Blind side johnny 5,097 Report post Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Piggy's mate said: Another 30 something out for an easy ride at the basement end of the championship Or a 23 year old with numerous SL appearances under his belt? https://www.dewsburyrams.co.uk/2019/11/17/super-league-centre-joins-rams/ Still hoping that a DR will drag you out of the bottom two PM? Edited November 17, 2019 by Blind side johnny 1 Quote Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grumpyoldram 1,271 Report post Posted November 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Blind side johnny said: Which of our centres of the past ten years fit your criterion then GoR? And that's my point - there seems to be this misconception among past Rams coaches, that back rowers and centres are interchangeable. Maybe I'm just old fashioned. Quote Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads. George Bernard Shaw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grumpyoldram 1,271 Report post Posted November 17, 2019 1 hour ago, graham fisher said: You just concentrate on your no-signings To be fair, I managed a grimace when they announced the signing of Annakin - course it might have just been wind. Quote Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads. George Bernard Shaw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grumpyoldram 1,271 Report post Posted November 17, 2019 44 minutes ago, grumpyoldram said: To be fair, I managed a grimace when they announced the signing of Annakin - course it might have just been wind. And I’ve just read about Fleming and I’ve managed a smirk. 1 Quote Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads. George Bernard Shaw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wakefield Ram 667 Report post Posted November 18, 2019 Matty Fleming looks like he could be a very useful player. Decent strike rate at every level. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crown Flatter 492 Report post Posted November 19, 2019 Yes, I reckon he could be a star buy. Hope I’m right. Quote Legs, Dews, Legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graham fisher 1,683 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 On 17/11/2019 at 18:18, Piggy's mate said: Another 30 something out for an easy ride at the basement end of the championship I see you’ve signed Shaun Lunt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batley Bob 959 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 24 minutes ago, graham fisher said: I see you’ve signed Shaun Lunt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 5,097 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 44 minutes ago, graham fisher said: I see you’ve signed Shaun Lunt At least he isn't "Another 30 something out for an easy ride at the basement end of the Championship". Some glory years yet to come, I'm sure. 4 Quote Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolie 2,073 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 Good signing for a team like Batley Recruitment for this season looked a little patchy to say the least... This might just rescue them from the abyss.. I'd rather them sign Lunt than Sammut We'll still finish above them 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickD 672 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 2 hours ago, coolie said: This might just rescue them from the abyss.. I'd rather them sign Lunt than Sammut We'll still finish above them Crikey. Brave words coolie!! When was the last time we managed it? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grumpyoldram 1,271 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 27 minutes ago, NickD said: Crikey. Brave words coolie!! When was the last time we managed it? Devil looks after his own ! 1 1 Quote Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads. George Bernard Shaw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crown Flatter 492 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 Players signed for season 2020 as I understand the list to be: 1 Joe Martin. FB 2 Andy Gabriel. W 3 Jason Walton. C 4 Adam Ryder. C 5 Davy Dixon. W 6 Paul Sykes. SO 7 Liam Finn. SH 8 Tom Garratt. P 9. Dom Speakman. H 10 Fraser Morris. P 11 Chris Annakin. SR, P 12 Michael Knowles SR 13 Sonny Esslemont LF 14 Sam Day. H 15 Jon Magrin. P 16 Luke Nelmes. P 17 Martyn Reilly SR, P 18 Sam Moorhouse. P 19 James Thornton. P 20 Liam Johnson. SR, LF, P 21 Connor Scott. P 22 Tommy Brierley U 23 Morgan Punchard SH 24 Matty Fleming. C 25 Will Oakes. W (season long loan) Feel free to make corrections as necessary. I have already seen elsewhere that Conor Scott has been given shirt number 14, but is that right? Quote Legs, Dews, Legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolie 2,073 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 On 21/11/2019 at 20:05, Crown Flatter said: Players signed for season 2020 as I understand the list to be: 1 Joe