Thoughts? https://twitter.com/M_Shaw1/status/1531669013918453760?t=9eCGBOwrNc_9CzwU2AQHvg&s=19

He’s the type of half back we need, but I thought the aim was to bring down the average age of the squad??

I'd have him. Experienced enough and we're struggling in the HB department at the moment.

34 next season. Picking up injuries. Just the type we need. :)

Think if he stays injury free, just what we need, someone leading us around field. Something Trueman is lacking and Richardson.

I can't see how this works for anyone. Doesn't do us any favours over and above a season, he wouldn't sign for a one year - feels a bit naff all round. I have no doubt he wants a 2-3 year SL deal, he is getting to last contract territory, but we can't have a luxury passenger and have to build something for the 3-5 year period.

mdean Depends on the contract terms. If it's a short deal until the end of the season or even in to next while we source a new half back then I don't have any issues. If we're keeping him on for any longer than that then the deal looks a little more off putting.

Sounding like he’s a bit to dear for us.

If the money is right I would take him but wouldn't pay over the odds. Him and Miller could go well with the likes of mcLelland and Rocky backing them up if we keep Rocky.

Experienced half. But the reality is that both Gale and he are off contract and I’d rather take Gale for 12 months as a natural organiser and kicker to be honest. Widdop strikes me as too much like Miller, the only benefit being he’s English and doesn’t count on the quota. I’ve got a feeling next season will see us run with Miller instead of Trueman, and Hampshire instead of Richardson. That leaves one spot open for an organising half IMO, with O’Brien cover for full back and halves, and McLelland released too.

Gareth Widdop

TheMachine

That pairing doesn't fill me with any confidence at all and certainly wouldn't be getting me off my seat to rush for a season ticket

Matt

TheMachine That pairing doesn't fill me with any confidence at all and certainly wouldn't be getting me off my seat to rush for a season ticket

As a temporary measure for a season or two I wouldn't mind. We can keep an eye out for some longer term replacements if they crop up at anytime.

Swagger

Widdop and Miller will be better than our current state. Wont matter though if we don't sort out our centre problems.

tigerfeat2

I think we need a prop that will scatter opposition players leave them on the ground we can get quick play the balls then speed things up

Jackknife

Those type of props usually only play in 15min spells and tend to be lazy in defence leaving gaps all over.

Fumper27

Jackknife like Suaia Matagi…

Jackknife

Fumper27 exactly like Matagi

Maturecasfan

Widdop is a better fullback than half back imo.

tigerfeat2

Matagi played very well when he was after a new contract not had the impact I hoped for since then

Jackknife

Apparently signing for Halifax not us

According to twitter.
(the game caller)

Matt

Jackknife

We’ll that’s a fall from grace if it happens.

Jackknife

Iv heard hes been offered 2 year at Halifax with option of a coaching role afterwards

mdean

"Originally" from there is he not?

Fumper27

mdean yes. He played for Kings Cross up to under 14s

Maturecasfan

I thought once he’d finished with SL he’d go back to Australia.
Though I’ve seen somewhere he as singed for us.
Not sure how good the source is.

Matt

yorky

any half back that we can get on the field would be good as at the mo we have 4 & only one able to play

Jackknife

Before Widdops injury i would of been happy starting next season with Widdop O'brien Miller Richardson n Mclellend for our half backs depth.

Lets just pray Widdop doesn't need surgery n he gets good rehab care n can be ready for next season.

SuffolkTiger

A move I’m unhappy about and one I also can’t understand. He’s 33. Clearly well past his best.

If he isn’t good enough for our former head coach then we shouldn’t be going anywhere near him.

Maybe he came cheap. Then it would make a bit of sense.

Hope I’m wrong.

TheMachine

SuffolkTiger yep, I'm with you on this one

Spanishtiger

SuffolkTiger 100% this

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