Re: Players next year : Tue Oct 18, 2016 7:23 pm  

Jake the Peg wrote:

clark sounds like the kind of prop who will end up at Hull if he does well for rovers

It's about time you started producing your own props

Re: Players next year : Tue Oct 18, 2016 7:49 pm  

Or just producing some better gags.

[Mild Rover]

Re: Players next year : Wed Oct 19, 2016 2:22 am  

Bullseye wrote:

Both will give 100%. Addy will be ok provided he's not asked to play in the halves or at hooker. He needs to play in the backrow. Anywhere else and he'll have you tearing your hair out. He can be inconsistent but should do ok if not asked to fill in for others.

Clark is promising but raw. Will take the ball up at 100mph with no thought for his own safety. Never stops. Will put his hand up when others have gone missing. Bit of mongrel but also a bit error prone and can throw in the odd reckless challenge when he's tired. Concedes a few penalties when riled. A few rough edges. Something for Sheens to work with. You'll like him.

I've been looking forward to the confirmation of these two players. The squad is coming together now.

It's interesting what you say about Addy. I do think it's worth considering that it is probably easier to find backrowers than halfbacks, though. Also, after the last couple of seasons a 'lightweight' backrow is is not a concept many Rovers fans will be quick to buy into again, I imagine. With Blair, Clarkson and Lawler already signed up, I think I'd rather see Addy as stand-off/utility, instead of taking one of the remaining backrow spots in the squad. Depending on who else signs, whether Lawler focuses more on developing as a hooker etc.

Re: Players next year : Wed Oct 19, 2016 7:21 am  

Mild Rover wrote:

I've been looking forward to the confirmation of these two players. The squad is coming together now.

It's interesting what you say about Addy. I do think it's worth considering that it is probably easier to find backrowers than halfbacks, though. Also, after the last couple of seasons a 'lightweight' backrow is is not a concept many Rovers fans will be quick to buy into again, I imagine. With Blair, Clarkson and Lawler already signed up, I think I'd rather see Addy as stand-off/utility, instead of taking one of the remaining backrow spots in the squad. Depending on who else signs, whether Lawler focuses more on developing as a hooker etc.

Blimy mild rover do you work shifts or can you not sleep your post 3.22am

Re: Players next year : Wed Oct 19, 2016 7:53 am  

Mild Rover wrote:

I've been looking forward to the confirmation of these two players. The squad is coming together now.

It's interesting what you say about Addy. I do think it's worth considering that it is probably easier to find backrowers than halfbacks, though. Also, after the last couple of seasons a 'lightweight' backrow is is not a concept many Rovers fans will be quick to buy into again, I imagine. With Blair, Clarkson and Lawler already signed up, I think I'd rather see Addy as stand-off/utility, instead of taking one of the remaining backrow spots in the squad. Depending on who else signs, whether Lawler focuses more on developing as a hooker etc.

It will be interesting to see how we use Addy. If 2017 is to be used to develop Matty Marsh then Marsh & Addy are not a half back partnership to lead use out of the championship.
I think we will find Addy filling the gap left by Donaldson who seems to be doing is best to find a new club down-under.
We still need an experienced half to dictate the rhythm of the game and complement Marsh's youth and enthusiasm.

[Bullseye]

Re: Players next year : Wed Oct 19, 2016 8:40 am  

I’d say having Addy and Donaldson in your backrow leaves it too light. When both players were with us we got bullied a bit in the pack. That wasn’t just down to them by any means but they’re on the small side.

Of the two I’d say Addy offers more in attack. He makes more ground with ball in hand and can pass and kick. Donaldson’s defence is better than Addy’s. Addy can put in the occasional big hit but he’s also guilty of shoulder grabbing too much and has been a defensive weakness for us at times. Donaldson I remember has a better tackling technique.

Addy should not be played in either halfback position if you have any ambitions of getting promoted. He can pass and kick well but he can also do it badly so can’t be consistent in either of those positions. Wide running second row who can put a man through a gap or as a back up kicker in general play if needed is a better bet.

Re: Players next year : Wed Oct 19, 2016 9:13 am  

Bullseye wrote:

I’d say having Addy and Donaldson in your backrow leaves it too light. When both players were with us we got bullied a bit in the pack. That wasn’t just down to them by any means but they’re on the small side.

Of the two I’d say Addy offers more in attack. He makes more ground with ball in hand and can pass and kick. Donaldson’s defence is better than Addy’s. Addy can put in the occasional big hit but he’s also guilty of shoulder grabbing too much and has been a defensive weakness for us at times. Donaldson I remember has a better tackling technique.

Addy should not be played in either halfback position if you have any ambitions of getting promoted. He can pass and kick well but he can also do it badly so can’t be consistent in either of those positions. Wide running second row who can put a man through a gap or as a back up kicker in general play if needed is a better bet.

I've always thought if Donaldson was 6 inches taller and 3 stone heavier he'd be a world beater

Re: Players next year : Wed Oct 19, 2016 10:45 am  

So far.....

Staying/new:
Cockayne
Wardill
Salter
Minns
Oakes
Addy
Marsh
Clark
Lunt
Scruton
Clarkson
Blair
Lawler
Jubb
Harris

Confirmed leavers (or from media comments)
Thornley, Kelly, Walker, Green, Campese, Boudebza

Probably going but no word yet:
Sio, Larroyer, Tilse, Greenwood

Unknown:
Mantellato, Dixon, Allgood. Horne, Donaldson, Shaw, Mulhern, Moran, Cator

Thin that's it for now.

[Bullseye]

Re: Players next year : Wed Oct 19, 2016 11:18 am  

Shaw's a decent championship level fullback. Good goalkicker too in case you lose Mantellato.

[Mild Rover]

Re: Players next year : Wed Oct 19, 2016 12:48 pm  

cravenpark1 wrote:

Blimy mild rover do you work shifts or can you not sleep your post 3.22am

My sleeping pattern is all over the place!

Gallanteer wrote:

So far.....

Staying/new:
Cockayne
Wardill
Salter
Minns
Oakes
Addy
Marsh
Clark
Lunt
Scruton
Clarkson
Blair
Lawler
Jubb
Harris

Confirmed leavers (or from media comments)
Thornley, Kelly, Walker, Green, Campese, Boudebza

Probably going but no word yet:
Sio, Larroyer, Tilse, Greenwood

Unknown:
Mantellato, Dixon, Allgood. Horne, Donaldson, Shaw, Mulhern, Moran, Cator

Thin that's it for now.

Moran mentioned as a Rovers player in the Scotland squad on the Rovers website, so I'd guess he's probably staying.

With, I'm guessing, roughly 10 spots left in the squad and 5 non-fed places available, the next few announcements will be very interesting. I wonder if we'll hold an overseas place or two for strengthening mid-season.