Yes.

Oh, well in that case i'd probably go with Rinaldi. Do you agree that we should re-sign Newton?

Newton's a tough one he has to maintain the form he has at the minute to make it a worthwhile deal.

I'd resign Newton were not going to get anybody better. What about playing Newton at loose and interchanging Godwin and Rinaldi at hooker. I dont rate Jamie Langley, the size of him he should be smashing opposing players but they jush crunch him every time, i'd have him on the bench and use him as a prop/2nd row.

Agreed, but when he is on form, and when you can tell his hearts in it -like yesterday- he is one of, if not the best Hooker in the league. Buderus my ar$e, what's he done this season

I think Newton has one more season in him.

Can't see that working, we need Newton at Hooker, he showed last night that he can see opportunities and take the defence on himself if he needs to.

one year extension seems fair

I suggest those who have been keen to jump on Newton's back may sometimes forget that he's been stuck with massive stints since Godwin was injured? And has obviously been playing with injuries himself.

I would image at the stage of his career Newton will be looking for one last contract in the region of 2 possibly 3 years I can't see him signing for a year.

Newton for me with another year, but he will probably be looking at a club that will offer2/3 year contract.The man is quality when he turns it on and we'de have to think long and hard to find an adequate replacement. SL is not abounding in spare hookers of his class.

As for new signings.. how about Lynch, Cook, Morrison, Menzies and Halley

Newton definitely needs at least another year. He's the best hooker in the club.

IMO we won't resign them all.

With the exception of Morrison and Beaver, I can see all of those guys wanting bigger salaries.

Think Jeffries deserves to be resigned. Has been one of our better players this season.

I understand Andy and the club have agreed terms and he has signed a long term contract.

In terms of new signings I would like to see a big impact prop being sought after.

A centre and a half back are the priority before any more forwards.

It depends what we want - long term success or a good couple of seasons quick.

In our current squad, we have the makings of a very good side. however, the game V saints showed that our starting 13 is very strong when on form, but our 17 is weak.

On 20 minutes, Mcnamara subbed Scruton, the newton, then Burgess and the wheels fell off!! Koppy and Worrincey scored tries, but we looked weaker with them on and the other three off. Worrincey ws almost solely responsible for one of their tries by sprinting out of the line and missing a tackle. with Morrison and Nero added to the 17, I can see us, if everyone is fit, doing something special and getting to the final!
Are Koppy and Worr worth persisting with? they are young and British, son the answer is a resounding yes!
I heard first hand Peter Hood bigging up McNamara and insisting he was the man to do a job. Not to the press mind, but to the Saints directors, before the match!
I just wish the stuff I heard in the directors box on Friday was put out in the media! It was quite frank and inspiring. It was along the lines that all Caisley and Noble were bothered about was the first team squad and that money was spent bringing in players on top money rather than developing our own youngsters and that this was a recipe for disaster! Also that 3 years in the plan was at the point of really bearing fruit and that the aim is to have the bulk of the squad having come through our own youth system.

My opinion on the Deacon/Godwin/Jeffries/Rinaldi/Newton debate is that we have to consider value for money, longevity and who is available. I would lose Deacon! he is fit less than injured and in the last three years that we have built our team around him we have had little success. The options are there. I would keep Rinaldi all season and try to tie Newton up on a long deal, as there are few hookers of his ability around. jeffries is a 7 not a 6 and his partnership with Sykes looked good on Friday. it changed the way we played and saints did not expect that. menzies in the centres looks better than Sykes ever did so that is a no brainer until Nero is fit!

stick with a winning team, get Nero in for Sol and bin him like we did Tupou! that would free a massive amount of cap space to bring in a robotic type second rower/prop, who would complemenet what we already have.

Sykes has been lining up at stand off since Deacs was injured, it's just that he was named as right centre when the team sheet was given out.

His performance vs Saints was good as was Jeffries but now they need to find some consistency.

We do need to recruit from outside and I would say a halfback and a centre are the priorities. In the pack we have a lot of talent to come through soon.

The OP mentioned signings in the not too distant future, Sykes looks a safer option at SO than centre, and Jefferies looks ok behind a dominant pack. I stick with my earlier post, if poss. this season an impact prop would give us a little more go forward.

I hope you're right, not sure about the impact prop though, Kopzcak and Scruton have been working hard and doing well.

Whats the OP?

After the rumour machine of recent weeks, that would be outstandingly good news indeed. I just hope your facts are right and from an impeccable source?

Old Peculiar?



I've always assumed its Original Post(er)

Thanks