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| Player announcement imminent?
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| Mckmeeken 4 year deal
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| Anything in the Hardaker to Wakefield rumours?
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| Quote: LeythIg "Anything in the Hardaker to Wakefield rumours?'"
sincerely hope not
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| It always comes around every time he's out of contract.
Good player on his day but way too much baggage.
Powell has been burned by him so I doubt he's coming here.
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| Oh go on, you know you want to sign him. We'll throw in Ben Nakubuwai as well, in fact, I can drive them over myself!
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| A player with his skill set YES
Him NO!
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| Looking at who we have signed up we look to have 15-17 signed. There will likely be anywhere between 10-13 players to be announced over coming weeks/months.
Very interested to see who but there are a few positions we do need quality in.
I expect Mckmeeken to play second row where he’s played 200 games and returned back to SR this season. Luckily a position we need to find quality in.
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| Looking at who we have signed up we look to have 15-17 signed. There will likely be anywhere between 10-13 players to be announced over coming weeks/months.
Very interested to see who but there are a few positions we do need quality in.
I expect Mckmeeken to play second row where he’s played 200 games and returned back to SR this season. Luckily a position we need to find quality in.
Unpopular opinion but Hardaker would be a good signing for his rugby ability. He’s a good centre. He’s back end of his career and the leash would have to be tight though. I’d be fine if Powell thinks he’s worth it, I’d also be fine if not. It would be a very short term signing though and I’d be as happy to keep Thornley another season who’s a model pro.
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| Quote: Trojan Horse "Looking at who we have signed up we look to have 15-17 signed. There will likely be anywhere between 10-13 players to be announced over coming weeks/months.
Very interested to see who but there are a few positions we do need quality in.
I expect Mckmeeken to play second row where he’s played 200 games and returned back to SR this season. Luckily a position we need to find quality in.
Unpopular opinion but Hardaker would be a good signing for his rugby ability. He’s a good centre. He’s back end of his career and the leash would have to be tight though. I’d be fine if Powell thinks he’s worth it, I’d also be fine if not. It would be a very short term signing though and I’d be as happy to keep Thornley another season who’s a model pro.'"
Funny how we all see things differently .
I would leave McMeeken at prop and I wouldnt touch Hardaker with the proverbial barge pole. Just the type of player we dont want at the club.
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| Quote: Trojan Horse "Looking at who we have signed up we look to have 15-17 signed. There will likely be anywhere between 10-13 players to be announced over coming weeks/months.
Very interested to see who but there are a few positions we do need quality in.
I expect Mckmeeken to play second row where he’s played 200 games and returned back to SR this season. Luckily a position we need to find quality in.
Unpopular opinion but Hardaker would be a good signing for his rugby ability. He’s a good centre. He’s back end of his career and the leash would have to be tight though. I’d be fine if Powell thinks he’s worth it, I’d also be fine if not. It would be a very short term signing though and I’d be as happy to keep Thornley another season who’s a model pro.'"
We all see things differently- I would leave McMeeken at prop and I wouldn't touch Hardaker with the proverbial barge pole.
He's just the type of player we dont want in the squad.
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| Quote: 1315trinity "We all see things differently- I would leave McMeeken at prop and I wouldn't touch Hardaker with the proverbial barge pole.
He's just the type of player we dont want in the squad.'"
I agree. All the games I've seen McMeekan play this season where he's been the best forward on the field have been at prop.
Hardaker has skills there is no doubt, but we are building a team and Hardaker is a team spirit killer. Powell knows him well though so I'm sure he'll make a good decision.
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| Quote: PopTart "I agree. All the games I've seen McMeekan play this season where he's been the best forward on the field have been at prop.
Hardaker has skills there is no doubt, but we are building a team and Hardaker is a team spirit killer. Powell knows him well though so I'm sure he'll make a good decision.'"
I’ve watched a few Catalans games this season where Mckmeekem has played very well at second row such as vs hull kr, Warrington and hull fc. He also looked amongst their best players against Wigan at SR despite the loss.
He’s obviously good at SR or prop but far more experienced at SR with 200 games there out of his 250 and we massively need some second rowers for next season which is why I put him there. That may change but as it stands we have 0 second rowers signed for next season other than Mckmeeken.
I have confidence in the coaching set up to make the right decision but I’m excited as I think he’s a quality player.
With Hardaker like I say he’s a good player on the pitch and would offer the cover at full back too if needed but that’s one for Powell to answer as a lot has been made about having a professional environment.
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| Areas we need to improve for SL, 2, 3, 4, possibly 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13.
I don't imagine Ashurst and Pitts will be around, we need better than Lino, Gale will retire, McGillivary will retire. Hood is OK at this level but we need better for SL. Doyle/Smith may get there but their not at the level needed yet. Prop is the only position where we're well, I reckoned they would compete in SL too.
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| Looks like we're well on the way with recruitment for next season. This is how I have us looking for next season, with a few of the rumours thrown in.
Full Back - Jowitt
Wing - Walsmley (Johnstone, Matty Russell)
Centre - Pratt (Cam Scott)
Halves - Lino, Lawford (Oliver Russell)
Props/Loose - Atoni, Uele, Vagana, McMeeken, Rodwell, Cozza, Bain
Hooker - Smith (Doyle)
Second Row - Boothroyd (Storton, Griffin)
Then there's Isaac Shaw, Noah Booth and Joe Law in or around the squad but I'm not sure where we're at in terms of contacts.
We need some full back cover and a quality centre in my opinion, and Hardaker would provide both but whether we'd want him or not is a different matter. I'd like another half but looks unlikely with Lino still having two years left. Pack doesn't look too far off, maybe another prop/second row and a decent hooker to go with Doyle and Smith.
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