rlno1 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Here is a breakdown of where the players who played in the million pound game came from: Wales (3) - Williams, Kear, Evans Australia (1) - Sammut New Zealand (1) - Ioane France (1) - Pellisier London/South (6) - Walker, Dixon, Hindmarsh, Lovell, Butler, Davies North (5) - Hellewell, - Pitts, Gee, Spencer, Battye (was from Sheffield not sure of his amateur club) Great example of an expansion club which shows the true development of rugby league over the last few decades. Compare this team to the Challenge Cup Final team of 1999 which was made up of Australians, NZers and players from the north with the odd exception (Offiah). And all true rugby league players from young lads. Well done London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Sammut played for Malta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost crayfish Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Walker looks a serious talent. Hopefully they can pick up a few of the southerners who went north when they strengthen their side, rather than relying on Aussies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerner80 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 15 minutes ago, ghost crayfish said: Walker looks a serious talent. Hopefully they can pick up a few of the southerners who went north when they strengthen their side, rather than relying on Aussies. Maybe the lack of journeymen Anzac signings meant there's no feeling of average players being overpaid. Sammut is clearly very good so no one would begrudge him a big wadge. This all boosts team spirit. I would think a French lad or two to complement Eloi, 3 good Anzac lads and ideally someone like LMS however he's probably happy at Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 They just need to bring home Sarg, LMS and Clubb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxi mum Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 8 hours ago, rlno1 said: North (5) - Hellewell, - Pitts, Gee, Spencer, Battye (was from Sheffield not sure of his amateur club) Well done London. Hillsborough Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx RL Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 13 hours ago, Exiled Wiganer said: They just need to bring home Sarg, LMS and Clubb. Only if they wish to be relegated. Those guys are in the clubs rich history and suitably acknowledged as such. They’re not the players they need to thrive in SL 2019. - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, Manx RL said: Only if they wish to be relegated. Those guys are in the clubs rich history and suitably acknowledged as such. They’re not the players they need to thrive in SL 2019. Any of them would hugely strengthen the squad. I expect none of them will head home though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 stone giant Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Out of curiosity, how many London/southern born and bred players are there in SL as a whole? Likewise, how many have played for GB/England in, say, the last 20 years? I know Sam Tomkins was born in Buckinghamshire, but he moved north when he was young, so he doesn't count. I'm interested only in players who actually grew up in London/the south. Good to see that London had a few in their team on Sunday. I very much liked the look of Walker and Dixon. Walker was very solid under the high ball, and Dixon was a very tricky little runner. I hope they both do well in SL next year and, maybe, one day for England too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 5 hours ago, 17 stone giant said: Out of curiosity, how many London/southern born and bred players are there in SL as a whole? Likewise, how many have played for GB/England in, say, the last 20 years? I know Sam Tomkins was born in Buckinghamshire, but he moved north when he was young, so he doesn't count. I'm interested only in players who actually grew up in London/the south. Good to see that London had a few in their team on Sunday. I very much liked the look of Walker and Dixon. Walker was very solid under the high ball, and Dixon was a very tricky little runner. I hope they both do well in SL next year and, maybe, one day for England too. If the Dixon you refer to is Kieron, he has played SL for both the London Broncos and HKR (90 or so games in total) and 3 times for England Knights in 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinskolar Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 On 10/8/2018 at 1:30 AM, rlno1 said: Here is a breakdown of where the players who played in the million pound game came from: Wales (3) - Williams, Kear, Evans Australia (1) - Sammut New Zealand (1) - Ioane France (1) - Pellisier London/South (6) - Walker, Dixon, Hindmarsh, Lovell, Butler, Davies North (5) - Hellewell, - Pitts, Gee, Spencer, Battye (was from Sheffield not sure of his amateur club) Great example of an expansion club which shows the true development of rugby league over the last few decades. Compare this team to the Challenge Cup Final team of 1999 which was made up of Australians, NZers and players from the north with the odd exception (Offiah). And all true rugby league players from young lads. Well done London. Missed out Aussie Daniel Harrison, and two Davis's ! but good list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daddy Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Of all the local players Dan Hindmarsh is the most impressive. Perhaps we can resign Sarginson and LMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Shepherd Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I like the way London have gone