: Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:56 pm  

BIGAL1 wrote:

Thats why Solomona went to the the Bulls

burgess not burgers

: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:10 pm  

Firstly I think its unfair to slate newton before he has even arrived (if it does happen).

I think in terms of attacking play - Drew is world class and can tear apart the oppositions defence if given the time and space. He gies us that extra dimension and i feel that at some times this season - when he has been injured we have looked a bit flat in our attacking play.
In my opinion - from the games i have seen he is a bit of a weak point defensively though. He isnt the biggest guy in the world, hes not lightning quick and with his age hes not really one to keep on for long spells.
I would love to get another quality season out of him next year but its not worth the gamble IMO as i reckon he is on a decent wage and this could be spent more wisely. i'd probably let him go at the end of the season.

Newton is a very good hooker and although he has a bit of a reputation and some people will see this as a negative signing i think it will be very good for the team.

Realistically are we going to be able to sign anyone better? Probably not

: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:23 pm  

I can't see him getting away with much in a Trinity shirt!!

Therefore I can't see him being up to much.

: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:31 pm  

brickie182 wrote:

Firstly I think its unfair to slate newton before he has even arrived (if it does happen).

Why? It's not like we don't know anything about him.

brickie182 wrote:

Realistically are we going to be able to sign anyone better? Probably not

That's the point. When balancing the books, it's the best we can do. And it ain't bad, for sure, but he won't be playing for a so-called "big club" anymore. Will this be the time when he's found out?

Kear has done well with Latu and the like. Let's hope he can do it with Newton.

: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:33 pm  

RebelRebel wrote:

Why? It's not like we don't know anything about him.



That's the point. When balancing the books, it's the best we can do. And it ain't bad, for sure, but he won't be playing for a so-called "big club" anymore. Will this be the time when he's found out?

Kear has done well with Latu and the like. Let's hope he can do it with Newton.

its not guaranteed yet he may hold out for more billies yet

: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:44 pm  

drew isnt world class



E.O.S.

You follow?

: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:48 pm  

mwildcats wrote:

drew isnt world class



E.O.S.

You follow?

Not really. Too many LOLs...

: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:53 pm  

RebelRebel wrote:

I agree, it's a balancing job, and you can't always get what you want. Just wondered why Bradford aren't prepared to go the 2 years for Newton (apart from the fact that he's a dirty sod)

bradford haven't offered him 2 years because they have signed a big name aussie hooker on big brass. remember you heard it here first. plus newton is one of those players you hate playing against, but great to have on your side. he is a quality signing, experience, grit aggression in bucket loads.. just what we need. brad was great but everytime he has been with us he has missed quite a few games through knocks. reckon he will miss a lot more next year. great player , good luck to him. if we do sign newton, i don't care what he has done in the past , we should get behind him. its looking like wakey have some great signings for next year

: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:56 pm  

I always wondered what deacon first said to him when he arrived at bradford after he kerpowed him

: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:58 pm  

snowie wrote:

I always wondered what deacon first said to him when he arrived at bradford after he kerpowed him

not a lot i'd guess.