep 26, 2024 7:31 am  

I think all of these make sense, if Boothroyd was Home Grown then I would have kept him but he isn't worth a quota spot . The other one who I wouldn't mind us keeping is Olpherts but he wouldn't be first choice and I imagine at this stage of his career he wants to be playing regular rugby.

Re: Nine players to leave : Thu Sep 26, 2024 8:37 am  

altofts wildcat wrote:

I think all of these make sense, if Boothroyd was Home Grown then I would have kept him but he isn't worth a quota spot . The other one who I wouldn't mind us keeping is Olpherts but he wouldn't be first choice and I imagine at this stage of his career he wants to be playing regular rugby.

It's why he left Leeds so yes regular game time is his goal. He'll be a good pick up for a top end Championship club. Still drops the odd clanger but finishes well and has a strong carry.

Re: Nine players to leave : Thu Sep 26, 2024 11:17 am  

Let’s not forget they have been up against championship opposition , if players didn’t look good I think we’d all be asking questions. Yes we now have financial stability but that’s not to say money can be used willy nilly and the club must feel that at present we have a squad that can compete at the next level , which probably includes a contingency plan if and when the right player becomes available.

Re: Nine players to leave : Thu Sep 26, 2024 12:21 pm  

https://www.totalrl.com/derrell-olphert ... ue-return/

https://www.totalrl.com/derrell-olphert ... ue-return/

Re: Nine players to leave : Thu Sep 26, 2024 5:38 pm  

Is it just me that looks at that list and see's Thornley and Bowden as the gems you wouldn't want to lose down a plughole.

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Re: Nine players to leave : Thu Sep 26, 2024 6:14 pm  

Upanunder wrote:

Is it just me that looks at that list and see's Thornley and Bowden as the gems you wouldn't want to lose down a plughole.

I'd keep them both but sometimes both player and club want to go another way.