Re: Rumours thread : Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:13 am  

vastman wrote:

Lawford is a couple of seasons off imho. He’s looked possibly better than he is because we are a top team, and playing with Gale makes most players look good.

I think he has the talent but I can’t see the leadership just yer. I’m sure it will come with age and experience but I can’t see us running with him as first choice next season.

So the Aussie may be a good shout, even though I don’t suppose he’s much older than Lawford, but that’s typical of the NRL system.

I'd say the same about Harvey Smith as well. I'd keep using him as we are this season, but next year look to get him a game every week in the Championship and drip feed him the odd SL game. Then I'd be hoping he'd be the regular interchange hooker from 2026. All providing we go up of course, because if we don't we might struggle to keep hold.

Re: Rumours thread : Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:56 am  

PopTart wrote:

Hawkins is 5 years older than Lawford with a lot more experience.

I think Lawford will be a great player but needs a bit of time. This year is a good year to develop him

Five years is a lot so ideal for Lawford to understudy.

I to rate Lawford, but he’s a studied HB imo not an instinct one if you know what I mean. They take more time usually to develop their leadership skills.

Re: Rumours thread : Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:36 pm  

Article re Tom Johnstone https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... e-28890852

Article re Tom Johnstone https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... e-28890852

Re: Rumours thread : Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:27 pm  

I think we all sort of knew this anyway ??... https://www.totalrl.com/wakefield-trini ... the-cards/

I think we all sort of knew this anyway ??... https://www.totalrl.com/wakefield-trini ... the-cards/

Re: Rumours thread : Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:44 pm  

A rehash of an interview Ellis had with radio Leeds a few weeks back. SARL style.

Re: Rumours thread : Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:21 pm  

In terms of recruitment for 2024. Second row will obviously be some area we will need to bring in some uk based players.

I was watching Oldham vs Rochdale this afternoon and the young second row George Hirst really stood out. At 22 he has a tall but solid frame, hits the line hard and has good leg drive too. Not short of a bit of pace either.

I wonder if Mills will be looking at players from L1 and Champ as well as SL who could improve us or have potential.

This lad showed some flashes that he could be a quality second row in a few years time.

Re: Rumours thread : Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:42 am  

Looks like the Russel rumours are true...... https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/r ... on-4603133

Looks like the Russel rumours are true...... https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/r ... on-4603133

Re: Rumours thread : Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:14 pm  

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/r ... ns-4603582

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/r ... ns-4603582

Re: Rumours thread : Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:19 pm  

If we ARE in SuperLeague next season and serious about being a top team, then I think we can do better than Russell

Re: Rumours thread : Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:23 pm  

FIL wrote:

If we ARE in SuperLeague next season and serious about being a top team, then I think we can do better than Russell

Quota will be full, halves are scarce, especially federation trained ones. It will be an evaluation not revolution.