Quote: beefy1 "I don't know if you've already given your opinion in other threads, but I think that your best placed to rate our new overseas signings, so
It's hard to give a definite answer on any of those questions, but I'll give it a shot.
Kearney - He was a great player with a lot of speed and could zip around. A lot of it will hinge on how he's come back from injury last year, but I'm confident he'll play well at stand off.
Orford - I wouldn't hesitate about 3 years more, remember that Manly were also keen to re-sign him, it's not as though he's a few seasons past his prime here. He's a player that's copped a lot of criticism for "going missing" in big games, but I think a lot of that was people laying the boot into the same player 'cos it's "cool"
Le'Strange - I never paid too much attention to him, so I'll refrain from giving an opinion.
Hall - I'd definitely play him in the 2nd Row, and he's certainly the sort of player that could go the full 80.
Orford, Le'Strange and Hall should play well together right off the bat, being that they already know each other's game back-to-front. The big question in my mind is how they will adapt to the different style of play in SL compared to what they're used to over here. But I hardly think that any of them have joined Bradford as a way of being pensioned off, rather they've come over because they feel they have something to offer to the club (much like Morrisson when he finally joined us)
As far as me being best placed to offer an opinion, I'm flattered that you think that, but to be honest I'm a Raider's fan through and through, my weekends revolve around travelling to see them play, so I miss out on seeing a lot of games involving the other sides. I'll be back this year to see them late in the season, I was devastated not to see them in the friendly on Boxing Day
