Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Tue Nov 15, 2022 8:33 pm  

Spookisback wrote:

on a parallel but related point ... where does Proctor play next year?

given that Ashurst was huge last season and the coach suggests Tanginoa's best position is wide forward

Proctor is second row and never seen him play prop.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Tue Nov 15, 2022 8:43 pm  

asmadasa wrote:

Proctor is second row and never seen him play prop.

Definitely a second row yes. Think he’s a right second row so I’d imagine he will play right second row and Tanginoa will interchange with Ashurst.

The prospect of Tanginoa and Proctor out wide is exciting me to be honest. Tanginoa on the left with his strong running could be very good for Murphy/Hall too.

Speaking of Proctor, when does he arrive?

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Tue Nov 15, 2022 9:09 pm  

The Avenger wrote:

I don’t think so Wollo,
If it’s on there it’s not from me.
I think you need to go check your maths because you’ve added 2 + 2 and come up with 3

I’m not sure why I’m getting earache over this, it’s not my rumour, I didn’t post it and in every comment I’ve made about it I’ve cast doubt over it’s validity.

Apologies then. Just a coincidental similarity.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Wed Nov 16, 2022 9:31 am  

Trojan Horse wrote:

Definitely a second row yes. Think he’s a right second row so I’d imagine he will play right second row and Tanginoa will interchange with Ashurst.

The prospect of Tanginoa and Proctor out wide is exciting me to be honest. Tanginoa on the left with his strong running could be very good for Murphy/Hall too.

Speaking of Proctor, when does he arrive?

Yes, the second row is sorted, but above all now, we need a prop to replace Dave. I'm aware we have Bowden, Butler, Whitbread, and Battye - also Eseh coming on the scene, but I still think we need some prop with aggression and leadership in there.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Wed Nov 16, 2022 9:38 am  

1 maybe 2 props a Centre and cover for halfback/9/fullback required imo

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Wed Nov 16, 2022 12:19 pm  

upthetrin92 wrote:

1 maybe 2 props a Centre and cover for halfback/9/fullback required imo

We do not need a 9. We have 3 already and even 4 including Smith or 5 including Crowther if absolute emergency arises.

1/2 props, Centre/FB, halfback, loose and we are sorted. It’s clear where we lack depth.

If the above though there needs to be good quality brought in for the forwards. The halfback position and centre can be back up/players with potential.

I believe Pratt is training with the first team who’s a centre.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Wed Nov 16, 2022 12:44 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

We do not need a 9. We have 3 already and even 4 including Smith or 5 including Crowther if absolute emergency arises.

1/2 props, Centre/FB, halfback, loose and we are sorted. It’s clear where we lack depth.

If the above though there needs to be good quality brought in for the forwards. The halfback position and centre can be back up/players with potential.

I believe Pratt is training with the first team who’s a centre.

Butterworth is full back/halfback I believe.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:52 pm  

REDWHITEANDBLUE wrote:

Butterworth is full back/halfback I believe.

Don’t think he’s signed up and didn’t see him in training videos but if he’s still part of reserves then as you say he could be an option. There is also Gaskell too but we are still light in depth.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:57 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote: Don’t think he’s signed up and didn’t see him in training videos but if he’s still part of reserves then as you say he could be an option. There is also Gaskell too but we are still light in depth. I think he might be looking at this function he was presenting at with Dane Windrow https://www.facebook.com/groups/789669968844500

Trojan Horse wrote: Don’t think he’s signed up and didn’t see him in training videos but if he’s still part of reserves then as you say he could be an option. There is also Gaskell too but we are still light in depth. I think he might be looking at this function he was presenting at with Dane Windrow https://www.facebook.com/groups/789669968844500

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Wed Nov 16, 2022 8:28 pm  

asmadasa wrote:

Proctor is second row and never seen him play prop.

He hasn't played anywhere other than second row since 2011.