Re: Mullally : Fri Oct 19, 2018 12:20 pm  

Just been on the Salford forum and they seem sad he's going. It's clear he gives 100% so assuming he's fit then his age doesn't bother me the guy is a quality signing and a true competitor.

If true I'm extremely happy with this one as it will mean we are no longer just a big pack but a tough one.

Re: Mullally : Fri Oct 19, 2018 12:25 pm  

Outwood Trinity wrote:

Bren 2k, wasn't he Salford, and also Wales captain not too long ago.

He may well have been - it just seems a bit of leap to suggest that a *rumoured* signing would roll up, do a pre-season, then run out as captain.

Having said that, although we all seem to have a view on who it should be, I'm not sure I understand entirely what the role of the captain is - so I've suggested Ashurt loads of times, because he seems like a model pro, a dynamo on the field, and an all-round nice bloke - but I don't really know what qualities and attributes are required.

Best get used to this I guess - off-season, not-news type discussions!

Re: Mullally : Fri Oct 19, 2018 12:52 pm  

Aaron Bower on twitter claiming Salford have accepted an offer for Kopczak, says it's Trinity.

Re: Mullally : Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:30 pm  

A fee may well have been paid but it could be a couple of hundred pound admin fee. Don't read too much into the undisclosed fee bit.

Re: Mullally : Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:44 pm  

If kopzak rumours true then that's a fantastic signing

Re: Mullally : Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:50 am  

bren2k wrote:

He may well have been - it just seems a bit of leap to suggest that a *rumoured* signing would roll up, do a pre-season, then run out as captain.

Having said that, although we all seem to have a view on who it should be, I'm not sure I understand entirely what the role of the captain is - so I've suggested Ashurt loads of times, because he seems like a model pro, a dynamo on the field, and an all-round nice bloke - but I don't really know what qualities and attributes are required.

Best get used to this I guess - off-season, not-news type discussions!

Ashurst would probably be most people's choice. I think he is one of those "lead by example" type guys.

My only concern would be the same as I have had with Kirmo - is he vocal enough? We've all seen what an influence certain captains have on their team and even more so, the referee. I don't want a Wakey player constantly whining at the ref like some players do, but I do feel that at times we don't question some ridiculous decisions.

Re: Mullally : Sat Oct 20, 2018 8:19 pm  

Fordy wrote:

Ashurst would probably be most people's choice. I think he is one of those "lead by example" type guys.

My only concern would be the same as I have had with Kirmo - is he vocal enough? We've all seen what an influence certain captains have on their team and even more so, the referee. I don't want a Wakey player constantly whining at the ref like some players do, but I do feel that at times we don't question some ridiculous decisions.

My thoughts also Fordy.
I really don't want to make comparisons but such as Turner and Fox led by example - by god I wouldn't have liked to have underperformed with Rocky Turner on the pitch. I saw him face to face with some of his team mates rousting them and encouraging them at the same time.
I accept things are different now, leadership qualities though remain the same to me. You have to lead by example and positively do something about your mates on the pitch. Likewise, make strong but acceptable representations to the referee.
I don't know who I'd burden with that role but one of the team must stand out.