[quote="PopTart":3cyzc4jd]That's a different thing. Playing a top quality player at International because they play well anywhere and you have another top quality player to backfill, and you have a temporary gap for one game is not the same as playing a second row at prop at club level. If we have an injury then of course. And versatility is very important for our team. But if you have to consciously play a second row at prop in the first game of the season, or consistently through the season...you need another prop.[/quote:3cyzc4jd] You only need to look at Tanginoa. Absolutely criminal how he was played at prop for such a prolonged period. Even though he had hands like cow udders at times he was good at second row and barely average at prop yet we continued to prop him. Truly bizarre that was.

[quote="PopTart":391owtf9]If we have an injury then of course. And versatility is very important for our team. But if you have to consciously play a second row at prop in the first game of the season, or consistently through the season...you need another prop.[/quote:391owtf9] McMeeken had never played prop until McNamara moved him there for the third game of the season.

[quote="imwakefieldtillidie":mlohjs8a]McMeeken had never played prop until McNamara moved him there for the third game of the season.[/quote:mlohjs8a] But we don't need to. Lots of SR become prop but we don't need him to move and we need SRs.

Reports we are competing with Catalan for MacDonald I keep saying I'm happy with our team but he would be a great addition. He and Tom would be devastating together

McDonald,if we could get him, is too good to miss.We have plenty of centres who are quality and in a year or two could be exceptional, but nobody near him at the moment.

[quote="PopTart":yjtq6ltr]Reports we are competing with Catalan for MacDonald I keep saying I'm happy with our team but he would be a great addition. He and Tom would be devastating together[/quote:yjtq6ltr] Johnstone and Macdonald would be hands down the best wing partnership in SL. Would be an absolute nightmare for defences to manage. Give either the space and could be fatal. I have no problem and would rather us sign players who would improve our 17. Macdonald or Stone fall into that. We may have 6 players who can play centre but Macdonald would improve us for a couple of years. I would be tempted to offer to send a centre on season long loan their way in return. Someone like Myers who could get some SL games under his belt at no cost to Salford and no risk to trinity. With a recall clause ofcourse.

This guy would be a definite upgrade on Bain and would give real competition for places at prop…. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tepai_Moeroa

This guy would be a definite upgrade on Bain and would give real competition for places at prop…. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tepai_Moeroa

[quote="Trojan Horse":2u3gw8pc]Johnstone and Macdonald would be hands down the best wing partnership in SL. Would be an absolute nightmare for defences to manage. Give either the space and could be fatal. I have no problem and would rather us sign players who would improve our 17. Macdonald or Stone fall into that. We may have 6 players who can play centre but Macdonald would improve us for a couple of years. I would be tempted to offer to send a centre on season long loan their way in return. Someone like Myers who could get some SL games under his belt at no cost to Salford and no risk to trinity. With a recall clause ofcourse.[/quote:2u3gw8pc] They have their own kids. It wouldn't be fair on him to send Myers.

I'm with Trojan on this one...think Myers would be more than happy to be playing SL every week with Salford rather than in our reserves ??

[quote="FIL":ggxz4a8m]I'm with Trojan on this one...think Myers would be more than happy to be playing SL every week with Salford rather than in our reserves ?? [/quote:ggxz4a8m] Whether he's happy and whether he's ready are two different things.

[quote="PopTart":279ghnpl]Whether he's happy and whether he's ready are two different things.[/quote:279ghnpl] The second one is mitigated by Salford taking that chance. If there was opportunity to play SL I couldn’t see a player refuse who will unlikely be playing SL this season. You never know though. I just think it’s win win and may sweeten the deal as we are stacked at centre.

[quote="Trojan Horse":1dsbxh8d]The second one is mitigated by Salford taking that chance. If there was opportunity to play SL I couldn’t see a player refuse who will unlikely be playing SL this season. You never know though. I just think it’s win win and may sweeten the deal as we are stacked at centre.[/quote:1dsbxh8d] I think you are missing my point. He's our player. We want to develop him and make sure he's ready. If we sent Croft I'd be fine. He can physically handle it. If you send someone that isn't we will get a broken player back.

[quote="PopTart":2m6a9jn1]I think you are missing my point. He's our player. We want to develop him and make sure he's ready. If we sent Croft I'd be fine. He can physically handle it. If you send someone that isn't we will get a broken player back.[/quote:2m6a9jn1] I can see that side of it too. He isn’t a young player at 18 years old though I don’t think. Isn’t he 20/21? I suppose that’s a gamble with every player and some thrive after being given the opportunity where others don’t. Croft would be a good option too. I think Croft offers good rotation and solid back up options though for the first team.

