Re: Five New Signings : Thu Nov 03, 2016 2:38 pm  

PopTart wrote:

Wood going to Leeds apparently.

I guess we are still looking for a 9

Does that that indicate a shortage of quality hookers or as Trinity fans, are we not rating Wood highly enough ?
Without being too unkind, I really dont see Wood as solving any of Leeds' problems.

Re: Five New Signings : Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:33 pm  

it is a concern this position, but I honestly don't think Wood is the answer.

I don't know if Anthony Tupou is coming back for a second season, but given the concerns over his fitness, I would be surprised if he didn't.

If he doesn't return, then there will be a quota spot available and some cap space. It may be worth broadening our horizons when looking for a replacement, and if we are still looking to bring in an extra prop, why not go for an English prop and try to bring in Cox or Mullally.

Failing that continue looking for an NRL prop, but at the same time, try to lure Brad Dwyer. I do remember reading somewhere where he wasn't very happy

Who knows this could be the position which JK can unearth a gem from the championship.

I have no doubts on Moules abilities, but don't think he is ready to play week in week out just yet

Re: Five New Signings : Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:42 pm  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

it is a concern this position, but I honestly don't think Wood is the answer.

I don't know if Anthony Tupou is coming back for a second season, but given the concerns over his fitness, I would be surprised if he didn't.

If he doesn't return, then there will be a quota spot available and some cap space. It may be worth broadening our horizons when looking for a replacement, and if we are still looking to bring in an extra prop, why not go for an English prop and try to bring in Cox or Mullally.

Failing that continue looking for an NRL prop, but at the same time, try to lure Brad Dwyer. I do remember reading somewhere where he wasn't very happy

Who knows this could be the position which JK can unearth a gem from the championship.

I have no doubts on Moules abilities, but don't think he is ready to play week in week out just yet

I would say if we were to sign Wood, he's not the 50-60 mins man we want, he's impact.
As for gems, there's O'Brien at Bulls, Ackers and Cunningham at London and they're just 3 that have looked decent when I've watched games.
We are dual reg with Dewsbury and they have Robbie Ward on their books.

Re: Five New Signings : Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:11 pm  

Deeencee wrote:

They offered Josh Johnson a new deal and Kyle wood as gone because he got offered better elsewhere

Doesn't take much to beat sod all, does it?

Re: Five New Signings : Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:18 pm  

I reckon it's a sign of the times if Leeds are after Kyle Wood.

Re: Five New Signings : Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:19 pm  

Wood to Wakefield.

Re: Five New Signings : Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:32 pm  

There was actually a thread on the Leeds board not too long ago, regarding an article in the Yorkshire Post.

I haven't read the article, or all the post, but it sounds like that Leeds are a little hard up at the moment, and I think the South Stand improvements are hitting them harder that first initially thought, and that they wont be splashing the cash on players prior to the 2017 season.

If this is so, than Wood going to Leeds is definately a possibility.

Re: Five New Signings : Thu Nov 03, 2016 5:37 pm  

See that Ryan Hampshire has signed for Leigh. Drat and double drat, was really hoping we would get him as I think he would add that bit of real quality. Leigh are certainly not going to die wondering.

Re: Five New Signings : Thu Nov 03, 2016 6:22 pm  

bellycouldtackle wrote:

See that Ryan Hampshire has signed for Leigh. Drat and double drat, was really hoping we would get him as I think he would add that bit of real quality. Leigh are certainly not going to die wondering.

Well there you go you can ditch Cas and become a Leigh fan now

Re: Five New Signings : Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:38 pm  

FickleFingerOfFate wrote:

I would say if we were to sign Wood, he's not the 50-60 mins man we want, he's impact.
As for gems, there's O'Brien at Bulls, Ackers and Cunningham at London and they're just 3 that have looked decent when I've watched games.
We are dual reg with Dewsbury and they have Robbie Ward on their books.

Wood has also been injury prone for the last 2 years.

There was a rumour some time ago about Luke Blake from Batley possibly being considered...if Moore is going then this area may need addressing with an experienced replacement.

Moore will be on a decent contract so a saving there could be reinvested in another player although it'll come down to what happens beginning of Dec in terms of a possible prosecution. This may be late for recruitment...