Re: Nine players to leave : Thu Sep 26, 2024 6:53 pm  

I’m a little surprised not to see Shaw & Croft on the exit list , obviously Powell sees in them something I don’t , especially as our forward pack is stacked with real quality

Re: Nine players to leave : Thu Sep 26, 2024 9:33 pm  

I haven't seen a lot of Shaw so not sure.Croft gives of his best but looks Championship to me unfortunately.
Olpherts has gone well and been a good signing but in SL he tended to be hesitant and error prone when the pressure was on and maybe that's the reason DP has decided against keeping him.

Re: Nine players to leave : Thu Sep 26, 2024 9:40 pm  

Kettykat wrote:

I’m a little surprised not to see Shaw & Croft on the exit list , obviously Powell sees in them something I don’t , especially as our forward pack is stacked with real quality

Croft was definitely the one I was surprised by. Shaw I kind of get - he’s younger, bit of potential and worth a shot.

Re: Nine players to leave : Thu Sep 26, 2024 10:02 pm  

Personally like both Croft and Shaw. We have a few centres contracted next year though so his game time may be limited. Shaw looks very aggressive and was unfortunate with this injury as he looked to be playing himself into a bit of form. They may both be loaned out next year, but are good to have around to draw on if needed.

Re: Nine players to leave : Fri Sep 27, 2024 7:04 am  

I'm OK with Croft. He makes very few errors and can hit as hard as many of the forwards when he times it right. Continues to improve.
I have yet to see what all the hype is about Shaw although I recall thinking he's was outstanding as a second rower in his Academy days. Worth the wait.

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Re: Nine players to leave : Fri Sep 27, 2024 7:11 am  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

I'm OK with Croft. He makes very few errors and can hit as hard as many of the forwards when he times it right. Continues to improve.
I have yet to see what all the hype is about Shaw although I recall thinking he's was outstanding as a second rower in his Academy days. Worth the wait.

He's years off the peak time for a prop. He needs to be managed but I think he'll be good for us.

Re: Nine players to leave : Fri Sep 27, 2024 8:13 am  

Butcher wrote:

Croft was definitely the one I was surprised by. Shaw I kind of get - he’s younger, bit of potential and worth a shot.

Same here with Croft. Good solid Championship level centre. Never lived up to his debut v Saints all those years ago.

Re: Nine players to leave : Fri Sep 27, 2024 8:21 am  

I'll be more than happy if Croft is our fourth choice centre. Over the years we've had no end of injuries in the three quarters, it looks like weve got some real depth there next season.

Johnstone, Scott, Pratt, Hall, Walmsley, Russell, Booth, Croft, Rourke, Kay and Griffin who can all play/cover there if needed.

Re: Nine players to leave : Fri Sep 27, 2024 9:05 am  

Kettykat wrote:

Let’s not forget they have been up against championship opposition , if players didn’t look good I think we’d all be asking questions. Yes we now have financial stability but that’s not to say money can be used willy nilly and the club must feel that at present we have a squad that can compete at the next level , which probably includes a contingency plan if and when the right player becomes available.

Got to admit looking at the squad for next year underwhelmed overall .

Re: Nine players to leave : Fri Sep 27, 2024 10:07 am  

I don`t see how you can be underwhelmed with the squad. For the first time in years we have got our players that we have targeted already assembled to go in to winter training and not waiting to see who is left after all other clubs have picked over the player pool.
I think we are in a better position than ever this century, with current Internationals and NRL players also young prospects on a upward trajectory of there careers.