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Re: Liam Watts

Post by derbystiger » 13 Mar 2018, 22:50

Dixie D wrote:
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North Leeds Tiger wrote:If this is right, we could have the biggest pack in the game with
Watts/mcshane/Springer
Mcmeeken/ Moors
Millington
Wow !.
And with another big prop JSL can stop trundling up the middle and run the wide lines he's so good at
This may be the move that paves the way for Jessie to leave. Hope not but we have so many forwards, we can't keep them all happy.
I hope not, another prop coming in means he can be utilised to his strengths. I think the energy that JSL brings is invaluable - he lifts the whole of the ground when he comes on

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Re: Liam Watts

Post by old cas lass » 13 Mar 2018, 22:51

Dixie D wrote:
derbystiger wrote:
North Leeds Tiger wrote:If this is right, we could have the biggest pack in the game with
Watts/mcshane/Springer
Mcmeeken/ Moors
Millington
Wow !.
And with another big prop JSL can stop trundling up the middle and run the wide lines he's so good at
This may be the move that paves the way for Jessie to leave. Hope not but we have so many forwards, we can't keep them all happy.

Rather get rid of green and maher.
Possibly mitch Clarke.

We have to keep Jesse.

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Re: Liam Watts

Post by Riggins » 13 Mar 2018, 22:59

Moors and Watts starting props with Jesse and Millington coming on. Any better 4 in SL?
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Re: Liam Watts

Post by Lofthouse Tiger » 13 Mar 2018, 23:15

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Lofthouse Tiger wrote:Another "Nut"case then? Why do we do this?


Presuming this is correct of course.


So Watts is a druggie then pal? I’d be carful
Unfortunately you missed tbe point of my post. Watts is a liability but a good player.

Never said he was on drugs.

My referral to "Nut"case was about his headbutt from a recent game.

If you dont understand then dont comment

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Re: Liam Watts

Post by Mysterio » 14 Mar 2018, 01:40

Hes def signed on guys
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Re: Liam Watts

Post by fords » 14 Mar 2018, 07:05

Dixie D wrote:
derbystiger wrote:
North Leeds Tiger wrote:If this is right, we could have the biggest pack in the game with
Watts/mcshane/Springer
Mcmeeken/ Moors
Millington
Wow !.
And with another big prop JSL can stop trundling up the middle and run the wide lines he's so good at
This may be the move that paves the way for Jessie to leave. Hope not but we have so many forwards, we can't keep them all happy.
Did you not watch JSL interview. He wants to stay at Cas is what he said. So if they were to get rid it will be cos Cas want to. Doubt that they do.

They will get rid of green and clark and JY instead if they need to free up cash.

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Re: Liam Watts

Post by westerbeast » 14 Mar 2018, 07:54

I dont think Powell is pleased about jessy doing media saying come and get me Cas. Hope they keep him though.

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Re: Liam Watts

Post by gateman » 14 Mar 2018, 08:14

Looking on RFLFANS the Hull supporters are far from happy about letting him go what a change little CAS bringing a player over from Hull instead of the other way round

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Re: Liam Watts

Post by tigerfeat » 14 Mar 2018, 08:19

I thought it quite amusing hes suddenly being portrayed as a bad apple off the field now hes gone , rugby player likes to have a drink shock horror surely not ...
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Post by Tamworth Tiger » 14 Mar 2018, 08:24

gateman wrote:Looking on RFLFANS the Hull supporters are far from happy about letting him go what a change little CAS bringing a player over from Hull instead of the other way round
Yes quite a change. I’m sure there have been others since but the last one with this profile that I can remember is Richard Gay

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Post by InTheKnow » 14 Mar 2018, 08:29

We have to keep Jesse. I would rather have him than Watts.
My pack would be, when at full strength :

Watts
McShane
Cook
Holmes
Millington
Milner

Millington
Moors
Jesse
Wardle

Massey
Foster
Springer
Green
Clark
Maher

Just wow....

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Re: Liam Watts

Post by tigerfeat » 14 Mar 2018, 08:31

Someone from cas as stepped in quickly to get him , it looked like he was going to toronto
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Re: Liam Watts

Post by ERG2012 » 14 Mar 2018, 08:40

gateman wrote:Looking on RFLFANS the Hull supporters are far from happy about letting him go what a change little CAS bringing a player over from Hull instead of the other way round
You want to read the Wigan forum..... They're not too impressed that the BoD didn't have a tilt to get him there.

