Re: Rumours thread : Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:24 pm  

In the Radio Leeds interview last week, Powell said that he was looking at a squad of 34, so realistically there should be a good few more to come yet, so hopefully some proven quality amongst them ??

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:47 pm  

Pat Bateman wrote:

Quality signing that in my opinion. Spooks the forums Sharks expert, be interesting to get his opinion.

I've always admired Matty and was thrilled when he signed for the Sharkies ... honestly though, he has never really fired in a sharks shirt.. on occasion he can be brilliant... but those occasions have been few and far between for a couple of seasons now. He's been a player I've always been excited to see on the team sheet but usually a bit disappointed by his performance.

He's probably an upgrade for Leigh on Reynolds but (IMO) he's no longer a game changing star.

his signing also perpetuates that SL is an NRL retirement village.

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:48 pm  

FIL wrote:

In the Radio Leeds interview last week, Powell said that he was looking at a squad of 34, so realistically there should be a good few more to come yet, so hopefully some proven quality amongst them ??

Must have been 34 then. I think that’s a bit much with the dual reg but we are running way too light presently.

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:04 pm  

Spookisback wrote:

I've always admired Matty and was thrilled when he signed for the Sharkies ... honestly though, he has never really fired in a sharks shirt.. on occasion he can be brilliant... but those occasions have been few and far between for a couple of seasons now. He's been a player I've always been excited to see on the team sheet but usually a bit disappointed by his performance.

He's probably an upgrade for Leigh on Reynolds but (IMO) he's no longer a game changing star.

his signing also perpetuates that SL is an NRL retirement village.

Informative as always Spook, Much appreciated

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:11 pm  

FIL wrote:

In the Radio Leeds interview last week, Powell said that he was looking at a squad of 34, so realistically there should be a good few more to come yet, so hopefully some proven quality amongst them ??

Must have been 34 then. I think that’s a bit much with the dual reg but we are running too light presently.

Re: Rumours thread : Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:27 pm  

Spookisback wrote:

I've always admired Matty and was thrilled when he signed for the Sharkies ... honestly though, he has never really fired in a sharks shirt.. on occasion he can be brilliant... but those occasions have been few and far between for a couple of seasons now. He's been a player I've always been excited to see on the team sheet but usually a bit disappointed by his performance.

He's probably an upgrade for Leigh on Reynolds but (IMO) he's no longer a game changing star.

his signing also perpetuates that SL is an NRL retirement village.

I think as an organising half he will go well. The issue is for me Leigh needed a 5/8th rather than a midfield general as they already have that in Lam.

For me it’s a panic buy with them missing out on Milford who fitted the bill as the strike style of player they needed to combine with Lam.

Re: Rumours thread : Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:56 pm  

Hopefully Ramon Silva gets an opportunity at Trinity as his highlights are impressive…. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lvX6whYkP ... VyIA%3D%3D

Hopefully Ramon Silva gets an opportunity at Trinity as his highlights are impressive…. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lvX6whYkP ... VyIA%3D%3D

Re: Rumours thread : Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:05 pm  

asmadasa wrote: Hopefully Ramon Silva gets an opportunity at Trinity as his highlights are impressive…. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lvX6whYkP ... VyIA%3D%3D He’s not up to much. He’s also no longer at Wigan I don’t believe so won’t be joining as part of the duel reg agreement.

asmadasa wrote: Hopefully Ramon Silva gets an opportunity at Trinity as his highlights are impressive…. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lvX6whYkP ... VyIA%3D%3D He’s not up to much. He’s also no longer at Wigan I don’t believe so won’t be joining as part of the duel reg agreement.

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Nov 23, 2023 6:17 am  

Ahh… ok..

Re: Rumours thread : Thu Nov 23, 2023 12:26 pm  

Hoping for some signings soon to boost the squad and strengthen.

A strong prop with heavy post contact metres is absolute must to replace Fifita and Whitbread.

A damaging right second row to replace Tanginoa is another must.

Even if we sign 2/3 players that’s fine if they are high quality.

News and rumours is very sparse on the playing front. Haven’t seen or heard a player rumour in weeks.