Langtree IMO was our best forward when he played last season. Well worth the risk as he will heavily influence the games in which he plays.
I am not so sure about Gregson though. When he did play he did not unduly impress & usually retired injured.
Really good news about langtree and the feedback on his operation- hopefully he will play a lot more next season, this gives a good second row partnership with Lloyd, roberts, lannon and bent
probably need another prop or 2 though
Bennion now a Viking confirmed by the club.
Brett Bailey now confirmed as having signed from Saints on a 1 year deal for 2025. That is probably the lot for props now. I would have liked a big Samoan or similar south seas prop but guess we have enough cover now but worry a bit about the depth of quality in that position. Same goes for centre & half back if we are to challenge for the top 4 to 6.
With the signings probably complete now I reckon our starting 17 at season start will be as follows.
1 Brown
2 Butt
3 Edge
4 Owens
5 Edge
6 Patton
7 Gilmore
8 Murray
9 Johnstone
10 Bennion
11 Lloyd
12 Langtree
13 Lannon
Bench
14 Reilly
15 Fozard
16 Kirk
17 Hall
Personally I would start with Fozard but that does not seem to happen much. Any comments on my selection?
id go with the below
1 Brown
2 Butt
3 Edge
4 Owens
5 Ince
6 Patton
7 Gilmore
8 Murray
9 Johnstone
10 Reilly
11 Lloyd
12 Langtree
13 Lannon
Bench
14 Roberts
15 Fozard
16 Kirk
17 Bennion
shows our strength with Bent, Gregson, lyons, flemming, hall, bailey, sumner as squad players when theyd have been locked in starters last year other signings
Wait until the pre-season training is done - we've had a couple of bad injuries in training before!!!!
With the signings probably complete now I reckon our starting 17 at season start will be as follows.
1 Brown
2 Butt
3 Edge
4 Owens
5 Edge
6 Patton
7 Gilmore
8 Murray
9 Johnstone
10 Bennion
11 Lloyd
12 Langtree
13 Lannon
Bench
14 Reilly
15 Fozard
16 Kirk
17 Hall
Personally I would start with Fozard but that does not seem to happen much. Any comments on my selection?
I really rate edge, but bit of an ask to play 2 positions at once - assume you mean ince, also no fleming ?
@berkeleyviking Yes I meant Ince. A senior moment. I think Jack needs to be in the team for his overall contribution especially his quick flick & cut out passes. I also think he gives a bit more all round than Fleming does. I am sure Fleming will get some game time as injuries take their toll.
I also expect at least one of the younger forwards to break into the squad as the season progresses but not at the start.
Owens will be our fullback end of.