Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Thu May 06, 2021 10:58 pm  

James bentley into second row to replace martin. Tom davies who is OOC to replace tom briscoe. Would be really surprised if we get another full back in with walker but I can see why the club would due to the uncertainty of how walker will come back after this injury.

Shaun johnson has just come back from an ACL I believe but got highest try assists last season.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Fri May 07, 2021 4:24 am  

I think it was Johnsons Achilles (didn't that win the Grand National in 82?)

Amazing player. He will get NRL offers.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Fri May 07, 2021 4:26 am  

Sam Tomkins is off contract at the end of the year isn't he?

Perhaps we'll sign him

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Fri May 07, 2021 6:40 am  

NRL is always a gamble and we’re not really getting the level of quality these days.
Tetevano and Prior are quality signings in the current climate.
King needs to be given a few more games to judge him.
But if he goes, we need a new prop.
I’d keep Hurrell on reduced terms for 2 years - I’d much rather him in our team than playing against us.
The most important bit of business would be persuading Prior to stay. He’s class.
Connor at full back. I think the club are worried about Walker.
Or full back could be Eastmonds future.
A new 6 from NRL.
A new winger.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Fri May 07, 2021 8:12 am  

2 years out and a near career ending injury has to be a major concern for the club especially on such a young player. Fingers crossed he’s on the permanent mend now but that’s a hell of an injury.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Fri May 07, 2021 8:24 am  

We should surely be trying to sign Bentley far better second rower than Martin plus he's a Leeds lad.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Fri May 07, 2021 9:40 am  

fanstanningley wrote:

We should surely be trying to sign Bentley far better second rower than Martin plus he's a Leeds lad.

100% we should be going for him if there's a chance.
He's young but already looks a significant upgrade on what we have.
Can't see Johnson leaving the NRL though.
And Davies would be a significant upgrade on T Briscoe

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Fri May 07, 2021 10:24 am  

Trebor1 wrote:

2 years out and a near career ending injury has to be a major concern for the club especially on such a young player. Fingers crossed he’s on the permanent mend now but that’s a hell of an injury.

If the club are looking at Full Back perhaps Walker may be an option at 6. There would be less physical impact compared to FB. I know its not his preferred position but potentially he has the skills set for it. Still think we need to sign a top 6 mind as too much of a risk.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Fri May 07, 2021 10:35 am  

I don't think Walker has the game for half back personally. His injury sounds pretty serious - I have been wondering about Full Back because I don't think Myler is the long-term solution there and Walker is obviously under something of a cloud. A new FB who could maybe cover wing could be an asset.

Hopefully Jack will be back.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V3 : Fri May 07, 2021 12:40 pm  

Really don't get the idea of spending on a full back. Please, please let it be a six. Eastmond could be a great back up half, but we need the halves to be as good or better than any other club in the league for next year.