Ivan Cleary and Trent Barrett have got the panthers playing some pretty slick and exciting rugby.
I think when we see a team with Tim Sheens stamp on it the brand of rugby will be a lot more fluent.
Pretty clear that there is 'intent' there - something to get excited about!
At least two more props, three for security, second rows are up for grabs atm but they need to be fit in todays game.
Sam Walter's on loan? Leeds struggling a bit though.
A young hooker to grow would be sensible for the future or simply as cover.
Good to be looking forwards though!
Has Dugdale gone as thought about a youthful halfback, or hooker possibly to give Tomkins a rest, especially if he got injured then we would need cover. Love to see Johnson signed the winger.
A poster said he's left the game. Certainly had talent but lacked size. Some grow and some don't!
These days a chunky scrum half makes a hooker usually. Lost track of our youngsters atm.
It looks as if we are working through the present group, whether in any particular order I don't know. Hatton looked the part and could progress this year.
Most of our squad appear to have jobs with RL topping up their earnings and the present moans about Toronto's pay record should ring alarm bells for them and others. Those lads could have taken on mortgages etc that are now out of their reach, not a happy place to be.
It'd be a crying shame if Dugdale has left the game.
We did have a couple of young(ish) hookers that featured, Wood and Hulme IIRC. Neither did themselves any harm.
Ottawa have now confirmed Pat Moran.
It’d be a crying shame if Dugdale has left the game. We did have a couple of young(ish) hookers that featured, Wood and Hulme IIRC. Neither did themselves any harm. Ottawa have now confirmed Pat Moran.
Lewis Hulme, wasn't it? Forgot about him!
At least we look as if we will have some protection for a youngster in the pack if needed.
Matty Smith signed
A great start to the weekend. Splendid news.
A great start to the weekend. Splendid news.
Yes indeed!!!
Not messing around are we.
Potentially more quality in the starting 13 than the team we got relegated with.
Agreed Viking25, much better squad. Shouldn’t be surprising though because, at last, we have a knowledgable and experienced coach.
Isn’t it extraordinary that part time has enabled us to attract our strongest 13 in years?
Great news. Sheens is certainly building a decent squad for next year and putting his stamp on the team.
The spine of the team must be one of the best in the Division and with experienced props, our pack will stand up to the bigger packs in this Division. Looking forward to further signings soon, with a squad more than capable of challenging for a play-off position and potentially promotion.
Well it has taken us a while to assemble a competitive squad, but we are well on the way. We are hanging on to our key players and strengthening with new additions. The voided season was a bit depressing, in that, you knew we weren't really in contention, a number of very decent players, but too many weaknesses. Starting to think we will make a much better fist of it in 2021! Keep up the good work!
Not a lot of news about surplus SL forwards looking for a partime berth yet. Probably feelers are out though. The employment situation could complicate the issue for ex SL players looking for work.