Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Thu Jul 11, 2019 5:28 pm  

Maloney is big mates with Merrin from Penrith/NSW days....

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:10 pm  

batleyrhino wrote:

But if Hurrell is on say 225k we could switch the marquee from him to Maloney?

It's an option but can you see GH parting with 300/400k because I can't.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:33 pm  

krisleeds wrote:

Maloney is big mates with Merrin from Penrith/NSW days....

They only spent one season together and your track record of ‘inside info’ isn’t inspiring. You read it here first.

[Frosties.]

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:42 pm  

I’m still going with Cuthbertson, Ablett, Ferres, JJB, Golding leaving at the end of the season. Would personally keep Donaldson. Dependent on Lunts games, I wouldn’t be surprised if he stays.

1. Walker, 2. Briscoe, 3. Newman, 4. Hurrell, 5. Handley, 6. Lui, 7. Myler, 8. Seumanufagai, 9. Dwyer, 10. Singleton, 11. Martin, 12. Merrin, 13. Ward, 14. Lunt, 15. Sutcliffe, 16. Mellor, 17. ???, 18. Peteru, 19. Oledzki, 20. Donaldson, 21. Crosby, 22. Smith, 23. McLelland, 24. Briscoe, 25. Albert, 26. ???, 27. ???, 28. Johnson, 29. Holroyd, 30. Waite-Pullan, 31. Sutcliffe, 32. Dupree, 33. Trout, 34. Mustapha, 35. Broadbent.

Three spots left because I’d like at least another three players to replace the outgoings. Wouldn’t be surprised if McConnell also gets a squad number next season Cuthbertson going would open up an overseas quota spot, would love us to go all out and get James Maloney (would mean Myler leaving) and George Burgess (Burgess @ 8, Seumanufagai @ 17).

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Jul 12, 2019 5:15 am  

I’m not sure we’ll keep Albert.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Jul 12, 2019 5:56 am  

I'm positive we won't. And rightly so.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:57 am  

That could be s total of 4 to 6 players to leave which creates enough room for at least 3 quality players to come in and promote our best youth.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Jul 12, 2019 7:37 am  

Cuthbertson could be a good signing for another club for a couple of years. I like the guy but his form and injury record over the last couple of years hasn’t been great, and you do wonder if we’d be better looking for some new blood. I still think we’re another first grade prop short, despite signing Ava this year. Oledski and Holroyd aren’t ready to bookend a title winning side yet, and Singleton’s been patchy. Crosby - who knows. Peteru has been alright but he lacks aggression for a prop and mobility for a back row.

I’d still be happy to see Myler replaced, he’s gone well over the last few games but I’m just not a fan overall - good bloke though.

Starting to come around to the idea of us getting another winger. We have very little cover for injury to the back three really, Would have loved Kyle Feldt to replace Hall but if we do go for someone, I’d like to see some real pace and ability.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Jul 12, 2019 7:45 am  

I'd get shut of peteru over cuthbo personally based on cuthbo current form. When fit he brings a lot to the team still. Peteru is a bit meh.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:14 am  

We should take the long view - two or three good games doesn’t undo the poor impact he’s shown previously IMO.

Having said that, if he can maintain this form then he could make a positive contribution in his final contract year.

One thing I have to say; it’s early days but nearly every player is coming out in praise of Agar. I guess you could argue they would say that, but seems genuine.