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Re: Next Year's Squad

Post by Scoopage » 18 Oct 2018, 15:37

Be interesting to see minikins physique in 2019.apparently bulking up in preseason

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Post by North Leeds Tiger » 18 Oct 2018, 16:46

He's on 2 Bhajis, 2 Samosas
And a Chicken Jalfrezi plus Rice and 4 Chapatis everyday
That should do it !,

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Post by gateman » 18 Oct 2018, 17:35

I don't think its much to ask for another center to replace Big Jake, but were we get one from is hard to say anyone with good centers in super league will keep hold of them, I have not watched enough of the champion ship to see if there is anyone there, Robbie Storie Egodo and Gill are on our books

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Post by jackknife » 18 Oct 2018, 18:06

the machine wrote: Peter M
Clare
Minikin
Shenton
Eden
Trueman
Gale
Watts
Macca
Millo
Holmes/foster
Meeks
Massey

Jsl
Moors
Clark/cook
Milner

That's still a very good lineup that can beat any team
Id be happy with that line up if we could field it every week but u take any 2players out of that back line through injury and we're a lot weaker. Im happy to give Minikin a go at centre.
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Post by Sharlotiger » 18 Oct 2018, 18:56

the machine wrote:
fords wrote:I beginning to think were going to sign nobody and make do with what we have.

Saint, Leeds, Wire, Wakey have all made good signings so far. Thrown in Wigan, Catalan and Huddersfield and us and its going to be a real scrap for the top 5 in 2019
Peter M
Clare
Minikin
Shenton
Eden
Trueman
Gale
Watts
Macca
Millo
Holmes/foster
Meeks
Massey

Jsl
Moors
Clark/cook
Milner

That's still a very good lineup that can beat any team
Them set of three quarters would be the weakest of any side who will make the top 8. We desperately need some quality and pace in there.
We were not good enough last year and with other sides bringing in some quality recruits we will be standing still and if we want to be a play offs side that isn't an option and I am sure Wells and Powell will be doing all they can to try and bring in one or two additions to keep us competitive at the top end of the table.

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Post by Tamworth Tiger » 18 Oct 2018, 19:30

Could put Wardle and Foster into three quarters too

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Post by Tigerman2014 » 18 Oct 2018, 19:46

Really think we do need a couple of additions to the back line maybe even another forward but seems like we’re going with what we’ve got

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Post by gateman » 18 Oct 2018, 20:13

last year it was mid season when we signed Watts then late in the season two full backs, i have no doubt if the right men comes along we will sign them

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Post by Mysterio » 18 Oct 2018, 21:30

Since when is James Clare our wing man saviour? Genuinely?
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Post by Casmoley » 18 Oct 2018, 21:33

Mysterio wrote:Since when is James Clare our wing man saviour? Genuinely?

since we currently have no one else with Minikin at centre.

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Post by fords » 19 Oct 2018, 08:56

Andrew6666 wrote:
heritage1926 wrote:Say what you want about the last few months of Websters career with us, but with him missing, we have lost a big physical presence in the centre. I fear we will be heavily targeted down that Minikin/Clare side if they are to be next years duo.

I would feel much safer seeing Foster and Minikin there personally.
I think DP has said he will go with Minikin at centre, but if we are hammered down that side (due to Minikins lack of size) I can see Foster being used in the centres.
Or we could actually bring a centre in and play Minikin on the wing and have Clare as backup

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Post by Swagger » 19 Oct 2018, 08:59

fords wrote:
Andrew6666 wrote:
heritage1926 wrote:Say what you want about the last few months of Websters career with us, but with him missing, we have lost a big physical presence in the centre. I fear we will be heavily targeted down that Minikin/Clare side if they are to be next years duo.

I would feel much safer seeing Foster and Minikin there personally.
I think DP has said he will go with Minikin at centre, but if we are hammered down that side (due to Minikins lack of size) I can see Foster being used in the centres.
Or we could actually bring a centre in and play Minikin on the wing and have Clare as backup
This. Or bring in a top class winger and play Minikin at centre. Eitherway we need a change on the right side.

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Post by Fumper27 » 19 Oct 2018, 09:58

Swagger wrote:
fords wrote:
Andrew6666 wrote:
heritage1926 wrote:Say what you want about the last few months of Websters career with us, but with him missing, we have lost a big physical presence in the centre. I fear we will be heavily targeted down that Minikin/Clare side if they are to be next years duo.

I would feel much safer seeing Foster and Minikin there personally.
I think DP has said he will go with Minikin at centre, but if we are hammered down that side (due to Minikins lack of size) I can see Foster being used in the centres.
Or we could actually bring a centre in and play Minikin on the wing and have Clare as backup
This. Or bring in a top class winger and play Minikin at centre. Eitherway we need a change on the right side.
No good bringing in a top class winger if the centre inside of him isn’t up to the job. I would love a direct replacement for Jake, in size and stature.

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Post by Lofthouse Tiger » 19 Oct 2018, 10:31

If we go Minikin and Clare next year there won’t be any CC or GFwinners at Cas. Simply not good enough

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Post by SREGITSAC » 19 Oct 2018, 12:30

Minikin is a centre not a winger and I believe quite rightly he will get his shot next year, that does leave a wing spot open as we require a player that will give us an edge (on that edge). I expect someone will be signed up, work is clearly underway to free up some cap space and JW has confirmed that there will be a small number of personnel changes. Patience is quite possibly a requirement here.

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Post by the machine » 19 Oct 2018, 12:31

SREGITSAC wrote:Minikin is a centre not a winger and I believe quite rightly he will get his shot next year, that does leave a wing spot open as we require a player that will give us an edge (on that edge). I expect someone will be signed up, work is clearly underway to free up some cap space and JW has confirmed that there will be a small number of personnel changes. Patience is quite possibly a requirement here.
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Post by SREGITSAC » 19 Oct 2018, 13:41

the machine wrote:
SREGITSAC wrote:Minikin is a centre not a winger and I believe quite rightly he will get his shot next year, that does leave a wing spot open as we require a player that will give us an edge (on that edge). I expect someone will be signed up, work is clearly underway to free up some cap space and JW has confirmed that there will be a small number of personnel changes. Patience is quite possibly a requirement here.
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Re: Next Year's Squad

Post by daytona » 25 Oct 2018, 20:20

Show me the money has just announced on his radio show that he and Jon Wells have got a deal over the line today that we’ll all be happy with.

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Post by HuddsTigers » 25 Oct 2018, 20:32

daytona wrote:Show me the money has just announced on his radio show that he and Jon Wells have got a deal over the line today that we’ll all be happy with.
Indicates a resigning than a new signing. Probably Minikin new contract.
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Post by gateman » 25 Oct 2018, 20:57

daytona wrote:Show me the money has just announced on his radio show that he and Jon Wells have got a deal over the line today that we’ll all be happy with.
I shall be renewing my season ticket but some news like this will spur me on, lets hope its a center

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