I disagree with this, in my opinion these two are not the problem signings because imo both these players add quality to the side. The two who should not have been re signed are Phelps and Mathers as they should be 3rd choice at best.

The biggest mistake was not to re-sign Dobson. Dobson and Sam Tomkins with Leuluai at hooker would have meant no need to sign Smith and Riddel. Phelps and Mathers were awful signings. Karl Pryce? Time will tell. Roberts shows great promise and look our best signing.

Can't see him ever getting fully fit again

Around play off time I agree but I would have to diagree for other times in the season

WE should have got Dobson as a priority , and kept colborn instead of Mathers and for much less, ok maybe not the best but great attitude and work rate always took the dirt ball in on his own 20.

Im not saying they are not quality but would bringing through our young players not be better in the long run?

We would be doing alot better now if we had a world class prop like big petro and a world class 6 like Barrett.

It's down to him and him only

All we can do is hope

can you give me an example of another coach bringing more through the ranks without any injuries/suspensions being involved?

The fact is you need a bit of luck to get your chance as a young kid (unless you are exceptional, but not many of those come around every year). But sticking with them once they get their chance is a sign of trust and in my eyes means he has brought some young kids through.

That said, Noble does like he's tried and trusted players (Think Withers) but if a youngster proves his worth Noble is often loyal to them as well

Agree with that, I would love to have Colbon in the squad instead of Mathers. Centres are more important than wingers and I would rather have a world class centre with Colbon on the wing that a winger with and average centre.

Look at the potential team under Nobby compared to the team when he arrived.

Richards
Roberts Bailey Carmont Ainscough
Tomkins Smith
Fielden Tommy O Carroll
Hock Lockers
Tomkins
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Hansen Feka Pryce Riddell

OR

Ashton
Calderwood McAvoy Vaeakilli Dallas
Orr Moron
Logan Higham Seuseu
Hock Fletcher
Lockers
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Hansen Godwin Tickle Hargreaves

and remember that team was VERY close to going down.

Isn't McGuire younger than Pryce thus putting a hole in your original statement re not giving young players a chance?

The extent people go to, to have a go at Noble!

Jeez do you HAVE to post that old team? I am trying to erase it from my memory.