Really I think we over-reacting a little on recruitment, seriously who have we missed out on ?
We need a half, yes we may have not chased some of the less experienced ones on the market such as Beau Henry and Trent Hodkingson. While they may eventually make good players, what the eels really need is an experienced half. Everyone on the forum agrees with this. So we made a attempt potentially to sign the best half that may be on the market. Obviously it is unlikely we will not sign cornk so we are looking at our options.
Looking at our forward pack, who have we missed out on ? Aiden Toleman, as good as he may be, do we really want to spend I guess between $250,000 to $300,000 on another prop. We will have 3 great props for next year so really what we need is a cheapie type prop. Plus Mannah will be getting a upgrade
Now for back rowers, the only one we have missed out is Neville costigan - most on here agree we need a hard wide running backrower, so I don't really think Neville fits this type of player. Plus the storm have a few forwards they may be releasing. On signing LOD, it appears he wants a 4 year contract, he would be 34 at the end and he isn't that good of a player to offering that long a contract
Now for backs to replace Grothe and Inu - I don't think we have missed out on everyone there. Justin Carney has potential but I think he is now playing in the forwards and has lost some speed.
If Shackton makes a good comeback
We resign Horo
Sign two backs - I would be happy with Micheal lett, Chase stanley or the Sharks dude
Sign two Forwards - sign one of the Melbourne 2 tier forwards, maybe chase Michael Greenfield plus we have the Manu m ( can't spell his name) our forward pack will be ok
Half - sign Kimmorley
Hooker - if we sign a halfback, either Humble or Mortimer could move a bench hooker
So really we haven't missed out on much. I think we will have a decent side next year.
