Improving this squad? : Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:33 am  

After the Cas game we got talking about how well this squad have performed.
I'm delighted with our season I was a bit negative about us and really expected us to be in the bottom four (tin hat on), however, we then got onto strengthening.
I couldn't really think (with our financial constraints) of the positions we could really improve, my only addition would be a real good quality hooker, but at the back of my mind I keep thinking of the old adage if you stay still you go backwards.
So....Who would you replace position wise (sensibly) or add to the squad for next season?

Re: Improving this squad? : Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:50 am  

JINJER wrote:

After the Cas game we got talking about how well this squad have performed.
I'm delighted with our season I was a bit negative about us and really expected us to be in the bottom four (tin hat on), however, we then got onto strengthening.
I couldn't really think (with our financial constraints) of the positions we could really improve, my only addition would be a real good quality hooker, but at the back of my mind I keep thinking of the old adage if you stay still you go backwards.
So....Who would you replace position wise (sensibly) or add to the squad for next season?

I guess it depends who's available. Don't think there's a specific position that needs strengthening other than maybe a top class hooker or centre, but should probably just be a case of if someone becomes available within our budget that would improve us then sign them.

Re: Improving this squad? : Sat Jul 08, 2017 10:11 am  

Agree with the hooker centre positions to strengthen obviously within our means.. would love to see a centre like dean collis. Who could utilise the class we have on both wings..also a top out and out hooker to take advantage of fifitas quick play the balls and also to steady things down when need...not slating woody think hes had a cracking season..just think we need to just keep pushing on to the next level

Re: Improving this squad? : Sat Jul 08, 2017 10:48 am  

We probably need to look at a replacement for Finn.
He has been superb this season but, he isn't getting any younger.
Most people though that Williams would fit the bill and maybe, with 12 months at under his belt and assuming he stays, the perhaps he can take on "Finn role" but, I'm not sure.
Having said that good half backs are very difficult to find and maybe managing Finn's game time will be a better option for next season.
Some cover at 9, would also be high on the shopping list and another guy called Fifita would be a bonus

Re: Improving this squad? : Sat Jul 08, 2017 11:00 am  

wrencat1873 wrote:

We probably need to look at a replacement for Finn.
He has been superb this season but, he isn't getting any younger.
Most people though that Williams would fit the bill and maybe, with 12 months at under his belt and assuming he stays, the perhaps he can take on "Finn role" but, I'm not sure.
Having said that good half backs are very difficult to find and maybe managing Finn's game time will be a better option for next season.
Some cover at 9, would also be high on the shopping list and another guy called Fifita would be a bonus

Andrew not Latu would be nice

Re: Improving this squad? : Sat Jul 08, 2017 5:39 pm  

Hooker
Stand off
Big second row that can pass to centres

Re: Improving this squad? : Sat Jul 08, 2017 5:45 pm  

hazzard wrote:

Hooked
Stand off
Big second row that can pass to centres

Same as most teams then!

Re: Improving this squad? : Sat Jul 08, 2017 7:00 pm  

jakeyg95 wrote:

Same as most teams then!

Yes
That's the trouble

Re: Improving this squad? : Sat Jul 08, 2017 7:08 pm  

We are in such a great position at the mo with our first team
Our first team is exception and we've got great cover in the squad

If Randal comes in and works out all we need is some one to replace williams ideally some one with a danny brough style kicking game I'd be over the moon

Carter and the coaching team have done an amazing job putting our team together

Re: Improving this squad? : Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:07 pm  

Clearly a quality nine would add a lot to us...Woody done brilliant but can't expect him to play 80 minutes every week and a shared role with a better nine would be great...he could also offer decent cover in the halves...

Happy with our two full backs but would love to see a lot more of Jowitt next season...happy with the three quarters too..

Props very happy with...size, power and aggression and as good as any set of props in the league for me...

Backrow id love to see us sign a blockbuster type player...something in the mound on BMM at Salford...a Solomona, Big Ali type player...am almost certain we'll lose Hadley back to Hull as he's far too good a player for them to let go and Kirmond will be a year older...we've Batchelor to fill the void but he's still very young for a forward and although I'd like to see much more of him next season, I don't want to see too much of him if that makes sense...

Might be worth looking at championship too to maybe unearth a project player or two to maintain strength in depth..