I still don't think we should discard him. We got him because we thought he had potential. Let's nurture it and see what happens.

[quote="PopTart":2w29oe6a]I still don't think we should discard him. We got him because we thought he had potential. Let's nurture it and see what happens.[/quote:2w29oe6a] I never said we should discard him. It’s quite the opposite and it’s An opportunity for him to grow with SL games. If anything it would enhance his development and nurture him better. He would still train 2/3 times and be monitored by trinity but it could be a good opportunity for him to grow and reach his potential sooner.

Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10

Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10

A big and solid performer and metre maker. But he left the New Zealand Warriors because he was reportedly homesick, I suspect the same would happen if he moved over here.

[quote="FIL":1duacuh5]Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10[/quote:1duacuh5] Great player but I don't think he fits our ethos and team dynamic.

[quote="FIL":1duacuh5]Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10[/quote:1duacuh5] Great player but I don't think he fits our ethos and team dynamic.

Would he qualify for a visa and everything does suggest he prefers to stay in Australia

[quote="FIL":ab5c047r]Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10[/quote:ab5c047r] He's notoriously the biggest trouble causer in the past 10 years of the NRL, I'm fine with him never playing Rugby League again never mind for Trinity.

[quote="FIL":ab5c047r]Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10[/quote:ab5c047r] He's notoriously the biggest trouble causer in the past 10 years of the NRL, I'm fine with him never playing Rugby League again never mind for Trinity.

The announcement last week about ‘immediate’ player sales doesn’t seem like it was very immediate. Though I don’t know if true suggestions from some posters on social media are that some clubs aren’t happy that the vote was rejected for quota and salary dispensation and there’s a push for a re-vote. Suggestions that any current offers are on hold to wait and see. Call me old fashioned but if the vote is no then you shouldn’t just repeat it till it’s a yes. Clearly a couple of the top end clubs close to salary cap want a piece to further strengthen but they should have to wait till those who have space make their plays.

[quote="Trojan Horse":3vdlh97j]The announcement last week about ‘immediate’ player sales doesn’t seem like it was very immediate. Though I don’t know if true suggestions from some posters on social media are that some clubs aren’t happy that the vote was rejected for quota and salary dispensation and there’s a push for a re-vote. Suggestions that any current offers are on hold to wait and see. Call me old fashioned but if the vote is no then you shouldn’t just repeat it till it’s a yes. Clearly a couple of the top end clubs close to salary cap want a piece to further strengthen but they should have to wait till those who have space make their plays.[/quote:3vdlh97j] I was watching Craig Harrison’s Show me the money’s channel online which said Michael Carter is helping to balance the books at Salford. It’s worth a watch, touches on Salford etc as he has a fair few players there on his books. Also said we offered Mikołaj Olędzki mega money that dwarfed the rhinos offer but he decided to stay.

[quote="Trojan Horse":jnnwhkp7]The announcement last week about ‘immediate’ player sales doesn’t seem like it was very immediate. Though I don’t know if true suggestions from some posters on social media are that some clubs aren’t happy that the vote was rejected for quota and salary dispensation and there’s a push for a re-vote. Suggestions that any current offers are on hold to wait and see. Call me old fashioned but if the vote is no then you shouldn’t just repeat it till it’s a yes. Clearly a couple of the top end clubs close to salary cap want a piece to further strengthen but they should have to wait till those who have space make their plays.[/quote:jnnwhkp7] It's not that they aren't happy. It's just some said they would have voted positively if it had been just quota so have asked for a remote with just that. I think the immediate part was just media hype. Salford had a challenge to reduce their bill. They were still working on investment to plug the gap I think that ship sailed on Saturday though.

[quote="FIL":1a8yvhh4]Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10[/quote:1a8yvhh4] I think Trin need another big experienced NRL standard prop and keep Storton at second row. Lodge mentioned but I’d prefer this big NRL standard prop who wants to come to SL. 6ft 3 tall and 17 1/2 stone…. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tepai_Moeroa

[quote="FIL":1a8yvhh4]Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10[/quote:1a8yvhh4] I think Trin need another big experienced NRL standard prop and keep Storton at second row. Lodge mentioned but I’d prefer this big NRL standard prop who wants to come to SL. 6ft 3 tall and 17 1/2 stone…. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tepai_Moeroa

[quote="Pat Bateman":1i7tpex0]I was watching Craig Harrison’s Show me the money’s channel online which said Michael Carter is helping to balance the books at Salford. It’s worth a watch, touches on Salford etc as he has a fair few players there on his books. Also said we offered Mikołaj Olędzki mega money that dwarfed the rhinos offer but he decided to stay.[/quote:1i7tpex0] I heard that. I think he'll regret it but we'll see.