Backup backs: Lancaster, Michaels, Logan Backup forwards: Hadley, Whiting, Feka, Bowden, Green, Turgut, Fash, Downs, Washbrook. Plus any academy 'graduates' for 2016.
I'd like us to see us sign another outside back looking at that. Hooker - I expect Houghton to play most of the game, if not the full 80 most weeks. If he picks up a lengthy injury, I reckon(hope) we'll look to get someone else in, rather than switch to Washy.
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Gets my vote but I would switch Michaels with Talanoa. His recent performances have really impressed me. I also suspect Washbrook's return signals a bench spot. And I'd always look to include Whiting in my 17 wherever possible.
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airliebird,runninglate! wrote:Fonua is gonna be played centre. I was chatting with a coaching staff member. I thought he'd come as wing but apparently not. Tala staying on wing
Shaul Talanoa Fonua Tuimavave Michaels Pryce Sneyd Ellis Houghton Taylor Minichiello Manu Westerman
Looks like a lot of strength in depth. Personally, I reckon someone is going hence why we signed Manu. My guess is that Ellis will retire, or Westerman has indeed signed for someone? Hope I am wrong and we retain all, just cannot see it somehow.
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hull smallears wrote:Looks like a lot of strength in depth. Personally, I reckon someone is going hence why we signed Manu. My guess is that Ellis will retire, or Westerman has indeed signed for someone? Hope I am wrong and we retain all, just cannot see it somehow.
Ranking had his offer pulled off the table to free up money for manu so if any leaves we'll have more money free.
If we are going with Fonua and Los as the centres I think it would be a mistake to pair either of them with Lancaster/Naughton due to the inexperience of all 4 of them.
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The Hollywood Frasier wrote:If we are going with Fonua and Los as the centres I think it would be a mistake to pair either of them with Lancaster/Naughton due to the inexperience of all 4 of them.
*1865* wrote:Lancaster & Talanoa/Micheals would be my wingers.
I'd like to see Lancaster go out on loan for next season because IMO he is getting by on his sheer athleticism at the 19s level. He needs to develop his rugby brain and communication before he is ready for first grade week in week out in my eyes.
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The Hollywood Frasier wrote:I'd like to see Lancaster go out on loan for next season because IMO he is getting by on his sheer athleticism at the 19s level. He needs to develop his rugby brain and communication before he is ready for first grade week in week out in my eyes.
He has a lot more than athletic ability, he can kick and pass too. He's also very good positionally. Of course, if you can run 100m in the times he can then you can get labelled as the next Kevin Penny. But in my opinion to do so would be disrespectful to Callum, he can spot an opportunity (kick & chase at Wigan and in the academy) plus he has that ability to sniff a try and his backing up is excellent (see his SL tries).
On the loan aspect, if we were a Wigan/Leeds I could see the point, but he's ready for SL and sending him to a Wakey (for example) wouldn't benefit him.
*1865* wrote:He has a lot more than athletic ability, he can kick and pass too. He's also very good positionally. Of course, if you can run 100m in the times he can then you can get labelled as the next Kevin Penny. But in my opinion to do so would be disrespectful to Callum, he can spot an opportunity (kick & chase at Wigan and in the academy) plus he has that ability to sniff a try and his backing up is excellent (see his SL tries).
On the loan aspect, if we were a Wigan/Leeds I could see the point, but he's ready for SL and sending him to a Wakey (for example) wouldn't benefit him.
Hope youve not just cursed him like you did Hadley
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