about their business since they were relegated. It's hugely encouraging to see so many locals in the team. Hope they continue along this path and don't go for the Aussie journeymen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic XIII Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 On 10/8/2018 at 1:30 AM, rlno1 said: Here is a breakdown of where the players who played in the million pound game came from: Wales (3) - Williams, Kear, Evans Australia (1) - Sammut New Zealand (1) - Ioane France (1) - Pellisier London/South (6) - Walker, Dixon, Hindmarsh, Lovell, Butler, Davies North (5) - Hellewell, - Pitts, Gee, Spencer, Battye (was from Sheffield not sure of his amateur club) And then you consider the 19 man squad London/South (2) - Channing, Meadows And those that weren't included/injured London/South (5/6) - Ogden, Adibiyi, Davis M (off to Warrington 2019), Davis S, Pearce-Paul (and Bienek who went off to Hull mid season) Australia (1) - Harrison (but he has been over here several years) New Zealand (1) - Pewharangi North (2) - Cunningham, Fleming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonrlfan Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Plus Toronto had MCB and Krasniqi in the 19 man squad who are both from our yoof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonrlfan Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 On 10/8/2018 at 9:31 AM, Exiled Wiganer said: They just need to bring home Sarg, LMS and Clubb. The same Clubb who was moaning about losing all the time? No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonrlfan Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I'd be severely disappointed if we started filling the team with journeymen Antipodeans, although I don't see that being the case and we'll continue signing young players from other clubs and bringing through our own. Of those coming home, I could see MCB, Sarginson, Krasniqi, Egodo perhaps, can't see McMeeken sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic XIII Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 33 minutes ago, londonrlfan said: I'd be severely disappointed if we started filling the team with journeymen Antipodeans, although I don't see that being the case and we'll continue signing young players from other clubs and bringing through our own. Of those coming home, I could see MCB, Sarginson, Krasniqi, Egodo perhaps, can't see McMeeken sadly. There is a place for quality in the squad, but who are going to buy into our culture. And remember back in the day, in amongst some of the detritus we signed, we did have the ability to sign the quality of Scott Hill, Mark McLinden, Tommy Leuluia, Jim Dymock, Jason Hetherington, Richie Barnett, Grant Young, Spud Carroll, John Timu, Craig Gower and (the best of the lot) Jamie Soward; and created stars out of Dennis Moran, Tony Mestrov, Peter Gill, Steele Retchless, Denny Solomona, Tils Vea and Tony Martin. Due diligence is required and unearthing some diamonds but marquee must be on the agenda. I think Mason CB would be a good addition; as far as I am aware he is on loan to Toronto. And there must be several players on the potential list with Leeds off loading and Toronto’s non promotion; possibly some Champ players wanting to go full time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IM2 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 1 hour ago, The Daddy said: Of all the local players Dan Hindmarsh is the most impressive. Perhaps we can resign Sarginson and LMS. Dan is a skolars juniors product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daddy Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, IM2 said: Dan is a skolars juniors product You say tomatoes I say tomartoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 On 10/8/2018 at 7:30 AM, Mr Plow said: Sammut played for Malta The great Malteser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoneslessBishop Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I don’t know if Josh Drinkwater counts as an Aussie journeyman but he showed what an impact he can have at Catalan. Would Broncos fans welcome him back? Caton-Brown would be a great addition. His pace with Dixon on the other wing would really give some cutting edge. Sargison would be the kind of centre who could unleash that threat. Given the tragedy that has befallen his family, a move for compassionate reasons doesn’t sound that far fetched. Feels like three returning players could really add to the squad mentality they have. A little more in the pack could really make them competitive. Hudd apparently want Ikahihifo’s big wage off their books and could really be the big signing that could make the difference upfront. The attraction of a year or two living in London for Antipodeans shouldn’t be discounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonbronco Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Both Dan Sarginson & Kieran Dixon came up through the Hemel Stags juniors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IM2 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 1 hour ago, The Daddy said: You say tomatoes I say tomartoes nah didnt mean it like that. off course hes developed through the brrocnos academy post us just think its important to show how the pathway works. we have 9 there currently in academy and skolarship (pardon the play on words) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx RL Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 4 hours ago, The Daddy said: You say tomatoes I say tomartoes I say Karl Temata - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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