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Squad size : Sun Nov 22, 2015 8:15 pm  
So our squad is pretty skinny at the moment, compared with recent seasons. In part this seems to be because the requirement to include homegrown players in the squad has been quietly dropped (see B1:16 in the RFL rules thing - just non-fed, then fed-trained and juniors lumped together). And obviously when comparing with some other teams, we're not running an under-23s.

But even so, now that Cox has gone, we're down to 25 players by my count. I suppose we could go with that, knowing we'll have to patch holes with loan signings as the season goes on. Wouldn't fill me with massive confidence though.

As a minimum, I think we could do with another forward who you'd be happy to see play 20+ games (difficult) and taking a punt on a squad player (loads of choice). Anything less and it could be a real struggle, IMO.
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Re: Squad size : Mon Nov 23, 2015 8:13 am  
I believe most would agree the pack needs more 'grunt' but as the squad stands at the moment I feel there is quality as opposed to quantity amongst the fringe, an area of weakness identified by Chester et al.

I also think it is wise for Rovers to leave cap-space for in-season signings, it's surprising who suddenly becomes available after round 4, so I am more than happy to go with what we have.

However, I expect we will see at least two more additions to the squad sooner rather than later.
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Re: Squad size : Mon Nov 23, 2015 8:26 am  
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I believe most would agree the pack needs more 'grunt' but as the squad stands at the moment I feel there is quality as opposed to quantity amongst the fringe, an area of weakness identified by Chester et al.

I also think it is wise for Rovers to leave cap-space for in-season signings, it's surprising who suddenly becomes available after round 4, so I am more than happy to go with what we have.

However, I expect we will see at least two more additions to the squad sooner rather than later.

We are to get at least 2 more player to be announced soon who i do not know, but lets hope one at least is a prop who can roll up is sleeves and get stuck in
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Re: Squad size : Tue Nov 24, 2015 2:28 pm  
That squad is easily good enough to win the league, the middle eights league ;-)
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Re: Squad size : Tue Nov 24, 2015 2:43 pm  
Not quite sure if this is comparable but Leeds Rhinos are going with a squad of 25!
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Re: Squad size : Tue Nov 24, 2015 5:53 pm  
Leeds have had no where near the injury crisis we've had the last few years. Lucky you'd guess. But knowing our track record with injuries, 25 players would be too few and the loan market would beckon for us again.
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Re: Squad size : Tue Nov 24, 2015 6:21 pm  
Not much change in the outside backs. Still look a bit small / light to me, especially in the centres.

Midfield as you were. Chessie did say another midfield option would be a priority, can't see much out there though. Is Marsh really ready for SL if we need him?

But we're still very short of numbers in the pack. Clarkson / McCarthy is a straight swap & Greenwood was already here. Puletua, Cox, Burke & Ollett haven't been replaced as yet.

We need the last 2 or 3 signings to add some real size / quality.
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Re: Squad size : Fri Nov 27, 2015 6:40 am  
Mulhern not got a squad number at Leeds and is joining you on loan for the season as previously mentioned.
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Re: Squad size : Fri Nov 27, 2015 8:32 am  
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Mulhern not got a squad number at Leeds and is joining you on loan for the season as previously mentioned.

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Re: Squad size : Fri Nov 27, 2015 9:41 pm  
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Leeds have had no where near the injury crisis we've had the last few years. Lucky you'd guess. But knowing our track record with injuries, 25 players would be too few and the loan market would beckon for us again.


EVERY team has a squad of 25 it's a Super League requirement.

In late January every team must submit the names of 25 players who will be the first team squad for salary cap purposes..these must be the top 25 highest paid players who between them cannot earn more than £1.85m.

Other players can feature for the first team but between them they cannot earn in excess of £70k.........this allows young players earning peanuts to play first team in the event of injury crisis etc.

Rovers or any other club can hand out a squad number to a young player... this sometimes happens when a player is too old for U19's but still not ready for first team...you either get rid or give them a squad number.

Rovers policy...it would seem.....is to keep these players hanging around as back up,give them a squad number and then get rid of them before they expect a higher wage....to be replaced by a new batch of hopefuls on peanuts. But really the squad is the top 25 earners as it is at every other club.
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