Re: New Prop : Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:42 pm  

Wires71 wrote:

Great if he is a ball playing loose forward with Currie and Holmes in the 2nd row. Hughes will be feeling under pressure.

From the write-ups, he sounds like an old fashioned 13, none of this modern extra prop nonsense, and he would definitely be handy if Powell is intent on playing an entertaining, running game.

Obviously, it'd be a punt, but after the years of watching Clark and Hughes plod about, anything is worth a go, surely?

Re: New Prop : Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:45 pm  

Currie and Holmes can be kept on their toes by the magnificent Longstaff as well.

Re: New Prop : Thu Oct 28, 2021 3:31 pm  

I think Powell will know that moves ending when they hit the 2nd row or lf has been a problem for us.

Magoulias hasn't played many games in the NRL so it's a gamble but at least there's a good chance he's coming as a career move rather than just for a paycheck. I wonder where this leaves Hughes, bench I guess but maybe not even making the bench if all are fit? I'd rather Longstaff myself.

If we don't sign a prop we are going to have to move the ball about more effectively and faster, we won't be able to bully teams IMO. Maybe that's a good thing in terms of indicating the intended playing style?

Re: New Prop : Thu Oct 28, 2021 3:47 pm  

Feeling quite positive about this and it surely means that Jason Clark will not be retained. At 24 he is at the right age and has a kicking game. Phil Kinsella reckons that Harrison has a good passing game so the pack is looking much more mobile so looking forward to a new playing style.

Re: New Prop : Thu Oct 28, 2021 5:10 pm  

Riderofthepalehorse wrote:

What can you do brother, knock teams out of the playoffs, on their own midden, or possibly beat them at Wembley in a cup final, not much more left for also rans to do.

Was on about last season, and in context with the rest of this thread that is currently running at however many pages. Read the thread and you’ll see it’s not a pop at Hull in particular. But you’re always welcome to come and air your insecurities on here ( but we probably have enough of our own).

Re: New Prop : Thu Oct 28, 2021 5:19 pm  

Captain Hook wrote:

Was on about last season, and in context with the rest of this thread that is currently running at however many pages. Read the thread and you’ll see it’s not a pop at Hull in particular. But you’re always welcome to come and air your insecurities on here ( but we probably have enough of our own).

Not really a good analogy to make on a covid ravaged season, I think most teams were just glad to get through it, thank you for the invite, most gracious of you.

Re: New Prop : Thu Oct 28, 2021 5:52 pm  

Captain Hook wrote:

Was on about last season, and in context with the rest of this thread that is currently running at however many pages. Read the thread and you’ll see it’s not a pop at Hull in particular. But you’re always welcome to come and air your insecurities on here ( but we probably have enough of our own).

I'm amazed rival fans scour obscure topics on our board like this and further amazed they feel the need to post. I think they are just looking for conflict and have serious time on their hands. It's weird.

Re: New Prop : Thu Oct 28, 2021 6:01 pm  

Wires71 wrote:

I'm amazed rival fans scour obscure topics on our board like this and further amazed they feel the need to post. I think they are just looking for conflict and have serious time on their hands. It's weird.

Hardly obscure talking about a new prop, I felt the need to post as Hull was mentioned, as for looking for conflict, nah mate, I’ve always tried to be fair and balanced on this forum, and especially towards friends from Warrington, it’s called participation.

Re: New Prop : Thu Oct 28, 2021 6:25 pm  

Riderofthepalehorse wrote:

Hardly obscure talking about a new prop, I felt the need to post as Hull was mentioned, as for looking for conflict, nah mate, I’ve always tried to be fair and balanced on this forum, and especially towards friends from Warrington, it’s called participation.

I was merely pointing out that size of pack is not a guarantee of success and referenced Hull to support that contention as you have one of the biggest. No slight was intended, but your response did come across as a bit “precious”, to me at least.

Re: New Prop : Thu Oct 28, 2021 6:40 pm  

Captain Hook wrote:

I was merely pointing out that size of pack is not a guarantee of success and referenced Hull to support that contention as you have one of the biggest. No slight was intended, but your response did come across as a bit “precious”, to me at least.

No problem Captain, let’s hope Hull and Wire can compete next year with a little more fire in their belly’s.