Re: Chalmers and Lowe the conspiracy : Tue Apr 18, 2017 1:56 pm  

Was Bailey available? - yes.

If we had offered him a billion pounds, would he have signed? - yes

If we offered a fiver a month? - No.

So the question isn't worthless, there is no reason to suggest he'd never have signed for us at any price. Of course, if Cha-Low had just made a short comment - like "Yes we spoke to Bailey but couldn't agree a fee" then we'd know.

But, whilst you may settle for us being mushrooms, aren't you worried when even the coach strongly hints that he's getting no feedback about the glaring need to strengthen the squad?

Re: Chalmers and Lowe the conspiracy : Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:17 pm  

Ferocious Aardvark wrote:

Was Bailey available? - yes.

If we had offered him a billion pounds, would he have signed? - yes

If we offered a fiver a month? - No.

So the question isn't worthless, there is no reason to suggest he'd never have signed for us at any price. Of course, if Cha-Low had just made a short comment - like "Yes we spoke to Bailey but couldn't agree a fee" then we'd know.

But, whilst you may settle for us being mushrooms, aren't you worried when even the coach strongly hints that he's getting no feedback about the glaring need to strengthen the squad?

The lack of updates from those at the top is frustrating, but come on. In all seriousness you can't expect them to put out a statement saying that they tried to sign Bailey but couldn't agree a fee with him? When has any owner of a RL club ever done that before?! What purpose would it serve other than to appease a few nutters on a message board?

We've just signed a prop forward only two weeks ago, how about we give him a chance instead?

Re: Chalmers and Lowe the conspiracy : Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:31 pm  

debaser wrote:

Has anyone ever actually seen Chalmers or Lowe at Odsal? Do they even exist?

Chalmers is in the coral stand every home game and attends all academy games played at Odsal. So go introduce your self.

Re: Chalmers and Lowe the conspiracy : Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:33 pm  

Bailey was never interested in coming out of retirement to the Toronto cheque book was waved in his face.

Re: Chalmers and Lowe the conspiracy : Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:34 pm  

redeverready wrote:

Chalmers is in the coral stand every home game and attends all academy games played at Odsal. So go introduce your self.

I think I see him going to watch home games with Toovey in the box behind where I stand. It took me a while to twig who he was.

Re: Chalmers and Lowe the conspiracy : Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:36 pm  

hindle xiii wrote:

I think I see him going to watch home games with Toovey in the box behind where I stand. It took me a while to twig who he was.

Yep he did against Feath and Sheffield then went in coral after.

Re: Chalmers and Lowe the conspiracy : Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:36 pm  

hindle xiii wrote:

I think I see him going to watch home games with Toovey in the box behind where I stand. It took me a while to twig who he was.

Thats where we stand too.

Re: Chalmers and Lowe the conspiracy : Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:38 pm  

I did wonder about ex-Catalans prop Seb Martins but I think he got banned at the same time as Tony Gigot. Although I don't know if the ban was shortened like his.

Maybe with our recent history players just don't want to take the risk. And we did trial Walker which didn't work out.

Finally, I don't know what the ruling is but if we adjust a few sessions why can't we sign part time players?

Maybe one or two will hate the travel and leave Toronto...?

Re: Chalmers and Lowe the conspiracy : Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:48 pm  

redeverready wrote:

Chalmers is in the coral stand every home game and attends all academy games played at Odsal. So go introduce your self.

It was more of a tongue in cheek comment. But I am glad he is there. Has anyone been to ask him any of these questions?

Re: Chalmers and Lowe the conspiracy : Tue Apr 18, 2017 3:05 pm  

Were I in the position of the owners ( whoever they may be ) I would not be looking to pay out a penny more than was necessary during this year. At this point in time we are on course to escape the drop. Should things change and results pick up for our main competitors then spending would increase by an appropriate amount to ensure we remain on course. This could also be related to crowds dropping off..... in that action may need to be taken.
Any spare money would be put on one side for next year. Obviously such an approach demands regular monitoring to ensure that the necessary targets are achieved at the appropriate intervals.
Just because they are not spending much does not mean it is not there. Why commit to extra contracts for more weeks than are necessary.