First Ben Favies and now Sean Briscoe, in fairness, neither comes as a surprise but what might the reason be?
It could be just to reduce costs or could it be to bring someone in for a playoff push?

Could be because Davies isn't up to it; and rightly or wrongly Briscoe can't get a game being behind Hanbury and probably Owens in the pecking order.

So why keep them.

Briscoe simply wants to play so has asked for a release which widnes have agreed. Same with Ben Davies, no dramas really as we have sufficient cover in both positions. I feel sorry for both but that's life.

Precisely!

Briscoe had signed for Workington until the end of the season which is quite a coup for them really, could do a job in SL still. Unfortunately we have Hanbury starter and still spots to get Craven and Owens in to.

Shame about Briscoe, always think we look better defensively when he's playing.

Briscoe is definitely better than hanbury in that position but betts obviously likes a rapid fb who can chime in at 2nd&3rd receiver,sadly which briscoe isnt

I agree. But Hanbury is the future. Briscoe is still a fine full back who will play well at a lower lever for 3 or so seasons.

Whilst I would have played Briscoe a bit more often. If DB has decided that he cant play him he might as well be released. I dont know whether that means we have paid his contract up or reached some sort of deal. It will be interesting to see if we try to bring anyone in before the end of the season.

I wasn't questioning the decision to release them, I've no issue with it at all. Was just wondering if this would be just cost saving or if people thought we might get someone else in!

Cost saving? Can't see us signing anyone else this season.

Betts/Cassidy no longer speak to Briscoe, not so long ago he was your 'star signing'.....a bizarre situation don't you think
My mate Steve Hull coaches at Thatto Heath along with Shaun.
Said he was hoping to sign for Featherstone, but will finish the season at Workington. Seeing as Fev's full back is engaged to their chief exec's daughter, maybe he'll have to look elsewhere,

Why dont they speak?

I thought it was common knowledge that they had a fall out? Never officially heard why like but I heard "a" reason..doesn't mean it's true altho was from a good source which if true it was a bit harsh on brisk. I didn't attend brisks testimonial game but heard that betts refused to play?..again I don't know for certain..maybe someone can confirm this?

No. Sounds like the type of thing we can't talk about on the board to be honest.

If we do sign someone, it will have to be a big signing, such as someone out of favour with the coach and wanting away.

Someone like Shaun Briscoe?



I jest really

Why does it have to be a big signing? We got Joe Mellor on loan about this time last year etc.

Neither were in the squad so doubt we'll be desperate to bring anyone in. Though if someone comes available like last season we'll be in a posistion to make a move.

If we were chasing the 8 I'd say to for something but looking like that has past with recent barrow defeats / draws. Still got players to fit back into the side too etc.

Apparently paddy flynns been released

But not a signing. A signing is is giving someone a contract, but a loan is giving someone game time for the club which holds his contract.

Seems a strange thing to do,we have not got a large squad so why release another player?

Is this for real? He has his off days but I would have thought he was worth persevering with!
Surely DB hasnt decided that he is beyond redemption in terms of his defence yet?

so why were they at sb testimomial last night

They were there but blanked him apparently......all night

I find it hard to believe that we have released Flynn, unless he specifically wanted to go for some reason.
He is good in attack and can catch a high ball sent his way.
Even if PAV and Jack Owens are ahead of him in the rankings, he must be next in line and we need cover in case of injury etc.

Flynn is good at scoring tries and can clear his line quiet well.Owens has a rugby brain but is not a winger in my opinion.