Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Fri Jan 31, 2025 9:04 am  

Simmo71 wrote:

If we get Quota dispensation, we should deffo go for Lafai.
And play Handley on the wing where he belongs..

I agree. Handley is the only player that can score tries from distance and you need that kind of strike in a team. He’s a lot better on the wing.

Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Fri Jan 31, 2025 10:17 am  

As has been said elsewhere, how can a quota spot not open up? Would be the most illogical of decisions if it didn't.

Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Fri Jan 31, 2025 10:54 am  

The danger if we do nothing is that we fall further behind.
Our star signing is out for the season.
This makes us weaker.
Obviously we have to look after his welfare, but we also need to exploit the system if we can.
I get that we should be giving the young lads a chance, but this is a full season injury and already puts our squad under pressure.

And if there is a fire sale at Salford, you can bet your life all the other teams will be sniffing round their players.
So, the gap to the top 3 or 4 widens without Sivo and if we don't bring in a replacement.
Simple as that.

Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Fri Jan 31, 2025 11:37 am  

Simmo71 wrote:

The danger if we do nothing is that we fall further behind.
Our star signing is out for the season.
This makes us weaker.
Obviously we have to look after his welfare, but we also need to exploit the system if we can.
I get that we should be giving the young lads a chance, but this is a full season injury and already puts our squad under pressure.

And if there is a fire sale at Salford, you can bet your life all the other teams will be sniffing round their players.
So, the gap to the top 3 or 4 widens without Sivo and if we don't bring in a replacement.
Simple as that.

Yep, spot on, couldn't agree more mate

Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Fri Jan 31, 2025 1:14 pm  

Trebor1 wrote:

Yep, spot on, couldn't agree more mate

I agree, but contractually we have to be careful. In a perfect world we might get Lafai (who is in the last year of his contract) or even Ravalawa at St George, but we have to keep an eye on next year and beyond. Do we really want to be stuck with more quota three quarters than we can fit into our starting team for 26, when most fans would acknowledge the pack and potentially half back will also need strengthening. If Blease can come up with a one season deal that's almost like for like I will doff my hat.

Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Fri Jan 31, 2025 1:19 pm  

If we sign a centre or winger, it has to be a one year deal. If we signed a 2nd row or half back, it would likely be to replace Lisone or Frawley next year.

Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Fri Jan 31, 2025 5:21 pm  

ArthurClues wrote:

I agree, but contractually we have to be careful. In a perfect world we might get Lafai (who is in the last year of his contract) or even Ravalawa at St George, but we have to keep an eye on next year and beyond. Do we really want to be stuck with more quota three quarters than we can fit into our starting team for 26, when most fans would acknowledge the pack and potentially half back will also need strengthening. If Blease can come up with a one season deal that's almost like for like I will doff my hat.

I think one or both of Lisone and Frawley will be gone end of this season

Re: Transfer Talk V5 : Fri Jan 31, 2025 7:33 pm  

cheekydiddles wrote:

I think one or both of Lisone and Frawley will be gone end of this season

I hope that these 2 players prove me wrong this season,But I'd get rid of both of these players as they're a total waste of quota spots

Frawley has a very limited skillset for an overseas half back (Sneyd is miles better by comparison to UK players)
Jack Sinfield is also waiting in the wings,But IMO he needs a full season playing at a top club in the Championship in 2025 to help his development, rather than getting the odd game for Leeds.

Although whilst considering overseas half backs, I've always thought that Jackson Hastings would eventually sign for us,Perhaps in 2026?

Lisone is nothing more than a flat track bully and I would drive him to the airport tomorrow.
"IF" he gets another contract then i will be astounded as he's a total waste of quota and cap space