It's all they've got. That and thinking 9 isn't a specialist position, we're about 3 weeks away from suggesting Shaul at hooker again.

Shaul shouldn't play FB again nevermind hooker. FWIW I do think Bonaire is a Hull fan, just a really miserable person, who looks for the negatives, interesting he mentions pensioners, I presumed he was an old man/women who likes to moan, I actually have an image of Victor Meldrew in my head.

Any new rumours today, so far the have, well ones I've seem or heard anyway.

SKD
Dupree
Mcmeeken
Halton
Trout
Whitebread
Fitzgibbon
O Donnell

Heard we're after cash not a player swap for Brown.

Stick Makatoa on the list of ins Dave

There was always a bit of conjecture about who signed certain players with Radford and Hodgson, well Tony Smith has categorically said it's all down to him - who stays, who goes and who we attempt to sign.

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Did TS sign Vete, Sims & Takarangi or were they already signed when he went to Rovers ? Can’t for the life of me think who was there before him ? Sheens ?

Those 3 were all signed by Smith

Mcmeekan and fitzgibbon would be great signings

Looking at the links:


SKD - would be a ridiculous signing in my opinion and a waste of a quota spot.

Dupree - would be a class signing but can’t imagine salford letting him go.

Mcmeeken - very good signing, just checked only 28, though he was early 30’s. Good option in front of back row.

Halton - should only be a steady squad player but what does that say to our youth. Big step up from lane though.

Trout - another class signing, right age and unreal potential

Whitebread - steady signing, good in D but not best go forward. Would prefer Mcmeeken, Trout and Dupree over him. Would use quota spot.

Fitzgibbon - Think he could be a revelation in SL. Not sure on his leadership quality but a few years ago he was mentioned as captain potential in NRL

O Donnell - Another great option, good pedigree and class age. Worth a quota spot.

Makatoa - don’t know loads about him, doesn’t player big minutes by looks but works hard. I’d rather use quota spots on back rowers. All the 3 domestic props on this list are proven in SL and a better age.

Think I’m living in dream land here but:

Bringing in Mcmeeken, Trout, Dupree, O’Donnell, fitzgibbon, leeming and Walters

To replace: Shaul, Taylor, Evans, Savelio, Lovodua, Vulikijapani, Wynne, Houghton, Griffin, Ferreira, Dwyer and hopefully lane.

The squad would be a lot smaller but a lot better in terms of quality. Just depends if they think players like Stavely and Balmforth are ready to step up.

If we could get them cheap enough I’d really consider keeping Houghton, Griffin and Taylor.
- If we can bring in 3 props we wouldn’t need tag
- I think we need 3 new second rowers if we’re able to offload lane so I’d consider keeping griffin in that situation. Question is, would griffin or Halton be cheaper.
- Hooker is the issue for us I think. A dirt cheap Houghton could support Leeming and Balmforth. He’s a lot more rounded player than Dwyer and would he cheaper on the cap.

If Swift is leaving then we also need two wings with some pace.

What does it tell you? that you are clairvoyant?
Regarding KR fans trolling you cant have it both ways.There are certain people on here who deliberately troll posters on this forum including myself.You only have to look at the posters who have responded to my comments on your original post.Its just the usual Dads Army.
I really dont mind meaningful debated criticism from anyone including you but FC is also my club and i will say what i want negative or positive.
Apart from Clifford and an emerging talent in Litten and some effort put into the clubs youth teams there is very little positive about the club at the moment.
When i see a team on the field that consistantly wins matches and entertains,that doesnt carry three or four players who would not get into most other S/L teams ill let you know
Until then

Bonaire it's not that people troll you. It's because your funny . There's a difference. You are very much entitled to your view but if people find them funny etc then don't spit your dummy out.

I think you probably meant to say "full of his own importance".

Kenny dowall is better than any of our wingers and apart from Sutcliffe would be our best centre aswell

sure people are writing him off cause he plays for them

He's a good player age is irrelevant

Remember last season people saying they wouldn't have mcqueen for his age still one of the best 2nd row In SL

Don't think anyone has written SKD off because he plays for Rovers. It's a big gamble to sign a 36 year old winger. Similar to iff we signed Ryan Hall.

What makes it more of a gamble is he's a quota player. If he signs for Hull, I'll get behind him, he'll improve our exit sets he still eats metres for fun. Smith will have a close bond with him, but it's still a deal I wouldn't do

This^^^^^ too old and a precious quota spot wasted

something we actually agree on plus he is a plodder and we need more pace in the team

Counter argument to skd signing
Many year’s experience at top level rugby
No discipline issues
Has leadership qualities as shown at kr.
We need leaders in the team.
Will be an excellent mentor to the young kids coming through
Durable hardly ever injured.
He’s still faster than Jake Connor so don’t get the lack of pace argument.., his carry out of yardage is very good.
Ooh last one , if he is signing what is his salary??
age 36 .., he won’t be on marquee money in a salary cap sport
Just a few things to consider

Addendum comment
If only we could sign the Australian test team on the Cap!!

Wait until we announce him



I agree he has upsides, the age thing is my major concern. Don't want him to do one season too many

Agree his age could be an issue. Thing is he’s an ultimate professional so if it’s not working out , he’d hold his hand up.
Said this before on here, there’s a very small pool of available talent in rugby league that can readily and easily adapt to SL
We’ve got 2 potentially very good wingers coming through in particular Lewis Martin, under his guidance they could become excellent players.

Should SKD be signed - and I have been told it is already done (but don’t necessarily believe it) - the word is that he would also be involved in the coaching team.

As someone to set the tone RE: professionalism and dedication/attitude, there is definite value in the signing given the malaise within the club; although age of course is a concern, as is using up a previous quota spot.

*precious quota spot - cursed spell check

Seems like TS likes to have people around him who he can trust. He does seem to engender loyalty from people he’s worked with in the past. I presume SKD would be his on field leader, instilling the message and standards.

I’m okay with it if TS is. He’s probably the first decent coach we’ve had since his brother was in charge, and I trust his judgment. His honesty and passion is a refreshing change from the last five or so years. He also seems to “get” the club and its supporters.

He will know what we need to turn it around, and I back any decision he makes, irrespective of any doubts.

We're linked with Owen Trout, a back row from Huddersfield.

Saints have signed Daz Clarke on a 2 year deal according to John Davidson.

Leeming not made the Titans last 2 match day squads. Can't see him staying in the NRL