Post subject: Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 7:27 am
mwindass
Player Coach
Joined: Nov 19 2008 Posts: 5477
Dave K. wrote:Me too, but think Briscoe will be on one wing and out of Barton and Martin for the other wing. Good to have some options and competition.
I think you'll be right to start the season but hopefully Martin will displace Briscoe as the season goes on
Post subject: Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 8:23 am
The Dentist Wilf
Player Coach
Joined: Dec 07 2005 Posts: 7458
I found this an interesting read particularly about the ability now for other clubs to approach players contacted for this season after 1st December and the fact that some clubs will hear players are leaving and say "Just go then if you don't want to play for us" I expect that will eventually be the case for at least one young player at our club but only time will tell. There will be a lot of movement in the next couple of months across the game as things become more clear with clubs approaching players with less than a year left on their contracts and it will be interesting to see which clubs retain those players and which ones say well If you don't want to play for us then 'Bugger" off!
I found this an interesting read particularly about the ability now for other clubs to approach players contacted for this season after 1st December and the fact that some clubs will hear players are leaving and say "Just go then if you don't want to play for us" I expect that will eventually be the case for at least one young player at our club but only time will tell. There will be a lot of movement in the next couple of months across the game as things become more clear with clubs approaching players with less than a year left on their contracts and it will be interesting to see which clubs retain those players and which ones say well If you don't want to play for us then 'Bugger" off!
Post subject: Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 8:53 am
DSJ1983
Academy Player
Joined: May 10 2024 Posts: 431
The Dentist Wilf wrote:I found this an interesting read particularly about the ability now for other clubs to approach players contacted for this season after 1st December and the fact that some clubs will hear players are leaving and say "Just go then if you don't want to play for us" I expect that might eventually be the case for at least one young player at our club but only time will tell. There will be a lot of movement in the next couple of months across the game as things become more clear with clubs approaching players with less than a year left on their contracts and it will be interesting to see which clubs retain those players and which ones say well If you don't want to play for us then 'Bugger" off!
Out of all the young players who the December 1st tamper deadline would be applicable with there’s only really Barron not signed up yet who I’d lose sleep over, and I think the indication is that a new deal for him will happen sooner or later anyways. The others on the list have potential but agree if they don’t want to be here/commit maybe best to move them on early.
The Dentist Wilf wrote:I found this an interesting read particularly about the ability now for other clubs to approach players contacted for this season after 1st December and the fact that some clubs will hear players are leaving and say "Just go then if you don't want to play for us" I expect that might eventually be the case for at least one young player at our club but only time will tell. There will be a lot of movement in the next couple of months across the game as things become more clear with clubs approaching players with less than a year left on their contracts and it will be interesting to see which clubs retain those players and which ones say well If you don't want to play for us then 'Bugger" off!
Out of all the young players who the December 1st tamper deadline would be applicable with there’s only really Barron not signed up yet who I’d lose sleep over, and I think the indication is that a new deal for him will happen sooner or later anyways. The others on the list have potential but agree if they don’t want to be here/commit maybe best to move them on early.
Post subject: Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 9:13 am
DSJ1983
Academy Player
Joined: May 10 2024 Posts: 431
Always thought they might fancy Rapana at centre, if they started the first game with a backline of Moy, Martin, Rapana, Hardaker and Barron that would certainly address any concerns about pace.
Depends on how much emphasis Cartwright has on making meters from kick returns and out of back field. I think it will be a big thing and possibly why Barron has the 2 shirt as he looked really strong out of dummy half. With that in mind still think he’ll want Rapana to start at 1 and Briscoe on the field maybe over Martin. Even with a decent rub of the green with injuries it’s unlikely we’ll often have the first choice 17 available so good to have options.
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