Ikahihifo is exactly the type of player we need if he hits his best form but he's suffered with injuries and looks a bit lazy to me but would be worth a try if the swap deal comes off but I'd have thought cas would prefer ikahihifo themselves and doubt hudds want talanoa so can't see if myself

Cas apparently want Seb, and favour a swap with Wardle going the other way, but Huddersfield want a cash deal as part of the arrangement, hope AP can get his cheque book out, another good prop would kick start us again.

All conjecture of course.

… the club are saying "there’s nothing in the rumours...", apparently.

He will have signed by Thursday then

See James Clark in hdm goes a round about way to say what everyone knew. Pearson’s promise of major signings was unachievable. I especially love the bit about deciding to go with the core group of players you already have.

Let's hope the core group of players we already have don't give you a good dicking on February the 1st otherwise it could see you scratting around at the bottom of the table all year, once again.

Merry Christmas Patton. Have a good one

All the best for the New Year and Season.

I think it is the “core” of your ground you need to worry about .
Is East Park available for the Derby ?

Ratu Naulago scoring 3. It's a shame but I'm more exited about him and Jordan Cox than our other signings! lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... ZOrfhSfg3k

Ratu Naulago scoring 3. It's a shame but I'm more exited about him and Jordan Cox than our other signings! lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... ZOrfhSfg3k

I would never admit to being excited by cox

Quote ="Raggytash"Ratu Naulago scoring 3. It's a shame but I'm more exited about him and Jordan Cox than our other signings! lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... ZOrfhSfg3k'" In hdm it says he training with fc with a view to a contract with another club!

Quote ="Raggytash"Ratu Naulago scoring 3. It's a shame but I'm more exited about him and Jordan Cox than our other signings! lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... ZOrfhSfg3k'" In hdm it says he training with fc with a view to a contract with another club!

Just secretly then

Quote ="Raggytash"Ratu Naulago scoring 3. It's a shame but I'm more exited about him and Jordan Cox than our other signings! lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... ZOrfhSfg3k'" I’ve missed this Raggytash, were did we get this Ratu Naulago from, is he signed for us? Regards

Quote ="Raggytash"Ratu Naulago scoring 3. It's a shame but I'm more exited about him and Jordan Cox than our other signings! lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... ZOrfhSfg3k'" I’ve missed this Raggytash, were did we get this Ratu Naulago from, is he signed for us? Regards

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Cheers ccs

he looks quite quick.

Only my own

Tuli training with the squad, Feka has posted a video on twitter.

On a positive note - the numbers of forwards we now have SHOULD ensure players aren't over played or play carrying injuries. A fit Westerman is effectively a new signing who really adds an attacking threat. Masi & Fash will be better for the experience, Bietnik will be a monster but not straightaway. Leroy, Danny, Jordan etc. all will contribute.

Only 8 subs will definitely support mobile forwards who play big minutes. Ikahifo great player but just can't see why he would be a priority at the moment.

As ever the halves will dictate success or otherwise, if our 3 are & remain fit then another big season for us !!

Masi set for a big season in my opinion
Problem is until Bowden and Green are both back and match fit we will struggle again at prop.
Fash works hard but just doesnt have the size to become a top Super league player.Dont see much first team game time for him.
Surprise package could be Danny Langtree

agree there bonaire

How big is Fash? Paul Gallen at 5'9'' 14 stone doesn't seem to have done to badly !

Quote ="Kenty" According to this profile, Gallen is around 5’11’’ and little under 16 stone. https://www.sharks.com.au/teams/telstra ... ul-gallen/ Fash is about an inch shorter and over a stone lighter. https://www.hullfc.com/team/first-team/brad-fash Jamie Shaul is around the size you mention, roughly. FWIW, I wouldn’t write Fash off. He does lack a bit in size for prop or even a modern 13. But perhaps he can compensate for that in other ways.

Quote ="Kenty" According to this profile, Gallen is around 5’11’’ and little under 16 stone. https://www.sharks.com.au/teams/telstra ... ul-gallen/ Fash is about an inch shorter and over a stone lighter. https://www.hullfc.com/team/first-team/brad-fash Jamie Shaul is around the size you mention, roughly. FWIW, I wouldn’t write Fash off. He does lack a bit in size for prop or even a modern 13. But perhaps he can compensate for that in other ways.

Wouldn't write him off but do think he is up against it !! The modern game rewards REALLY big men such as Masi, he needs to show something different like footwork to miss the first defender OR good hands or the Ability to bend someone when he tackles - not seen much evidence of any of that. Masi & others just take so much more holding, draw defenders & often get quick (ish) PTB's or penalties. Not seeing that any of the other young forwards wxcel yet but do think they have an advantage in size.
FWIW think the likes of Turgut & Downs also sufferred just through lack of size, decent players but a stone heavier & a couple more inches would have made it so much easier for them.

Masi needs some aggression . He is a late starter in the game and will only get better.

Maurice Blair?