Segayaro and Parcell were class too, but agree not in the Buderusleague…….. but who is!

How many Hookers have we had in last decade or so ?.

Buderus,Segayaro,Parcell, Burrow, Leeming, Dwyer, Henderson? , Lunt,Falloon?

Aiton...

Lunt was twice too. Johnson, Hood and Kaye also.

Did we have a Henderson?

Can't believe I forgot Paul Aiton

Just emphasises the point doesn’t it. Look how many of those were short term (Burrow excepted of course) such varying levels of quality as well.

Can’t help but look back at the Segeyaro incident from both sides and think that both might regret it, he’s another player that could have done with been away from certain influences.

Also man of steel, McShane

Interesting that since 1994 Saints have essentially had 2 hookers with Cunningham and Roby with virtually 1000 games between them. Hopefully Corey Johnson becomes the player we hope he will be and is our hooker for the next 10 years.

Segeyaro was an unbelievable talent, if he’d have settled would have been best in SL by a mile.

Thought this was Rohan Smith thread?

The squad issues are what RS will need to deal with. Might be a bit OT but it's in the right ball park

He's here at least. Best of luck to him.

Looking forward to watching his press conf later..

Same

Speaks very well, im really looking forward to seeing how he gets on

Interesting he’s not ruling out a further addition this season.

He comes across really well. I actually think his mix of tactical alongside man management with jjb could work really well.

I also think he was really honest and realistic. Specifically saying there’s no easy wins.

And final, and I know he’s a coach rather than a player but it’s good to hear his family will be on their way over pretty soon, can’t help but think that helps with the settling in.

Nice to hear about not wanting young players pathways being blocked by too many.

Agree that has happened far too often

Agree that has happened far too often

Weve as good a record as any SL team at bringing academy lads thru the system and weve as good a batch now as anyone to promote over next few years. Smith's and his staffs job is to get more out of some once promoted and develop them further.

Smith speaks well, clearly a smart and decent bloke but he gave little away today cos its far too early for him to say anything, hes literally just stepped off the plane.

Im happy with the appointment but lets see how it goes. Hes got a bit of time with the players now, a couple of winnable games looming and a happier and healthier squad than a few weeks ago. Lets hope he can hit the ground running.

We need to give him plenty of time that’s for sure. He’s had no offseason to work with the team.

One thing that press conference does make you realise is how absolutely awful some Rugby League journalists are. Some of the questions made me cringe they were so dumb.

100% agree,realistically it will take him 18 months to get to a position where we can call ot his squad of players and coaching and conditioning to the ideal level.
As we move through this period the test will be on how we see the development and change in culture,confidence and playing style. Hopefully we see player performance improve individually and collectively. Key will be identifying clear pathways to the first team for our young players supported by quality experienced players in the right positions.
Loads to do but give him time.

He’s actually coming in at a much easier time than JJB did. We were at rick bottom but confidence and energy back. All credit to JJB