2020 Squad - Discussion Thread (Merged)

[phildog]

Harvey Hallas from Cougars....

[RogerT]

Any good or what and position please.

[Tony F]

1 hour ago, phildog said:

Harvey Hallas from Cougars....

Oh I hope so! A player who made a huge impression at Dewsbury this year, and has extensive experience at the highest level with Keighley and Coventry! 

The sky is the limit next season! 

[phildog]

We have brought in players from lowly clubs before and turned them around...

[phildog]

Well, just get our appetite whetted during the week, just hate weekends when there's something more important!! Back to it tomorrow? Do a couple a day, suspense and all that!!

[grumpyoldram]

2 hours ago, phildog said:

Well, just get our appetite whetted during the week, just hate weekends when there's something more important!! Back to it tomorrow? Do a couple a day, suspense and all that!!

I'm sure in your case, the drip feeding of new signings adds to the excitement and anticipation .As a Ram, I've generally found it just adds to the feeling of being underwhelmed - best to just get it over with IMO.

[Keep The Faith]

Davey Dixon linked according to league weekly this weekend winger ex keighley Scotland international 

[BD20Cougar]

9 hours ago, Keep The Faith said:

Davey Dixon linked according to league weekly this weekend winger ex keighley Scotland international 

For some reason Lingard was always a fan of him so wouldn't be surprised but not even close to championship quality in my opinion.

 

On 21/09/2019 at 16:06, Tony F said:

Oh I hope so! A player who made a huge impression at Dewsbury this year, and has extensive experience at the highest level with Keighley and Coventry! 

The sky is the limit next season! 

No idea why it didn't work out for him at Dewsbury but surely he must have been doing something right to earn a move there in the first place? Other than being a bit on the small side Harvey is a solid prop, bit of a fans favourite at Keighley. Also still pretty young so time for him to improve.

[Blind side johnny]

12 hours ago, grumpyoldram said:

I'm sure in your case, the drip feeding of new signings adds to the excitement and anticipation .As a Ram, I've generally found it just adds to the feeling of being underwhelmed - best to just get it over with IMO.

Come on Grumpy, it isn't just RL that is making you feel underwhelmed.

[grumpyoldram]

1 hour ago, Blind side johnny said:

Come on Grumpy, it isn't just RL that is making you feel underwhelmed.

Oh so true.   

“Suspense is worse than disappointment.” – Robert Burns

 

[phildog]

Linners keeps saying that 14 have re-signed; 3 retired (TomH, Brev n Gledders, 2 confirmed leaving (Dom n Louis) makes 19, so quite a few more to discover what's happening. Butterworth, Wood, Broadbent would all be welcomed back if possible.

[Batley Bob]

[Batley Bob]

 

[phildog]

Underwhelmed....whilst I have no axe to grind with Wayne, I am looking to see where our younger players with a longer future are in the scheme of things. 

[Piggy's mate]

Not quite the same since his shoulder injury, but still a decent player at this level and will do a solid job. We need speed but we also need experience to bring on  the younger guys. I think the team we had last season underperformed, let's see what Linners can get out of em next t season.

[Dog forever]

Glad Wayne's signed again.  Always gives his all and should be scoring more tries if linners gets us playing in a way that we use our centres and wingers more often.  Too many time he has had to come infield looking for the ball because of the drab one man rugby down the middle. 

[9' oller]

Certainly been round the block a few times retts but senior squad member.

Devastating kick returns and makes Alex brown look like a lollipop man in defence.

Is he still a winger pace wise though and could he benefit from moving into the centre spot?

Would I have him another year yes if 100% fit hungry and paid up to date combined personal insurance !!

[DOGFATHER]

Having just read this article, it gives an indication of the uphill struggle we have to recruit quality players on our budget.

https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/toronto-star-is-worlds-highest-paid-centre-22625/

 

[Piggy's mate]

5 minutes ago, DOGFATHER said:

Having just read this article, it gives an indication of the uphill struggle we have to recruit quality players on our budget.

https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/toronto-star-is-worlds-highest-paid-centre-22625/

 

I for one am outraged the BOD didn't try and sign him first!

[Batley Bob]

But we have signed an international , along with ward , Scott and tomlinson

 

[RPH]

well Rettie has only played 18 games this season and scored 10 tries....that is 40 of our total points....

[RogerT]

Ben White Added him to the list.

[Batley Bob]

http://www.batleybulldogs.co.uk/2019/09/25/ben-white-bulldogs/

 

[Piggy's mate]

Is there any detail on him anywhere? Age, experience etc?

[RogerT]

On the main website.