I believe Walmsley went to full back for a matter of minutes and then doing a cover tackle copped a boot then Franco went to full back. All happened in a matter of minutes but there was a lot of changes which completely unraveled the team dynamics.

Unless Walmsley was chasing back but looked to me like he was full back for a short time.

Either way Walmsley should never be moved from the wing. Makes no sense to put your most potent weapon anywhere else.

Thats how I saw it too.

I'm sure it will have been discussed who goes there if Max goes off injured, and if he has played there before, it partly makes sense. That said, I do agree that our potent weapon should be playing in his most natural positon.

To me it just comfirms that we need someone else in the squad who can play there well enough without losing quality elsewhere

Yes, I'm sure we need a back-up, specialist FB, but that wouldn't affect in-game rotations - you don't carry a spare FB in your 4 subs.

If we are going to have a back-up to Max, it needs to come from within those likely to be in the 17...so Franco, Walmsley seem the most likely candidates.

I think, in the Championship, we'd get away with it.

If Max has a period of missing a few games, we definitely need a more suitable in-fill.

Do Wigan have a FB spare??

Hampshire ?

When did Powell say this? Can you share the link please?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MQADlR1oz_M At 5 mins in Powell thinks the team is a prop and a back rower short….

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MQADlR1oz_M At 5 mins in Powell thinks the team is a prop and a back rower short….

Well that's the "Season of Goodwill" over then

Yes. Didn't see that.
By all means ask the question but let's not make a big deal unnecessarily Blue Boy.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... s-28377175 An option? Certainly add some size to the pack.....

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... s-28377175 An option? Certainly add some size to the pack.....

Saw that. Makes you wonder

I heard somewhere that he could be retiring

He’d be colossal in the Championship but BLM is probably right.

Now that would be a statement of intent. I'm sure if enough money was made available he may be swayed.

And he might be able to play more than 10 minutes each half

Crocked wrist was set to rule him out for most of 2024 so paid up his contract. If the wire board is to be believed

Over use of the wrist no doubt?

Thought that certain injury is cramp.

Looks like Degsy has finally given up on signing Sailor.... https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/derek-be ... nks-87082/

Looks like Degsy has finally given up on signing Sailor.... https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/derek-be ... nks-87082/

Quote ="FIL"Looks like Degsy has finally given up on signing Sailor.... https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/derek-be ... nks-87082/'" I was kind of hoping it would free up one of their quota players like Nakubawaii for us to make a play.

Quote ="FIL"Looks like Degsy has finally given up on signing Sailor.... https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/derek-be ... nks-87082/'" I was kind of hoping it would free up one of their quota players like Nakubawaii for us to make a play.

Quote ="FIL"Looks like Degsy has finally given up on signing Sailor.... https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/derek-be ... nks-87082/'" Probably for the best. if you’re spending that kind of dosh you want the player to be really keen to join you, doesn’t seem like he was t hurt

Quote ="FIL"Looks like Degsy has finally given up on signing Sailor.... https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/derek-be ... nks-87082/'" Probably for the best. if you’re spending that kind of dosh you want the player to be really keen to join you, doesn’t seem like he was t hurt

Probably just click bait all along.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... r-28387221 Wonder if we’ll take advantage of this.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... r-28387221 Wonder if we’ll take advantage of this.

You would hope we shall. Could open up a few quality young players in their early 20s who we can sign this season/mid season with a preperation for 2025 season too.

A big young prop and a destructive second rower of good quality I’m sure could be found. Mills will be busy now this has opened up possibilities.

That opens up a lot of possibilities for Mills

I’m really not happy about this to be honest.

As a club we have an excellent youth structure and we need to trust the process.

Should we get in to SL there is no relegation for 3 years, no need to panic buy players without genuine proven quality potentially blocking the pathways of young English players. I am aware we will have a depth chart of players in all positions across all development stages from scholarship to first team and if we stay true to that which I’m sure we will then I guess it could help us short term.

Looking at the bigger picture I’m of the opinion the quota is too high anyway. I appreciate we cannot just chop numbers but I would like to see us work towards a reduction of 5 within the next 4 years and then 3 within the decade.

I do believe it’s a short term approach if clubs jump on this.

I’ve no issue with good Aussies coming over and and players who can genuinely bring quality to these shores but can’t say I’m a fan of making it easier to bring players over.