Marcus's Bicycle wrote:The problem is despite the parlous state of union finances even the fringe players are on huge salarys. League clubs should be scouting union academy players. If I'm right the first season doesn't count on the cap?
I hope the Ratu rumour is just a rumour. I thought he was brilliant for us especially when you consider he was a union 7's player and signed for us in his mid 20's. Not sure he's ever played league before.
I read a piece on the state of the union game and its current finances , It was more or less saying , The current levels of wages cannot be sustained and wages need to be cut . That would play more into or at least get nearer to SL levels for fringe players or even possibly even better skilled players should our own Salary cap increase . It would be nice to see the flow of players change back from one code back to League .
Joined: Feb 03 2004 Posts: 3695 Location: United Kingdom
We need a clear out to rid the club of the ‘cancer’ that McCrae mentioned.
It’s a culture issue and it’s embedded totally
If it was me - Boom - get rid of 17 of the 20
then bring in 12 of the Reserves and 5 new signings
I’m telling you - believe in young players aged 19-22 !!! they hardly ever let you down and within 2 years you have a nucleus of amazing hardened players
Marcus's Bicycle wrote:Pretty sure Hoy was signed under Hodgson as well as Sutcliffe, Trueman and Dwyer but Clifford was signed under Smith.
I stand to be corrected if I'm wrong.
I was informed that Tony Smith was told in July that the job was his and he was making the signings from that point? Maybe that’s why Hodgson looked like a rabbit in the headlights round about that time.
Good to see Carlos and Sutcliffe named in the 21. Would personally go:
Hoy Swift Sutcliffe Carlos Litten Lovodua Clifford Satae Houghton Brown Griffin Savelio Fash
Sao Taylor Dwyer Cator
On paper it looks as good as we can get, wouldn't be shocked to see Scott on the bench to slot into centre's if Carlos is still not ready for a full 80, or vice versa.
Joined: Jan 30 2004 Posts: 4396 Location: Posh Bransholme
I'd spring a surprise and play Sutcliffe 6 he's done it before and it's only short term Hoy Litten Carlos Scott Swift Sutcliffe Clifford Satae Mint Fash Dre Griffin Sao Subs Brown Taylor Dwyer Cator
Always the Optimist never the Pessimist. Glass Half full not half empty man me.
Joined: Jan 30 2004 Posts: 8183 Location: Never never land away with the fairies
HU8HFC wrote:Good to see Carlos and Sutcliffe named in the 21. Would personally go:
Hoy Swift Sutcliffe Carlos Litten Lovodua Clifford Satae Houghton Brown Griffin Savelio Fash
Sao Taylor Dwyer Cator
On paper it looks as good as we can get, wouldn't be shocked to see Scott on the bench to slot into centre's if Carlos is still not ready for a full 80, or vice versa.
Pretty much what I'd go for though personally I'd have Scott in the centres and Sutcliffe in at 6 instead of Lovodua as he offers nothing there.
I really enjoy long walks especially when they are taken by people I don't like!
Joined: Mar 14 2003 Posts: 25776 Location: Back in Hull.
Issue with Sutcliffe at Leeds was they kept moving him around and he became a utility player, so I'd keep him at centre, tough on Scott, unless you can find a spot on the bench for him. I wouldn't be surprised ti see either Carlos or Sutcliffe miss out.
Strong team that, probably the best 17 we have put out in a long time, so excuses, we should be winning this at home.
Joined: Jan 26 2009 Posts: 2842 Location: The Cavern Club
Think Carlos will be on the bench and will be eased back rather than thrown straight back in after almost 10 months out. Problem is who drops out? Good headache for TS.
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