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Re: 2021 squad : Sat Nov 14, 2020 12:52 am  

I agree. You usually play 3 SR in a game anyway so need at least 4 you'd happily play with some backup too.
LF Westerman, Crowther and Walker assuming Arona is front row but I'd happily start him at 13.
SR Ashurst Tanginoa, Batch and Pitts is a string setup. I think we could do with another.
Props we do need to pick up if it's true that Kopi and Green are on their way out. I'd love Battye back. Think Tangata goes back to Halifax but I think Navarette is still with us isn't he?

Re: 2021 squad : Sat Nov 14, 2020 3:19 am  

PopTart wrote:

I agree. You usually play 3 SR in a game anyway so need at least 4 you'd happily play with some backup too.
LF Westerman, Crowther and Walker assuming Arona is front row but I'd happily start him at 13.
SR Ashurst Tanginoa, Batch and Pitts is a string setup. I think we could do with another.
Props we do need to pick up if it's true that Kopi and Green are on their way out. I'd love Battye back. Think Tangata goes back to Halifax but I think Navarette is still with us isn't he?

I’m sure Crowther can play SR and has in the past so he’s an option giving us enough depth and quality in the SR.

It’s prop we are in dire need.

Fifita
Arona
Green
Aydin

Are with us 2021 though Green seems to be a bit injury prone and Aydin is a young lad.

Koppy - OOC
Tangata - Loan ends
Navarette - Loan ends
Gwaze - OOC
Battye - Loan ends

If we don’t get at least 2 good quality props for 2021 signed I think we will struggle down the middle like we did a lot of 2020 for yards.

Other than Battye and maybe Navarette I think we need to be looking to improve the quality in this area.

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Re: 2021 squad : Sat Nov 14, 2020 7:47 am  

Trojan Horse wrote:

I’m sure Crowther can play SR and has in the past so he’s an option giving us enough depth and quality in the SR.

It’s prop we are in dire need.

Fifita
Arona
Green
Aydin

Are with us 2021 though Green seems to be a bit injury prone and Aydin is a young lad.

Koppy - OOC
Tangata - Loan ends
Navarette - Loan ends
Gwaze - OOC
Battye - Loan ends

If we don’t get at least 2 good quality props for 2021 signed I think we will struggle down the middle like we did a lot of 2020 for yards.

Other than Battye and maybe Navarette I think we need to be looking to improve the quality in this area.

I agree about the props.

In terms SR. Yes of course Crowther can cover, as can Westerman, but they are not the 1st choice because they are more valuable at 13.

Re: 2021 squad : Sat Nov 14, 2020 8:05 am  

Trojan Horse wrote:

I’m sure Crowther can play SR and has in the past so he’s an option giving us enough depth and quality in the SR.

It’s prop we are in dire need.

Fifita
Arona
Green
Aydin

Are with us 2021 though Green seems to be a bit injury prone and Aydin is a young lad.

Koppy - OOC
Tangata - Loan ends
Navarette - Loan ends
Gwaze - OOC
Battye - Loan ends

If we don’t get at least 2 good quality props for 2021 signed I think we will struggle down the middle like we did a lot of 2020 for yards.

Other than Battye and maybe Navarette I think we need to be looking to improve the quality in this area.

Aydin is not a prop imho, he might have played there in youth RL and according to wiki and the Trinity site he is but he is a back row all day long for me.

Unless my eyes deceive me he’s not big enough, then again neither was JT or a few others so maybe he is. It will be a while before we know that’s for sure, so I personally wouldn’t place him in the props list for now, unless he has a growth spurt.

Re: 2021 squad : Sat Nov 14, 2020 11:20 am  

I wouldn't be surprised if we saw Westerman used in the front row at times next season.

Re: 2021 squad : Sat Nov 14, 2020 11:55 am  

imwakefieldtillidie wrote:

I wouldn't be surprised if we saw Westerman used in the front row at times next season.

That’s not actually a bad call if needed with Crowther and Brad Walker good options for 13.

If we get recruitment right and if the players hit pre season in good shape (with the new added support of another physio) then we could be in for much improved year).

Oh and a Vastman I get your point on Aydin. He’s not a small lad but he’s probably more in the frame of a second row presently. He’s got plenty of time on his side though.

Re: 2021 squad : Sat Nov 14, 2020 12:11 pm  

On the second row front, and bearing in mind were also looking at backs, maybe a centre/second row option could be a better fit. What happened to that ginger haired kid at Warrington. Didn't he cover both positions.

Also kicked goals too if I recall.

Re: 2021 squad : Sat Nov 14, 2020 2:30 pm  

Travelling Wilbury wrote:

On the second row front, and bearing in mind were also looking at backs, maybe a centre/second row option could be a better fit. What happened to that ginger haired kid at Warrington. Didn't he cover both positions.

Also kicked goals too if I recall.

Harvey Levett ?? Been on loan at HKR I believe he’s going to Salford for next season.

Re: 2021 squad : Sat Nov 14, 2020 2:42 pm  

Hopefully Joe Arundel (if he is still with us) will be fit again next season. The lad has had some rotten luck the past two years. When fit he’s our best centre IMO.

Re: 2021 squad : Sat Nov 14, 2020 2:47 pm  

Willzay wrote:

Hopefully Joe Arundel (if he is still with us) will be fit again next season. The lad has had some rotten luck the past two years. When fit he’s our best centre IMO.

He certainly was a few years ago and I have a lot of time for Joe. Fully fit he’s a real asset to our squad. As you say rotten luck last couple of years