Re: More announcements at 1pm
Posted by: SirBurger (IP Logged)
Date: 12 May, 2018 12:09
At first I didn't really see the benefit of signing another centre, but based on the highlights he is definitely worth a punt as he could offer us something quite different. Not to say that he will definitely be a success, but based on his age profile and physical attributes he seems to be worth a gamble. I wonder how many more signings are to come. We definitely need a hooker.
Re: More announcements at 1pm
Posted by: Margin_Walker (IP Logged)
Date: 12 May, 2018 13:08
Agree on Campbell. Think he could have a pretty good upside if it works out.
Not sure we need to much more in the way of signings based on the squad as it stands. Obviously a hooker or two. Expect they'll probably want four on the books with the B&I replacement and no hooker in the Senior academy at the moment (latest intake still to be announced).
Perhaps an outside back, but Fowlie and Williams can cover wing pretty well. Guess it depends on the budget they have available and whether Hassell-Collins will be loaned out. He seemed to get on the scoresheet for Rosslyn park a fair bit last season.
Edit - Also depends on Nalaga. If he's still under an injury cloud into pre season, we'll definitely need another wing.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 12/05/2018 13:13 by Margin_Walker.
Not sure we need to much more in the way of signings based on the squad as it stands. Obviously a hooker or two. Expect they'll probably want four on the books with the B&I replacement and no hooker in the Senior academy at the moment (latest intake still to be announced).
Perhaps an outside back, but Fowlie and Williams can cover wing pretty well. Guess it depends on the budget they have available and whether Hassell-Collins will be loaned out. He seemed to get on the scoresheet for Rosslyn park a fair bit last season.
Edit - Also depends on Nalaga. If he's still under an injury cloud into pre season, we'll definitely need another wing.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 12/05/2018 13:13 by Margin_Walker.
Re: More announcements at 1pm
Posted by: SirBurger (IP Logged)
Date: 12 May, 2018 13:13
Quote:Margin_Walker
Agree on Campbell. Think he could have a pretty good upside if it works out.
Not sure we need to much more in the way of signings based on the squad as it stands. Obviously a hooker or two. Expect they'll probably want four on the books with the B&I replacement and no hooker in the Senior academy at the moment (latest intake still to be announced).
Perhaps an outside back, but Fowlie and Williams can cover wing pretty well. Guess it depends on the budget they have available and whether Hassell-Collins will be loaned out. He seemed to get on the scoresheet for Rosslyn park a fair bit last season.
Edit - Also depends on Nalaga. If he's still under an injury cloud into pre seaosn, we'll definitely need another wing.
Might be wrong about this but I think the plan is to convert Ben Atkins, Jacob's younger brother, into a hooker.
Re: More announcements at 1pm
Posted by: Margin_Walker (IP Logged)
Date: 12 May, 2018 13:19
Okay, hadn't hear that. Assume that's the same kid that got a run in the back row in the A League last month?
Be interesting to see who's joining the Senior academy. Assume Atkins and Donnell will be in. Saw on Twitter that Quins and Ireland U19 SH Caolan Englefield had signed (also played for St Pauls I think). Heard good things about Izzy Moore-Alona before this season too, but he's disappeared of the radar. Not sure if he's been injured.
Be interesting to see who's joining the Senior academy. Assume Atkins and Donnell will be in. Saw on Twitter that Quins and Ireland U19 SH Caolan Englefield had signed (also played for St Pauls I think). Heard good things about Izzy Moore-Alona before this season too, but he's disappeared of the radar. Not sure if he's been injured.
Re: More announcements at 1pm
Posted by: SirBurger (IP Logged)
Date: 12 May, 2018 13:26
Quote:Margin_Walker
Okay, hadn't hear that. Assume that's the same kid that got a run in the back row in the A League last month?
Be interesting to see who's joining the Senior academy. Assume Atkins and Donnell will be in. Saw on Twitter that Quins and Ireland U19 SH Caolan Englefield had signed (also played for St Pauls I think). Heard good things about Izzy Moore-Alona before this season too, but he's disappeared of the radar. Not sure if he's been injured.
Yes, I think that's the kid. And I had heard good things about the Izzy kid too (had a great youtube video package), but think he has been injured.
Re: More announcements at 1pm
Posted by: HMRH (IP Logged)
Date: 12 May, 2018 14:08
We need an Arno replacement - maybe that’s Rogerson but a big, ball carrying 8 would be ideal
Re: More announcements at 1pm
Posted by: Florida (IP Logged)
Date: 12 May, 2018 14:16
Given we're meant to be building a team that can compete in the premiership I think we're light in a few areas.
Front row, good but I'd expect another hooker, probably from the championship.
Second row, pretty good.
Backrow, well stocked at the flanks, but maybe a touch light at 8.
Scrum half, all good here
Fly half, we've finally got an out and out 10, so that good, plenty of cover from the likes of Bell and Tonks should injuries mount up.
Centres, my main worry really, we've plenty of players in this position but are they premiership quality? They're also quite similar, not sure who's going to be providing the spark of creativity in that lot.
Back three, not too shabby could maybe do with another wing
Front row, good but I'd expect another hooker, probably from the championship.
Second row, pretty good.
Backrow, well stocked at the flanks, but maybe a touch light at 8.
Scrum half, all good here
Fly half, we've finally got an out and out 10, so that good, plenty of cover from the likes of Bell and Tonks should injuries mount up.
Centres, my main worry really, we've plenty of players in this position but are they premiership quality? They're also quite similar, not sure who's going to be providing the spark of creativity in that lot.
Back three, not too shabby could maybe do with another wing
Re: More announcements at 1pm
Posted by: SirBurger (IP Logged)
Date: 12 May, 2018 14:27
Quote:Florida
Given we're meant to be building a team that can compete in the premiership I think we're light in a few areas.
Front row, good but I'd expect another hooker, probably from the championship.
Second row, pretty good.
Backrow, well stocked at the flanks, but maybe a touch light at 8.
Scrum half, all good here
Fly half, we've finally got an out and out 10, so that good, plenty of cover from the likes of Bell and Tonks should injuries mount up.
Centres, my main worry really, we've plenty of players in this position but are they premiership quality? They're also quite similar, not sure who's going to be providing the spark of creativity in that lot.
Back three, not too shabby could maybe do with another wing
Interesting. Personally I am much happier with our centres than our scrum halfs.
Re: More announcements at 1pm
Posted by: SirBurger (IP Logged)
Date: 12 May, 2018 14:29
Quote:HMRH
We need an Arno replacement - maybe that’s Rogerson but a big, ball carrying 8 would be ideal
I have high hopes for Rogerson but I don't know enough about him to say for sure that he is the answer. We definitely need someone who can do what Arno did for us though.
Re: More announcements at 1pm
Posted by: GHA (IP Logged)
Date: 12 May, 2018 15:09
What's Maps up to these days?
Re: More announcements at 1pm
Posted by: Florida (IP Logged)
Date: 12 May, 2018 15:41
While I'd love an experienced scrum half to be added I'm ok with what we have right now. I'm hoping that Brand is given plenty of game time and next season bring someone else on to help raise his game, I believe Simpson is out of contract next season.
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