Re: Fairamo Leaving - Darnell McIntosh on his way? : Sun Jun 06, 2021 10:02 am  

Smiggs wrote:

So we extend his contract for a couple of years based on he nearly broke the line. If we keep this squad together as it is expect the same outcome, mid table finishes and valiant defeats in the cup. It's not strong enough and our overseas contingent needs to be better.

I think Ma'u has been a decent signing, without being outstanding, injuries disrupted him last season but he finished strongly, plays full 80 minutes caswell.

Having two quota wingers is the issue, particularly when one cant get into the team

Re: Fairamo Leaving - Darnell McIntosh on his way? : Sun Jun 06, 2021 11:09 am  

Dave K. wrote:

I think Ma'u has been a decent signing, without being outstanding, injuries disrupted him last season but he finished strongly, plays full 80 minutes caswell.

Having two quota wingers is the issue, particularly when one cant get into the team

Might be that both go?

Re: Fairamo Leaving - Darnell McIntosh on his way? : Sun Jun 06, 2021 11:11 am  

I wouldn't be letting M'au go anywhere.

Re: Fairamo Leaving - Darnell McIntosh on his way? : Sun Jun 06, 2021 11:28 am  

I reckon not getting to Wembley will have a significant impact on who stays and who goes.

Re: Fairamo Leaving - Darnell McIntosh on his way? : Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:00 pm  

WIZEB wrote:

I wouldn't be letting M'au go anywhere.

He's definitely stepped up a gear in recent games. Providing he maintains his form I would offer him a year contract extension but on reduced terms due to his age.

Re: Fairamo Leaving - Darnell McIntosh on his way? : Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:02 pm  

Forwards fine, if Tag had of been fit sure we would have picked up a couple more wins, maybe even yesterday ?

Still a lack of creativity - I agree that Hooker now major issue. Service just too slow and little running threat.

Got to get some pace in the backs - Swifty now looks a world beater & most thought he was a wasted signing ?

Jakey boy always the enigma - yet again yesterday he was diamonds & rocks. Not too upset about the final pass - he is there to do that BUT the niggling etc, allied to serious lack of pace doesn't make him a player we can build a team round - just not reliable enough.

Sick of the Shaul bashers on here, yes he aint a great passer of the ball but he isnt poor either. He has pace to burn ( or did have ) and is always 100% committed. Hope BH gives him a fair crack when fit again.

Re: Fairamo Leaving - Darnell McIntosh on his way? : Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:21 pm  

I’m sure BH can see where the issues are.
Just can’t do much about it until he gets people out of contract.

M’au is worth another year at least. Done well recently, but not sure if he’s worth keeping on big money .

Re: Fairamo Leaving - Darnell McIntosh on his way? : Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:20 pm  

al283 wrote:

Sick of the Shaul bashers on here, yes he aint a great passer of the ball but he isnt poor either. He has pace to burn ( or did have ) and is always 100% committed. Hope BH gives him a fair crack when fit again.

If he hasn't lost a yard because of his injury I think he'll make an outstanding winger as well as covering FB. He can finish from anywhere, good in the air, great from dummy half and is solid defensively.

As a senior player he might tie up a bit of cap for a player who isn't first choice every week though. And Wynne has been training at wing so we might already have enough that we can comfortably let him go. I hope he stays but it wouldn't surprise me if he left.

Re: Fairamo Leaving - Darnell McIntosh on his way? : Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:42 pm  

C for Cuckoo wrote:

If he hasn't lost a yard because of his injury I think he'll make an outstanding winger as well as covering FB. He can finish from anywhere, good in the air, great from dummy half and is solid defensively.

As a senior player he might tie up a bit of cap for a player who isn't first choice every week though. And Wynne has been training at wing so we might already have enough that we can comfortably let him go. I hope he stays but it wouldn't surprise me if he left.

I agree Shaul has everything in his skill set to be a very good winger but at this relatively late stage in his career will he be able to adapt to a new position.

Re: Fairamo Leaving - Darnell McIntosh on his way? : Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:46 pm  

al283 wrote:

Forwards fine, if Tag had of been fit sure we would have picked up a couple more wins, maybe even yesterday ?

Still a lack of creativity - I agree that Hooker now major issue. Service just too slow and little running threat.

Got to get some pace in the backs - Swifty now looks a world beater & most thought he was a wasted signing ?

Jakey boy always the enigma - yet again yesterday he was diamonds & rocks. Not too upset about the final pass - he is there to do that BUT the niggling etc, allied to serious lack of pace doesn't make him a player we can build a team round - just not reliable enough.

Sick of the Shaul bashers on here, yes he aint a great passer of the ball but he isnt poor either. He has pace to burn ( or did have ) and is always 100% committed. Hope BH gives him a fair crack when fit again.

His passing is terrible, although no worse than Sneyds

Can you imagine our attack with Shaul, Reynolds and Sneyd.

I wouldn't mind trying Shaul, Connor and Reynolds, but that won't happen