Re: New signing : Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:57 am  

SirStan wrote:

Well this so called supporter will be popping along to watch today, unlike 4-5000 who will rock up against Wakefield go join in the chorus of ‘Rovers till I Die’.

I look forward to being pleasantly surprised by several players today who I appear to have prematurely written off.

So now it’s fellow supporters who for a variety of reasons do not go to today's game that become the subject of your scorn.

Re: New signing : Sun Jan 07, 2018 12:38 pm  

Keiththered wrote:

So now it’s fellow supporters who for a variety of reasons do not go to today's game that become the subject of your scorn.

Are you a Detective Keith? If not then you should consider a career change.

Re: New signing : Sun Jan 07, 2018 3:48 pm  

SirStan wrote:

Well this so called supporter will be popping along to watch today, unlike 4-5000 who will rock up against Wakefield go join in the chorus of ‘Rovers till I Die’.

I look forward to being pleasantly surprised by several players today who I appear to have prematurely written off.

Well I'm not going today (I usually do support testimonials) but don't bother with friendlies as there usually boring but I hope there's a decent turnout for cockayne he's been a good servant whether you love him or hate him

Re: New signing : Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:59 pm  

Number 2 shirt for kenny sio?

Re: New signing : Mon Jan 08, 2018 9:15 am  

Jake the Peg wrote:

I reckon the powers that be at rovers know that we'll be moving to a bigger SL in 2019 so are happy to bid their time in the knowledge that even if you finish bottom your place is secure

An expanding super league may well be a factor in many teams recruitment policies.
Another will be the higher pay cap in the NRL.
Add in the very poor exchange rate and many of our southern hemisphere imports are starting to see they can earn more playing second grade in Australia, than in SL.

Those teams who have built teams around their overseas "stars" will soon be changing their approach and starting to retain the likes of Mcgillvary, Warmsley and Watkins as marquee players rather than looking abroad.

Re: New signing : Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:53 pm  

BiltonRobin wrote:

An expanding super league may well be a factor in many teams recruitment policies.
Another will be the higher pay cap in the NRL.
Add in the very poor exchange rate and many of our southern hemisphere imports are starting to see they can earn more playing second grade in Australia, than in SL.

Those teams who have built teams around their overseas "stars" will soon be changing their approach and starting to retain the likes of Mcgillvary, Warmsley and Watkins as marquee players rather than looking abroad.

Warmsley will be on his way to the NRL in 2019.
I understand your thinking but it will be very difficult for SL clubs to hold onto players given the salaries and lifestyle available in Australia irrespective of Marquee player rules

Re: New signing : Wed Jan 10, 2018 6:31 pm  

incheye2983 wrote:

Number 2 shirt for kenny sio?

Carney happy enough. Sio is a player I as a fan would love to see back with us.Is there any substance in this or just wish full thinking?

Re: New signing : Wed Jan 10, 2018 6:55 pm  

As great as Ken Sio was for us, do we really want to go back to having 2 quota spots tied up on the wings?

I’d expect the 2 spots we have will go on a half back and a forward, subject to suitable players becoming available.

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 11, 2018 7:48 am  

I think we have enough outside backs no need for Sio as good as he was it would be a bit of a waste now

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 11, 2018 9:05 am  

What we need is a prop nasty one and a 6or 7 and I am not new I have got a iPad and on holiday in Cyprus I am cravenpark 1