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Im not sure where he is gonna fit in playing wise though for 2010 unless we have injuries?

cherrywarrior wrote:Im not sure where he is gonna fit in playing wise though for 2010 unless we have injuries?

That is the interesting question.

It is the hookers positions that this move puts under pressure because Deacon is an out and out 7 so that means TL moving to hooker if Deacon gets a starting place.

If we saw a linen up of Deacon 7, Tomkins 6, with McIllorum and TL as the hookers I would not complain.

If instead we find a line up of Deacon 7, Tomkins 6 with Riddell and TL as hookers then I won't ne happy as that will mean McIlorum will have been pushed out by Deacons arrival.

Dave

Awful signing a player that hasn't played well for 3 years and couldn't cut it at international level, he has also stated in the past how he'd never move to Wigan even though he's from there, if he was Australian and coming over to finish his career we'd be going mad, the deal with Michael Withers springs to mind, i wouldn't mind but why bring in an untested coach to work with out great talent coming through, job for the boys i reckon.

Alot depends on how much he is being paid, as cheap cover you can't really get much better than a prove Super League player with international experience.

If Sam or Tommy get injured he is a good player to come in as a replacement or if the season does go to plan he could 'steady the ship' much in the way Dobson did in 2006. However if the squad stays fit and plays well Deacon might never be used as a player. Will he be on a pay-per-play contract like Richie Mathers was on and if so which salary cap fund does that come from.

I think for a year, and as cover, it's a decent signing.

I'm sure it's a decent deal under the salary cap as well given his "future" as a coach.

Quite how Bradford can allegedly splash £280,000 per year on Orford is beyond me though.

iwficon wrote:I think for a year, and as cover, it's a decent signing.

I'm sure it's a decent deal under the salary cap as well given his "future" as a coach.

Quite how Bradford can allegedly splash £280,000 per year on Orford is beyond me though.

deacon, newton and burgess were on quite healthy contracts so a large chunk would be available. I dont think bradford have spent as much on wages since Hape/Vainakolo left...

was sceptical at first, thought he was comin to play full time but like the idea as cover and coaching in 2011 2012, 2010 looking good now

I think that we'll know more when the squad numbers are released. I would think/hope that Deacon will not get 6 or 7

Hopefully Maguire will pick on form, meaning that Riddell will have to pick his ideas up (and his fitness) or run the risk of playing in the reserves. As long as McIlorum does not get pushed to the sidelines because of Deacon's arrival then I don't have a problem; provided:

1)He is paid a minimal amount for 2010
2)He isn't paid a fortune for 2011 as a coach - he has no experience
3)His coaching focuses on kicking - we have Rads for the backs

ancientnloyal wrote:could a mod merge this with the 'deacon confirmed' thread?

Done

gpartin wrote:

ancientnloyal wrote:could a mod merge this with the 'deacon confirmed' thread?

Done

*nods appreciatively like Edwards*

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