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| Quote: Hasbag "Glad he's staying. Honestly expected he would leave and wouldn't have blamed him as he's coming to an age now where he needs to be playing more regularly.
It's good to hear Cartwright has had a big input into the decision.
Does anybody think Houghton should be offered an off field role somewhere? I'm abit torn on it as he has never been the most dynamic, creative hooker, but his work off the ball has always been first class, and that's an area Balmforth has been mentioned as needing to improve. Houghton could be good for the development of Balmforth, Bourouh and Hodgson.'"
it would only be a part time thing at best for Houghton as I think he's set up a business.
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| Quote: mwindass "Don't be such a spoil sport
Dont think Tinkering Tony or Grix rated him and couldnt get out of the Danny Houghton mode
He is still only 20 so has a lot of time to develop other weaker aspects of his game.
Looks like his last two perfomances have forced the club into acting.
Left to Grix i dont think the club would have signed him
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| Quote: Riderofthepalehorse "Seems our incoming coach has had some influence on retaining Balmforth, pretty pleased personally, and more importantly another thumbs up in the direction the club are heading in youth development.
I posted a few years back on the importance of producing our own players and it’s obvious sustainability, we actually need to get to a system when other clubs want our players, and be able to replace them from within.
We can have another look at Denieve next year, and with the addition of Amir, and the emergence of Hodgson and others it’s the right path.
As we have decided to not pursue the Papuan hooker, and according to the club a full back is being looked at, probably to replace the unlucky Jack Walker, which is a shame as Walker has never let us down.'"
Unless Walker has specifically asked to leave then i find wanting to sign another full back just another illogical signing when surely some pace and strike at centre is badly needed,as is another second row
If Walker stays then we have Walker,Moy.Litten and Hardaker who can all play full back
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| Quote: bonaire "Dont think Tinkering Tony or Grix rated him and couldnt get out of the Danny Houghton mode
He is still only 20 so has a lot of time to develop other weaker aspects of his game.
Looks like his last two perfomances have forced the club into acting.
Left to Grix i dont think the club would have signed him'"
Would've liked a 2 year deal tbh. He'd still only be 22 by the time it expired. Happy he's staying and that Cartwright has had a big stay in it.
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| I think it shows, in my mind anyway, that TS didn't like Denise's confidence/arrogance and maybe words were exchanged which Griz has held against him despite impressive performances. Ultimately, the Denive has looked very good in these 2 games and Cartright (current SOO assistant) rates him higher than a championship experienced caretaker boss
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| Quote: bonaire "Unless Walker has specifically asked to leave then i find wanting to sign another full back just another illogical signing when surely some pace and strike at centre is badly needed,as is another second row
If Walker stays then we have Walker,Moy.Litten and Hardaker who can all play full back'"
Walker is solid and dependable nothing more - plus he has a questionable injury record.
If we don't intend to sign a quota hooker It'll release extra space to sign strike players at both centre and full back.
You have quite rightly stated the lack of pace in the backs is a concern this could address it.
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| Quote: mwindass "Would've liked a 2 year deal tbh. He'd still only be 22 by the time it expired. Happy he's staying and that Cartwright has had a big stay in it.'"
We exercised our 1 year option
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| Quote: Marcus's Bicycle "Surprised but obviously pleased about Balmforth. I guess after his last two performances other clubs would have been circling. I understand Rovers were very keen but prefer to develop their own players.
I wonder if we will still sign a quota hooker or go with Bourouh, Balmforth, Smith with Hodgson continuing his development?'"
Course they do
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| Quote: Large Paws "We exercised our 1 year option'"
That was this year. He signed for two years with an option for a third year which was triggered for 2024.
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| Quote: Marcus's Bicycle "Walker is solid and dependable nothing more - plus he has a questionable injury record.
If we don't intend to sign a quota hooker It'll release extra space to sign strike players at both centre and full back.
You have quite rightly stated the lack of pace in the backs is a concern this could address it.'"
We all have different opinions on some players but Walker is more than solid and dependable.
He has pace and is a quality full back but playing in a deadfull team like he has done hardly did him any favours.
At least Moy has had some protection from an improved, fitter team and better defence whilst he has played full back.
Think Walker will get another run in the team but whether he stays is another matter as its reported the club are actively seeking another full back
If he goes then i agree we need a quality full back but if he stays still think adding some pace and strike at centre is a priority.
This could end up being another Balmforth situation where Walker comes back in,plays well in a better team and the club do another u turn and decide not to sign a full back
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| Glad to hear we have signed Balmforth, though it’s only a year hopefully we have another year in the clubs favour.
Whats interesting is that Cartwright as the incoming Coach seems to have had a large influence in the decision. I would assume he has watched both games along with video from training sessions and likes what he sees in Balmforth as a player to work with. No doubt he’ll have an idea as to the ability of Rimbu too so assume he sees Balmforth as a better option.
It’ll be interesting to see how Balmforth improves not just from until the end of the season but also under the guidance of Cartwright once he gets here.
In regards to Walker Grix seemed to talk him up earlier this week so not sure what the situation is. I think Moy has been good so far and definitely one for the future but do think Walker is better option and would to see how well he goes on the team after the upturn in team performances.
Must say I’m a little more buoyed for 2025 by the impact and influence Cartwright is seemingly having on team affairs.
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| Well done Myler and Cartwright for extending Balmforths deal….Who will Grix now call out in the papers,not said anything about more established players who have faults but doesn’t mind saying about younger players.Hopefully this may see him go at the end of the season as well .
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| Quote: bonaire "Unless Walker has specifically asked to leave then i find wanting to sign another full back just another illogical signing when surely some pace and strike at centre is badly needed,as is another second row
If Walker stays then we have Walker,Moy.Litten and Hardaker who can all play full back'"
Fullback is probably the easiest position to recruit top quality. It’s obvious the focus has been on bringing in solid players we need a bit of flair and pace I wouldn’t worry about the position. Nearly every NRL club has a top class fullback so there’s some real quality players not first choice, look at the lad Leigh have managed to sign. I’d imagine whoever we sign as the fullback might be able to play as a 6 and possibly at centre as a lot of modern fullbacks can, that might be important.
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| Fantastic news on the resigning of Balmforth. Great to have all British at 6,7 & both 9s too. Will hopefully allows to build up other ares of the team now
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| Great news now its confirmed although nothing from the club so far but another good move from Myler, we all know just by sitting in the stands that Balmforth is a great prospect. The way that things change with quota spots and such developments as that unfolding now with the guy from PNG show what a state of flux we are in at present as we strive to get the best mix for next year and some on here should hold their horses a bit whilst the full picture of all signings made and all quota spots filled is completed. But, as I've said from the moment his move was confirmed how much easier it would have been if we'd just kept Sneyd and built around him. Personally as a guy who wants a team to support until I expire I'd still like some indication of developments on getting conformation of investment and additional involvement at the top, however the best news for me is that 'Cartwright is in daily touch with the Club' . Can't wait to get him here.
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