[Bullseye]

Re: 2017 Squad : Thu Nov 10, 2016 10:57 am  

Given our pack is still a bit light I'd see Caro as a useful player to help out with those tough carries from the wing even if he is a bit of a wet lettuce taking the ball up sometimes.

Re: 2017 Squad : Thu Nov 10, 2016 11:45 am  

I think Caro actually makes decent yards after the collision. The lack of data gathered from champ games continues to frustrate me so unfortunately we can't really back our opinions up with any solid data. It's funny how some people think the exact opposite though.
We don't make the most of his height anywhere near enough. Attacking kicks to his wing were few and far between last season. He also seems to be terrified of the touchline, which is not an ideal trait for a winger to have.

Still, I'd give the starting wing spots to Ryan and Caro at this moment in time. If Macani wants a run out he has to earn it.

[Bullseye]

Re: 2017 Squad : Thu Nov 10, 2016 11:52 am  

I get the feeling Clare is first choice winger and Smith sees his centres as Welham and Foster.

Re: 2017 Squad : Thu Nov 10, 2016 12:09 pm  

Bullseye wrote:

Think Ryan's progress and Macani being signed probably means someone is on their way eventually from our wingers. I'd say probably Campbell or Caro by the sound of it.

There's also Ross Oakes to throw into that mix. Perhaps he's seen more as a Centre, but still...

I agree either, on maybe even both, of Caro and Campbell would seem surplus to requirements. It does make it puzzling why Caro was handed a new contract soon after Rohan arrived. Perhaps Mr Ferres can be blamed for that (and why not )

[Bulliac]

Re: 2017 Squad : Thu Nov 10, 2016 2:11 pm  

I understand Caro's downside but I can't help but like him. He can be quite light on his feet for a big bloke and has taken defenders out with a step more than once and, I suppose he's got to be, considering his height, but he's good in the air too - and we've lost out to opponents in that department far too often for my liking. He's also a bit quick and you can't coach that.

Re: 2017 Squad : Thu Nov 10, 2016 6:00 pm  

Clare
Foster
Welham
Ryan

I think this will be the first choice backline . Both Smith and Foster him self have said they see him as a centre.

A few options as back up
Caro
Campbel
Macani
Ricket
Oakes
Mellor (much prefer him in the second row though)
Mendeika (at a push. Wonder if he will get a game this year!!!)

Re: 2017 Squad : Thu Nov 10, 2016 6:08 pm  

RagingBull wrote:

Mendeika (at a push. Wonder if he will get a game this year!!!)

I would imagine they are hoping to either offload him, or at least push him out on loan somewhere

Re: 2017 Squad : Thu Nov 10, 2016 7:54 pm  

paulwalker71 wrote:

I would imagine they are hoping to either offload him, or at least push him out on loan somewhere

Agreed. think there is him Oscar and Campbell that clearly arent rated and to keep all 3 doesnt make sense. Guess there is just the small matter of their contracts to consider! Cant blame the lads for wanting to stay
Again lets blame Ferres!

Re: 2017 Squad : Thu Nov 10, 2016 9:39 pm  

Friendly at Batley in Jan should give us an idea how our season will go.

Re: 2017 Squad : Thu Nov 10, 2016 9:41 pm  

RagingBull wrote:

Agreed. think there is him Oscar and Campbell that clearly arent rated and to keep all 3 doesnt make sense. Guess there is just the small matter of their contracts to consider! Cant blame the lads for wanting to stay
Again lets blame Ferres!

I know what they have tried to do to Campbell. It's not his fault. But I do think they should give him a chance. He broke his leg before his time at Bradford and hasn't been same since. He was very good at Batley.