Squad for 2026

[Happyed]

1 hour ago, shrewsbury roughyed said:

Not Elisier or Pons? Mo?

All good players and Moran too but if we’re pushing to the next level then there has to changes …

who do you think? 

[shrewsbury roughyed]

2 hours ago, Happyed said:

All good players and Moran too but if we’re pushing to the next level then there has to changes …

who do you think? 

I’d definitely keep Moran, plus the two Frenchmen. Unless better are available. Same with Mo, though his injuries are restricting his appearances and effect. MF& BQ may wel have other alternatives in the pipeline. 

[sheddingswasus]

Iain Thornley?

[Tim G]

I've noticed that the clubs who have beaten us this season , mainly Bradford and Toulouse,  have had big fast wingers.  I know Mike is fully aware of the improvements required and I'm excited to see who comes in.  

[shaw llewellyn]

With Declan Murphy leaving Salford for Hull KR, where does that leave PLT?

[Happyed]

35 minutes ago, shaw llewellyn said:

With Declan Murphy leaving Salford for Hull KR, where does that leave PLT?

Yeah strange that from Hull KR. If any player has earned a crack it’s PLT. Let’s hope we can hold on to him and build a team around this spine 

[sheddingswasus]

2 hours ago, Happyed said:

Yeah strange that from Hull KR. If any player has earned a crack it’s PLT. Let’s hope we can hold on to him and build a team around this spine 

From what I have seen he is not a patch PLT. 

[bosman69]

When PLT was playing for the KR reserves they were experimenting with him in the halves. They moved on Evalds but signed Morgue instead and now this kid from Salford. With Broadbent often excelling at full back the future at fullback for Phoenix looks blocked. If they saw him as a half I assume they would have loaned him to a club looking to play him there. The expansion of super league will other more chances to players like him but hopefully we can retain him. 

[Happyed]

I’ve just read my favourite rumour yet…Lewis Dodd !!! there are some cranks on social media. I assume we will be matching his £2m contract! 

[shrewsbury roughyed]

22 minutes ago, Happyed said:

I’ve just read my favourite rumour yet…Lewis Dodd !!! there are some cranks on social media. I assume we will be matching his £2m contract! 

Well at least he’ll be fresh…cos he hasn’t played much! Over he last few years we’d have been more likely to sign his Dad, Ken.

[bosman69]

I am not suggesting for one moment that this rumour is correct but his contract is a reported 2million aussie dollars over 3 years. In £s this is just less than £1m so the equivalent of £330k per annum. 

Souths have the liability here and will look to do the best deal for them but recognising that they may have to chip in to make up Dodd's money - eg an English club agrees to pay him £250k per annum and they pay Dodd £160k to go.

You have to feel some sympathy for the young lad. Signed by Souths when he was far from the finished article and unwanted by their new coach Wayne Bennett.  Souths are shot to pieces injuries wise so when he has had the occasional chance the Souths forwards are getting battered. 

I sincerely hope he gets a decent opportunity back home to get his career on track.

[Roughyed Rats]

Jack Ormondroyd and Ryan Brierley rumoured to be joining in the next day or so, according to journalist John Davidson

[Steve the Roughyed]

https://www.alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/jack-ormondroyd-becomes-latest-salford-1314975

[Tim G]

28 minutes ago, Steve the Roughyed said:

https://www.alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/jack-ormondroyd-becomes-latest-salford-1314975

Looks like we are merging with Salford after all, but not the same as the pre superleague .  So sad to see that club in such dire straits. 

[Happyed]

Brierley would be an interesting signing if true. Quality player but would it mean PLT moving into the halves? ….could be a master stroke from longy 

[Roughyeds Forever!]

1 hour ago, Happyed said:

Brierley would be an interesting signing if true. Quality player but would it mean PLT moving into the halves? ….could be a master stroke from longy 

Brierley can play in the halves - which would resolve our problem at six

[Jimmy DoNut]

1 hour ago, Roughyeds Forever! said:

Brierley can play in the halves - which would resolve our problem at six

Didn't realise we had a problem at 6 - Smith is doing just fine in my opinion.

[Happyed]

6 minutes ago, Jimmy DoNut said:

Didn't realise we had a problem at 6 - Smith is doing just fine in my opinion.

I’ve not been impressed tbf- would you drop PLT? 

[sheddingswasus]

If he signs PLT at stand off with smith on bench covering backs and hooker maybe?  

[sheddingswasus]

Ormondroyd confirmed in 2 1/2 year deal

[RoytonRoughyed83]

Are there any Oldhamers that could be signed next season that would be great signings but realistic

Thinking Greenwood at Barrow etc 

[Roughyed Rats]

Ted Chapelhow signs another two year deal. Great news.

[Bedford Roughyed]

1 hour ago, Roughyed Rats said:

Ted Chapelhow signs another two year deal. Great news.

Story here-  

 

[m brooksy]

Absolutely fantastic news. Been outstanding two seasons in a row.

[bosman69]

Delighted that Ted has been retained. Great age for a prop and his form over a prolonged time more than warranted this