Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Thu Nov 10, 2022 11:44 pm  

Pat Bateman wrote:

At the forum MC stated they are talking to at least 4 NRL players with 4/5 phone calls a day regarding players..

Did he say NRL or Overseas? Can't remember but the latter could include players such as Taylor and Mago.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Fri Nov 11, 2022 6:56 am  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

Did he say NRL or Overseas? Can't remember but the latter could include players such as Taylor and Mago.

Or even Drinkwater.

Not convinced now that we've signed Proctor, that we'd bring Taylor in too.

As it stands, we have Ashurst, Kelepi, Proctor, Pitts and Jordy that can play 11, 12 &13. Isn't one of these younger forwards we've promoted to the first team a back rower too

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:02 am  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

Did he say NRL or Overseas? Can't remember but the latter could include players such as Taylor and Mago.

Yes very true. I think he said overseas

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:12 am  

Trojan Horse wrote:

Shame we probably didn’t look at him. Was one of Lebanons best forwards and liked the look of him.

Possibly did but again work permits etc.

But I think the key is Ipswich Jets. One he doesn’t have to move. Two he will be fairly well paid. Three it a gateway to the NRL. The NRL has one new team and one to shortly be announced, that s possibly 30+ spots coming up.

Compared to us they are a win win. Not just us I might add, but England in general. It simply isn’t the draw card it once was. Many of the reasons are not directly related to the game either.

I think that’s why so many teams are stocking up on second chance English players.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:12 am  

https://amp.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/dogs-d ... 57lwj.html Post pandemic now. Would be a good pack leader replacement for Big Dave alongside Mago and Whitbread wouldn’t get outmuscled by many packs….

https://amp.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/dogs-d ... 57lwj.html Post pandemic now. Would be a good pack leader replacement for Big Dave alongside Mago and Whitbread wouldn’t get outmuscled by many packs….

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:46 am  

asmadasa wrote:

https://amp.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/dogs-debutant-seumanufagai-happy-to-take-six-figure-pay-cut-to-join-family-club-20210423-p57lwj.html

Post pandemic now. Would be a good pack leader replacement for Big Dave alongside Mago and Whitbread wouldn’t get outmuscled by many packs….

I'm trying to remember what kind of an impact he made at Leeds, whether good or bad.

Having said that, if it didn't work, doesn't mean it wouldn't for another club.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:51 am  

Eastern Wildcat wrote: I'm trying to remember what kind of an impact he made at Leeds, whether good or bad. Having said that, if it didn't work, doesn't mean it wouldn't for another club. He played 32 games for them and was well liked according to the article…… https://www.skysports.com/amp/rugby-lea ... ly-reasons

Eastern Wildcat wrote: I'm trying to remember what kind of an impact he made at Leeds, whether good or bad. Having said that, if it didn't work, doesn't mean it wouldn't for another club. He played 32 games for them and was well liked according to the article…… https://www.skysports.com/amp/rugby-lea ... ly-reasons

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Fri Nov 11, 2022 10:05 am  

asmadasa wrote:

https://amp.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/dogs-debutant-seumanufagai-happy-to-take-six-figure-pay-cut-to-join-family-club-20210423-p57lwj.html

Post pandemic now. Would be a good pack leader replacement for Big Dave alongside Mago and Whitbread wouldn’t get outmuscled by many packs….

That would be some pack tbf. The props we sign could have a big impact on how the team looks/performs.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Fri Nov 11, 2022 10:07 am  

Trojan Horse wrote:

That would be some pack tbf. The props we sign could have a big impact on how the team looks/performs.

Cas have not been able to agree a deal with AJ Wallace put him on your list of possible signings if you can fit him on

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Fri Nov 11, 2022 11:24 am  

REDWHITEANDBLUE wrote:

Cas have not been able to agree a deal with AJ Wallace put him on your list of possible signings if you can fit him on

Goingto hull apparently