2024 Transfer Tracker

[Harry Stottle]

21 minutes ago, LeytherRob said:

We're swapping a 33 year old back up half/hooker for a 22 year old back up half/hooker. If you can't see the long term logic in that I can't help you.

Long term totally agree Rob, but what about the here and now, can you put a price on experience when its required?

All I can say is in the short time they have been back in training young Ben must have impressed to allow Joe to leave, to be honest I was never a big fan of Joe as an organiser at 6, but he surely deserved a bench spot he was perpetual motion when he came on.

[LeytherRob]

33 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said:

Long term totally agree Rob, but what about the here and now, can you put a price on experience when its required?

All I can say is in the short time they have been back in training young Ben must have impressed to allow Joe to leave, to be honest I was never a big fan of Joe as an organiser at 6, but he surely deserved a bench spot he was perpetual motion when he came on.

Here and now our outgoings in the spine  have been Reynolds and Mellor, incoming Matt Moylan, McNamara and looking increasingly likely Tristan Sailor too. I don't think it's going to have a great deal of impact on this year. This is a departure very much on our terms and after the recruitment the past 2 years Lam/Chester have my full trust.

[phiggins]

Being reported that Sailor’s visa is now sorted and the signing will be announced in the next few days

[Harry Stottle]

14 hours ago, phiggins said:

Being reported that Sailor’s visa is now sorted and the signing will be announced in the next few days

Update says deal is done, this lad is a brilliant ball player judging byh8s highlights on YouTube.

What a spine Sailor, Moylan, Lam, Ipape and Asiata.

[phiggins]

1 hour ago, Harry Stottle said:

Update says deal is done, this lad is a brilliant ball player judging byh8s highlights on YouTube.

What a spine Sailor, Moylan, Lam, Ipape and Asiata.

I generally take those YouTube videos with a pinch of salt, given they cherry pick the best bits. Could be a load of dross served up during the rest of the game. But Chester and Lam have got a lot more right than they got wrong. On the face of it, if we can add some pace (and someone under 30) to the backline, alongside a new stand off, stronger bench and generally bigger squad. It appears like they've done a good job of recruitment this winter. Hopefully that translates into another good season.

[sweaty craiq]

Sailor navigates the visa minefield to sign 3 year deal at LSV

[Ragingbull]

Bulls continue to stengthen with the signing of Aiden McGowan on a 1 year loan deal. 

That plugs the 1 remaining gap in the backs, was very impressive last year for Batley. Another year older hopefully he can push on again. 

Couple more forwards required now as we are lacking depth in the middle of the park. Anyone got 2 props free??? 

[Wolford6]

15 hours ago, Ragingbull said:

Bulls continue to stengthen with the signing of Aiden McGowan on a 1 year loan deal. 

That plugs the 1 remaining gap in the backs, was very impressive last year for Batley. Another year older hopefully he can push on again. 

Couple more forwards required now as we are lacking depth in the middle of the park. Anyone got 2 props free??? 

No squad number for really promising prop Marcus Green. What on earth is going on at the club?

[Ragingbull]

42 minutes ago, Wolford6 said:

No squad number for really promising prop Marcus Green. What on earth is going on at the club?

Why would a player whos no longer under contract have a squad number? 

[Wolford6]

1 hour ago, Ragingbull said:

Why would a player whos no longer under contract have a squad number? 

I've not seen where he's gone, but good luck to him. Once again, we'll lose an Academy player who'll go on to better things.

[Bulls2487]

5 hours ago, Wolford6 said:

No squad number for really promising prop Marcus Green. What on earth is going on at the club?

The club offered him an increased salary. The player turned it down

Sad to see him leave but what else can the club do?

[Click]

3 hours ago, Wolford6 said:

I've not seen where he's gone, but good luck to him. Once again, we'll lose an Academy player who'll go on to better things.

https://hunsletrlfc.com/player/marcus-green-2/

Looks like he's joined Hunslet

[Bulls2487]

57 minutes ago, Click said:

https://hunsletrlfc.com/player/marcus-green-2/

Looks like he's joined Hunslet

Has that got updated from when he was on loan last season?

[Click]

18 minutes ago, Bulls2487 said:

Has that got updated from when he was on loan last season?

Zero idea, all I did was google his name 

[Mumby Magic]

8 hours ago, Wolford6 said:

No squad number for really promising prop Marcus Green. What on earth is going on at the club?

Was an interview with Greenwood. From memory offered a contract not signed. Same with Matongo. Plus I'm happy with where I'm at. Youngsters will stay and go. Don't get the Lawford scenario but hey-ho.

[The Blues Ox]

Fax signing announcement at 6pm tonight. Could it be the long rumoured homecoming.....

[Phil]

48 minutes ago, The Blues Ox said:

Fax signing announcement at 6pm tonight. Could it be the long rumoured homecoming.....

It is indeed, welcome home Gareth Widdop, great signing 

[The Blues Ox]

https://fb.watch/p6T8pMLQE2/

[Stainesrover]

2 hours ago, Phil said:

It is indeed, welcome home Gareth Widdop, great signing 

The kid has been stealing a living. Played really well for the Storm for a few years, can count himself lucky for the career he had post St George. 

 

[Bulls2487]

14 hours ago, Phil said:

It is indeed, welcome home Gareth Widdop, great signing 

On paper it looks like a good signing but it depends how often he takes to the field. Hasn't completed a full season for the last 5 years. 

We had a similar issue when we signed Danny Brough

[Kirmonds pouch]

19 hours ago, The Blues Ox said:

Fax signing announcement at 6pm tonight. Could it be the long rumoured homecoming.....

Like all these kinds of signings, could be inspired, could be a disaster. Usually a disaster, but you never know, best of luck.

[Kirmonds pouch]

4 hours ago, Bulls2487 said:

On paper it looks like a good signing but it depends how often he takes to the field. Hasn't completed a full season for the last 5 years. 

We had a similar issue when we signed Danny Brough

So did we before he came to you, should have been a warning.

We had a Kiwi last year, I still can't bring myself to say his name.

[The Phantom Horseman]

Not sure if this is already widely known or not, but some French websites reporting that Hakim Miloudi is heading to London Broncos.

[Rene_Artois]

1 hour ago, The Phantom Horseman said:

Not sure if this is already widely known or not, but some French websites reporting that Hakim Miloudi is heading to London Broncos.

I'd have always loved to see him back at Donny at some point. Bit surprised we didn't make a move for him. He'll want a guaranteed starting place though. 

[welshmagpie]

7 hours ago, The Phantom Horseman said:

Not sure if this is already widely known or not, but some French websites reporting that Hakim Miloudi is heading to London Broncos.

Watched him play a couple of weekends back for Limoux - he’s capable of some superb touches. May need to get in better shape for Super League however as he looked bigger/heavier than usual.