Up there with the worst overseas signings in terms of pure under performance. Don’t think it was lack of effort just one of those signings that just didn’t work out, never found good form
Joined: Nov 19 2002 Posts: 13599 Location: West Yorkshire
rollin thunder wrote:Up there with the worst overseas signings in terms of pure under performance. Don’t think it was lack of effort just one of those signings that just didn’t work out, never found good form
Thought him and Ash looked promising early season, he then got switched ti the opposite side and his form suffered, hope he gets sorted back home, looks like the Roosters want him on the coaching staff.
" Leeds Rhinos signing ‘will score 50 tries’ and ‘win Man of Steel’ claim Australian pundits Speaking on The Run Home with Joel & Fletch, the pair touted the Fijian international to be a huge success in Super League, with Caine going as far as to say he ‘could score 50’ tries in a season!
“If Maika Sivo goes to the Rhinos, and if he’s fit and plays the whole season he could score 50,” said Caine"
Didn't work out. Can't blame that one on Leeds or Smith - Macdonald left the club with no chance but give him the boot, and pickings were very slim for replacements. If Macdonald hadn't done that he'd still be with us.
Ten players out and 4 in - five with Sivo - and yet the squad somehow feels stronger? Speaks volumes that of the players leaving only Martin is a big loss, and Ruan maybe for potential. While I wish the rest all the best, I don't think any of them will be missed.
We are taking a punt on Gannon and Holroyd being fit, but it looks like Arthur is focusing on having a really strong first choice team, a few versatile players to cover gaps, and then rely on youth. The squad has very little fat in it now - maybe literally if the off season is as brutal as suspected. Maybe that's why it somehow feels more competitive?
Joined: Feb 26 2002 Posts: 9563 Location: anywhere, literally...
The quality has improved, with signings better than those leaving. We are taking a bit of a risk with the pack, but there's some flexibility there amongst the size. The kids need to embrace the new attitude about the club, the professionalism, if they do they will be fine and so will we in the coming years.
The next recruitment cycle will likely see a new halfback, perhaps a new second row, and maybe another prop. All will need to be the right quality to start or at least put pressure on the starters to perform. We've made some big strides forward this close season.
It's not how much talent you've got, it's what you do with it that counts.
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