Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 5:18 pm  

And I forgot our other cover at FB, Mendieka, another long term injury

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 5:28 pm  

Jimmy 4 Bradford wrote:

Well I'm pretty pleased with the signing. I know he's getting on abit and not the fastest but he is an extremely experienced player and despite scoring ''THAT'' TRY at Magic Weekend few years ago I think he will be great for us.

Might mean Oscar plays 7 especially if Jacks doesn't get a contract.

If you mean the try at Millennium Stadium when Sinfield hit the post with the penalty that never was, it was Jordan Tansey who scored that try.

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 5:48 pm  

I think Marshall Mathers would do a better job.

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:23 pm  

Ok. So let's break this down into manageable chunks

Positives:
He's a former challenge cup and SL Grand Final winner on several occasions
He's played for several top clubs in SL as well as playing in the NRL
He's a recognised full back rather than a winger/utility player filling in.

Negatives:
A number of very serious knee injuries throughout his career
He is the wrong side of 30
He's been out of the game for the last 6 months due to questionable off-field issues

So, while I'm not stoked about the signing, he is a decent player. He's not a world beater but he adds some experience to the backline and hopefully he can have a positive influence on players like Thomas.

Guess we'll see where we are in 12 months

[Bullseye]

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:33 pm  

Well losing Mullaney was a blow and non of the squad would've filled that gap.

Mathers doesn't either but he's experienced and can provide leadership.

He's prone to the occasional brain fart so it won't be dull.

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:01 pm  

bullsonfire wrote:

I think Marshall Mathers would do a better job.

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:50 pm  

Bullseye wrote:

Well losing Mullaney was a blow and non of the squad would've filled that gap.

Mathers doesn't either but he's experienced and can provide leadership.

He's prone to the occasional brain fart so it won't be dull.

the nearest we have to Mullaney in the squad is Caprice. Seems to have the attacking ability for league, its probably defence that will need more work. so if we have a Mullaneyesque player in 12 months time I will be very happy.

but lets see if he gets past the trial first.

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:55 pm  

martinwildbull wrote:

the nearest we have to Mullaney in the squad is Caprice. Seems to have the attacking ability for league, its probably defence that will need more work. so if we have a Mullaneyesque player in 12 months time I will be very happy.

but lets see if he gets past the trial first.

But will be get a decent run and chance?

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:59 pm  

martinwildbull wrote:

Gledhill may have discovered sarcasm.

whilst his best years are behind him...

I thought you were on about Mick at first.

Re: New signing : Thu Jan 28, 2016 8:03 pm  

One of the great disappointments of the SL era. I remember him as a SO destroying the Aussie juniors for GB, then playing as a superb third HB from FB position under Graham Murray (I think). He went down under, got a bad injury & went downhill. I've long thought he has a touch of arrogance that is not deserved & sometimes lacks bottle. My under is completely whelmed.