Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:24 am  

hullandbroncos wrote:

But you think washy could cover at 9 ? Don't see anytime he's ever played there

Washy has covered there a couple of times and it may be his chance of a first team start next season. Washy always looks better playing in the middle of the park and has decent distribution so may well be worth a shot at hooker.

Is Motu Tony still looking for a club? He may be worth a pay as you play deal.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:27 am  

Sheldon wrote:

The signing of westerman would be a very good one, fitz can move to prop, whiting stays as 1-6 cover, washy to cover houghton from the bench.

8. Fitzgibbon
9. Houghton
10. O'Meley
11. Tickle
12. Manu
13. Westerman

14. Radford
15. Moa
16. Lauaki
17. Washbrook

I would move Fitz to prop regardless of Westerman signing or not. If he does sign then great if not I would give the role to Whiting. Didnt PaulM suggest that Agar was planinng on using Whiting at 13 and changing the style of his pack for next season? I would welcome that change!

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:46 am  

Sheldon wrote:

The signing of westerman would be a very good one, fitz can move to prop, whiting stays as 1-6 cover, washy to cover houghton from the bench.

8. Fitzgibbon
9. Houghton
10. O'Meley
11. Tickle
12. Manu
13. Westerman

14. Radford
15. Moa
16. Lauaki
17. Washbrook

Except Fitz is not a prop and Washbrook would be too slow off the mark from dummy half and distribution too slow,

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:00 am  

VerbalKint wrote:

Except Fitz is not a prop and Washbrook would be too slow off the mark from dummy half and distribution too slow,

How did fitz play differently to our props last season?

Washys got the off season to practice.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:08 am  

VerbalKint wrote:

Except Fitz is not a prop and Washbrook would be too slow off the mark from dummy half and distribution too slow,

He has played at prop in Aus, at all levels too.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:54 am  

IMO Fitz plays exactly like a prop and not like we need a 13 to play......an extra play maker. A tactic we have used having 3 props on pitch at same time is why we are so boring and down the middle 1 man garbage predictable team. Hope that makes sense cos 3 props doesnt.

I'd rather johnny whitely played 13 at least he can pass further than 5m.

With Fitz as out n out prop I'd gladly have him another year or two possibly polaying majority of match, using extra strike player on bench instead of 2 props all time

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:01 am  

Sheldon wrote:

How did fitz play differently to our props last season?

Washys got the off season to practice.

just think Fitz would be wasted at prop.
Washy is just not quick enough for me to play 9.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:11 am  

VerbalKint wrote:

just think Fitz would be wasted at prop.
Washy is just not quick enough for me to play 9.

But wherever he is named he plays like a prop. Be it 9,10,11,12,13.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:21 am  

VerbalKint wrote:

just think Fitz would be wasted at prop.
Washy is just not quick enough for me to play 9.

He's filled in there a couple of times and didn't look out of place.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:27 am  

VerbalKint wrote:

just think Fitz would be wasted at prop.
Washy is just not quick enough for me to play 9.

He would be more like Moore/Clarke than a Roby/Houghton type player. Could be a decent option. Danny certainly can't play the full 80 mins each week.