Re: Danny Addy & other potential signings : Tue Apr 12, 2022 8:05 pm  

dddooommm wrote:

Sam Hallas confirmed. Good addition to the squad.

I would ask the question - will this signing really improve our situation? My answer is "meh". Never a big fan of Hallas during his previous incarnation with us. A reasonable squad member, but no stand out.

[Bullseye]

Re: Danny Addy & other potential signings : Wed Apr 13, 2022 6:36 am  

Hallas brings good fitness and a good work ethic. He's quite versatile too. He may not be the biggest, fastest or meanest forward but if he's used in the right way he won't let us down.

Given the injury situation we're in he should go straight into the starting lineup

Re: Danny Addy & other potential signings : Wed Apr 13, 2022 7:12 am  

[quote="bringbackjimmy"]I would ask the question - will this signing really improve our situation? My answer is "meh". Never a big fan of Hallas during his previous incarnation with us. A reasonable squad member, but no stand out.[/quote]

As opposed to the middles of

Fleming
Crossley
Kibula
Baldwinson
Walker

Would have Hallas in heart beat over them

[Bullseye]

Re: Danny Addy & other potential signings : Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:23 am  

We've lacked enthusiasm a few times this season and Hallas is never short of that so hopefully he'll lead by example.

Re: Danny Addy & other potential signings : Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:05 pm  

That’s the key point for me. Hallas brings bucket loads of work ethic, enthusiasm and passion. He won’t be kicking his heels after missing a tackle like some of them are at the moment. He always seemed up for the challenge and gave it a good go which is all we can ask for.

Hopefully he can inspire some others to follow suit.

Re: Danny Addy & other potential signings : Wed Apr 13, 2022 4:03 pm  

Hallas loves it. And is game as anything. We haven’t really conceded any ‘great’ tries. A lot of soft stuff close to the line. Hallas at 13 tightens up the defence and can hit and tackle and lock a ball up well. Good solid addition.

Re: Danny Addy & other potential signings : Fri Apr 15, 2022 9:36 pm  

Well, the return of the prodigal didn't follow the script. Yes, Sam is a grafter and tries with all his heart, but unfortunately looked very ordinary tonight in a very poor team performance.

[Bullseye]

Re: Danny Addy & other potential signings : Fri Apr 15, 2022 11:12 pm  

Thought Hallas did well TBH. His fitness and workrate put a few others to shame. He's never going to win us a game with a flashy play but he gives 100% unlike too many others.

Re: Danny Addy & other potential signings : Sun Apr 17, 2022 6:33 pm  

Dont think it matters who we sign really. Absolute zero chance of being any where near "contenders" as Kear said we were going to be.

Fev have just signed Johnathan Ford meaning they now.have FIVE (yes 5!!) half backs all better than our starting 6 and 7

Re: Danny Addy & other potential signings : Sun Apr 17, 2022 7:22 pm  

RagingBull wrote:

Fev have just signed Johnathan Ford meaning they now.have FIVE (yes 5!!) half backs all better than our starting 6 and 7

I’m not quite sure how they’re affording this but they’re clearly going for the poop or bust tactic on going up this year. We tried it and failed.