Post subject: Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2024 4:02 pm
KaeruJim
Club Captain
Joined: Oct 18 2018 Posts: 4719
I think we have a group of young players who should be closer to being SL players by the kick off next season, plus a couple like Gannon and Simpson to come back from injury, and you might include Holroyd and Hudson in that mix too - both would probably benefit from a full pre-season uninjured.
If we add 2 more real high calibre forwards, get better organised, and have better luck then I can see class of 25 being a step up on class of 24. It's all about driving for standards and quality now in my view. If we have more players who can inspire and set the tone, I think it will aid the development of the young guys and we'll be going firmly in the right direction.
Post subject: Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2024 4:34 pm
Broadacres
Academy Player
Joined: Apr 15 2023 Posts: 73
It's hard to judge a number of players as they are constantly playing behind a weak front row, that has to be addressed first. I'm hoping Arthur can make a difference to Sangare but wont hold my breath. Holroyd never plays, Hudson I've never seen, Donaldson and Goudemand aren't props.
Post subject: Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2024 5:52 pm
ArthurClues
Club Captain
Joined: Jan 24 2020 Posts: 2640
KaeruJim wrote:I think we have a group of young players who should be closer to being SL players by the kick off next season, plus a couple like Gannon and Simpson to come back from injury, and you might include Holroyd and Hudson in that mix too - both would probably benefit from a full pre-season uninjured.
If we add 2 more real high calibre forwards, get better organised, and have better luck then I can see class of 25 being a step up on class of 24. It's all about driving for standards and quality now in my view. If we have more players who can inspire and set the tone, I think it will aid the development of the young guys and we'll be going firmly in the right direction.
If we only add two quality forwards (you seem to be advocating one prop and one second row) we are once again saying Holroyd is certainty in our 1st choice prop rotation. I don't think - given both injury and performance - we can let this happen again. Tom needs to be fighting it out for 4th man with Lisone and Sangare.
Post subject: Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4
Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:03 am
Simmo71
First Team Player
Joined: Oct 26 2020 Posts: 1514
Seth wrote:Copying and pasting the same postfor the last 5 years ,changing only the names and years is just lazy Jim. But one day that all might materialise
Post subject: Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4
Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:57 am
KaeruJim
Club Captain
Joined: Oct 18 2018 Posts: 4719
Seth wrote:Copying and pasting the same postfor the last 5 years ,changing only the names and years is just lazy Jim. But one day that all might materialise
One day you might wake up and feel positive mate, we can both live in hope!
Post subject: Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4
Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 8:01 am
KaeruJim
Club Captain
Joined: Oct 18 2018 Posts: 4719
ArthurClues wrote:If we only add two quality forwards (you seem to be advocating one prop and one second row) we are once again saying Holroyd is certainty in our 1st choice prop rotation. I don't think - given both injury and performance - we can let this happen again. Tom needs to be fighting it out for 4th man with Lisone and Sangare.
I'd love a third and fourth addition Clueso but where are they coming from with cap and quota restrictions?
What I don't think works is stacking the side out with the players we have been for almost a decade.
I also think we have issues at 7 (a few good performances doesn't make Frawley a title winning half back IMO), and at centre.
If we add a real high quality prop in the Mik+ bracket I think the trickle-down effect of that is significant, and I think some more power in the back row would help the props. It does depend who is available too of course in this market.
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