vastman wrote:
homme vaste wrote:
I think this is a good decision by the club, either we think we have a better option which could be Hardaker (I hope this is the case) or Mash has decided that we don`t need another fullback as after all it was Willie that was keen on Shaul.
But we do need another FB as we only have the one as far as I can see. Nobody in the youth set up stands out at present.
However whether we needed one a s pricey as Shaul may have been I don't know.
We don’t need one. Afterall Jowitt could go on to have an injury free run. If we don’t though we carry some risk in the event of injury.
That said, Gaskell can cover full back for the odd game so there is an option. Butterworth if he’s still here as a 3rd option.
I’m happy we seem to be trusting in Jowitt and it may be that Apelgarth wants a player with more utility for the back line to cover multiple positions so we can invest for quality in other positions to improve the starting 13/17. Just an example but Hampshire would likely cost less than Shaul but offer cover and depth at fb/wing/halfback. Im sure there are similar players who cover full back and other positions who may be options.
Shaul isn’t a necessery signing for me. I’d much rather us strengthen other positions like prop/Loose and maybe second row while look for more versatile depth for the backline and maybe halves.
As someone said it was probably Poching driving the Shaul move.
