Happy as a pig in poo about Monaghan, but would love to see Carney in a Salford shirt

No chance of Carney to Hull FC, unless they can magic themselves an additional quota spot.

Salford are still confident, but the logistics of the move are complicated. A swap deal for BJB seemed the obvious switch, but Cas are put off by his current wage at Salford, therefore BJB to Hull FC and Cas to find an alternative replacement is the current word. Daniel Vidot was one player they were talking to. They've also signed Ryan Hampshire on a year-loan, but as a full-back or half there's no chance he'll be considered a replacement for Carney.

I not saying we should get Carney,but are we saying we can't get him because of money,or can only get him if we get rid of Bishop.

there seemed to be talk of off loading Michaels to free up a quota spot , & Jordan Thompson & one other ( Whiting ) in swap deal for Carney , however according to this mornings League paper ,its not going ahead Headline says ' Hull Players veto Carney move ' .

Carney isn't the only player to have a ' dalliance ' , but it seems there is a closing of ranks east of the pennines.

Very protective of their cousins over there.

www.skysports.com/rugby-league/n ... l-monaghan Happy about this, just can't see him being as effective for 2 more seasons. Got to think now that Carney will be off, let's hope it's over this way.

www.skysports.com/rugby-league/n ... l-monaghan Happy about this, just can't see him being as effective for 2 more seasons. Got to think now that Carney will be off, let's hope it's over this way.

Definitely take Houston, grafter second row/lock and pack leader, doubt it would be possible but would be nice. www.sportal.com.au/league/nrl-pr ... 9s5nscso97

Definitely take Houston, grafter second row/lock and pack leader, doubt it would be possible but would be nice. www.sportal.com.au/league/nrl-pr ... 9s5nscso97

A couple of interesting names here:- www.sportinglife.com/rugby-leagu ... bobsledder Looking outside the box or losing his marbles?

A couple of interesting names here:- www.sportinglife.com/rugby-leagu ... bobsledder Looking outside the box or losing his marbles?

The ex RU and bob sleigher has the size and you'd guess with his background in RU and that reality TV thing in Oz a fair bit of a ability and you'd think if the club managed it right there's a bucket full of publicity to be had from it.

The other lad again has the size, it strikes me over the last few years that other SL teams have unearthed forwards from the lower leagues so well worth a punt, guess it's harder for a half or back to make the jump in leagues due to the skill set but a prop especially it's more aggression and size that matters.

I still think we really need a couple of big props if we are going to compete with other clubs and improve on last year.

Well with M Haggerty at 6'-5'' and 17st-4
C Kopezak at 6'-4'' and 17st-9
B Murdoch-Masila at 6-1 and 17st-13
I think you've got your wish, unless you are being greedy and want two more giants to complement them

I can understand what redwolf is getting at. We seem to have too many young props with potential rather than experienced battle hardened pro's. The balance in the front row of our squad just doesn't seem quite right to me although I'd love to be proved wrong. It just looks like it could possibly be our weakest link unless there are a couple of irons in the fire. Also isn't Masila a back row forward?

Don't think letting Griffin go was a good idea, not a world beater but did what was needed when out there and added plenty of size and experience to the 17.

Think more and more you'll see a shift from the big hulking props, there is going to be a reduction of the number of interchanges per game this season (and I think the year after), what you'll see is more parity between props and 2nd rowers who can play more minutes without the need for spells on the side lines.

1 - Niall Evalds - 22 ?kg 43 games
2 - Daniel Vidot - 25 -104Kg 104 games
3 - Josh Griffin 25 - 100Kg 67 games
4 - Junior Sau 28 - 97Kg - 127 games
5 - Justin Carney 27 - 96Kg 96 games
6 - Robert Lui - 25 - 94Kg 89 Games
7 - Michael Dobson 29 - 82kg -211 games
8 - Craig Kopczak- 28- 112Kg- 204 games
9 - Tommy Lee - 27 - 96Kg - 193 games
10 - Phil Joseph - 30 106Kg - 75 games
11 - Ben Murdoch-Masila - 25 115Kg - 58 games
12- Mark Flanagan - 28 97kg - 215 games
13 - Weller Hauraki - 30 100 Kg - 170 games
14 - Gareth O'Brien - 24 - 81Kg - 72 games
15 - Osli Krasniqi - 23- 103Kg - 94 games
16 George Griffin - 23 - 95Kg - 58 games
17 - Adam Walne - 25 - 100Kg 31 games

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Carl Forster- Prop
Matthew Haggerty- Prop
Jordan Walne- Utility
Greg Johnson- wing
Mason Caton Brown - wing
Ryan Lannon - 2nd Row

adding up the NRL - SL games of the possible 17 , fair amount of weight & experience, bit short on numbers

need two more proper 1st team players and the kids will have to blossom

Looking at MM's line-up there, we look exposed in the hooker role. I can see O'brien sharing a stint with Lee, however if injuries strike the team eg the halves or Hooker its looks too exposed for me. Theres no doubt Sheens must be in the market for a hooker looking at MM's line-up.

What if I said Griffin was on £120k per annum, would you say it was a good idea letting him go then?

Probably yes, a replacement is needed though as for me we've let one of our pack mainstays go.

it's safe to say a 9 is on the wanted list

Does anyone know when Sheens gets back in the country? You'd think that any last pieces of the puzzle will be revealed at that point.

I'd say there's better value elsewhere.
Sorry to see him go,though,he never took a backward step

Anyone know how many if any quota spots we have left? Also I'd hate to say Hood go coz I think he can only get better, but then then leaves questions about who is going to be our number one hooker. I still think we need some more experience in the squad overall, which I hope/sure Tim is aware of, but with our restricted salary cap/finance will it allow it I don't know.

Anyone any idea who they think has a good chance of coming in? Cheers guys

See BBM and Lui posted on Instagram that they've arrived.
Wonder when Vidots due over to start pre season

www.sportal.com.au/league/nrl-pr ... ijcj06b94c Due over I n the next couple of weeks, according to the Brisbane Courier. With his partner Madelyn Burke. www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl ... 7605143196

www.sportal.com.au/league/nrl-pr ... ijcj06b94c Due over I n the next couple of weeks, according to the Brisbane Courier. With his partner Madelyn Burke. www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl ... 7605143196

Quote ="middleman"www.sportal.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/the-lurker-walker-to-solve-bad-sea-eagles-vibe/5nsbtgnrukke15oijcj06b94c Due over I n the next couple of weeks, according to the Brisbane Courier. With his partner Madelyn Burke. www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl ... 7605143196'" I assume that Sheens is a big factor in his coming, would love too know what his description of the club is and especially the Doc. Passionate but mental would be my guess.

Quote ="middleman"www.sportal.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/the-lurker-walker-to-solve-bad-sea-eagles-vibe/5nsbtgnrukke15oijcj06b94c Due over I n the next couple of weeks, according to the Brisbane Courier. With his partner Madelyn Burke. www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl ... 7605143196'" I assume that Sheens is a big factor in his coming, would love too know what his description of the club is and especially the Doc. Passionate but mental would be my guess.