Re: Jake Connor signing : Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:13 pm  

Reynolds said he’s the most talented ball player he’s played with, other than Benji.

[Chris71]

Re: Jake Connor signing : Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:50 pm  

Mrs Barista wrote: Chris71 wrote: Indeed and certainly sounds positive. I do think Jake is a different player under the new coaching team and think that will no doubt have played a big part should he sign. I think BH gives players more licence to play what's in front of them, which suits Jake as an instinctive player. Would love to see him commit for another 3 years or something. Certainly looking promising more here

Mrs Barista wrote: Chris71 wrote: Indeed and certainly sounds positive. I do think Jake is a different player under the new coaching team and think that will no doubt have played a big part should he sign. I think BH gives players more licence to play what's in front of them, which suits Jake as an instinctive player. Would love to see him commit for another 3 years or something. Certainly looking promising more here

Re: Jake Connor signing : Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:10 pm  

Will be a real coup if we keep him long term.
An endorsement of the new coaching team as well.

Re: Jake Connor signing : Tue Apr 20, 2021 1:38 pm  

Him recently(ish) becoming a dad will have hopefully put an end to those NRL links

Re: Jake Connor signing : Tue Apr 20, 2021 1:39 pm  

... just don't check his stats for the Warrington game.

Re: Jake Connor signing : Tue Apr 20, 2021 1:57 pm  

Shame they don’t do a “freaky bit of skill” stat

Re: Jake Connor signing : Thu Apr 22, 2021 6:43 am  

ccs wrote:

... just don't check his stats for the Warrington game.

Alot of errors, particularly under the high ball which is unusual for him, but still make a try and looked dangerous in the 2and half.

Need to get him signed up, along with a few others, particularly

Brown, Cator, Griffin and Savelio

Next would be Satae and Sao

Swift probably, big decision on Faraimo as we cant carry an overseas winger out of the 17, such a waste of a quota spot.

Ma'u needs to have a big few games also to get a new deal.

I'd probably keep them all, with the exception of Faraimo and use the quota spot to sign a hooker or another forward

Re: Jake Connor signing : Thu Apr 22, 2021 11:30 am  

Dave K. wrote:

Alot of errors, particularly under the high ball which is unusual for him, but still make a try and looked dangerous in the 2and half.

Need to get him signed up, along with a few others, particularly

Brown, Cator, Griffin and Savelio

Next would be Satae and Sao

Swift probably, big decision on Faraimo as we cant carry an overseas winger out of the 17, such a waste of a quota spot.

Ma'u needs to have a big few games also to get a new deal.

I'd probably keep them all, with the exception of Faraimo and use the quota spot to sign a hooker or another forward

Agree with all of that.

It's tough on Faraimo because as much as I rate him an adequate non quota replacement could be be found in SL. In fact if Vulikijapani is a success another winger may not be needed. Maybe Shaul could even play there as well.

Ma'u is a difficult one. He's an exceptional player but hasn't shown consistently what he can do. He'll also be 33 and I would imagine one of the high earners. Better value may be found elsewhere.

I like the idea of another hooker to compliment Houghton. He's got plenty of miles on the clock but doesn't seem to be slowing down and he rarely gets injured but that can't last forever. Maybe look at a more dynamic hooker similar to Litten but obviously better quality.

Above all the most important thing is to resign all the other names you mentioned.

Re: Jake Connor signing : Thu Apr 22, 2021 2:57 pm  

Marcus's Bicycle wrote:

Agree with all of that.

It's tough on Faraimo because as much as I rate him an adequate non quota replacement could be be found in SL. In fact if Vulikijapani is a success another winger may not be needed. Maybe Shaul could even play there as well.

Ma'u is a difficult one. He's an exceptional player but hasn't shown consistently what he can do. He'll also be 33 and I would imagine one of the high earners. Better value may be found elsewhere.

I like the idea of another hooker to compliment Houghton. He's got plenty of miles on the clock but doesn't seem to be slowing down and he rarely gets injured but that can't last forever. Maybe look at a more dynamic hooker similar to Litten but obviously better quality.

Above all the most important thing is to resign all the other names you mentioned.

Are you saying you dont rate Johnstone?

Re: Jake Connor signing : Thu Apr 22, 2021 5:26 pm  

bonaire wrote:

Are you saying you dont rate Johnstone?

No, I think he's dependable and won't let you down. I was agreeing with Dave K. If we had a quota place available a hooker would be an option. I don't think we should use it on a winger if we decide to let Faraimo go.

How do you see it? Interested to know what others think. Maybe I'm in the minority.