Re: What now? : Sun Sep 12, 2021 11:52 am  

ComeOnYouUll wrote:

Our league record this season when Connor, Reynolds and Sneyd all played is W7 L2

Our league record when at least one of them was injured is W1 D1 L9

Intresting stat that, some depth would certainly help.

Re: What now? : Sun Sep 12, 2021 12:38 pm  

Are we really upto cap?

I do wonder I've mentioned this before, with Ratu, Ellis and Jones all never being replaced. I know contract extensions swallow some up, but I don't believe those will cover those 3 wages. I'd hazard a guess despite how much were told this is the most expensive squad we've had I believe we've room to manouver.

But wouldn't surprise me if the likes of Matongo, Johnstone and Bowden are moved on to free up more space.

All me guessing

Re: What now? : Sun Sep 12, 2021 12:50 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Intresting stat that, some depth would certainly help.

Agree. Depth is a major problem. Our first choice 17 was never going to win SL but should have been good enough to challenge the top 4. Injuries to key players and we struggle badly. There simply is not enough quality outside the 17. Other clubs who have suffered from covid problems and injuries have dealt with it better than we have. As has been mentioned numerous times the cap has been mismanaged. You can't make contingency for covid but you should for injuries,

Hopefully the majority of the fans will continue to back the club and renew for next season otherwise it could be a long time before we come close to challenging for trophies again.

Re: What now? : Sun Sep 12, 2021 12:57 pm  

Marcus's Bicycle wrote:

Agree. Depth is a major problem. Our first choice 17 was never going to win SL but should have been good enough to challenge the top 4. Injuries to key players and we struggle badly. There simply is not enough quality outside the 17. Other clubs who have suffered from covid problems and injuries have dealt with it better than we have. As has been mentioned numerous times the cap has been mismanaged. You can't make contingency for covid but you should for injuries,

Hopefully the majority of the fans will continue to back the club and renew for next season otherwise it could be a long time before we come close to challenging for trophies again.

Luckily our fans are very loyal and seem to forget quickly.

Need a couple of signings in key positions, these dont have to be big signings, just players to improve us, the likes of Lussick would be a start.

Re: What now? : Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:20 pm  

How many out of contact players would you genuinely be upset about not renewing? I reckon the deals have already been done anyway, just not announced.

Think we need some drastic action. If there’s any still not signed up just let them go.

Re: What now? : Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:21 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Luckily our fans are very loyal and seem to forget quickly.

Need a couple of signings in key positions, these dont have to be big signings, just players to improve us, the likes of Lussick would be a start.

I hope you're right Dave regarding the loyalty of our fans.

If finances allow the final quota place should be used to sign a quality NRL hooker.

Re: What now? : Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:21 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Luckily our fans are very loyal and seem to forget quickly.

Need a couple of signings in key positions, these dont have to be big signings, just players to improve us, the likes of Lussick would be a start.

Nathan Peets would improve us. Giants not retaining him I think.

Re: What now? : Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:32 pm  

Irregular Hoops wrote:

Nathan Peets would improve us. Giants not retaining him I think.

I've only seen him in a few games, but he has impressed me.

I've been reading Beaumont's latest rant, think a few of their players might be looking for new clubs, Sidlow wouldn't be a bad signing for a year.

Re: What now? : Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:44 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

I've only seen him in a few games, but he has impressed me.

I've been reading Beaumont's latest rant, think a few of their players might be looking for new clubs, Sidlow wouldn't be a bad signing for a year.

Not seen that yet. I hope if Marwan gets involved at Leigh, someone does a fly on the wall documentary series!

Re: What now? : Sun Sep 12, 2021 4:37 pm  

Rocknrolla69er wrote:

Are we really upto cap?

I do wonder I've mentioned this before, with Ratu, Ellis and Jones all never being replaced. I know contract extensions swallow some up, but I don't believe those will cover those 3 wages. I'd hazard a guess despite how much were told this is the most expensive squad we've had I believe we've room to manouver.

But wouldn't surprise me if the likes of Matongo, Johnstone and Bowden are moved on to free up more space.

All me guessing

I'm worried that Wynne may go just purely because we have other Full Backs, he's one of the few who actually puts a shift in and at least is a threat in broken play