: Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:23 am  

The optimist wrote:

I would say that Wilshire and Stapletleton will be a loss but not a massive one, im sure the standard of player we have brought in so far will be of simular standard or better than the standard we released.

They will probably be younger too to allow us to mold their talents and build for our future with a new stadium

Mate, you're certainly living up to your name.

: Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:47 pm  

crucrucrusaders wrote:

You lot seem to have lost a few leaders in the shape of Wilshere and Stapleton as well as the quality of Myler.

The Saints pair are decent but your squad seems weaker than last year on first viewing.

With nine players leaving and 5 players joining I would expect at least 3 or 4 more players to be added to the squad for 2010!

: Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:45 pm  

The optimist wrote:

I would say that Wilshire and Stapletleton will be a loss but not a massive one, im sure the standard of player we have brought in so far will be of simular standard or better than the standard we released.

Stapleton wont be a massive loss??? I don't know what planet you're on lately mate but I'm a bit worried - maybe the lack of rugby is playing tricks on you or summat.

And who of the players we've brought in (so far) are of a similar standard to Wilshere and Stapo, never mind a better standard??

: Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:41 am  

im a bit worried 2 the squad looks just as bad as last year, weve only got 1 specialist winger, no decent fullback, i thought we'd strengthen the pack but have not, i mean leuluia, sibbit and parker are not gettin any better. the younger players should come on a bit from last year but overall the squad looks a bit bare.

: Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:27 am  

OrdsallRed wrote:

Stapleton wont be a massive loss??? I don't know what planet you're on lately mate but I'm a bit worried - maybe the lack of rugby is playing tricks on you or summat.

And who of the players we've brought in (so far) are of a similar standard to Wilshere and Stapo, never mind a better standard??

From what ive seen we have brought in a international prop forward who is young and will continue to improve in every aspect of his game a offloader would be very nice please, stapo wasnt gettin any younger yes he was all effort but did he have what it takes to us to the next level? No Tyrer is a straight swap for wilshire who will give us a goal kicker and a centre which is important. We lose that xfactor which we got in wilshire but how often did he reaily turn up and play, 1 moment of magic followed by 3 moments of madness.

with m smith at 6 and j smith at 9 quicker hand around the ruck a few more signings to come its all on for a successful season imo

: Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:32 am  

The optimist wrote:

From what ive seen we have brought in a international prop forward who is young and will continue to improve in every aspect of his game a offloader would be very nice please, stapo wasnt gettin any younger yes he was all effort but did he have what it takes to us to the next level? No Tyrer is a straight swap for wilshire who will give us a goal kicker and a centre which is important. We lose that xfactor which we got in wilshire but how often did he reaily turn up and play, 1 moment of magic followed by 3 moments of madness.

with m smith at 6 and j smith at 9 quicker hand around the ruck a few more signings to come its all on for a successful season imo

i agree i think well improve from last season

: Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:42 am  

mb wrote:

i mean leuluia, sibbit and parker are not gettin any better..

Parker was outstanding for us last season, i agree about Big Phil and Sibbit both had good patches though the season Sibbit at the begining and Big Phil at the end both need to give us that level of performance for a greater chunk of the season to help the younger lads the chance to perform.

[Frosties.]

: Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:04 pm  

I would think that you have signed Jody Broughton for next season with him not been given a squad number by the Rhinos for 2010.

: Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:16 pm  

Frosties. wrote:

I would think that you have signed Jody Broughton for next season with him not been given a squad number by the Rhinos for 2010.

Is he a winger?

[Frosties.]

: Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:52 pm  

The optimist wrote:

Is he a winger?

He is.