Re: 2023 | Squad Numbers : Fri Dec 02, 2022 2:58 pm  

A lot will depend on fitness but also how well some of the first reserves go. Assuming Myler is next in line for halfback it will make a big difference if Hooley goes well. I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see much of some of our younger players in the first team, particularly Simpson and Sinfield. I don't think Smith liked playing such young lads, and we may also see Gannon play less for the same reason.

I know squad numbers outside of the top 20 might not mean much, but its interesting that Edwards is down at 30, way behind Roberts. Could be age again or is it possible that for whatever reason he's just not seen as a first team player? Maybe I'm overreading things.

Re: 2023 | Squad Numbers : Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:46 pm  

Has Sinfield dropped down the pecking order?
I can`t remember what number he was last year.

Re: 2023 | Squad Numbers : Sat Dec 03, 2022 2:33 am  

chapylad wrote:

Has Sinfield dropped down the pecking order?
I can`t remember what number he was last year.

32 last time. As others have said, Im guessing it'll need an injury or suspension crisis for us to see much of him in first team action

Re: 2023 | Squad Numbers : Sat Dec 03, 2022 3:01 pm  

Gannon to play a bit of 6, that's one from left field.

Re: 2023 | Squad Numbers : Sat Dec 03, 2022 4:44 pm  

Seth wrote:

Gannon to play a bit of 6, that's one from left field.

It is. But once it's out there, I'm kind of thinking why not?

Re: 2023 | Squad Numbers : Sat Dec 03, 2022 5:39 pm  

I've not seen much of him passig or kicking but Rohan can do what he likes on last years turnaround.

Re: 2023 | Squad Numbers : Mon Dec 05, 2022 2:27 pm  

22 Sam Walters
23 Liam Tindall
24 Luis Roberts
25 James Donaldson
26 Corey Johnson
27 Toby Warren
28 Max Simpson
29 Jack Sinfield

There's nothing official, but going by comments made, previous coaching roles, joint training sessions etc, I assume these are the loan options Bradford can choose from....

Re: 2023 | Squad Numbers : Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:22 pm  

I'd be a bit surprised if Roberts went on loan early. If Newman's not fit the plan is Olpherts to get first crack at the centre spot, but there's no guarantee he'll be any good there, and from what Smith has said I don't think he'll want to overplay Simpson.

Re: 2023 | Squad Numbers : Tue Dec 06, 2022 10:59 am  

Has there been any update from the club on the injuries impacting Newman (hamstring) and Fusitua (calf I think)? Haven't seen any comment but may have missed it.