Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:21 am  

the problem with signing a halfback doesn't seem to be how much is left on the cap but more so who is available. even on the rumour thread the best we have come up with is luke robinson (contracted) and a couple of aussies who would be a costly gamble

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:40 am  

A rumour doing the rounds down here in Oz says that Bennett wants Berro for the Dragons!!
Cant see it myself but thought it put it on here. No doubt the usual off season nonsense.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:43 am  

Don't think there is anything in it myself! Really can't see it happening think we have other priorities before hookers! Just my opinion of course

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:54 am  

The Dentist Wilf wrote:

Don't think there is anything in it myself! Really can't see it happening think we have other priorities before hookers! Just my opinion of course

Well if signing a class hooker fills our void of struggling for a world class outside back then i think it's a perfect move.

Berro showed towards the end of the year that even with a half fit Long and Horne inside of him he has the ability to damage teams in the centres. Really like the look of this move if it comes off.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:57 am  

Big Dave T wrote:

Well if signing a class hooker fills our void of struggling for a world class outside back then i think it's a perfect move.

Berro showed towards the end of the year that even with a half fit Long and Horne inside of him he has the ability to damage teams in the centres. Really like the look of this move if it comes off.

Would be a very positive move and I cant see how it changes our search for a half back.

It does however as you state mean that Berro's future is now seen in the centre thus strengthening our back line IMO.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:59 am  

knocker norton wrote:

Would be a very positive move and I cant see how it changes our search for a half back.

It does however as you state mean that Berro's future is now seen in the centre thus strengthening our back line IMO.

Think this may well be a case of number 1 priority been half back cover and a prop.
Number 2 priority been opportunities that arise that will strengthen us but that we dont go looking for.

I'd think Diskin will be under priority number 2.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Fri Oct 15, 2010 11:00 am  

Big Dave T wrote:

Well if signing a class hooker fills our void of struggling for a world class outside back then i think it's a perfect move.

Berro showed towards the end of the year that even with a half fit Long and Horne inside of him he has the ability to damage teams in the centres. Really like the look of this move if it comes off.

Agree, Diskin would be a great signing imo, freeing up Berro to play in the centre.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Fri Oct 15, 2010 11:04 am  

Big Dave T wrote:

Think this may well be a case of number 1 priority been half back cover and a prop.
Number 2 priority been opportunities that arise that will strengthen us but that we dont go looking for.

I'd think Diskin will be under priority number 2.

Quite. The priority will not have changed but if opportunity to sign players to strengthen the squad comes along then it would be foolish not to act.

The fact that signing one playing can strengthen 2 positions is a bonus!

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Fri Oct 15, 2010 11:30 am  

Standee wrote:

Yak was working on the other side of the planet, I doubt he was doing it for less than £60k, Hall probably £30k (ish), Tuffour wont have been on much less than £20k, £110k all in.

Then take off money for contract upgrades.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Fri Oct 15, 2010 11:31 am  

Jake the Peg wrote:

What about raynor and king? And yeaman (probably), dowes (likely) and radford all signing on for reduced amounts

Don't think Yeaman or Radford have been reduced and if so not by much.

I think we have room to bring in two players and believe we will.