[quote="imwakefieldtillidie":2t5jj3w2]Storton has played a bit of prop too. He's another option there if needed.[/quote:2t5jj3w2] He has played a few there but most games I watched last season he featured on the edge and played well there. I’m guessing that’s where we will use him. Looking forward to seeing him play. It’s good we have versatility in the squad too.

[quote="Trojan Horse":2g2h2nbj]He has played a few there but most games I watched last season he featured on the edge and played well there. I’m guessing that’s where we will use him. Looking forward to seeing him play. It’s good we have versatility in the squad too.[/quote:2g2h2nbj] Yes let's not fall into the playing people out of position thing. He's a good quality second row. Let's play him there

[quote="PopTart":83t9tgwr]Yes let's not fall into the playing people out of position thing. He's a good quality second row. Let's play him there[/quote:83t9tgwr] Not sure I agree PT I think that versatility is a key component in players these days, Indeed one only has to look at Kiwi and Kangaroo selection to see that many plyers are selected for rep football playing in positions that are not their usual club positions. As for Storton... I figured we had signed him as a lock forward/ middle, which is where (I think) he plays his best football, but I guess we will see on Friday where he plays.

[quote="Spookisback":16lx7ula]Not sure I agree PT I think that versatility is a key component in players these days, Indeed one only has to look at Kiwi and Kangaroo selection to see that many plyers are selected for rep football playing in positions that are not their usual club positions. As for Storton... I figured we had signed him as a lock forward/ middle, which is where (I think) he plays his best football, but I guess we will see on Friday where he plays.[/quote:16lx7ula] Watching a handful of KR games this season he was second row every one of them I watched and played very well. He tends to come off the bench and play an impact edge second row role when he’s not starting. He has played some prop in previous years but the looks filling in but I’ve only seen him play second row so can’t really say like you it’s his best position. Looking forward to seeing him though. He’ll add some quality and he’s a very robust player. He

Definately played most of his games at second row. Not flashy, but a grafter

[quote="Spookisback":udktojde]Not sure I agree PT I think that versatility is a key component in players these days, Indeed one only has to look at Kiwi and Kangaroo selection to see that many plyers are selected for rep football playing in positions that are not their usual club positions. As for Storton... I figured we had signed him as a lock forward/ middle, which is where (I think) he plays his best football, but I guess we will see on Friday where he plays.[/quote:udktojde] That's a different thing. Playing a top quality player at International because they play well anywhere and you have another top quality player to backfill, and you have a temporary gap for one game is not the same as playing a second row at prop at club level. If we have an injury then of course. And versatility is very important for our team. But if you have to consciously play a second row at prop in the first game of the season, or consistently through the season...you need another prop.

[quote="PopTart":3cyzc4jd]That's a different thing. Playing a top quality player at International because they play well anywhere and you have another top quality player to backfill, and you have a temporary gap for one game is not the same as playing a second row at prop at club level. If we have an injury then of course. And versatility is very important for our team. But if you have to consciously play a second row at prop in the first game of the season, or consistently through the season...you need another prop.[/quote:3cyzc4jd] You only need to look at Tanginoa. Absolutely criminal how he was played at prop for such a prolonged period. Even though he had hands like cow udders at times he was good at second row and barely average at prop yet we continued to prop him. Truly bizarre that was.

[quote="PopTart":391owtf9]If we have an injury then of course. And versatility is very important for our team. But if you have to consciously play a second row at prop in the first game of the season, or consistently through the season...you need another prop.[/quote:391owtf9] McMeeken had never played prop until McNamara moved him there for the third game of the season.

[quote="imwakefieldtillidie":mlohjs8a]McMeeken had never played prop until McNamara moved him there for the third game of the season.[/quote:mlohjs8a] But we don't need to. Lots of SR become prop but we don't need him to move and we need SRs.

Reports we are competing with Catalan for MacDonald I keep saying I'm happy with our team but he would be a great addition. He and Tom would be devastating together

McDonald,if we could get him, is too good to miss.We have plenty of centres who are quality and in a year or two could be exceptional, but nobody near him at the moment.

