Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:40 pm  

Looking through his playing record I had forgotten just how much time he has played at Scrum Half.

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Fri Nov 10, 2023 11:01 pm  

If Powell drives up standards and professionalism at the club that can only be a good thing. He could also act as an experienced sounding board for Danny Walker as he settles in as our no 9.

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Nov 11, 2023 1:02 am  

Smiffy27 wrote:

Looking through his playing record I had forgotten just how much time he has played at Scrum Half.

He absolutely destroyed the Australian academy when he played scrum half but unfortunately he lost pace.

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Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:50 am  

There's been suggestions on here that a few players are Widnes-bound, does Powell's signing point to Dwyer being one of them?

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:55 am  

Wanderer wrote:

There's been suggestions on here that a few players are Widnes-bound, does Powell's signing point to Dwyer being one of them?

So long as we can get them back quickly, in case of injury/suspension, it's got to be a good idea. It's much better than them not playing although some ought to play for the reserves. They could still train at Wire.

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:21 am  

I would send Danny Walker to Widnes on loan.
Then bring him back once he has learned how to tackle.

Rotate Powell and Dwyer.

Also, Let’s be honest that squad unveiled yesterday, shows we have about 18 good players.
The rest is scratchy, hopefully we don’t get many injuries, otherwise Sam will have to work some magic.

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:06 am  

I was suprised by the Dwyer signing because I felt his game was a too similar to Walkers.
Powell is a different 9. so I can see lots of competition if we keep all 3.
I can still see Dwyer moving though.

I do wonder who has what hand in what signing though.
Sounds a bit confused thinking.

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:14 am  

I suppose we have been quite lucky with hooker injuries over the last couple of years considering we usually played Walker & Clark every game. Having 3 with one away on loan, at times, might be fine.

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:21 am  

Fuzzy-Duck wrote:

I would send Danny Walker to Widnes on loan.
Then bring him back once he has learned how to tackle.

Rotate Powell and Dwyer.

Also, Let’s be honest that squad unveiled yesterday, shows we have about 18 good players.
The rest is scratchy, hopefully we don’t get many injuries, otherwise Sam will have to work some magic.

I think 18 is a bit generous!!

Re: Recruitment rumours and links : Sat Nov 11, 2023 11:15 am  

fez1 wrote:

I was suprised by the Dwyer signing because I felt his game was a too similar to Walkers.
Powell is a different 9. so I can see lots of competition if we keep all 3.
I can still see Dwyer moving though.

I do wonder who has what hand in what signing though.
Sounds a bit confused thinking.

Wasn't Dyer signed way back under Powell and now we have a new coach with other ideas on what he wants?