IF all the forwards on form and fit

Watts Macca Springer Holmes McSequins Milner

Moors Millo JSL Wardle

Massey Cook Foster on rotation

Green and Clark

I've put Springer in there for bulk and size though I'm aware he's along way off the 17

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Re: Liam Watts

Post by tallguyx » 14 Mar 2018, 09:34

I’m really happy with his signing. I was firmly in the camp of he should’ve stayed the first time, it’s funny how the wheel has turned where we can now attract top class British players in the last couple of years it’s amazing how far we have come.

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Re: Liam Watts

Post by TT Tiger » 14 Mar 2018, 10:02

InTheKnow wrote:We have to keep Jesse. I would rather have him than Watts.
My pack would be, when at full strength :

Watts
McShane
Cook
Holmes
Millington do you mean McMeeken?
Milner

Millington
Moors
Jesse
Wardle

Massey
Foster
Springer
Green
Clark
Maher

Just wow....

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Re: Liam Watts

Post by Wildie » 14 Mar 2018, 10:37

No doubt you are getting a good prop - in the top 3 or 4 in the league when on his game. But, this move was instigated by Hull FC, wanting him out of the club. There has been persistent off-field disciplinary issues which the senior group of players were getting frustrated about. For years, Cas fans have told me that he is always in Xscape drinking, and when the Hull players self-impose drinking bans during the season (apart from pre-approved weekend's off), yet Watts is always on the beer, which then affects turning up to training on time, and causing issues internally, then like the Hull Daily Mail headline says "Unity over Quality".

We are well stocked on props, will allow Abdull to come in at 13 as he looked really classy against Leeds, and we have some serious cap space for a mid season signing potentially before the 8's.

I hope he knuckles down and get's some form to put pressure on England selector's, but that is 2 club's now (3 if you count Cas first time around) that have cut their losses and told him to find elsewhere. Wasn't so long ago you all thought DP could change Zak.....

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Re: Liam Watts

Post by tigerfeat » 14 Mar 2018, 10:44

Id be amazed if any player lets powell down in the forseable but like you say wildie have to wait and see
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Re: Liam Watts

Post by heritage1926 » 14 Mar 2018, 11:23

Regarding Wattsy's disciplinary record, has anyone ever thought that it might not just be down to the player? What im trying to get at is, Hull are a big physical side, especially their pack. They are a side that base themselves on bullying teams, Watts being the main enforcer in their side. Look at Radford, he wasn't exactly a saint on the field, i remember a game against Leeds where he started offloading punches on Ryan Baileys head whilst he was on the floor. I find it quite hypocritical that Radford would out Watts like he has, knowing that he himself was that sort of player in his day. Watts does like to flirt with the side of going too far, but a part of me feels this has been coached in to him by Radford.

Either way, we have a hell of a signing on our hands here.

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Re: Liam Watts

Post by RonnieGibbs'forearm » 14 Mar 2018, 11:47

Wildie wrote:No doubt you are getting a good prop - in the top 3 or 4 in the league when on his game. But, this move was instigated by Hull FC, wanting him out of the club. There has been persistent off-field disciplinary issues which the senior group of players were getting frustrated about. For years, Cas fans have told me that he is always in Xscape drinking, and when the Hull players self-impose drinking bans during the season (apart from pre-approved weekend's off), yet Watts is always on the beer, which then affects turning up to training on time, and causing issues internally, then like the Hull Daily Mail headline says "Unity over Quality".

We are well stocked on props, will allow Abdull to come in at 13 as he looked really classy against Leeds, and we have some serious cap space for a mid season signing potentially before the 8's.

I hope he knuckles down and get's some form to put pressure on England selector's, but that is 2 club's now (3 if you count Cas first time around) that have cut their losses and told him to find elsewhere. Wasn't so long ago you all thought DP could change Zak.....
I imagine in light of what has happened there is a good chance he will sort himself out, at least in the short term. Lessons learned from both parties to an extent. There is an element of complacency on his part too, knowing he was a top dog at Hull and retaining his place despite his discrepencies. Where as now he has been publically outed again. Will definitely reign it in in a new environment with a different coach, set up and group/ethos. Whether he will sustain it over a number of years is a different matter. However, he is still a young prop (despite his experience) and he will obviously mature on and off the pitch. This could be a great move for him. Time will tell but I am very pleased with the acquisition and reasonably confident we can get our money's worth out of him.
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Re: Liam Watts

Post by Lofthouse Tiger » 14 Mar 2018, 11:54

Didnt we have all these concerns and thoughts about Hardaker? If Watts can be more disciplined he will be a great addition. If not we know what will happen.

Unfortunately sports people are one photo away from a suspension, ban or sacking.

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