[quote="PopTart":yjtq6ltr]Reports we are competing with Catalan for MacDonald I keep saying I'm happy with our team but he would be a great addition. He and Tom would be devastating together[/quote:yjtq6ltr] Johnstone and Macdonald would be hands down the best wing partnership in SL. Would be an absolute nightmare for defences to manage. Give either the space and could be fatal. I have no problem and would rather us sign players who would improve our 17. Macdonald or Stone fall into that. We may have 6 players who can play centre but Macdonald would improve us for a couple of years. I would be tempted to offer to send a centre on season long loan their way in return. Someone like Myers who could get some SL games under his belt at no cost to Salford and no risk to trinity. With a recall clause ofcourse.

This guy would be a definite upgrade on Bain and would give real competition for places at prop…. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tepai_Moeroa

This guy would be a definite upgrade on Bain and would give real competition for places at prop…. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tepai_Moeroa

[quote="Trojan Horse":2u3gw8pc]Johnstone and Macdonald would be hands down the best wing partnership in SL. Would be an absolute nightmare for defences to manage. Give either the space and could be fatal. I have no problem and would rather us sign players who would improve our 17. Macdonald or Stone fall into that. We may have 6 players who can play centre but Macdonald would improve us for a couple of years. I would be tempted to offer to send a centre on season long loan their way in return. Someone like Myers who could get some SL games under his belt at no cost to Salford and no risk to trinity. With a recall clause ofcourse.[/quote:2u3gw8pc] They have their own kids. It wouldn't be fair on him to send Myers.

I'm with Trojan on this one...think Myers would be more than happy to be playing SL every week with Salford rather than in our reserves ??

[quote="FIL":ggxz4a8m]I'm with Trojan on this one...think Myers would be more than happy to be playing SL every week with Salford rather than in our reserves ?? [/quote:ggxz4a8m] Whether he's happy and whether he's ready are two different things.

[quote="PopTart":279ghnpl]Whether he's happy and whether he's ready are two different things.[/quote:279ghnpl] The second one is mitigated by Salford taking that chance. If there was opportunity to play SL I couldn’t see a player refuse who will unlikely be playing SL this season. You never know though. I just think it’s win win and may sweeten the deal as we are stacked at centre.

[quote="Trojan Horse":1dsbxh8d]The second one is mitigated by Salford taking that chance. If there was opportunity to play SL I couldn’t see a player refuse who will unlikely be playing SL this season. You never know though. I just think it’s win win and may sweeten the deal as we are stacked at centre.[/quote:1dsbxh8d] I think you are missing my point. He's our player. We want to develop him and make sure he's ready. If we sent Croft I'd be fine. He can physically handle it. If you send someone that isn't we will get a broken player back.

[quote="PopTart":2m6a9jn1]I think you are missing my point. He's our player. We want to develop him and make sure he's ready. If we sent Croft I'd be fine. He can physically handle it. If you send someone that isn't we will get a broken player back.[/quote:2m6a9jn1] I can see that side of it too. He isn’t a young player at 18 years old though I don’t think. Isn’t he 20/21? I suppose that’s a gamble with every player and some thrive after being given the opportunity where others don’t. Croft would be a good option too. I think Croft offers good rotation and solid back up options though for the first team.

I still don't think we should discard him. We got him because we thought he had potential. Let's nurture it and see what happens.

[quote="PopTart":2w29oe6a]I still don't think we should discard him. We got him because we thought he had potential. Let's nurture it and see what happens.[/quote:2w29oe6a] I never said we should discard him. It’s quite the opposite and it’s An opportunity for him to grow with SL games. If anything it would enhance his development and nurture him better. He would still train 2/3 times and be monitored by trinity but it could be a good opportunity for him to grow and reach his potential sooner.

Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10

Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10

A big and solid performer and metre maker. But he left the New Zealand Warriors because he was reportedly homesick, I suspect the same would happen if he moved over here.

[quote="FIL":1duacuh5]Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10[/quote:1duacuh5] Great player but I don't think he fits our ethos and team dynamic.

[quote="FIL":1duacuh5]Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10[/quote:1duacuh5] Great player but I don't think he fits our ethos and team dynamic.

Would he qualify for a visa and everything does suggest he prefers to stay in Australia