Looks more prospect than project.

[quote="Trebor1":3e9uivz7]Yes, centre and wing. Looks a unit and from his highlights I’ve seen is quick, strong and hits hard in defence. Looks a good young player. I’d be amazed if Arthur didn’t know about him and rates him so that’ll do for me. Gives us more depth and a bit more added physicality[/quote:3e9uivz7] Effectively a shot to nothing for us. If he's any good at all it will avoid a scenario where we are throwing lads who are not ready into the first team week on week. Hopefully he can bring something new to the party. The key for me is that it's a one year deal so it's not going to get in the way with our strategic recruitment and development of players.

Looks strong in defence and seems to have plenty of pace.At 24 he's only going to get better.

Finding diamonds in the rough was Blease's job coming in. Too many times we've signed players with a decent rep who appear to be rubbish, so I'm more than happy to give him a chance. If you listen to the latest 'off the bench' thing with Sky, BA pretty much confirms he'll be home after this season for family reasons, which is fair. Any thoughts on who will be next?

I guess the only concern is that if we does turning out to be a diamond, who does he replace next year.

Lisone would be potentially replaceable with a British player. Depends how good the lad actually is of course. If BA isn't going to stay past this season, we should be looking to find an absolute top quality replacement. While too many signings have been shambolic (for a number of seasons), we really haven't helped with the amateurish selection of coaches (an ex player with a terrible NRL coaching record propped up by his dad, a failed SL coach and Tony Smith's nephew). Before anyone suggests it, I don't think McGuire should even make a shortlist until he's had a couple of years as head coach somewhere else.

Mcdermott in!!!

[quote="rugbyleague88":3gi85vpr]I guess the only concern is that if we does turning out to be a diamond, who does he replace next year.[/quote:3gi85vpr] Depends if Sivo recovers fully, he might never play again or just want to go home after 12 months injury. Even if Frawley and Lisone go well this year neither really warrant and extension.

[quote="Once were Loiners":2vsd6ltn]Lisone would be potentially replaceable with a British player. Depends how good the lad actually is of course. If BA isn't going to stay past this season, we should be looking to find an absolute top quality replacement. While too many signings have been shambolic (for a number of seasons), we really haven't helped with the amateurish selection of coaches (an ex player with a terrible NRL coaching record propped up by his dad, a failed SL coach and Tony Smith's nephew). Before anyone suggests it, I don't think McGuire should even make a shortlist until he's had a couple of years as head coach somewhere else.[/quote:2vsd6ltn] Think Langley is already being groomed as next head coach

[quote="exiledrhino":2xmp71qa]Finding diamonds in the rough was Blease's job coming in. Too many times we've signed players with a decent rep who appear to be rubbish, so I'm more than happy to give him a chance. If you listen to the latest 'off the bench' thing with Sky, BA pretty much confirms he'll be home after this season for family reasons, which is fair. Any thoughts on who will be next?[/quote:2xmp71qa] The frustrating thing about that interview is that Wilkin affectively blurted out an answer for him before he had time to open his mouth. I'm sure his heart strings are being pulled, but if he were 100% sure about going home we'd know by now. I'd say there is still a chance he stays for another year particularly if we start the season well and no opportunity materialises back home.

I agree with thunder I think Langley will be the coach after BA learning from BA and basically being groomed into it

I hope not

I doubt it, I think if BA heads home he will have a hand in finding a suitable replacement from within NRL.

[quote="exiledrhino":3b63s2se] If you listen to the latest 'off the bench' thing with Sky, BA pretty much confirms he'll be home after this season for family reasons, which is fair. Any thoughts on who will be next?[/quote:3b63s2se] Paul Rowley would be my guess

[quote="Clearwing":1nlopq5f]Mcdermott in!!![/quote:1nlopq5f] For the live of God...

I would say Rowley without a doubt. However, i'm hoping Arthur stays another couple of years, he's only really just got going.. would be a big blow.

I get the impression Rowley is not interested but time will tell.

If we lose him we have to get the absolute best we can. If we go unproven / cheap again we will be back to the beginning

ECW signed to play wing I believe. Last winger to sign from Tweed Head Seagulls, none other than the club legend Joe Vickery.

[quote="FGB":2uh8yjmc]ECW signed to play wing I believe. Last winger to sign from Tweed Head Seagulls, none other than the club legend Joe Vickery. [/quote:2uh8yjmc] Well that sent a cold shiver down my spine...Let's hope the new lad can actually catch a ball. I watched the podcast with Langley this morning. I think it could well be him. He's a good communicator and has done a decent apprenticeship. Matt Peat has shown you don't need a big name if you're groomed correctly into the position.

[quote="FGB":20ohmxez]ECW signed to play wing I believe. Last winger to sign from Tweed Head Seagulls, none other than the club legend Joe Vickery. [/quote:20ohmxez] Would not be surprised to see him line up on the wing initially although think it indicates that Arthur is keen to keep Connor out of the centres and in the spine positions where we can maximise his involvement in the game.

Yeah ECW on wing i reckon, pretty much a straight swap. Less sure how 1, 6,7 and JC works once everyone's fit.

[quote="exiledrhino":qnob6d4h]Well that sent a cold shiver down my spine...Let's hope the new lad can actually catch a ball. I watched the podcast with Langley this morning. I think it could well be him. He's a good communicator and has done a decent apprenticeship. Matt Peat has shown you don't need a big name if you're groomed correctly into the position.[/quote:qnob6d4h] I'm not sure how long he has had coaching in RL, but if it is only this coming season, then I would prefer for him to remain as assistant a little longer before potentially giving him the role.

He looks a strong player. If he can make the yards early and be in the right place to score I'm happy with that. Only one year I think ? So that suits us

I think Wane will replace Arthur if he goes.