Can’t argue with that

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I wouldn’t have the restraint to be in charge lol

Still I’m happy with the second rows. I think Tanginoa a full season at second row will be a huge advantage for us.

Ashurst
Tanginoa
Proctor
Pitts
Windrow

As for Taylor, I don’t know, he’s probably a solid option short term (1 year with Proctor) but we still need 2 props I’d say.

There’s certainly a few out there who may be options but the realistic ones are probably

Rahme (prop/loose) - looks good imo and covers two positions!
Yei - PNG prop playing for cutters. Strong runner.
Taylor - Salford LF. Good strong defender.

There seems however to be a lack of domestic quality players about… I still hope we sign back up Croft and Shaw especially.

Ashworth at Hudds maybe worth a look imo as another second row option as I would move Pitts to train for the loose forward position this season (thought he did well there the handful of games back end of 2022). Battye can also cover 13 and we have O’Donnovan.



I do hope we see some signings soon though because we are already into the second week of pre season and have about 5 or so spots to fill with some glaring lack of depth at Prop and centre especially. Also possibly needing cover in halves/fullback.

I’m not worried but do think we need to start getting moving soon. It’s more to do with getting the players drilled into the new systems and expectations.

https://www.zerotackle.com/yet-another- ... ce-125296/ AVA SEUMANUFAGAI

https://www.zerotackle.com/yet-another- ... ce-125296/ AVA SEUMANUFAGAI

Saw that yesterday. Maybe he fancies coming back over. Not sure how good he is.

He was pretty decent from memory but went home for family reasons. On a side note Khalil rahme signed for Ipswich jets today

Shame we probably didn’t look at him. Was one of Lebanons best forwards and liked the look of him.

At the forum MC stated they are talking to at least 4 NRL players with 4/5 phone calls a day regarding players. Obviously everything comes down to money, from what MC alighted to Proctor will be on about £100k for us or there abouts.

Did he say NRL or Overseas? Can't remember but the latter could include players such as Taylor and Mago.

Or even Drinkwater.

Not convinced now that we've signed Proctor, that we'd bring Taylor in too.

As it stands, we have Ashurst, Kelepi, Proctor, Pitts and Jordy that can play 11, 12 &13. Isn't one of these younger forwards we've promoted to the first team a back rower too

Yes very true. I think he said overseas

Possibly did but again work permits etc.

But I think the key is Ipswich Jets. One he doesn’t have to move. Two he will be fairly well paid. Three it a gateway to the NRL. The NRL has one new team and one to shortly be announced, that s possibly 30+ spots coming up.

Compared to us they are a win win. Not just us I might add, but England in general. It simply isn’t the draw card it once was. Many of the reasons are not directly related to the game either.

I think that’s why so many teams are stocking up on second chance English players.

https://amp.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/dogs-d ... 57lwj.html Post pandemic now. Would be a good pack leader replacement for Big Dave alongside Mago and Whitbread wouldn’t get outmuscled by many packs….

https://amp.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/dogs-d ... 57lwj.html Post pandemic now. Would be a good pack leader replacement for Big Dave alongside Mago and Whitbread wouldn’t get outmuscled by many packs….

I'm trying to remember what kind of an impact he made at Leeds, whether good or bad.

Having said that, if it didn't work, doesn't mean it wouldn't for another club.

Quote ="Eastern Wildcat"I'm trying to remember what kind of an impact he made at Leeds, whether good or bad. Having said that, if it didn't work, doesn't mean it wouldn't for another club.'" He played 32 games for them and was well liked according to the article…… https://www.skysports.com/amp/rugby-lea ... ly-reasons

Quote ="Eastern Wildcat"I'm trying to remember what kind of an impact he made at Leeds, whether good or bad. Having said that, if it didn't work, doesn't mean it wouldn't for another club.'" He played 32 games for them and was well liked according to the article…… https://www.skysports.com/amp/rugby-lea ... ly-reasons

That would be some pack tbf. The props we sign could have a big impact on how the team looks/performs.

Cas have not been able to agree a deal with AJ Wallace put him on your list of possible signings if you can fit him on

Goingto hull apparently

Apparently Hull interested in him. Do keep up

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Need to buy a phone with more memory to add to the list of prospective signings I want

Quote ="asmadasa"He played 32 games for them and was well liked according to the article…… https://www.skysports.com/amp/rugby-lea ... ly-reasons'" Jeez, [iif[/i he did join us, I wouldn't pay for his name on the back of a shirt..... Cost a fortune.......... But a great score at Scrabble.......

Quote ="asmadasa"He played 32 games for them and was well liked according to the article…… https://www.skysports.com/amp/rugby-lea ... ly-reasons'" Jeez, [iif[/i he did join us, I wouldn't pay for his name on the back of a shirt..... Cost a fortune.......... But a great score at Scrabble.......

Taylor signed for Fev so that's one off the possibles.

Great signing for them.

He's wasted there. He needs to be in Super League.

Maybe they are waiting for Australia to finish to announce Munster

I presume you mean Herman.

Agreed. I think he’d have been a good addition for us.