Absence of Stars, new players next year??

[Jaime_Koeppe_Is_Hot]

Just a quick question here, who would you like to see replace these following players next year if they infact leave the club

Robbie O Davis: Retired

My Ideal Replacement: Paul Wellens (St Helens)

I know many ppl would like to see Seage have a shot there and make it his own but I really like the look of Wellens from what I have seen. He is a quality fullback and would provide great attack and defence.

Andrew Johns: England, Maybe Bradford????

My Ideal Replacements: Paul Deacon (Bradford) and Matt Orford(Melbourne)

These 2 would be our new halves combo next year no doubt! I know Kurt is a great up n comer and I think he is a great player but I think these 2 would do a fantastic job for us. Deacon's kicking game is superb and he is a sharpshooter when it comes to Goalkicking!!!! If Johns goes 2 England he may go to Bradford as its successful, I think we could look at getting Deacon as a swap a roo. Matt Orford is the IMO the 2nd best halfback in the game, He can do anything and would be Ideal. He wants to come home and we are a successful club so I think that might sway his decision to come to us next year. You are looking at the 2 best exponents of the 40/20's in the game, What a Bonus!!!!

Matt Parsons: Retired

My Ideal Replacement: Stuart Fielden (Bradford)

This man is a must sign if he is off contract with the Bulls. He is without a doubt one of the best forwards in the game, we would have the cash to get him I think, he wants to play in the NRL, why not begin with us

Ben Kennedy: Retired

My Ideal Replacement: Jamie Peacock (Bradford)

Yet another Pommy and I think he is a great player who wants to come over here, former man of steel, Peacock would be a top replacement, push Abes into lock, very intimidating forward pack!!!!

This is just my opinion but that sounds pretty good 2 me, if I was told we would purchase those players I would ova the moon!


Knights team in 2005 (My Wishful Thinking)

1. Paul Wellens
2. Timana Tahu
3. Matthew Gidley
4. Mark Hughes
5. Anthony Quinn
6. Paul Deacon
7. Matt Orford
8. Josh Perry
9. Danny Buderus (c)
10. Stuart Fielden
11. Steve Simpson
12. Jamie Peacock
13. Daniel Abraham

14. Adam Woolnough
15. Clint Newton
16. Kurt Gidley
17. Steve Witt

 

[thuganomics]

Well for mine Jurt Gidley is a must in the 6 or 7 jersey.

 

[the_knights_rule]

a team full of pommies..... :? i dunno!
i think kidley and steve witt can put together a great partnership all it needs is time.
i dont really know much about the players you mentioned as replacements as i dont watch any english games so i cant really comment

 

[thuganomics]

Im all for Matt Orford, and Witt on the bench.

 

[Simplycheeky]

hmmmm I like the idea of Peacock and Deacon.
Don't know anything about Wellens even though the name seems to ring a bell.
I'd still like Seage to get first dibs at fullback.
Matt Orford I think will be beyond our budget even though If Joey goes he would certainly be welcome....... I think he will be under contract with another team before we even know what Joey is going to do unfortunately.

 

[thuganomics]

Wellens isn't needed, I dont think we will get Peacock or Deacon.

 

[Sportsjock]

Hmmm 7. Orford
6. K Gidley

Very tasty.