No,think the days of us signing injury prone players should be over.
He has missed enough at Warrington with injuries,we need to turn a corner regarding this issue

I'm gonna play Devil's advocate here...

We all agree that a successful team needs a mix of all age groups. Youthful energy, speed and fitness. Couple that with Experience, knowledge, and being on top of your game. Teams of youngsters while enthusiastic are never going to be competitive.

With this in mind, which positions should your older players play in. Winger? Centre?

The only obvious choice is in the forwards. So why would the fact that Morley is in the twilight of his career be such a massive no-no for some? You could say injuries and recovery, but that applies to all players irrespective.

As for me prsonally, I don't really have any strong views on signing him. if he comes, ok. If not i wont lose any sleep.

Playing aside, is there a more promotable rugby league star, promotable to Salford people and its amateur clubs, than Adrian Morley. Probably not.

I think now is the perfect time to sign Morley. Get him at our club when he's ready to retire, and offer him a contract on the coaching staff... and also as an ambassador for the club.. when his playing career is over.

Yes... he's at the end of his playing days... but Morley has way too much to offer after his time is up for him to be part of the setup at Warrington... He needs to be here... helping his hometown club out. He's a passionate bloke when it comes to RL... He'd be a great asset.

This would be more than a contract to play for me.

Some ambassador he's not wanted to know us for 17 year.

To be fair to the guy... he's been out of our league for years. His playing levels have warranted a better salary than we could afford... It's a short career... and I for one don't blame him for a minute.

I'm with LF 100% on this. As a club we've never been in a position to justify Mozza wanting to sign for us. If, over the last 10-15 years we were in a position to challenge for honours I'm sure he'd have been proud to wear the shirt. He's had a great career and IMO is still one of the best front rowers out there and as a Salford lad we should be proud of what he's achieved. If his body is up to it (which only he'll know) let's get him here for next season. We've got bags of potential in our young props and his influence (like Cashmere's) would be invaluable. As long as he doesn't want a fortune bring him "home" & let him lead the club out at Barton. Unlike some players, who would happily steal a living at 34/35 to put food on the table, I'm convinced he'd give nothing more than 110% for the club.

I don't blame him LF he's had a great career in the game and I'm pleased to see a Salford lad do well. I just have a problem with Salford signing big name players that are ready to hang up their boots and are injury prone. I would much rather see the club develop the Adrian Morley's of the future. I understand the argument about having experienced players in the team but personally I think we already have enough old heads in the squad.

Maybe he could offer the club some extra publicity but I doubt the financial effect would come close to covering his big contract?

I'd say for three reasons this is a good idea.
1, He is still without doubt one of the best props runnning around in the SL and would if he can stay fit be a brilliant mentor for the good young forwards we have in our squad.
2, With todays announcement of the Media City link up with need a media savvy and recognisable figure head to help us fully exploit the numerous chances that this will afford us.
3, Just read that Mozza has already gained his level coaching badge and it seems is eager to go into coaching so why not give him a rolling 1 year deal with the promise of assitance in his coaching classes and then when he retires a role within the club.

Very much doubt from next year he will be playing as many games per minute but think he raises his game for the really big games and should we progress as a team next season they are the ones we need to be putting in the effort to win.

3 or 4 years ago yes, now, no thanks.

Got nothing against Mozza but even with a wealth of know how I just can't see anything he would add to Salford RLFC going forward. IMO any money he'd demand would be better spent elsewhere!

I would love to see him here, and don't have a problem with his age etc, his talent has always been beyond us, in fact Easts havn't been the same without him rarther than chasing grand finals (other than once) they have been spoon dodging, whilst wire got four great years from him.

What does concern me (and maybe this should be for another thread mods decide) is apart from the backroom mess at the club this season is Salfords apparent lack of interest in actually gaining that top eight spot people promised at the start of the season, for instance Phil Baileys contract should have been replaced with someone else rarther than penny pinch (the money was there for Bailey) with that I mean everyone knows we need a prop, guess what Leeds just released two forwards ok Burguess was going to Souths but Ben Cross was there for the taking, and what really annoys me is a team like Wigan who only spend pennies on there squad

suddenly find some more cash for Cross to bolster there champion team

not to mention an extra salary for the reformed smack head.

So money should be no problem for Morley cos Baileys money is sat there and next season another million or so quid comes in from sky (I believe) ..

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