Wilsden Ram Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I have decided to let you fantasise and speculate amongst yourselves if you don't want guiding towards the real situation. First team player Budget is all spent and allocated, but there is a small amount left plus the next few months Squad-builder donations should we have injuries or an unexpected opportunity (such as Seymour!). I am sure MS will tell you this if you ask him at the Shirt launch Enjoy your on-going debates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marketram Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Can count on WR to cheer everyone up. Make sure no one speculates or expresses their opinion or suggests a rumour It'd be great to know your connection to the club. As for the Reynolds saga. I'm sorry but if we had have signed Brambani and Walker would you really be satisfied and excited? Brambani is no replacement for Thacks, not what used he to be and I'd rather be excited by a signing like Reynolds. Some may not have been impressed by what you've seen of him because tbf he hasn't had a good run of games since playing for York. Reiterate my point that Leigh have seen something, just needs a good run of games to get in his groove. I truly believe we will be thanking them for giving us him for a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldram Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Can count on WR to cheer everyone up. Make sure no one speculates or expresses their opinion or suggests a rumour It'd be great to know your connection to the club. As for the Reynolds saga. I'm sorry but if we had have signed Brambani and Walker would you really be satisfied and excited? Brambani is no replacement for Thacks, not what used he to be and I'd rather be excited by a signing like Reynolds. Some may not have been impressed by what you've seen of him because tbf he hasn't had a good run of games since playing for York. Reiterate my point that Leigh have seen something, just needs a good run of games to get in his groove. I truly believe we will be thanking them for giving us him for a year. I believe WR is a major contributer to the club, both financially and as a volunteer, so he probably does have the heads up when it comes to insider information. Can't understand why he won't admit to Sammutt being on his way here though. Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads. George Bernard Shaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the old nine ole Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 does anyone really know where Sammut is going?? ( apart from himself!!) But I can't see any signing, of him, being confirmed until he gets the medical all clear following his recent operation !! cos he won't be cheap..... So the speculation continues and the Workys get more and more stressed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marketram Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 does anyone really know where Sammut is going?? ( apart from himself!!) But I can't see any signing, of him, being confirmed until he gets the medical all clear following his recent operation !! cos he won't be cheap..... So the speculation continues and the Workys get more and more stressed!! So it's Andrew Farraw? From what I know and seen. Sammut was offered a deal at Workington, I believe Rams offered the same, to which he told Workington players he was leaving for us. Now Workington have offered a deal know one in this league could match, and if the number is right, I'll say a lot of super league players aren't what he'll be on. But tbf it's great they have external sources who will pump money in for Marquee signing, and that's what he is for the champ. Workington fans seem to think though that's it's a two year deal, which I fail to believe. Perhaps a year with the option of a further one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy's mate Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I think Reynold's will come good and I am sure Leigh are pleased you are going to test him at this level. If he struggles it's no skin off their nose but I'd hate to see Dewsbury relegated Touch Rugby W(h)inger and part-time Super Hero (Thursday mornings by appointment) BATLEY BULLDOGS RLFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 So it's Andrew Farraw? From what I know and seen. Sammut was offered a deal at Workington, I believe Rams offered the same, to which he told Workington players he was leaving for us. Now Workington have offered a deal know one in this league could match, and if the number is right, I'll say a lot of super league players aren't what he'll be on. But tbf it's great they have external sources who will pump money in for Marquee signing, and that's what he is for the champ. Workington fans seem to think though that's it's a two year deal, which I fail to believe. Perhaps a year with the option of a further one If you mean Andrew Farrow then you're wrong again MR As has been said elsewhere no-one will commit themselves to signing Sammut until the outcome of his operation has become clear. As far as I know we discussed a deal but never crystallised an offer because of the risk, which was too great. We have to rely upon our internal sources only, pumping money into the club (and more than many fans realise) but we also won't be vulnerable to them getting bored and walking away. I'm hopeful that Reynolds will be a success but the risks and vicissitudes of RL at our level are always considerable, and maybe that's part of the fun. