Transfer news, rumours, suggestions, frenzied speculation, and outright lies - Season 2023-24

[Mellsblue]

I wonder how much it has to do with recent results in the Champ meaning non MSC compliant Ealing are almost certain to finish top.
(It’s most likely cos they’re broke but I’m trying to look clever)

[FKAS]

What? Old Mikey Brown on the wing isn't good enough anymore? Is that it?

Yes. That and with two retirements due to injuries the back three resources for Tigers are:

11. OHC
14. Bassett
15. Steward, Brown

Wand is a 13 that can cover wing. Shillcock has been used primarily as a 10 by Chieka but can play 15 then it's teenagers.

[FKAS]

I wonder how much it has to do with recent results in the Champ meaning non MSC compliant Ealing are almost certain to finish top.
(It’s most likely cos they’re broke but I’m trying to look clever)

Could be they're broke could be that Falcons have got a number of forwards out injured and this gives Diamond the funds to go and get some replacements.

[fivepointer]

Got to be a good move for Radwan, who was a peripheral figure at a struggling Falcons. Now can Tigers get the best out of him.

[Captainhaircut]

Looks like Seabrook to Leicester is happening too. Think that’s a reasonable squad pick up considering their wing depth. Never let anyone down at Saints.

[ilovelamp]

Hugh Bokenham to Glaws.

[FKAS]

Looks like Seabrook to Leicester is happening too. Think that’s a reasonable squad pick up considering their wing depth. Never let anyone down at Saints.

He used to play a bit of centre at Glaws as well. Could just be a nice bit of squad cover in the short term. Woodward coming through this season means Kelly doesn't need a like for like replacement (though I'd still have rather kept him). An experienced squad man to hold down those positions for a year or two whilst the next batch of youngsters develop through. At centre Myall and Davies in the back three Pearson, Kinder and Satala.

[Scrumhead]

I’ve heard Kinder is a good egg. It’ll be a surprise if he doesn’t break through.

[Which Tyler]

I’ve heard Kinder is a good egg. It’ll be a surprise if he doesn’t break through.

Seems a bit young for a pro contract though - boy against men

[Which Tyler]

In other news, Bath have announced "long-term" contract extensions for Lee Blackett (IMO, the best signing from the defunct clubs) and Richard Blaze
ETA: and JP Ferreira

[Banquo]

I’ve heard Kinder is a good egg. It’ll be a surprise if he doesn’t break through.

My mind is scrambled by that.

[jimKRFC]

Bristol on the look out for another 10, we've lost 4 to injury at present. The injuries at lock are looking better though (we had 6 out the other week).

[Captainhaircut]

Bristol on the look out for another 10, we've lost 4 to injury at present. The injuries at lock are looking better though (we had 6 out the other week).

Looks like Batley is out for a while though. Surgery on his toe which is a nightmare following on from another injury. Hope he gets back before end of the season as we need him to come through as another tight lock option.

[Mellsblue]

Bristol on the look out for another 10, we've lost 4 to injury at present. The injuries at lock are looking better though (we had 6 out the other week).

Not Byrne, Shirley?

[FKAS]

Bristol on the look out for another 10, we've lost 4 to injury at present. The injuries at lock are looking better though (we had 6 out the other week).

Not Byrne, Shirley?

Think he's the only one still standing. Williams and Worsley injured in Europe with Malins and MacGinty already out.