Re: Tom Briscoe - New Contract : Tue Jun 12, 2018 1:53 am  

Shame about Greenwood going to Wigan, a young, quality, experienced back rower is exactly what this team needs.

Wonder who we will get, if anyone?

Re: Tom Briscoe - New Contract : Tue Jun 12, 2018 4:48 am  

He hasn't got a game for the ever-poor Titans this year. A bit surprised with that TBH, as he's good ball in hand, but his lateral defence was poor.

[Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino]

Re: Tom Briscoe - New Contract : Tue Jun 12, 2018 6:08 am  

So he would’ve fit right in then?

Re: CONTRACT | Tom Briscoe until 2020 : Tue Jun 12, 2018 6:48 am  

NRL halfbacks were targeting him a bit last year. I can't think why else he hasn't played this year as he was one of their most effective attacking forwards.

Re: CONTRACT | Tom Briscoe until 2020 : Tue Jun 12, 2018 6:59 am  

Am I right in thinking JJB, Ablett, Delaney and Ferres are all out of contract this season? If so we aren't going to let all 4 go. Maybe 2 of them and move Cam Smith up and sign one.

Re: CONTRACT | Tom Briscoe until 2020 : Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:32 am  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

Am I right in thinking JJB, Ablett, Delaney and Ferres are all out of contract this season? If so we aren't going to let all 4 go. Maybe 2 of them and move Cam Smith up and sign one.

I know I am in a minority here, as I have trumpeted him from a young age, although I have also stated when needed he hasn't moved on, but I think regardless of injuries or how many back, Cam Smith needs to be starting looseforward for the rest of the season. He looks totally ready, and he needs the platform to show whether he has it or not, then we can make a better decision on him. We need to stop holding him back now, and let him prove himself.

Re: CONTRACT | Tom Briscoe until 2020 : Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:16 am  

Gotcha wrote:

I know I am in a minority here, as I have trumpeted him from a young age, although I have also stated when needed he hasn't moved on, but I think regardless of injuries or how many back, Cam Smith needs to be starting looseforward for the rest of the season. He looks totally ready, and he needs the platform to show whether he has it or not, then we can make a better decision on him. We need to stop holding him back now, and let him prove himself.

I agree I think Cam Smith is ready and has looked better each time I've seen him, it may have been a blessing in disguise that he's getting more minutes this year than planned due to the injuries, same for Oledski.

Re: CONTRACT | Tom Briscoe until 2020 : Tue Jun 12, 2018 1:27 pm  

just awaiting for Ablett, JJB, Hall and Moon to re-sign, then the 2019 season is looking very good. NOT

Re: CONTRACT | Tom Briscoe until 2020 : Tue Jun 12, 2018 1:42 pm  

I agree regarding Cam Smith. He's not going to improve anymore by playing 19s so therefore needs an opportunity to play Super League now.

He done well when he had chance but there is plenty more to come from him especially as a ball handler.

Re: CONTRACT | Tom Briscoe until 2020 : Tue Jun 12, 2018 1:48 pm  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

I agree regarding Cam Smith. He's not going to improve anymore by playing 19s so therefore needs an opportunity to play Super League now.

He done well when he had chance but there is plenty more to come from him especially as a ball handler.

They need to play him at loose, and let him handle the ball, rather than just a crash and bang and stand up the tackling.