phildog Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Ey up, 'ere he goes again, I hear the groans now, but...Rams have announced their dual reg with HKR is to continue. Are enquiries underway EARLY ENOUGH from us this time to get one? Ok, we don't like it but we have to get over it if we don't want to start a new season already looking at a relegation dogfight. Do current contracts count for anything now, suppose they must do seeing as the useless RFL has announced an October competition which would in most cases be a time when players might be out of contract. Are we in discussions with any current players? I know, you'll all come back saying the financial future is dicey, central funding etc, but waiting and hanging back will make it even harder when we know where we are, having given opponents the chance to do what we don't. Will we be approaching better players, no disrespect to those we have, one of which I'm delighted to sponsor? (See my Sammut post). If Shaun Lunt is staying, get him out on the road with our negotiator(s) as an ambassador, talking to blokes he knows who might be considering a change of playing scenery. We didn't build and improve on 2016, we have to start now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchbulldog Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 i would suggest you read Kev's update on the website on where we at etc. Stoopid Cup Winner 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 33 minutes ago, phildog said: Ey up, 'ere he goes again, I hear the groans now, but...Rams have announced their dual reg with HKR is to continue. Are enquiries underway EARLY ENOUGH from us this time to get one? Ok, we don't like it but we have to get over it if we don't want to start a new season already looking at a relegation dogfight. Do current contracts count for anything now, suppose they must do seeing as the useless RFL has announced an October competition which would in most cases be a time when players might be out of contract. Are we in discussions with any current players? I know, you'll all come back saying the financial future is dicey, central funding etc, but waiting and hanging back will make it even harder when we know where we are, having given opponents the chance to do what we don't. Will we be approaching better players, no disrespect to those we have, one of which I'm delighted to sponsor? (See my Sammut post). If Shaun Lunt is staying, get him out on the road with our negotiator(s) as an ambassador, talking to blokes he knows who might be considering a change of playing scenery. We didn't build and improve on 2016, we have to start now. I think that on this you might be wrong, I read somewhere from the RFL that November 30th was the end of contract date. From KN's words on the website, I reckon we may be in a reasonable position (that being relative of course) compared to plenty of other clubs. As for the rest, much of it is supposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batley Bob Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 https://mailchi.mp/2b20ef826cdb/the-thoughts-of-kevin-nicholas-9356202?e=0bc31987a9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildog Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 Could be right on contract expiry date. Think the rest is thought provoking. We would for instance have been talking to current players and new ones, as would other clubs possibly have been talking to ours. Assume we announced a new signing then he has to play for his current club in this competition in October and gets busted? So, nobody's going to make any move til after that, cutting down time and a possible player pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 minute ago, phildog said: Could be right on contract expiry date. Think the rest is thought provoking. We would for instance have been talking to current players and new ones, as would other clubs possibly have been talking to ours. Assume we announced a new signing then he has to play for his current club in this competition in October and gets busted? So, nobody's going to make any move til after that, cutting down time and a possible player pool. Always thought provoking Phil. I suspect the scenario of signing for one club but getting injured is relatively common, indeed didn't it happen to JC against Dewsbury when he was on his way to Bradford? I think all this competition does in terms of signings is delay some clubs announcing new recruits. However, the grapevine will be as prolific as usual I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildog Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Are we at discussions stage yet, Swinton being very active, have announced about 7 re-signings and 1 new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tms Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 1 hour ago, phildog said: Are we at discussions stage yet, Swinton being very active, have announced about 7 re-signings and 1 new. at the mo FEV have 21 signed for 2021 including 1 from swinton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9' oller Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Yeah but your building for super league ahem! 'Shaw cross juniors, Birkenshaw, Mirfield, Heckmondwike Panthers, Stainland Stags and then the Heavy woolen donkeys... WARDY, STOZZA, GT, KARL OR KEAR MUST OF DROPPED A DIGIT FROM MY MOBILE NUMBER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tms Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 1 hour ago, 9' oller said: Yeah but your building for super league ahem! why aren't you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9' oller Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 No. Delusions of grandeur= bankruptcy 'Shaw cross juniors, Birkenshaw, Mirfield, Heckmondwike Panthers, Stainland Stags and then the Heavy woolen donkeys... WARDY, STOZZA, GT, KARL OR KEAR MUST OF DROPPED A DIGIT FROM MY MOBILE NUMBER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Scott murrell would a been handy,off to cougars by looks a things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 38 minutes ago, silverback said: Scott murrell would a been handy,off to cougars by looks a things. Yes, announced tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchbulldog Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 to be fair a great player but very injury prone now Stoopid Cup Winner 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9' oller Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Put out to pasture. Still decent dogs or rams. Past it hawks or cougars! Int rugby league positivity great 'Shaw cross juniors, Birkenshaw, Mirfield, Heckmondwike Panthers, Stainland Stags and then the Heavy woolen donkeys... WARDY, STOZZA, GT, KARL OR KEAR MUST OF DROPPED A DIGIT FROM MY MOBILE NUMBER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 No Lunt, gone to Barrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainley Top Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 On 05/08/2020 at 11:32, redditchbulldog said: to be fair a great player but very injury prone now He hardly missed a match at Fax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batley Bob Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy's mate Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Thanks Shaun! 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...
Keep The Faith Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Batley Bob said: Must be a thing about former SL hookers & batley a minimal game time http://tombatley.wordpress.com/ Give it a read.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monologue Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 On 05/08/2020 at 11:32, redditchbulldog said: to be fair a great player but very injury prone now Not missed many games...missing a bit of pace but class player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 25 minutes ago, Keep The Faith said: Must be a thing about former SL hookers & batley a minimal game time Well one was a great opportunity and the other a worldwide pandemic, but yes, must be a thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog forever Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 45 minutes ago, Keep The Faith said: Must be a thing about former SL hookers & batley a minimal game time Not too fussed, cant say he broke any pots. Some games didn't realise he was playing. Good look to him at Barrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toffeedog Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Well were down to.one hooker and one 2 halfbacks at minute so recruitment must be a couple.of centres a halfback and a hooker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndeere Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 12 minutes ago, toffeedog said: Well were down to.one hooker and one 2 halfbacks at minute so recruitment must be a couple.of centres a halfback and a hooker That’s the priorities I guess but hopefully Leaky Yates and White are signing and not being courted by others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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