2023 squad

[wayner]

Do we have 19 players signed now ? 

[Mark]

21 by my reckoning, might have missed a couple out on here. They said we were aiming for a squad of 25 plus loans I think 

[ManchesterYed]

With one or two loan signings, there’s no reason Swinton should not be looking up the table instead of down. 

[wayner]

I still think we need an established  stand off and centre maybe also utility back.

Not heard anything about Richard Lapore - I hope he has signed on again for 2023...............

[Sainthamish]

9 hours ago, wayner said:

I still think we need an established  stand off and centre maybe also utility back.

Not heard anything about Richard Lapore - I hope he has signed on again for 2023...............

I heard that Lippy picked up an injury in the world cup. Could be the reason why he hasn't been announced.

We look very short in the halves and middles. I think Gregson in the halves was fine for League 1 but, I think we need a more experienced half in the championship.

[ManchesterYed]

If the new key positions can click like they did last year, I can see a good season for Swinton. Very impressed with the signings baker bennion 

[wayner]

On 17/11/2022 at 08:24, Sainthamish said:

I heard that Lippy picked up an injury in the world cup. Could be the reason why he hasn't been announced.

We look very short in the halves and middles. I think Gregson in the halves was fine for League 1 but, I think we need a more experienced half in the championship.

I agree 

[Mark]

Be intersting to see who fills the last few places, from what I can see for next season I am not sure that its any stronger then the season just finished, as people are saying, we cant go with gregson in the halves again. I do like him in the back row though 

[wayner]

Well just announced dual reg with Saints - so I imagine we will be seeing several young up and coming players from Saints being fast tracked into the team. Not a fan of dual reg personally - but with a limited budget for players there isn't an alternative.

[ManchesterYed]

Not a fan of dual registration myself

[Sainthamish]

I was half expecting us to dual reg with Wigan again with Betts leaving Newcastle. Saints didn't put many players out on dual reg last year, although their agreement was with Leigh who were probably too strong a side to fit in any of young lads from saints.

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spelling correction

[wayner]

I am concerned that we will be going into the campaign without a proven set of half backs

I know it’s the wrong time of year with Xmas coming up but there’s not much time left

[Sailaway]

Richard Lepori has signed up for another year.

[Sailaway]

On 28/11/2022 at 15:00, wayner said:

I am concerned that we will be going into the campaign without a proven set of half backs

I know it’s the wrong time of year with Xmas coming up but there’s not much time left

Agree with this. Worrying.

[welshmagpie]

Heard today you’ve signed a World Cup half back. 

[Mark]

12 hours ago, welshmagpie said:

Heard today you’ve signed a World Cup half back. 

Hopefully not Rush from Jamaica

[wayner]

I think Rush was good and would be a good signing

Also think the Wales stand-off that plays second grade in Australia looked good

Hopefully we will find out soon

[ManchesterYed]

I think Swinton have signed remarkably well, I can see you having a great season and looking forward to getting to some games. If the playmakers can click I think you will do well. 

[The Phantom Horseman]

On 08/12/2022 at 23:26, wayner said:

 

Also think the Wales stand-off that plays second grade in Australia looked good

 

If you mean Josh Ralph, he's signed for Toulouse.

[welshmagpie]

On 08/12/2022 at 23:26, wayner said:

I think Rush was good and would be a good signing

Also think the Wales stand-off that plays second grade in Australia looked good

Hopefully we will find out soon

He’s potentially nailed it. Ollie Olds, announced today.

Ex-Leeds academy, Ipswich Jets, South Wales Scorpions among others. Good player. 

[wayner]

Great signing 

[Mark]

Harrop from Salford and Romeo from Australia signed now 

[The storm]

On 04/11/2022 at 21:07, Mark said:

Kenny Baker, ex Widnes and NWC added today 

Kenny baker is a quakity player

Very good signing and sorry to see him go

[Mark]

Josh Eaves signed from Newcastle 

[wayner]

Recent signing all look really good - getting excited for the new season - talking of which - New Year greetings to all