Re: Lead Balloon... : Tue Jul 18, 2017 12:18 pm  

Cokey wrote:

I'm a bit nervous, but if Jamie Acton gets around 4/5 game ban then i think we'll be ok as he might only miss 1 to 2 games as he would've served 3 games prior to the 8s. He really does make a difference. I'm happy with the squad, but i think we've under performed quite a few times this season. We are capable of stepping up, and it certainly will be required in the 8s.

I think they will throw the book at him tbh even if it wasn't as dangerous as it first seemed.... I actually think Widnes have played a lot worse then you guys (at times), can't see us making more then one signing

Re: Lead Balloon... : Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:03 pm  

Cokey wrote:

I'm a bit nervous, but if Jamie Acton gets around 4/5 game ban then i think we'll be ok as he might only miss 1 to 2 games as he would've served 3 games prior to the 8s. He really does make a difference. I'm happy with the squad, but i think we've under performed quite a few times this season. We are capable of stepping up, and it certainly will be required in the 8s.

I cant see Acton getting less than the 8 quoted, silly thing to do even if the actual event didn't harm anyone the potential will be looked at, add that to his previous and it looks gloomy for him.

Widnes have arguably been the worst team in the league of late but there plastic pitch may give them an edge but only a slight one. Can't see wire and cats struggling either so it looks a 3 way shoot out between us and the bottom 2. (that is if we can pick up some form and actually look bothered by then).

Re: Lead Balloon... : Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:15 pm  

barham red wrote:

I cant see Acton getting less than the 8 quoted, silly thing to do even if the actual event didn't harm anyone the potential will be looked at, add that to his previous and it looks gloomy for him.

Widnes have arguably been the worst team in the league of late but there plastic pitch may give them an edge but only a slight one. Can't see wire and cats struggling either so it looks a 3 way shoot out between us and the bottom 2. (that is if we can pick up some form and actually look bothered by then).

Am I right in thinking for the fax game we have, carney, minns, heff, greenwood and lawyer all back?

Re: Lead Balloon... : Tue Jul 18, 2017 2:26 pm  

barham red wrote:

I cant see Acton getting less than the 8 quoted, silly thing to do even if the actual event didn't harm anyone the potential will be looked at, add that to his previous and it looks gloomy for him.

Widnes have arguably been the worst team in the league of late but there plastic pitch may give them an edge but only a slight one. Can't see wire and cats struggling either so it looks a 3 way shoot out between us and the bottom 2. (that is if we can pick up some form and actually look bothered by then).

Although i don't condone his actions,Acton has never injured anyone when he's been up in front of the disciplinary panel for all he's bans,the outcome has always been "Potentially".There have been quite a few incidents this year from other players, where potential injury could've been very serious. Just one example is ,Gildart could've had a career ending injury through a crusher tackle, fortunately he back playing after about 3 months. Brett Ferres - Outcome = Sin bin 6 match ban, £300 fine.

Anyway, all the best in the 8s except against us of course.

Re: Lead Balloon... : Tue Jul 18, 2017 6:28 pm  

Just found out Acton got 9 game ban and £300 fine.

Re: Lead Balloon... : Wed Jul 19, 2017 3:45 pm  

So is this davison guy telling the truth then Kr 3 to 4 signings for the 8s, well is that not including Chris Atkins cos then we must still have two more signings announcements before froday

Re: Lead Balloon... : Wed Jul 19, 2017 4:56 pm  

rebelrobin wrote:

So is this davison guy telling the truth then Kr 3 to 4 signings for the 8s, well is that not including Chris Atkins cos then we must still have two more signings announcements before froday

With Atkins, McGuire and Masoe announced (yes, I know McGuire isn't for the 8s) and probably no overseas space, not sure who else we could bring in anyway that would improve the squad. FWIW They could release JBF for a quota spot - him and Kavanagh just haven't done enough this season. Not bad, just not good enough. James Green hasn't had a look in at Leigh this season. Bring him home for the 8s?

Re: Lead Balloon... : Wed Jul 19, 2017 5:24 pm  

Wouldn't disagree with you about JBF, especially if Minns is coming back. JBF does some nice things but has made a few howlers too.

I like Kavanagh and think he goes under the radar a bit but is an effective player for us. I'd have Clarkson and Horne well ahead of him if we are looking to offload a forward.

With Masoe coming in the front row looks to have strength and depth. At least relative to previous years.

I think we are in a good spot in that if we bring a player in the have to be a bloody good player to oust one of starting 17.

[Mild Rover]

Re: Lead Balloon... : Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:23 pm  

I like Kavanagh, I think he's done well for us and would be ahead of some our other middle players for me.

James Green - if he hadn't come through the ranks, there'd have been a lot less talk of props not reaching their prime until they're older. Reasonable squad player, but wouldn't be in our starting 17 now, IMO.

Re: Lead Balloon... : Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:24 pm  

I think 1 more big forward could do it and yes we have Maguire for next season but he wont be last if we go up, but feel a English forward like U say green or a championship player who is wasted at their club..