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| if Long was to be out for a period of time next year-who the hell would we turn to for a kicking game/creativity thats what worries me, been said before the problem is not getting to the opponents 20 its having someone who know what to do when we get there!!! will be dissapointed if moa takes the final quota spot
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| He has signed for the Giants 
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| Reallyy hope this news is true.
He will be on the back of my shirt next year if so  .
Just imagine all these on at the same time...
O'meley, Berrigan, Moa, Manu, Lauaki, Fitzgibbon
We actually could be a threat again next season 
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| Quote arg27="arg27"if Long was to be out for a period of time next year-who the hell would we turn to for a kicking game/creativity thats what worries me, been said before the problem is not getting to the opponents 20 its having someone who know what to do when we get there!!! will be dissapointed if moa takes the final quota spot'"
I think that it was the 'quins game that Tansey played there and looked good. I'd probably move him to SH when Long is unavailable. Whiting/Horne/J.Briscoe to FB.
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| Quote arg27="arg27"if Long was to be out for a period of time next year-who the hell would we turn to for a kicking game/creativity thats what worries me, been said before the problem is not getting to the opponents 20 its having someone who know what to do when we get there!!! will be dissapointed if moa takes the final quota spot'"
Houghton could play 9 and Berrigan could fill in at 7.
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| Quote fc-eaststander="fc-eaststander"i respect your view but maybe thats why they have brought this kid from salford he can play 13 or 6 possibly also whiting could play 13 i think that could be his natural position'"
My concern is that Washy's been messed about enough the last 2 years and has been disrupted with injuries - it's time for him to take control of the 13 spot as he's on a good wedge and needs to fully realise his potential. He must be given a full season there to be fair to him and not shuffled round to 6/7/even 9.
We have Long (class but getting on), Horne (underperforming significantly) plus Whiting/Turner who are both unproven in the halves at this level. Agar has had ample opportunity to give Whiting a go at 6 and (wrongly) not taken it, so that looks unlikely. I don't know much about Turner, but don't get the impression he's a genuine half back. Tansey clearly wants to make the FB spot his own and should be allowed to do so IMO.
Consequently I still think we are light in the backs and lacking quality cover. As Clarky pointed out, statistically the go-forward has been less of an issue than the ability to create try-scoring opportunities this season. Long will help as he is better than Thorman, but still short there IMO. I like Sam and think we have an excellent pack now, but I wouldn't have been devastated if we'd used the last spot on a back.
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| Quote Mrs Barista="Mrs Barista"I am a bit. The pack looks really strong next season now, but the balance isn't right IMO. Too many inexperienced backs and not enough cover in the halves for me. Washy should play at 13 all season, but as soon as Horne or Long aren't available he'll be moved to 6, with an extra prop at 13, thereby immediately losing a ball-player and back to square one in the creativity stakes. Nothing against Sam, he's a good player, but we have more obvious gaps than in the pack next season IMO.'"
I'm wondering who was available at the right standard (ie top player) to come in at half back. It's all about the right standard of player being available. I don't see too mant top halves coming in the direction of SL for next year. If there was no one out there who was better than we have already then if Sam has/does sign it is the right move. I agree with your balance argument but it will take more than one season to resolve it. If Moa signs we have a good prop for the medium term and it releases Lauaki out wider which is exactly where he should be IMO.
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| Quote Staffs FC="Staffs FC"I'm wondering who was available at the right standard (ie top player) to come in at half back. It's all about the right standard of player being available. I don't see too mant top halves coming in the direction of SL for next year. If there was no one out there who was better than we have already then if Sam has/does sign it is the right move. I agree with your balance argument but it will take more than one season to resolve it. If Moa signs we have a good prop for the medium term and it releases Lauaki out wider which is exactly where he should be IMO.'"
I agree with all that, just saying that ideally we should strengthen the backs before the forwards as what we already have is adequate IMO. 100% agree about Lauaki. Must be played wide.
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| Quote Mrs Barista="Mrs Barista"I agree with all that, just saying that ideally we should strengthen the backs before the forwards as what we already have is adequate IMO. 100% agree about Lauaki. Must be played wide.'"
IF Lauaki is to be used in a similar role to Manu.
We would only have Cusack,Dowes and O'Meley as props.
and due to the impact of the sport - 3 or 4 props is not enough -IMHO.
For mine , IF true, the signing of Moa - would reinforce the prop position.
We were allegedly linked with Luke Burt, but he is no 'blue chip' signing. -IMHO
Id prefer us to persevere, with our young backs.
We need to reinforce the forwards first - they lay the platform for the backs.
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| Quote arg27="arg27"if Long was to be out for a period of time next year-who the hell would we turn to for a kicking game/creativity thats what worries me, been said before the problem is not getting to the opponents 20 its having someone who know what to do when we get there!!! will be dissapointed if moa takes the final quota spot'"
Chris Bridge. 
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| Quote Mrs Barista="Mrs Barista"My concern is that Washy's been messed about enough the last 2 years and has been disrupted with injuries - it's time for him to take control of the 13 spot as he's on a good wedge and needs to fully realise his potential. He must be given a full season there to be fair to him and not shuffled round to 6/7/even 9.
We have Long (class but getting on), Horne (underperforming significantly) plus Whiting/Turner who are both unproven in the halves at this level. Agar has had ample opportunity to give Whiting a go at 6 and (wrongly) not taken it, so that looks unlikely. I don't know much about Turner, but don't get the impression he's a genuine half back. Tansey clearly wants to make the FB spot his own and should be allowed to do so IMO.
Consequently I still think we are light in the backs and lacking quality cover. As Clarky pointed out, statistically the go-forward has been less of an issue than the ability to create try-scoring opportunities this season. Long will help as he is better than Thorman, but still short there IMO. I like Sam and think we have an excellent pack now, but I wouldn't have been devastated if we'd used the last spot on a back.'"
Fitz will almost certainly be our number 13 next season.
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