Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Sun Dec 27, 2020 1:36 pm  

Well, as I’ve said we’re a little further ahead with this signing but losing Ava is a blow. I don’t like Prior at prop, especially early game - he is far more effective roaming at loose and has a great pass on him.

Can do a job at prop but we’re still short of high quality specialist front rowers. We need to sign another starting prop for me.

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Sun Dec 27, 2020 5:28 pm  

Frosties. wrote:

I do believe that agar is genuinely interested in Sutcliffe being permanent centre and Hurrell in the second row

Not sure where you get the Agar wanting Hurrell in the 2nd row from , that would be barmy !

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Sun Dec 27, 2020 6:42 pm  

ploinerrhino wrote:

Frosties. wrote:

I do believe that agar is genuinely interested in Sutcliffe being permanent centre and Hurrell in the second row

Not sure where you get the Agar wanting Hurrell in the 2nd row from , that would be barmy !

There was a YEP interview with Hurrell where he said he'd happily play anywhere as Newman and Sutcliffe went well at centre last year.

Whether it's just filler for the paper or more than that God knows. I guess if Agar is going to be left with only 3 props inc Prior plus Holroyd, he can't play Prior at LF, so Hurrell to 2nd row and Martin to LF may be the type of thing he has to look at to rebalance what he has.

Think Tetevano will be a good signing for us, but like most think we need another proper prop.

As for Cameron Smith, for mine he is simply too small for prop.

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Sun Dec 27, 2020 6:48 pm  

One thing we are not short of is back rowers (although I am waiting with trepidation over the future of Walters..). Just don’t see the need to put Hurrell in the middle.

He needs to play RHS for me inside Briscoe, simples.

L Sutcliffe needs to do a lot for me at LHS centre before Newman comes back to retain a place in the side. Happy to be proven wrong.

Big year for our young players. We need a few to take a step forwards.

Being positive there is still time to snag another top line prop from somewhere over the next 4-6 months when it will still count.

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Sun Dec 27, 2020 6:58 pm  

Dont know how long the club have been planning for ava leaving but for me it isn't that much of a stretch to see us bringing in someone else.i highly doubt it will be a top quality signing though.

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Sun Dec 27, 2020 7:23 pm  

Can Smith is the same height at Cuthbo (183cm), and 4 kg lighter at 101kg vs 105kg. It’s not a massive difference.

It must get not be on the cards, but it wouldn’t surprise me due to his handling ability. It could be a master stroke if we got our game built around the handling of our forwards like we used to do.

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Sun Dec 27, 2020 10:12 pm  

batleyrhino wrote:

Can Smith is the same height at Cuthbo (183cm), and 4 kg lighter at 101kg vs 105kg. It’s not a massive difference.

It must get not be on the cards, but it wouldn’t surprise me due to his handling ability. It could be a master stroke if we got our game built around the handling of our forwards like we used to do.

Weight isn't everything it's about how explosive you are, not sure Smith is to take it up the middle.

[Frosties.]

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Mon Dec 28, 2020 12:45 am  

KaeruJim wrote:

One thing we are not short of is back rowers (although I am waiting with trepidation over the future of Walters..). Just don’t see the need to put Hurrell in the middle.

He needs to play RHS for me inside Briscoe, simples.

L Sutcliffe needs to do a lot for me at LHS centre before Newman comes back to retain a place in the side. Happy to be proven wrong.

Big year for our young players. We need a few to take a step forwards.

Being positive there is still time to snag another top line prop from somewhere over the next 4-6 months when it will still count.

What do you mean the future of Sam Walters?

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:55 am  

Think it was marty who posted on another thread that all may not be well with him at the club.

Re: In 2021 | Zane Tetevano - Expires: 2023 : Mon Dec 28, 2020 10:02 am  

bdrhino wrote:

Dont know how long the club have been planning for ava leaving but for me it isn't that much of a stretch to see us bringing in someone else.i highly doubt it will be a top quality signing though.

Doesn’t have to be, for once a good solid squad filler will do, to cover injuries suspension and rotation with Holroyd so we can bring him on steady. A good seasoned pro who can do a dozen games a year but good enough to push for more games.