Martin. FB 2 Andy Gabriel. W 3 Jason Walton. C 4 Adam Ryder. C 5 Davy Dixon. W 6 Paul Sykes. SO 7 Liam Finn. SH 8 Tom Garratt. P 9. Dom Speakman. H 10 Fraser Morris. P 11 Chris Annakin. SR, P 12 Michael Knowles SR 13 Sonny Esslemont LF 14 Sam Day. H 15 Jon Magrin. P 16 Luke Nelmes. P 17 Martyn Reilly SR, P 18 Sam Moorhouse. P 19 James Thornton. P 20 Liam Johnson. SR, LF, P 21 Connor Scott. P 22 Tommy Brierley U 23 Morgan Punchard SH 24 Matty Fleming. C 25 Will Oakes. W (season long loan) Feel free to make corrections as necessary. I have already seen elsewhere that Conor Scott has been given shirt number 14, but is that right? If that team is not capable of coming above Batley... We need to give up 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolie 2,073 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 On 21/11/2019 at 16:25, NickD said: Crikey. Brave words coolie!! When was the last time we managed it? This season we will buck the recent trend of poo-poo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grumpyoldram 1,271 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 50 minutes ago, coolie said: If that team is not capable of coming above Batley... We need to give up 26. Kyle Trout ? Quote Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads. George Bernard Shaw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piggy's mate 2,510 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 58 minutes ago, coolie said: If that team is not capable of coming above Batley... We need to give up Is that a promise? 3 1 Quote Touch Rugby W(h)inger and part-time Super Hero (Thursday mornings by appointment) BATLEY BULLDOGS RLFC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crown Flatter 492 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 1 hour ago, grumpyoldram said: 26. Kyle Trout ? If he does NOT return to us on DR, I will be pleased for him, as it will mean he has successfully moved back into the top flight of the game. 2 Quote Legs, Dews, Legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crown Flatter 492 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 On 18/11/2019 at 20:20, Wakefield Ram said: Matty Fleming looks like he could be a very useful player. Decent strike rate at every level. If Fleming is going to be selected, who will be the unlucky player left out? 1 Quote Legs, Dews, Legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grumpyoldram 1,271 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Crown Flatter said: If he does NOT return to us on DR, I will be pleased for him, as it will mean he has successfully moved back into the top flight of the game. 4 hours ago, Crown Flatter said: If he does NOT return to us on DR, I will be pleased for him, as it will mean he has successfully moved back into the top flight of the game. But if he does, another SL quality player in the mix. Quote Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads. George Bernard Shaw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grumpyoldram 1,271 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 57 minutes ago, Crown Flatter said: If Fleming is going to be selected, who will be the unlucky player left out? Walton to Bench to cover back row/centres - simples. 1 Quote Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads. George Bernard Shaw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 5,097 Report post Posted November 24, 2019 12 hours ago, grumpyoldram said: Walton to Bench to cover back row/centres - simples. Walton is still receiving treatment on his knee so I wouldn't expect him to go straight into the team. When he does get fit I expect that Ryder will be under the greates pressure. It will be good to have competition for places. Quote Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 5,097 Report post Posted November 24, 2019 13 hours ago, grumpyoldram said: But if he does, another SL quality player in the mix. Both of them? 1 Quote Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grumpyoldram 1,271 Report post Posted November 24, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Blind side johnny said: Both of them? Edited November 24, 2019 by grumpyoldram Quote Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads. George Bernard Shaw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelsey The Ram 97 11 Report post Posted November 27, 2019 On 12/10/2019 at 10:14, Kelsey The Ram 97 said: I'll start to pick mine now, since we're well in to pre season. 1. Joe Martin 2. Andy Gabriel 3. Jason Walton 4. Adam Ryder 5. Davey Dixon 6. Paul Sykes 7. Liam Finn 8. Tom Garrett 9. Dom Speakman 10. Chris Annakin 11. Michael Knowles 12. James Thornton 13. Sonny Esslemont 14. Jon Magrin 15. Sam Day 16. Sam Scott 17. Morgan Punchard I'll fill in the blanks nearer boxing day depending on who signs/resigns. That's my squad, could change now depending on what we look like on boxing day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
