Rambo Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 The squad look’s to be coming along nicely. We don’t look to have much cover in the halves though. Sykes and Finn aren’t in the first flush of youth and they will be over a year older since we last saw them. So a young 6&7 that we can bring through would be the priority IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jarce Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 By the time this season actually starts, we might find Sykes & Finn have decided to retire! "Life's tough.......It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 3 hours ago, graham fisher said: That’s true,it can become a player’s downfall. I would have been quite happy if we had kept him. As alluded by KTF, the issue will be to find his best position. With us he seemed not to have the pace to play in the backs. I reckon he could turn into a decent second row. Good luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham fisher Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 3 hours ago, distantdog said: I would have been quite happy if we had kept him. As alluded by KTF, the issue will be to find his best position. With us he seemed not to have the pace to play in the backs. I reckon he could turn into a decent second row. Good luck to him. I did notice he didn’t have the pace when he intercepted a pass against us and Knowles tracked back and caught him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy's mate Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 On 07/01/2021 at 12:17, Hugh Jarce said: By the time this season actually starts, we might find Sykes & Finn have decided to retire! You'll be pensioning them off at this rate. Still at least all your key players qualify for the first round of vaccinations 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...
graham fisher Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 16 hours ago, Piggy's mate said: You'll be pensioning them off at this rate. Still at least all your key players qualify for the first round of vaccinations And majority of our supporters qualify as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Flatter Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 A new signing recently announced is that of Aaron Hall, a 27 year old prop who previously played for Swinton Lions. His amateur club was Folly Lane, which is in the Bewsey district of Warrington. He will wear shirt number 20. Legs, Dews, Legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 11 hours ago, Crown Flatter said: A new signing recently announced is that of Aaron Hall, a 27 year old prop who previously played for Swinton Lions. His amateur club was Folly Lane, which is in the Bewsey district of Warrington. He will wear shirt number 20. Folly Lane is opposite the old swinton ground, station road and certainly not in Warrington. Aaron was a bit of a fan favourite being that he came through Folly, was treated abysmally by our former chairman. Gets the ball out well in the tackle but needed to improve his fitness "When you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose; it's how drunk you get." -Homer Simpson "I couldn't be more chuffed if I were a badger at the start of the mating season" Ian Holloway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Flatter Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 On 19/02/2021 at 21:54, Mark said: Folly Lane is opposite the old swinton ground, station road and certainly not in Warrington. Aaron was a bit of a fan favourite being that he came through Folly, was treated abysmally by our former chairman. Gets the ball out well in the tackle but needed to improve his fitness Ooer, see my brick-red face! I am now searching for a dark hole in which to hide. Legs, Dews, Legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Flatter Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 In what I hope this time is correct, our latest signing is Jamie Greenwood, the younger brother of our coach. Jamie is a hooker with aspirations of becoming a half back and will take the 19 shirt. Legs, Dews, Legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy's mate Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 10 hours ago, Crown Flatter said: In what I hope this time is correct, our latest signing is Jamie Greenwood, the younger brother of our coach. Jamie is a hooker with aspirations of becoming a half back and will take the 19 shirt. Ah good old nepotism... wonder if any of the coaching staffs granny wants a shirt? 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...
Hugh Jarce Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 On 21/02/2021 at 08:39, Piggy's mate said: Ah good old nepotism... wonder if any of the coaching staffs granny wants a shirt? We missed out on her unfortunately, she showed some real promise but you can't win em all. Signed up for the Gallant Pensioners I think! "Life's tough.......It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Flatter Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Alex Smith, a 23 year old half back has signed for this season after a trial period. He came on as a sub at Batley. He played for Liverpool University and England University teams I understand... Legs, Dews, Legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Flatter Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Jamie Abram has now left the club and joined his brother, Dan, at Oldham. Legs, Dews, Legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myview Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Crown Flatter said: Jamie Abram has now left the club and joined his brother, Dan, at Oldham. Sorry he has gone. During the short spells I saw him in the warm up games he looked to have halfback potential. Who will cover for our ‘senior halfbacks’ if they are unavailable. Why get another prop when we seem to have enough ? More halfback cover required I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 5 hours ago, myview said: Sorry he has gone. During the short spells I saw him in the warm up games he looked to have halfback potential. Who will cover for our ‘senior halfbacks’ if they are unavailable. Why get another prop when we seem to have enough ? More halfback cover required I think. I believe that he asked to be released. I guess that it must be difficult to retain players who aren't getting immediate first team chances whilst not having played competitively for a year. This can't be a problem just to our club, can it? Alex Smith is the only obvious cover that we have at present, I think. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silcoates Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 It's ridiculous that we don't have second teams these days in RL.We need to bring on young half backs like Mark Keyworth and Chris Vasey from the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Flatter Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 13 hours ago, Blind side johnny said: I believe that he asked to be released. I guess that it must be difficult to retain players who aren't getting immediate first team chances whilst not having played competitively for a year. This can't be a problem just to our club, can it? Alex Smith is the only obvious cover that we have at present, I think. Aye, but he’s out with an undisclosed injury and for how long is uncertain. I do hope our ‘senior’ half backs remain injury free. Legs, Dews, Legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 18 hours ago, silcoates said: It's ridiculous that we don't have second teams these days in RL.We need to bring on young half backs like Mark Keyworth and Chris Vasey from the past. The complications of Covid make second teams impossible at present so it isn't really ridiculous, is it? I would welcome the rejuvenation of proper A teams but this may still be a long way off. I do know that it continues to be a part of the club's aspirations but there has to be a viable competition to enter and a safe environment in which to operate. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silcoates Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Blind side johnny said: The complications of Covid make second teams impossible at present so it isn't really ridiculous, is it? I would welcome the rejuvenation of proper A teams but this may still be a long way off. I do know that it continues to be a part of the club's aspirations but there has to be a viable competition to enter and a safe environment in which to operate. Of course it's ridiculous like many of the wrong decisions RLhas made over the years.SL was wrong for example.RL was never big enough to go off on it's tod like SL did. One London owner once said they would get 30'000 a match in the Maurice L.times[ another clown]. Of course if covid carries on that's obvious BSJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Flatter Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Reece Chapman-Smith and Connor Scott have also departed for pastures new. Legs, Dews, Legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakefield Ram Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 8 hours ago, Crown Flatter said: Reece Chapman-Smith and Connor Scott have also departed for pastures new. That might explain why we have signed Beckett. Reece Chapman- Smith looked a good player but unless there's injuries, not much chance of game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 18 hours ago, silcoates said: Of course it's ridiculous like many of the wrong decisions RLhas made over the years.SL was wrong for example.RL was never big enough to go off on it's tod like SL did. One London owner once said they would get 30'000 a match in the Maurice L.times[ another clown]. Of course if covid carries on that's obvious BSJ. You forgot the abolition of unlimited tackles, proper scrums, the five yard offside rule and field goals (don't tell the Aussies). Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the old nine ole Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Really disappointed to read that Connor Scott has left ... he was our best forward in the few games we played last season! ... Where has he gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 14 hours ago, the old nine ole said: Really disappointed to read that Connor Scott has left ... he was our best forward in the few games we played last season! ... Where has he gone? Listening to the interview with LG before today's game it sounds to me that they don't see eye to eye. Hence he has gone, where we don't yet know. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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