Rinaldi plays waiting game (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Be another bad mistake by Macca if we let him go, offer him a 12 month deal as he has been very good for us since his arrival, offers new dimension on the field.

Yes I can see the value of keeping Julien at the club to the end of this season he has definitely been one of the bright sparks in the team and I hope Macca will use it as an opportunity to bring on Kieran Hyde to the first team in the not too distant future and lets see what the kid is made of.
COM’ON YOU BULLS.

It's "read between the lines" time again guys. All the talk of people moving out and the interest in Wing etc., Could it be we will see yet more wholesale changes or is Macca about to promote more kids?

Sorry but whatever the decision it will be the wrong one, Macca has a proven track record of cocking it up!!

Godwin contract runs until 2011.And if he fit to play this weekend.I believe the Bulls will let Rinaldi go through injury.But we all know the reason. the Bulls are no money to spare. Every thing they have is going on Wing!!!

So many experts! Fact is we have 3 hookers...why would we keep Rinaldi? Godwin is coming back, Newton is playing well, Rinaldi was a useful stop-gap. And everyone keeps banging on about playing young lads, why keep a 30-year old hooker when we have 2 already?

As for Wing, 1. He probably won't come anyway, 2. It's probably a stunt down under to get him a big juicy contract and 3. He didn't like playing Hooker for the Roosters, hence he moved to Souths so he could get his hands on No.6 jersey.

Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing a player like Wing in a Bulls shirt, it would certainly silence some critics. But I think we need a decent Centre and a bit of underpinning in the backrow situation first!

So many experts! Fact is we have 3 hookers...why would we keep Rinaldi? Godwin is coming back, Newton is playing well, Rinaldi was a useful stop-gap. And everyone keeps banging on about playing young lads, why keep a 30-year old hooker when we have 2 already?

As for Wing, 1. He probably won't come anyway, 2. It's probably a stunt down under to get him a big juicy contract and 3. He didn't like playing Hooker for the Roosters, hence he moved to Souths so he could get his hands on No.6 jersey.

Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing a player like Wing in a Bulls shirt, it would certainly silence some critics. But I think we need a decent Centre and a bit of underpinning in the backrow situation first!

Underpinning in the backrow??Crikey Adey what do you mean by that?

Morrison,Menzies Langley, Cook, Burgess, Solomona Worrincy,Donaldson, Whitehead. Thats 3 complete backrows. How many more do they need?
You could even add the kid Olbison and Nero too.

Should Wing come (and I agree with your scepticism) He would surely have to play halfback.
But it's also imperative halfbacks and centres are the priority. They are the obvious weak areas. Fact is you don't need to be an 'expert' to see it.

When is this Wing Announcement going to be made. A work Colleague reckons £750K on 3 year Contract is a bit Steep for a 29 year Old! Chin up Boys! LOL

Adey wrote:
So many experts! Fact is we have 3 hookers...why would we keep Rinaldi? Godwin is coming back, Newton is playing well, Rinaldi was a useful stop-gap. And everyone keeps banging on about playing young lads, why keep a 30-year old hooker when we have 2 already? As for Wing, 1. He probably won't come anyway, 2. It's probably a stunt down under to get him a big juicy contract and 3. He didn't like playing Hooker for the Roosters, hence he moved to Souths so he could get his hands on No.6 jersey. Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing a player like Wing in a Bulls shirt, it would certainly silence some critics. But I think we need a decent Centre and a bit of underpinning in the backrow situation first!

Fact is Adey, Rinaldi is better than Godwin and has also been better than Newton in his short time here IMO.

Agree if Wing arrives he must be at HB and not hooker.....as usual lots of rumours who going and coming but as normal with the bulls we shall not be holding our breath!!

haitch wrote:
Underpinning in the backrow??Crikey Adey what do you mean by that? Morrison,Menzies Langley, Cook, Burgess, Solomona Worrincy,Donaldson, Whitehead. Thats 3 complete backrows. How many more do they need? You could even add the kid Olbison and Nero too. Should Wing come (and I agree with your scepticism) He would surely have to play halfback. But it's also imperative halfbacks and centres are the priority. They are the obvious weak areas. Fact is you don't need to be an 'expert' to see it.

Morrison - Out of contract and usually injured
Menzies - Needs to stay in the backrow
Langley - poor season
Cook - out of favour and likely to go
Burgess - needs some form
Solomona - out of contract and doesn't deserve another IMO
Worrincy - Pace is a big plus, but defence and workrate need improvement
Donaldson - 17,not debuted and can't rush him
Whitehead & Olbison - would love to see them kick on and make first team regulars but again too early, if they storm then Macca will be praised, if not then he'll be the brunt of criticism and the "why didn't we sign a world class backrower" brigade!