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marketram Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 it was a question, hence the question mark? So as for being wrong again, not sure where you've got from. Could argue this Reynolds, Sammut, Brambani thing all night. We have one of them, get behind him rather than hissing before he's even pulled on the shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I think Glover and Delaney could make a good pairing if given a run of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marketram Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Reynolds Sykes Speakman Glover Brown Hemingway Delaney is perhaps the order for half backs IMO of course. Some may have Delaney higher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTerminator Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Having seen Glover in action for you on various occasions last season, I think he's a top prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Reynolds Sykes Speakman Glover Brown Hemingway Delaney is perhaps the order for half backs IMO of course. Some may have Delaney higher Bit harsh on Delaney. Throws out a better pass than most and just needs a bit of confidence imho. You've missed sammut off your list too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Reynolds Sykes Speakman Glover Brown Hemingway Delaney is perhaps the order for half backs IMO of course. Some may have Delaney higher I still think that Sykes has been signed as a centre but we will have to wait and see I suppose. (46 days to go.) Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marketram Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hope you're right BSJ. But without another signing, he has to play six I don't mind Delaney, but personally think and judging on things from last season. Glover is ahead of him in the pecking order, and all the players listed above would play before him, if we were in a HB crisis. Just like what happened against Batley at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the old nine ole Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I thought Brown was predominantly a loose forward .... Interesting to see hookers and half backs becoming increasingly interchangeable, although in my opinion half backs who say they are also hookers are probably compensating for their lack of pace!! ( Rob Burrow excluded) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marketram Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 nine hole, you actually do speak sense. fingers crossed Speakman doesn't follow suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hope you're right BSJ. But without another signing, he has to play six I don't mind Delaney, but personally think and judging on things from last season. Glover is ahead of him in the pecking order, and all the players listed above would play before him, if we were in a HB crisis. Just like what happened against Batley at home. Think glover is best at six, Delaney at 7. Actually looking at the list above I reckon Delaney might be the best bet at 7. Brown def loose forward and Hemingway best at 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I thought Brown was predominantly a loose forward .... Interesting to see hookers and half backs becoming increasingly interchangeable, although in my opinion half backs who say they are also hookers are probably compensating for their lack of pace!! ( Rob Burrow excluded) In the NRL final at one point there was a hooker packing down at loose forward which led to the first try from the base of the scrum. Many roles seem to be interchangeable nowadays with very few actual specialists (with the exception of GOR's lightening fast wingers, of course). Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hate the rec Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hope you're right BSJ. But without another signing, he has to play six I don't mind Delaney, but personally think and judging on things from last season. Glover is ahead of him in the pecking order, and all the players listed above would play before him, if we were in a HB crisis. Just like what happened against Batley at home. You not announcing Sammut then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marketram Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 You not announcing Sammut then ? Jesus catch up kidda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hate the rec Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Jesus catch up kidda Sorry old boy, last time I looked you were sure he was signing for your lot , what's changed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham fisher Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Sorry old boy, last time I looked you were sure he was signing for your lot , what's changed 1) wanting too much money 2) he's injured at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 In the NRL final at one point there was a hooker packing down at loose forward which led to the first try from the base of the scrum. Many roles seem to be interchangeable nowadays with very few actual specialists (with the exception of GOR's lightening fast wingers, of course). Many coaches with limited budgets think they are interchangeable but they ain't for the most part. We will see widespread use of it at our gaff including second rowers in the centre but given half a chance and the right budget I'd have a specialist in each position anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldram Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 In the NRL final at one point there was a hooker packing down at loose forward which led to the first try from the base of the scrum. Many roles seem to be interchangeable nowadays with very few actual specialists (with the exception of GOR's lightening fast wingers, of course). If it was down to me we'd have lightning fast wingers from 1 - 13 - we might not win much but it would be good to watch. Whereas Wozza would have had props from 1 - 13, and by the look of it Mozza a team full of halfback/hookers.. Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads. George Bernard Shaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the old nine ole Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Lightning fast wingers 1 to 13 is good enough for me providing 5 of them are built like brick outhouses and 2 of them are smaller nimble and quick of the mark!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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