Re: Rumours thread. : Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:23 pm  

Albion wrote:

I'm not sure on this...I think Laffranchi has been great up front for us.

He has played well but I think he struggles against the likes of Wigan due to the fact he's to small for prop and isn't a out and out prop.

Think I'd like to see Laffranchi start at prop with perry (even better if we can replace him with a better prop) and then bring LMS and TP off the bench on the 25 min mark.

LMS and TP coming off the bench could be our new version of maurie and Anderson coming on.

Re: Rumours thread. : Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:24 pm  

Billinge_Lump wrote:

I think the problem with signing a prop is who is available? Quality is thin on the ground and there are a number of teams looking for props. Wigan are losing Lima and Leeds will need to sign a couple in a year or two for example.

True, but we were after a prop last year, even after getting La franki, so nothing much has changed other than us not getting one so having to play more 2nd rowers up front.

Re: Manu signs : Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:27 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

Widnes?

Read they were after him a few weeks back.

I honestly can't remember, I got told loads of transfer talk and can't remember who. I'm not sure if Widnes was outbid.

Re: Rumours thread. : Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:29 pm  

bewareshadows wrote:

True, but we were after a prop last year, even after getting La franki, so nothing much has changed other than us not getting one so having to play more 2nd rowers up front.

If we could just get shut of perry we'd be able to bring in a overseas prop but I can't see perry getting a deal in the NRL.

Re: Rumours thread. : Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:33 pm  

But if Perry went we'd need 2. lol

Re: Rumours thread. : Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:37 pm  

bewareshadows wrote:

But if Perry went we'd need 2. lol

TP, Laffranchi, clough, LMS, Magennis, new prop.

That's six props and we have Forster knocking on the door which is enough.

Re: Rumours thread. : Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:41 pm  

Not sure about Magennis or TP as prop but if that's he way it's going to be then we will need another 2nd rower, which begs the question that Saints fan poses, why let dixon go?????

Re: Rumours thread. : Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:47 pm  

bewareshadows wrote:

Not sure about Magennis or TP as prop but if that's he way it's going to be then we will need another 2nd rower, which begs the question that Saints fan poses, why let dixon go?????

In a ideal world we could pick up a non quota prop but the ain't any about unless we take a punt on burgess from the bulls.

I just think Laffranchi and perry ain't good enough against the likes of Wigan and Warrington and they are the teams weve got to best to win something.

We missed out big time on hill, he's looked the part thus year for Warrington and he's young and english.

Re: Rumours thread. : Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:52 pm  

Front Row: Perry, Laffranchi, LMS, Clough, Magennis, Forster

Back-row: Manu, Soliola, Wilkin, Flanagan

If that was how we go next season then I'd expect TP to play front and back-row depending on where he is needed...

Have I missed anyone out in the back-row? We seem incredibly light there!

Re: Rumours thread. : Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:53 pm  

Is fielded not worth a punt