Squad Depth 2016 : Sat Oct 31, 2015 4:45 pm
So, while it doesn't look like we're getting any new players any time soon, let's have a look at how strong this team is across the board in each position:Now, I know some of these players were only contracted until the end of the season but the club have said that anyone not already announced as leaving is signed for next year.
Fullback:
Jake Mullaney
James Mendeika
James Claire
Oscar Thomas
Chris Ulugia
Wing:
James Claire
Danny Williams
Etu Uaisele
Omar Caro
Chris Ulugia
Centre:
Adrian Purtell
Matty Blythe
Jean-Philippe Baile
Lucas Walshaw
James Mendeika
Matt Ryan
Dane Nielsen
Half Backs
Lee Gaskell
Harry Siejka
Jake Mullaney
Oscar Thomas
Danny Addy
Hooker
Adam O'Brien
Vila Halafihi
Prop
Paul Clough
Adam Sidlow
Daniel Fleming
Alex Mellor
Epalahame Lauaki
Steve Crossley
2nd Row
Tom Olbison
Dale Ferguson
Danny Addy
Lucas Walshaw
Jay Pitts
Matt Ryan
Loose Forward
Jay Pitts
Danny Addy
Dale Ferguson
Now, it does look like we have enough bodies to complete, but numbers are only half the battle. There are players named here who really need to up their game next year and if they either can't or won't then they should be dropped. We have 6 guys who can play prop and only 4 spaces. Therefore, at least 2 of those props should be looking over their shoulder all season.
But the real trouble I see looking at the squad as it stands is that we still have the issue of quantity over quality. Now, there are players in that line up who do not give their all and need to shape up or ship out and if the coach can't get that out of them then maybe he needs to go the same way