Re: Out of contract 2025 : Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:06 am  

Alffi_7 wrote:

Still think we need a back rower and an impact prop to challenge Wigan, but the squad is good enough for a similar year to last at least, I’m my view.

Yes I would agree. Unlikely to be a SL title winning squad but we should be competitive and enjoyable to watch. Sam will have his work cut out if he wants to win the big one in his remaining time with us.

[Uncle Rico]

Re: Out of contract 2025 : Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:40 am  

I generally agree with comments made and think that whilst we might not have gone backwards as such, we look like a squad that is going to be reliant on people maintaining form with youth/fringe players pushing on just to stand still.

Have I missed something, but wasn't there supposed to be a WOW signing that got us all excited before the cold grip of winter reality set in?

Re: Out of contract 2025 : Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:55 am  

Uncle Rico wrote:

I generally agree with comments made and think that whilst we might not have gone backwards as such, we look like a squad that is going to be reliant on people maintaining form with youth/fringe players pushing on just to stand still.

Have I missed something, but wasn't there supposed to be a WOW signing that got us all excited before the cold grip of winter reality set in?

Agreed, and as the only reliable source is Abe, and he is currently AWOL, i’ve decided to accept our business is done. The using of a quota spot on Russell still baffles me but hopefully there is method in the madness.

Re: Out of contract 2025 : Wed Nov 20, 2024 11:17 am  

What's the outlook for Nolan Tupea? Is he coming in with a similar pedigree to Lindop & CTW? Could he make an impact next year?

Re: Out of contract 2025 : Wed Nov 20, 2024 11:39 am  

Uncle Rico wrote:

I generally agree with comments made and think that whilst we might not have gone backwards as such, we look like a squad that is going to be reliant on people maintaining form with youth/fringe players pushing on just to stand still.

Have I missed something, but wasn't there supposed to be a WOW signing that got us all excited before the cold grip of winter reality set in?

That was Abe I believe and was not till after the event he revealed we had spoken to Cleary. Think that’s what it was.

Re: Out of contract 2025 : Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:07 pm  

karetaker wrote:

That was Abe I believe and was not till after the event he revealed we had spoken to Cleary. Think that’s what it was.

Now that type of signing would have me buying a season ticket! This also makes me think we have more cap space available than previously advised.

Re: Out of contract 2025 : Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:24 pm  

Wires71 wrote:

Now that type of signing would have me buying a season ticket! This also makes me think we have more cap space available than previously advised.

They were talking about Cleary before we signed Rusell, we're full up with Quata spots now.

Re: Out of contract 2025 : Wed Nov 20, 2024 1:10 pm  

Or thane wrote:

They were talking about Cleary before we signed Rusell, we're full up with Quata spots now.

Yes I realise that. Just that Cleary would have cost a lot of money so we must have had significant cap space to even entertain the thought of signing him.

Re: Out of contract 2025 : Wed Nov 20, 2024 1:10 pm  

Or thane wrote:

They were talking about Cleary before we signed Rusell, we're full up with Quata spots now.

Quota yes, cap space no

Re: Out of contract 2025 : Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:53 pm  

Wires71 wrote:

Yes I realise that. Just that Cleary would have cost a lot of money so we must have had significant cap space to even entertain the thought of signing him.

Ahhhh righty yeah i get you