Recruitment 2020 : Sun Apr 14, 2019 7:26 pm  

From the preview of tomorrow’s League Express:

Adam Pearson speaks exclusively with us, and gives an interesting insight into the club’s recruitment plans for 2020..

Re: Recruitment 2020 : Sun Apr 14, 2019 7:35 pm  

Beaten to it by a minute!

Re: Recruitment 2020 : Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:56 pm  

Re: Recruitment 2020 : Sun Apr 14, 2019 10:29 pm  

AP has previously said they are open to marquee signings, and they would review things
Think they’ve maybe realised last years recruitment and retention wasn’t a success.
Sounds like it’s not a case of who’s leaving, more who’s staying!

Re: Recruitment 2020 : Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:07 am  

I think we need 3/4 signings, as long as we keep Scott, Faramino, Sneyd, Litten, Hadley and Westerman (Although still have doubts on him, due to injuries)

We need 1/2 backrowers, a prop and a winger.

2/3 overseas players and I'd try for a UK winger.

Joel Thompson is one name I've heard, would be good signing and replacement for Manu.

Re: Recruitment 2020 : Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:51 am  

Dave K. wrote:

I think we need 3/4 signings, as long as we keep Scott, Faramino, Sneyd, Litten, Hadley and Westerman (Although still have doubts on him, due to injuries)

We need 1/2 backrowers, a prop and a winger.

2/3 overseas players and I'd try for a UK winger.

Joel Thompson is one name I've heard, would be good signing and replacement for Manu.

Don’t forget Radders Dave

Re: Recruitment 2020 : Mon Apr 15, 2019 5:45 am  

Dave K. wrote:

I think we need 3/4 signings, as long as we keep Scott, Faramino, Sneyd, Litten, Hadley and Westerman (Although still have doubts on him, due to injuries)



Joel Thompson is one name I've heard, would be good signing and replacement for Manu.

I'd settle for Thompson, think he's our kind of player.

Re: Recruitment 2020 : Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:03 am  

Riderofthepalehorse wrote:

Don’t forget Radders Dave

The way Pearson talks it that article I think it is a done deal

Re: Recruitment 2020 : Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:29 am  

My preference would be Radders to continue, we know at times we’ve had results which frankly embarrass us, and last year it was a dire struggle at the end of the season, injuries although boring to talk about crippled us. I would think Radders is assigned to secure players for next year, so it does look like we are giving him a new deal.

It is a constant balancing act, keeping players happy, perhaps already knowing they will be leaving next year, but still wanting 100% from them this season.

And I suppose if you do go down the Warrington route paying Greg Austin wheelbarrow loads of dosh, how do other players like Hill or Ratchie feel about the pay structure, as a team game their value is just as great as Austin or Widdop.

Re: Recruitment 2020 : Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:32 am  

5 or 6 players coming from Australia! Wow - Aubusson, Joel Thompson, Mahe Fonua??