DoubleD Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 http://www.loverugbyleague.com/news_23285-bradford-sign-london-trio.html 3 excellent signings in my opinion. All have the potential to progress to SL. I was disappointed when Leeds let Foster go, always thought he had the potential to make it. But why have London let them go, and who will replace them? A shame to see 2 more London lads leave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southampton Leyther Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Macani is very quick but I am not sure he is strong enough. Against Leigh he was keen to try and help out the forwards to clear their lines but seemed to either get smashed or driven back every time sometimes losing ground. Looked decent against Leeds last weekend though. London have signed Dalton Grant from Dewsbury as a replacement and I would say that is an improvement for them over Macani. Not sure those signings are any stronger or weaker than a lot of those Bradford already had. Don't think either Macani or Magrin were offered a new contract by London for whatever reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadera78 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Macani is very quick but I am not sure he is strong enough. Against Leigh he was keen to try and help out the forwards to clear their lines but seemed to either get smashed or driven back every time sometimes losing ground. Looked decent against Leeds last weekend though. London have signed Dalton Grant from Dewsbury as a replacement and I would say that is an improvement for them over Macani. Not sure those signings are any stronger or weaker than a lot of those Bradford already had. Don't think either Macani or Magrin were offered a new contract by London for whatever reason. I think the two Londoners were both offered more money at Bradford. Macani tbh is a squad player, very quick but lacking elsewhere. Magrin is a big guy and has a lot of potential but some game awareness development still to do. God knows what the northern cubs would do for players if London Broncos weren't around to develop them... "Just as we had been Cathars, we were treizistes, men apart." Jean Roque, Calendrier-revue du Racing-Club Albigeois, 1958-1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Reiver Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Think Foster had decided to move back North. Maybe some partner pressure but I speculate. Foster has played most of his games for us at Centre or operating in that area. Has been very solid defensively and possibly adds more in attack than you think. Feel we would not have been stronger on that side against Leeds if he'd played. I would have liked to see him retained by Broncos. It would have been nice to keep Macani and Magrin as still plenty of potential to bring out. But a number of u19s stepping up and with a cap you have to make judgements on balancing your squad. At least most of the Bradford team won't need to introduce themselves to each other. Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Bradford's off-season mantra. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESy-Z8vqMrE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konkrete Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Bradford's off-season mantra. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESy-Z8vqMrE As it happens I have that as my ring tone. Forever in our shadow, forever on your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 In Rohan we trust. If his three permanent signings so far are to go by in Moss, Chisholm and Keyes I do trust him! Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Will Bradford be able to pay these players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 We don't need it mate, the RFL will pick up the tab - yet again. #cushty Your probably right as past history shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepimp007 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Will Bradford be able to pay these players? God sake give it rest, you think if there were any long term problems these players would sign on the dotted line?? You are one bitter twisted soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 They'll have to re-name the Bradford Bulls the Bradford Broncos what with all the former London players in their squad. I count at least 6 former Broncos in their their squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konkrete Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Another player going from Odsal to London today - Jay Pitts. They'll have to re-name the Bradford Bulls London Broncos the Bradford Broncos London Bulls what with all the former London Bradford players at their club. Forever in our shadow, forever on your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I wish I'd thought of that ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoneslessBishop Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 With London signing Purtell and Pitts, seems like they are net better off than Bradford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdesert Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Another player going from Odsal to London today - Jay Pitts. They'll have to re-name the Bradford Bulls London Broncos the Bradford Broncos London Bulls what with all the former London Bradford players at their club. Decent player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konkrete Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Decent player. Cracking player and a big heart. Will be missed at Odsal for sure. Forever in our shadow, forever on your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Letting the likes of top tackler Pitts go is a head scratcher and the fact Olbison hasn't signed for anyone including us also surprises me. Alas the two players I didn't want to leave at all are Clark and Pitts. Clark (for whoever he picks) will be an International soon I am certain. WIth the players tied to us next season a rumour by our ultra negative local rag reporter is that some signed for next year may be allowed to leave also. If he lets Caro and Welham leave I will eat my arm. 45 tries so far between them so far but for me Welham is a SL player playing in the Championship. Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Leon Pryce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhuller Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Leon Pryce. Worst kept secret in RL, hope he stays injury free and goes well for his old club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Leon Pryce. Worst kept secret in RL, hope he stays injury free and goes well for his old club. He wont come cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 He wont come cheap Maybe the pryce was right..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konkrete Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 He wont come cheap How much is he getting paid? Forever in our shadow, forever on your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrywebbisgod Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 However much it is, he'll get paid eventually. Thank you for your valuable contribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 He wont come cheap He confirmed this is his last year as a pro and he said he wanted to end his career at Bradford*, so I expect it would be a more modest contract. Maybe leading to an assistant coaching gig? *FWIW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeybull Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 And the next one... http://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/news/post/bulls-sign-wakefield--s-walton The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wise people so full of doubts. Bury your memories; bury your friends. Leave it alone for a year or two. Till the stories grow hazy, and the legends come true. Then do it again - some things never end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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