Re: Players next year : Fri Oct 07, 2016 10:22 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Those fans were clowns, last year I had loads of arguments with fans about Houghton, in reality he hasn't played much better this year, just had better players around him to make him look better, always been a great player and our most important player.

I like Lunt, but don't think he would start for any of this seasons top 4.

I agree Houghton hasn't been much different and still lacks a quality passing game or picking the right option that great hooked do. Makes up for it in spades with grit and hard work but still wouldn't get in a top side. Lunt won a grand final a couple of years ago so can't be that bad.

Re: Players next year : Fri Oct 07, 2016 11:40 pm  

Hdge stated positive news in next few days. He could hinted that it would involve at least one if: Blair, Cockayne and/or Campese. Bet it's just Charlie...

If Campese took a pay cut I'd keep him 1 more year. Look at Ellis at Hull. Was injury prone and crap for first season or two. He's had a great year this year.

Really need Blair to stay. We need a much bigger (not taller) and aggresive pack next year and Blair to guide them.

The championship will be a lot slower than SL with a lot of hokding down, slow play the balls etc. Smart play makers, fast backs and powerful line breaking forwards are whats needed. But then again, we needed those in SL. We nearly had the playmakers and backs (apart from injury) but the forwards were pretty useless. Josh and Ken made more meters up the middle than the forwards last season.

Re: Players next year : Sat Oct 08, 2016 6:23 am  

Sandro II Terrorista wrote:

Kenneth staying wouldn't be a travesty, but it won't happen so you don't need to worry.

Walker will go, and fair play he should.

Blair signed for Salford months ago didn't he?

I'm not all that glad that you're staying at Rovers Dave, preferred it when you where in Thailand.

So did I, won't be too long until I'm back in Asia I hope.

Re: Players next year : Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:20 am  

barham red wrote:

I agree Houghton hasn't been much different and still lacks a quality passing game or picking the right option that great hooked do. Makes up for it in spades with grit and hard work but still wouldn't get in a top side. Lunt won a grand final a couple of years ago so can't be that bad.

Ryan Bailey has about 5, as said he is a good hooker, not a great one though, just lacks something and the reason he isn't at a top club

Re: Players next year : Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:23 am  

Gallanteer wrote:

Hdge stated positive news in next few days. He could hinted that it would involve at least one if: Blair, Cockayne and/or Campese. Bet it's just Charlie...

If Campese took a pay cut I'd keep him 1 more year. Look at Ellis at Hull. Was injury prone and crap for first season or two. He's had a great year this year.

Really need Blair to stay. We need a much bigger (not taller) and aggresive pack next year and Blair to guide them.

The championship will be a lot slower than SL with a lot of hokding down, slow play the balls etc. Smart play makers, fast backs and powerful line breaking forwards are whats needed. But then again, we needed those in SL. We nearly had the playmakers and backs (apart from injury) but the forwards were pretty useless. Josh and Ken made more meters up the middle than the forwards last season.

Ellis has never been crap at Hull, been great if all seasons at Hull, a little bit injury prone but sure he has played an average of 20 games a season though, so not a great comparison.

With the right signings I think you will be back the year after next and probably replace Salford, so if I was Blair I'd stay for one more season at Rovers rather than sign for Salford.

Re: Players next year : Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:31 am  

Dave K. wrote:

So did I, won't be too long until I'm back in Asia I hope.

Are you looking for a wife Dave

Re: Players next year : Sat Oct 08, 2016 8:02 am  

fun time frankie wrote:

Are you looking for a wife Dave

wife/husband/bit of both, he aint too fussed

Re: Players next year : Sat Oct 08, 2016 8:59 am  

Dave K. wrote:

Ryan Bailey has about 5, as said he is a good hooker, not a great one though, just lacks something and the reason he isn't at a top club

What he lacks is humility, he does not take constructive criticism well. If he won't listen to advice about his game from coaches he will never make the improvements he needs to be top class.

Re: Players next year : Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:14 am  

Jake the Peg wrote:

fun time frankie wrote:

Are you looking for a wife Dave

wife/husband/bit of both, he aint too fussed

Ha! You guys.

Shame all of Standee's reincarnation's are banned, he was the best to wind up.

Re: Players next year : Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:28 am  

barham red wrote:

I agree Houghton hasn't been much different and still lacks a quality passing game or picking the right option that great hooked do. Makes up for it in spades with grit and hard work but still wouldn't get in a top side.he's already playing in a top side wouldn't you agree ? Lunt won a grand final a couple of years ago so can't be that bad.