I've always found it be accurate in the past.

Whatever 2

I don’t know when the photo with Hawley Plant Hire was taken, that’s on the Website today but Chris Green and Morgan Escare are in it ?

They all look like cardboard cutouts, particularly the one of Chris Chester, but don’t tell him I said so.

Yes disgrace is OTT. It's luck of the draw. We've had two semis. V Warrington we were decimated by injuries. V Hull it's true that was the one that got away. A dreadful start blew it. I seem to recall many tough early round draws. We have two trophies to play for. It's harsh to criticise in that situation. We were damn unlucky in 2004 and 2017 not to be within a match of the grand final. I'm proud of our achievement of 20 top flight years. We should not be too critical

Think you might have posted this on the wrong thread Charlie

The LE express has reported we are in discussions with Chris Green and also suggest we have signed Tangata so there’s the 2 props (possibly)

I'd be utterly delighted with that. I thought Green was the best prop for the last few games and Tangata showed up well. In fact, if you look at the last three games those two were standouts.

So that's (if true)

Fifita
Koppy
Green
King
Tangata
Arona
Gwaze

TBH I think thats a far stronger line up than last season Hirst and a crocked England.

and (if true) Tangata and Green are not new to the club, they will be aware of our systems etc and what we are about as a club. They've both dipped their toe in the water.
I'd be happy with both of 'em.

I think its also worth noting that for example if we were to play Fifita, Koppy, King and Green for example as the props in the first 17 then you could have in the back row, Tanginoa, Westerman, Ashurst and Arona in the back row. That's a sizeable back row that can also gain hard yards meaning a nice spread of the workload, looks good to me. Then you could add Crowther or Batchelor for a bit of youthful enthusiasm.

Have I missed the departure of tanginoa or perhaps you've got him on duel reg

You mean Tangata, Tanginoa is a permanent signing from mid season.

I think he's referring to the fact you have Tangata in second row and not Tanginoa.

Ah I see, I'll alter that.

So when are the new signings going to be revealed,Are we waiting for the grand final to take place and then the season will be official over for SL.

Without doubt we need 2 quality props a hooker and Halfback if not 2

Which is what we will be getting imo with Green and Tangata. Remember we still don't have any money so we need to recruit on potential not reputation ad why not its worked so far.

I've no idea how this new stand is being paid for but if it's going to be self-funded then things will only get tighter.

Assuming rumour etc come true and we are hoping to sign pitts tangata and green the real priority left is someone who can cover half back and hooker and is worth a place in the 17 regularly . I done think the 3rd choice hooker from salford is that person. We need real quality in that position and I don't know who is available. The guy from fev was mentioned a while back Cameron somebody? An aussie? Not seen enough if him to know if he can do the job but I believe he was their leading try scorer.

I'm assuming we have someone lined up. I wonder if the coaching staff rate Baily as ready for SL at least as back up. I know he's only 18 but sometimes coaches go with youth if they rate them high enough, in fact the Aussies do it all the time. I don't know enough about him to say he's ready but a three-year deal suggests somebody rates him.

If so this will show the benefits of the reserve league where he can be made ready rather than wandering around for years just training, just a thought. There will certainly be far more chances for young players to impress next season.

I've had a look on that site that we can't link and he looks very good, I know it's the highlights and it Academy level but he's big, strong, quick and has all the moves.

Search - Connor Bailey 2019 Rugby League Highlights

I'm sure one of those players brandidhec about last week was a half back who could play hooker, cant remember his name though without trawling back through all the comments etc

Also, is there something in the fact that on the same day that came out, Wakefield shared a video clip from 2017, with Sam Williams in a starring role. Doubt he would come back but you never know

Thought Randel was playing a lot better than Wood at back end of season , so to bring some one in to play as second choice to Wood is a backward step .

Josh Wood got Salfords Young Player of the Year 2018 and their Players Player 2018 but has been injured part of this season.

Just read back on the report of the 13 NRL players offered out.

Ryley Jacks was the half who could play hooker, the other halves were Williams, Reynolds and Mason Lino

A little closer to home. I read earlier that Dec Pattom was being released by Warrington

Agreed but Woody had a long hard season, pretty much played into the ground, he needs an off season to rest up.

I was just thinking same Fisherman.

Since he came back in 2017, done a lot of minutes, did 80 minute stints for the majority of 2017, and with Randells injury problems since he came to us.

Maybe he just needs that bit of a breather.

As for the incoming Wood, given the accolades he won at Salford,maybe we should give him a chance in the red, white and blue before we pass judgement