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GPR - Rochester
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Topic: Any rumours? Posted: 18 August 2017 at 9:20am |
super7 wrote:
there was mention on here the last 2 weeks about a kiwi or Aussie no.8 joining.
has anyone heard anymore? |
Think that was a wind up!!!!!
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super7
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Posted: 18 August 2017 at 9:01am |
there was mention on here the last 2 weeks about a kiwi or Aussie no.8 joining.
has anyone heard anymore?
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Aslong as we beat the English, its ok.
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Sant
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Posted: 04 August 2017 at 5:31pm |
henry_winkler wrote:
henry_winkler wrote:
Tim Opolis wrote:
najbritcol wrote:
henry_winkler wrote:
Tom Prydie has signed for us. |
Source? |
Hopefully the same one that told him Halfpenny was coming.
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Leigh Halfpenny is coming to us.
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I thank you..... |
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Then raise the scarlet standard high. Within its shade we'll live and die, Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer, We'll keep the red flag flying here.
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Tim Opolis
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Posted: 03 August 2017 at 9:08pm |
henry_winkler wrote:
henry_winkler wrote:
Tim Opolis wrote:
najbritcol wrote:
henry_winkler wrote:
Tom Prydie has signed for us. |
Source? |
Hopefully the same one that told him Halfpenny was coming.
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Leigh Halfpenny is coming to us.
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I thank you..... |
Never doubted you pal!
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Tymor nesa Duw, plis tymor nesa.
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henry_winkler
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Posted: 03 August 2017 at 8:51pm |
henry_winkler wrote:
Tim Opolis wrote:
najbritcol wrote:
henry_winkler wrote:
Tom Prydie has signed for us. |
Source? |
Hopefully the same one that told him Halfpenny was coming.
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Leigh Halfpenny is coming to us.
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I thank you.....
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GPR - Rochester
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Posted: 09 July 2017 at 10:03am |
Ffidel Bennett wrote:
I won't argue with the above statistics but my impression is the opposite -that he looks more solidly built than McLeod, although McLeod is probably faster. Still, Aled occupied the Wales U20 spot for most of last season and still qualifies next season. I like both players and unless Condy comes through strongly and injury free next season we probably have need of both. |
He certainly looks a very interesting prospect Ffidel at only 19. A lot depends on how Condy goes this season. He has the attributes to be a top no 8 but his body has to be up to it.
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Ffidel Bennett
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Posted: 08 July 2017 at 7:10pm |
I won't argue with the above statistics but my impression is the opposite -that he looks more solidly built than McLeod, although McLeod is probably faster. Still, Aled occupied the Wales U20 spot for most of last season and still qualifies next season. I like both players and unless Condy comes through strongly and injury free next season we probably have need of both.
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John
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Posted: 08 July 2017 at 4:59pm |
Cardiff RFC's site says Aled Ward is 189 cms tall (6-2 in old money) exactly the same as Josh Mccloud but at 95 kgs, he is 15 kgs less than Josh. He would have a lot of bulking up to do as Josh is on the small side for a no. 8. And that is the problem. We all want a big no. 8 with good speed and workrate but they cost big money. So we have built a playing style around a fast high-workrate back row where size is not critical. Would Ward add to that?
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ap sior
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Posted: 08 July 2017 at 3:53pm |
Ffidel Bennett wrote:
Rumours going round Cardiff recently that the Blues, for some reason, are not keeping Aled Ward the current Wales U20 no8 who even has another year left at this level, and who was already showing promise, intelligence and maturity in the position last year. I've always been impressed with him and found him a courageous player, with good hands who gives 100% and although he may not yet be in the Nick Williams class as a ball-carrier, he will surely bulk up as he progresses. If he is actually available I think the Scarlets should make every effort to sign this excellent prospect. He could even share lifts with fellow former Glantaf player Patchell or several other Cardiff based Scarlets! |
That may prove to be the hook to get him here assuming we want him and he us.
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Ffidel Bennett
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Posted: 08 July 2017 at 3:02pm |
Rumours going round Cardiff recently that the Blues, for some reason, are not keeping Aled Ward the current Wales U20 no8 who even has another year left at this level, and who was already showing promise, intelligence and maturity in the position last year. I've always been impressed with him and found him a courageous player, with good hands who gives 100% and although he may not yet be in the Nick Williams class as a ball-carrier, he will surely bulk up as he progresses. If he is actually available I think the Scarlets should make every effort to sign this excellent prospect. He could even share lifts with fellow former Glantaf player Patchell or several other Cardiff based Scarlets!
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Dafen Boy
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Posted: 08 July 2017 at 2:41pm |
Ffidel Bennett wrote:
Halfpenny doesn't strike me as a very imaginative or innovative player and I believe that the superb rugby that we've been playing lately demands players capable of doing the unexpected and creating chaos for the opposition to try to deal with. His goal-kicking would be useful but not at the sort of money he's been holding out for. |
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Ffidel Bennett
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Posted: 07 July 2017 at 2:48pm |
Halfpenny doesn't strike me as a very imaginative or innovative player and I believe that the superb rugby that we've been playing lately demands players capable of doing the unexpected and creating chaos for the opposition to try to deal with. His goal-kicking would be useful but not at the sort of money he's been holding out for.
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Eastern outpost
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Posted: 07 July 2017 at 1:35pm |
turkishrebel wrote:
think he will be with the blues next year....but you never know |
For that to happen, they'd need to come up with lots more money, as they'll have spent their budget. Agree with those saying Aviva is more likely destination.
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turkishrebel
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Posted: 07 July 2017 at 1:32pm |
think he will be with the blues next year....but you never know
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LLANDRE
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Posted: 07 July 2017 at 9:38am |
I can see him back at the Blues
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GPR - Rochester
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Posted: 07 July 2017 at 9:28am |
The Leigh Halfpenny who broke into the Blues team as a teenager playing on the wing would be a wonderful addition. I firmly believe that that player is still in there but he needs encouraging to play with vision & no fear. He has, for years, been told to play safety first for Wales & kick his points. He has performed this admirably for Toulon, Wales & the Lions. If he now genuinely wants to fight for his 15 shirt then there is no better club in Britain to play for than the Scarlets with their attacking/width philosophy. We also need to bear in mind that he may well struggle to be one of Gatlands picks if he plays outside Wales. This is also true of course with Liam.
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