Re: Orford would be a waste of money : Wed May 27, 2009 8:44 am  

Chris71 wrote:

TBH last night we made good ground against Leeds but when we get in the oppostions 20 we just can't break through due to poor decisions, lack of creativity, no options etc. We just don't make the opposition have to think or work hard in defence.

I didn't see last night TBH, sounds like that was a good thing though. I think it is the case that our forwards can make yards, it's just they need to be fully fired up and at the top of their game to do so. This is where we have trouble and why we need a bit more firepower adding IMO. We need a couple of props who still cause some damage when playing reasonably, but demolish sides when in top gear. We can't rely on having everyone playing their best every week as it just won't happen.

: Wed May 27, 2009 9:02 am  

http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/348768771?-4338

http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/348768771?-4338

: Wed May 27, 2009 9:07 am  

Ellam wrote:

http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/348768771?-4338

about a week or so old that story.

: Wed May 27, 2009 9:08 am  

Ellam wrote:

http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/348768771?-4338

Hopefully he'll glance at the league table and join the stronger team.

: Wed May 27, 2009 9:56 am  

We could sign the entire Australian Test side but it wouldn't make any difference. Agar would coach the talent out of every player and have us getting beat against Salford at home in the Challenge Cup.

: Wed May 27, 2009 11:27 am  

Horne = Full back wrote:

We could sign the entire Australian Test side but it wouldn't make any difference. Agar would coach the talent out of every player and have us getting beat against Salford at home in the Challenge Cup.

: Wed May 27, 2009 11:38 am  

Probably said elsewhere but heard strong things about Orford AND Gasnier for next year

But then again, probably be thorman and toa-kohe love!!

: Wed May 27, 2009 12:19 pm  

I heard that we're signing Inglis and Kite for next year.

Re: Orford would be a waste of money : Wed May 27, 2009 12:27 pm  

carl_spackler wrote:

Exactly my point, it's how you use your weight. He's 101kg per SL website, 104kg per Leeds'. Our website has Dowes at 108kg, Cusack 103kg, King 108kg, and they're all actually shorter than Peacock. Their comparative ineffectiveness is therefore not down to their lack of size.

that and the fact peacock is solid muscle. he is literally massive. i shook his hand once he nearly tore it off!!! dowes,cusack and king are far from the most imposing figures. [please dont someone tell me muscle weighs more than fat,we all know this...]

i wouldnt go too much on the published weights anyway they are invariably inaccurate depending on when they are taken - pre-season/before a game/after a game. you can't really make a fair comparrison.

: Wed May 27, 2009 12:44 pm  

Irregs #12 wrote:

Probably said elsewhere but heard strong things about Orford AND Gasnier for next year

But then again, probably be thorman and toa-kohe love!!

A non-Hull FC first team coach has been telling people we have signed Orford for next season.