Re: New Signing ... : Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:38 pm  

Definitely a good signing. Interesting that an attacking FB was seen as the priority after wings rather than a decapitator type of prop. Although as expected the emphasis has been on defence to start with, this looks like a commitment to attacking play from a number of positions not just half backs. Chisholm and McNally, how many tries are they going to make/finish for each other - and Elliot, Joe, Reiss etc too. So a big step in the right direction, and the promise of entertaining and winning rugby this season.

Re: New Signing ... : Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:34 pm  

martinwildbull wrote:

Definitely a good signing. Interesting that an attacking FB was seen as the priority after wings rather than a decapitator type of prop. Although as expected the emphasis has been on defence to start with, this looks like a commitment to attacking play from a number of positions not just half backs.

I'd agree. I know Kear said in an interview or an article (before we signed McNally) that Ryan was putting his hand up for FB. Although I do like Ryan from what I have seen I just don't think he's good enough at FB going forward and finishing moves in that sense. The signing of McNally shows that we have signed someone who can make a break from anywhere. Back up any breaks made on the field and finish them off with a try. But for me more importantly it allows Ryan to revert to the wing and continue his fruitful partnership with Oakes, where his type of finishing is better and he'll score a ton of tries.

Re: New Signing ... : Wed Jan 24, 2018 4:07 pm  

I still think that the club are in the market for at least one prop.
I'd be very surprised if there isn't one announced before the final friendly.

Re: New Signing ... : Wed Jan 24, 2018 6:55 pm  

beefy1 wrote:

I still think that the club are in the market for at least one prop.
I'd be very surprised if there isn't one announced before the final friendly.

Trial list prop playing Friday. Big lad, line buster and off loader looking at video Jordan Andrade: who knows?!

Re: New Signing ... : Wed Jan 24, 2018 8:32 pm  

tackler thommo wrote: beefy1 wrote: I still think that the club are in the market for at least one prop. I'd be very surprised if there isn't one announced before the final friendly. Trial list prop playing Friday. Big lad, line buster and off loader looking at video Jordan Andrade: who knows?! I was just thinking earlier today a Ross Peltier clone would be good and from the video he certainly looks the part. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89A9GgxwsNA You might with respect want to turn the music down.......or off.

tackler thommo wrote: beefy1 wrote: I still think that the club are in the market for at least one prop. I'd be very surprised if there isn't one announced before the final friendly. Trial list prop playing Friday. Big lad, line buster and off loader looking at video Jordan Andrade: who knows?! I was just thinking earlier today a Ross Peltier clone would be good and from the video he certainly looks the part. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89A9GgxwsNA You might with respect want to turn the music down.......or off.

Re: New Signing ... : Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:01 pm  

TheBeast wrote: I was just thinking earlier today a Ross Peltier clone would be good and from the video he certainly looks the part. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89A9GgxwsNA You might with respect want to turn the music down.......or off. I think he needs to trim down slightly and get a little fitter. Bit like Peltier at start of last season. But there's potential. Would love to see some highlights against 'better' opposition though to get a bit of knowledge on how he performs against some bigger packs.

TheBeast wrote: I was just thinking earlier today a Ross Peltier clone would be good and from the video he certainly looks the part. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89A9GgxwsNA You might with respect want to turn the music down.......or off. I think he needs to trim down slightly and get a little fitter. Bit like Peltier at start of last season. But there's potential. Would love to see some highlights against 'better' opposition though to get a bit of knowledge on how he performs against some bigger packs.

Re: New Signing ... : Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:09 pm  

TBF If he's playing for Oxford the level of opposition will be the same as what we will come up against this season

Re: New Signing ... : Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:21 pm  

saw the name on the squad list, went to the video, came back here and saw everything I wanted to say already said by tt TB BB2 and BB. Lets hope he delivers. and can tackle.

Re: New Signing ... : Wed Feb 14, 2018 4:36 pm  

Hi again Bulls fans.

McNally = Great signing IMHO.
Maybe a little slight in build for a modern RL FB & of course his only real failing is a reluctance to return the ball, however given 2 seasons of early & big injuries taking him out for long periods of the season it is perhaps an understandable psychological hurdle he must overcome.

Gregg will rip holes through CH1 & would still be a top performing FB at Championship level.

Oh, by the way, I love the away shirt, looks like one of the old NRL indigenous designs .... I approve.