: Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:07 pm  

Pleased with this signing, I think he will go well at the Bulls. Like most on here, I now want to see Lynch and Menzies given new deals as a priority.

If Lynch does re-sign then perhaps we will see more of Sam at 2nd row/13. If that is the case, perhaps the club will need to let either Cook or Morrison leave. Surely we're now looking to bring in a half back and at least a couple of of backs?

: Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:10 pm  

Bully_Boxer wrote:

Pleased with this signing, I think he will go well at the Bulls. Like most on here, I now want to see Lynch and Menzies given new deals as a priority.

If Lynch does re-sign then perhaps we will see more of Sam at 2nd row/13. If that is the case, perhaps the club will need to let either Cook or Morrison leave. Surely we're now looking to bring in a half back and at least a couple of of backs?

Retain Lynch, Beaver and Newton. Morro should be let go, although a trooper and a quality player, he is becoming far too injury prone. I'd hope we are in the market for a FB or a centre and top priority a half back. Depending on how things work out, I think Tadulala may have to be let go and put Halley on that wing, but only if we get a FB. I hope Sheriffe trains hard for next season.

: Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:15 pm  

I think we need to retain Semi for another year unless we can recruit another blockbusting winger. Sheriffe/Halley as our two wings will see us continue to struggle next year. I'd be tempted to see if we can offload Platt either on loan or permanently if space on the cap is needed.

: Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:27 pm  

Bully_Boxer wrote:

I think we need to retain Semi for another year unless we can recruit another blockbusting winger. Sheriffe/Halley as our two wings will see us continue to struggle next year. I'd be tempted to see if we can offload Platt either on loan or permanently if space on the cap is needed.

I agree with the Platt scenario. I wish we hadn't signed Sheriffe on a 3yr contract. Personally I think Semi/Halley would be a good combination: One hard worker, and one with the speed to finish moves off. Sheriffe's handling is appalling. I'd hope a championship side would be interested in Platt.

: Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:34 am  

Ewwenorfolk wrote:

Morro should be let go, although a trooper and a quality player, he is becoming far too injury prone.

It seems to me that Morrisons injuries are generally "heat of battle", due to the physical nature of rugby league and the way he plays the game. It doesnt seem to be a case of his body repeatedly letting him down comparable to Les or Solomona. If he's still competing to be our fastest player why let him go?

: Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:40 am  

Cibaman wrote:

It seems to me that Morrisons injuries are generally "heat of battle", due to the physical nature of rugby league and the way he plays the game. It doesnt seem to be a case of his body repeatedly letting him down comparable to Les or Solomona. If he's still competing to be our fastest player why let him go?

Exactly, Morrison gets injured cos his work rate is so high. If the players around him put in half the effort he does we'd not be were we are AND he'd likely get less injuries as he wouldn't need to push himself so hard. Even though I doubt that'd stop him. He doesn't seem the type to give less that 100% If he thinks he can go another year then hand him the deal

: Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:14 am  

We need to give Morro another go. We're a different team when he's on the field. He's too valuable to give up on that easily.

: Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:19 am  

AndreaB wrote:

We need to give Morro another go. We're a different team when he's on the field. He's too valuable to give up on that easily.

exactly, it's not like sculthorpe at saints where he spent about 3 years on the injured list.

: Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:27 am  

Halfback - What are peoples opinions on Matty Smith from Celtic?

I think hes a decent player. Probably would go better with a world class half back partner but still I'd have him at Bradford. Good organiser, good kicking game. Thoughts?

PS. Has to be an improvement on Deacs

: Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:37 am  

chris20 wrote:

Probably would go better with a world class half back partner but still I'd have him at Bradford.