“Surprise Signing”

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Re: “Surprise Signing”

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Wiganer Ted wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:45 am You'd imagine a signing is involved. No shirt numbers or names have been issued so far as we are told the squad isn't complete. Which is suggesting a signing yet to arrive.

Bateman is going to Wests and they've not announced his signing although Hastings has left. Perhaps they've not announced it due to Wigan asking them not to until his replacement signing is revealed.

All good stuff.
Is it a replacement for Bateman or are we finally getting that sexy Hooker we've all been craving :D
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If Bateman was marquee, then surely he'll be replaced given the club were prepared to pay his wages for next season. Owen Farrell only makes sense post 2023 RWC. So maybe a prop? Luke Thompson, JWH, Tom Burgess?
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Tom burgess would be amazing. Perhaps sign him convert Harvard/Ellis to a second row maybe?
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John512 wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 11:56 am If Bateman was marquee, then surely he'll be replaced given the club were prepared to pay his wages for next season. Owen Farrell only makes sense post 2023 RWC. So maybe a prop? Luke Thompson, JWH, Tom Burgess?
Surely we need to replace Bateman like for like? If we didn't, we would be a lot weaker at 2nd row.
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Crossy210 wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 12:18 pm Tom burgess would be amazing. Perhaps sign him convert Harvard/Ellis to a second row maybe?
As easy as that? Just convert them?
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Wendall sailor finally signed ?
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nathan_rugby wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 1:18 pm
Crossy210 wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 12:18 pm Tom burgess would be amazing. Perhaps sign him convert Harvard/Ellis to a second row maybe?
As easy as that? Just convert them?
Harvard’s a young enough player it could well work. Fit and athletic he’d make a good loose forward so why not a second rower
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nathan_rugby wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 1:18 pm
Crossy210 wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 12:18 pm Tom burgess would be amazing. Perhaps sign him convert Harvard/Ellis to a second row maybe?
As easy as that? Just convert them?
What special training would they need nathan?
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Re: “Surprise Signing”

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medlocke wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:21 pm
nathan_rugby wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 1:18 pm
Crossy210 wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 12:18 pm Tom burgess would be amazing. Perhaps sign him convert Harvard/Ellis to a second row maybe?
As easy as that? Just convert them?
What special training would they need nathan?
My sentiments exactly. What more do you want from a second row other than time on the pitch.
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Re: “Surprise Signing”

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The reports about it all has randomly been taken down by the 2/3 websites reporting it earlier. Take that as you will. All a bit strange. If it’s not just all hot air I don’t want owen Farrell, I want a big savage prop or a second row to replace Bateman. Pryce is a good player but he’s not the finished product and we don’t need him at the moment. Fingers crossed the club announces it soon or just gives us the flaming squad numbers finally!
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