Adey wrote:

haitch wrote: Underpinning in the backrow??Crikey Adey what do you mean by that? Morrison,Menzies Langley, Cook, Burgess, Solomona Worrincy,Donaldson, Whitehead. Thats 3 complete backrows. How many more do they need? You could even add the kid Olbison and Nero too. Should Wing come (and I agree with your scepticism) He would surely have to play halfback. But it's also imperative halfbacks and centres are the priority. They are the obvious weak areas. Fact is you don't need to be an 'expert' to see it.

Morrison - Out of contract and usually injured Menzies - Needs to stay in the backrow Langley - poor season Cook - out of favour and likely to go Burgess - needs some form Solomona - out of contract and doesn't deserve another IMO Worrincy - Pace is a big plus, but defence and workrate need improvement Donaldson - 17,not debuted and can't rush him Whitehead & Olbison - would love to see them kick on and make first team regulars but again too early, if they storm then Macca will be praised, if not then he'll be the brunt of criticism and the "why didn't we sign a world class backrower" brigade!

Yes Adey maybe I didn't make my point very well mate. I agree with much of your assessment of these players. What I meant was, we are already overloaded in that area and the only way forward would be to sack 3 or 4. I doubt that will happen and until it does I can't see adding another will improve the clubs status. I'd certainly like to see Macca improve elsewhere (or maybe that should read "go elsewhere")

Adey wrote:
So many experts! Fact is we have 3 hookers...why would we keep Rinaldi? Godwin is coming back, Newton is playing well, Rinaldi was a useful stop-gap. And everyone keeps banging on about playing young lads, why keep a 30-year old hooker when we have 2 already? As for Wing, 1. He probably won't come anyway, 2. It's probably a stunt down under to get him a big juicy contract and 3. He didn't like playing Hooker for the Roosters, hence he moved to Souths so he could get his hands on No.6 jersey. Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing a player like Wing in a Bulls shirt, it would certainly silence some critics. But I think we need a decent Centre and a bit of underpinning in the backrow situation first!

Is this not you joining the panel of experts!!!

oddshapedballs wrote:

Adey wrote: So many experts! Fact is we have 3 hookers...why would we keep Rinaldi? Godwin is coming back, Newton is playing well, Rinaldi was a useful stop-gap. And everyone keeps banging on about playing young lads, why keep a 30-year old hooker when we have 2 already? As for Wing, 1. He probably won't come anyway, 2. It's probably a stunt down under to get him a big juicy contract and 3. He didn't like playing Hooker for the Roosters, hence he moved to Souths so he could get his hands on No.6 jersey. Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing a player like Wing in a Bulls shirt, it would certainly silence some critics. But I think we need a decent Centre and a bit of underpinning in the backrow situation first!

Is this not you joining the panel of experts!!!

Nope, not expert just playing devils advocate. Fact of the matter is, why would we keep 3-first choice hookers? I'm not criticising other's opinions, just stating that whoever Macca signs and doesn't sign, everyone has an opinion...it's easy to sit on here and criticise but would any of us do a better job?

haitch wrote:

Adey wrote:

haitch wrote: Underpinning in the backrow??Crikey Adey what do you mean by that? Morrison,Menzies Langley, Cook, Burgess, Solomona Worrincy,Donaldson, Whitehead. Thats 3 complete backrows. How many more do they need? You could even add the kid Olbison and Nero too. Should Wing come (and I agree with your scepticism) He would surely have to play halfback. But it's also imperative halfbacks and centres are the priority. They are the obvious weak areas. Fact is you don't need to be an 'expert' to see it.

Morrison - Out of contract and usually injured Menzies - Needs to stay in the backrow Langley - poor season Cook - out of favour and likely to go Burgess - needs some form Solomona - out of contract and doesn't deserve another IMO Worrincy - Pace is a big plus, but defence and workrate need improvement Donaldson - 17,not debuted and can't rush him Whitehead & Olbison - would love to see them kick on and make first team regulars but again too early, if they storm then Macca will be praised, if not then he'll be the brunt of criticism and the "why didn't we sign a world class backrower" brigade!

Yes Adey maybe I didn't make my point very well mate. I agree with much of your assessment of these players. What I meant was, we are already overloaded in that area and the only way forward would be to sack 3 or 4. I doubt that will happen and until it does I can't see adding another will improve the clubs status. I'd certainly like to see Macca improve elsewhere (or maybe that should read "go elsewhere")

Well if Morrison "retires" and Solomona decides to go after we've paid his BUPA up-to-date, then I would be expecting us to sign at least 1 backrow.