Re: New Signings/Squad : Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:23 pm  

Cor this is a lively and enthusiastic thread. Come on chaps and chappets I know the season is over but let's have some enthusiasm for next year.

Re: New Signings/Squad : Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:37 pm  

northernbloke wrote:

Cor this is a lively and enthusiastic thread. Come on chaps and chappets I know the season is over but let's have some enthusiasm for next year.

I am as enthusiastic as the next guy, but when you look at the Caliber of players being signed by Toronto and compare them to what we have and are likely to get, I can't see us challenging for either the MPG or the top 2 Automatic places for SL next year unless we buy 3 heavy hitting forwards and cover at Half and Hooker. Without them it'll probably end up Leigh, Toronto and then any 2 from Us Fev, Toulouse and Fax.....so I'll stay enthusiastic, but I'll also reserve the right to be a realist.
I remember that time at a pre season fans forum when Mac was asked where we'd finish that season and he said first...when questioned about it he growled....we finished 9th...Mac was enthusiastic but unrealistic

Re: New Signings/Squad : Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:55 pm  

Not forgetting a decent centre who can beat a defender and pass to the winger. Not to much to ask

Re: New Signings/Squad : Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:01 pm  

Call Me God wrote:

I am as enthusiastic as the next guy, but when you look at the Caliber of players being signed by Toronto and compare them to what we have and are likely to get, I can't see us challenging for either the MPG or the top 2 Automatic places for SL next year unless we buy 3 heavy hitting forwards and cover at Half and Hooker. Without them it'll probably end up Leigh, Toronto and then any 2 from Us Fev, Toulouse and Fax.....so I'll stay enthusiastic, but I'll also reserve the right to be a realist.
I remember that time at a pre season fans forum when Mac was asked where we'd finish that season and he said first...when questioned about it he growled....we finished 9th...Mac was enthusiastic but unrealistic

Pretty much spot on.

Re: New Signings/Squad : Thu Oct 05, 2017 11:39 pm  

TOMMY IS PAST IT

Re: New Signings/Squad : Fri Oct 06, 2017 7:26 am  

Damien Sironen a prop from the Bulls has been mentioned in Hull Daily Mail I've read

Re: New Signings/Squad : Fri Oct 06, 2017 7:31 am  

As it stands

Judas --->

Barthau --->

Garside ---> Walters (assumed)

Roqica --->

Offerdahl --->

Pointer --->

Purtell --->

No news on Evans.

Add in 3 Academy boys where/if appropriate.

Re: New Signings/Squad : Fri Oct 06, 2017 7:39 am  

PC Plum wrote:

As it stands

Judas --->

Barthau --->

Garside ---> Walters (assumed)

Roqica --->

Offerdahl --->

Pointer --->

Purtell --->

No news on Evans.

Add in 3 Academy boys where/if appropriate.

Roqica > R. Butler
Offerdahl > D. Hindmarsh
Purtell > J. Ogden
Pointer > S. Davis or M. Davies

Maybe Boudebza will get a new deal to replace A**ers??

Btw, Josh Walters is contracted to Leeds for 2018 so I'm assuming a fee would be involved if he is the new signing.

Re: New Signings/Squad : Fri Oct 06, 2017 8:18 am  

Jossy B wrote:

Roqica > R. Butler
Offerdahl > D. Hindmarsh
Purtell > J. Ogden
Pointer > S. Davis or M. Davies

Maybe Boudebza will get a new deal to replace A**ers??

Btw, Josh Walters is contracted to Leeds for 2018 so I'm assuming a fee would be involved if he is the new signing.

Sad to say I dont know a huge amount about the Academy boys, but what I do know is they are young and inexperienced and we play in a league where experience and being around the block count for a lot. Pointer and Purtell replacements, fine, but for all the underwhelming performances the replacements for the Offerdahl and Roqica need to have been around and know the front row. I read Walters was off contract, would not lose any sleep if he isn't coming. Its the Judas / Barthau conundrum that worries me.

Re: New Signings/Squad : Fri Oct 06, 2017 12:07 pm  

If the rumour about our new signing is true, maybe we are giving it a go!!!!!


Joel Tomkins???