Joined: Jul 15 2005 Posts: 29811 Location: West Yorkshire
GJB wrote:You'd know all about that, woudln't you.
There's a difference between listing injuries that actually prevent players playing, and declaring a multitude of players doubtful in a post match interview a week before an important game to create the age old "unexpected boost" on the Thursday when they're all miraculously fit. Morgan never seems to tire of it.
Anyway, back on topic. The names in the frame right now seem to be Graham, Clinton and Crocker. Which 2 from these 3?
Mrs Barista wrote:There's a difference between listing injuries that actually prevent players playing, and declaring a multitude of players doubtful in a post match interview a week before an important game to create the age old "unexpected boost" on the Thursday when they're all miraculously fit. Morgan never seems to tire of it.
Anyway, back on topic. The names in the frame right now seem to be Graham, Clinton and Crocker. Which 2 from these 3?
Joined: Jul 15 2005 Posts: 29811 Location: West Yorkshire
GJB wrote:Whose frame would that be exactly?
The frame of messageboard rumour and speculation. Since GML has said there are 2 senior players coming in and these names keep cropping up (Clinton having been identified as a target in the HDM), why shouldn't it be two of them?
Mrs Barista wrote:The frame of messageboard rumour and speculation. Since GML has said there are 2 senior players coming in and these names keep cropping up (Clinton having been identified as a target in the HDM), why shouldn't it be two of them?
Because two of them are completely ridiculous suggestions. Meaning only one of them is remotely likely.
Bertie wrote:Think your mixing us up with your own club. Our coach signs the players and picks the team.
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The Reason wrote:Hi Andy
The Rugby Football League are in the process of reviewing the video that you are referring to. We do not condone behaviour of this nature and have contacted the player’s employer, Hull F.C., who have confirmed that they are dealing with the incident under their club rules.
Joined: Oct 16 2006 Posts: 5245 Location: Super League
As it stands I'm very happy with the make up of the squad. We have good cover in all areas with a good mixture of youth and experience. However, if you dont have the Props to lead your team, then the rest are going to struggle. Currently we have:
Michael Vella
Liam Watts
Scott Wheeldon
David Mills
Rhys Lovegrove
Rich Beaumont
This to me is not a set of Props for a team looking to maintain its place within the top six, which imo will be the aim next season. Im wondering if our inability to offload certain players (i.e. Mills) is hindering us in bringing in a new player.
Joined: Jun 01 2007 Posts: 12664 Location: Leicestershire.
Big Dave T wrote:Serious question, do you think its a conscious decision to not strengthen and save cash or do you think its a decision thats been forced by certain targets turning you down? Or maybe a mix of both?
I think there was and may remain a desire to bring in 1 or 2 high end players (I've always assumed the second would mean letting somebody else go). There aren't many players that fit the bill, in terms of quality, position, longevity etc. So yeah, if a couple of targets fell through there may be no suitable second choice. On the upside we are taking the long-term 'SmokeyTA approach' to developing the squad (currently looking like no overseas signings in two consecutive recruitment cycles), which is financially prudent and will make the RFL smile on us a little more come franchise renewal. There is no doubting though that a top or semi-competent but powerful prop would improve us/give another option. We look a bit one paced in the front row as it stands.
Mrs Barista wrote:Morgan never seems to tire of it.
Seriously, you are complaining of somebody else banging away at the same nail? If only there was an emoticon raising one eyebrow quizically.
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