Meli and Puletua no doubt

Veivers's squad got decimated, though. He had a good attacking game because of the way Smith, Holdsworth and Patten linked, but they lost all of those AND Joel Moon.

Bar Smith, only at the end of the season though. He had a lot of 2012 season with all those players still in the side but they still managed to consistently lose. And remember, Vievers said he was the defensive coach at Salford while Longy was the attacking coach. Salford's attack was wonderful at times, really quite breathtaking, while their defence was persistently and consistently poor. Their defence only really improved under Hunte and even then it was still prone to shakiness. Koukash's best option - although I can understand why he didn't do it - would have been to keep Hunte as head coach for this season while allowing Nobby to view his charges ready for next season. That way Salford would have retained some consistency and stability, and might have seen some better results as a consequence.

Hohaia and Laffranchi are way, way better than McGoldrick, Foran and especially Mauro who is more of a pudding than Perry.

I started this thread to show some solidarity with species of another club feeling shortchanged. It is good to see the quality of input from fans of the red devils and I hope it works out for you. I think the next three years is s**t or bust though for the club.

Great summary, couldnt have said it better myself. For the majority of Vievers reign I dont understand what he did apart from pick the 17, our defence was a shambles and it was only down to Longy that our attack was so good. With Patten, Smith, Holdsworth and Moon and a half decent bunch around them we should have done better last season.



Puletua sounds a cert whilst Meli and Soliola (I wish) have also been rumoured.



I'd quite happily swap our three for those. They are truly dreadful.

Soliola to Salford isn't going to happen!

Soliola isn't going anywhere.

Meli and Puletua are part of your 6 signings. I believe the others are Chase, Dobson, Morley and Hock. However, Hock needs to get out of his Parra contract.

Hock is not and never was going to Salford or getting out of his contract with the Eels. That has been confirmed direct to the Eels by Dr Koukash (who stated that Salford had never shown any interest in Hock), as reported with quotes in the Australian press last week. That was nothing more than Internet rumour and that is probably the case with Chase, Dobson and Morley! (Although Morley may be tempted with being OOC from Wire and Salford being his home town)

As I said Meli and Soliola are only rumours and the (I wish) comment next to Soliola tells you what my thoughts are on the rumour.

How have Puletua and Meli gone for Saints this season? I know were desperate for experience in what is a relatively young team but the last thing we need is to be pensioning former star players. Morley is pretty much nailed on and there is definite interest in both Chase and Dobson, with many people close to the club hinting Chase is a done deal.

Meli has been ok this year as he is most seasons (apart from finals). He returns the ball very strong and great finisher near the line. I'd personally keep him over Ade Gardner as he offers a lot more.

Puleatua has been hit and miss this year. He can be lazy and invisable but then pop up with a good run and does some great offloads. TP has missed James Graham big time as Graham did the hard yards which allowed TP do the classy stuff. If you put TP with two good hard working props, he will turn out a excellent signing.