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Westerdale says still on the hunt for a first line Centre? Could this be where we’re at so far??


Ciampini - -

- Neuman - Vallerand

Dowd - Simpson - Kielly

Shudra - Whistle




Petgrave - Nevalainen
Tamsey - *Saucerman?
Diffley - Jones


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JoeySlats#13 wrote:
Wed Jul 19, 2023 5:56 pm
Very very loose guess based on signings so far and rumours from today:

From another hint that Fox dropped at some point someone who played with Ciampini in North America would be Wade Murphy.

Ciampini-Allen?-Neumann
???-???-Kielly
Vallerand-Simpson-Dowd
Shudra-Whistle-Juusola?

Tansey-Saucerman?
Nevalainen-Petgrave
Diffley-Jones

Greenfield
Moronne?
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I suspect this isn't too far off.

I'd swap Vallerand and Kielly, because Fox has stated Kielly will start bottom 6.

I like the look of our defence, but can't help but think we lack firepower. We seem to be relying on players scoring a lot heavier than last seasons stats would suggest, which is a gamble.

Let's hope we have a couple of star players lined up.

Regards

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House_of_Steel wrote:
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:41 pm
JoeySlats#13 wrote:
Wed Jul 19, 2023 5:56 pm
Very very loose guess based on signings so far and rumours from today:

From another hint that Fox dropped at some point someone who played with Ciampini in North America would be Wade Murphy.

Ciampini-Allen?-Neumann
???-???-Kielly
Vallerand-Simpson-Dowd
Shudra-Whistle-Juusola?

Tansey-Saucerman?
Nevalainen-Petgrave
Diffley-Jones

Greenfield
Moronne?
Brit
Hope he was referring to this guy tbh…

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/2 ... ron-luchuk

Bob fairytale has referred to Pustertal wolves in two articles the first that we lost David Morley to them and he mentioned McNally played for them, makes me wonder if we’ve signed this guy who signed for them last season just a guess?
Be very happy with that
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Doom wrote:
Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:31 am
JoeySlats#13 wrote:
Wed Jul 19, 2023 5:56 pm
Very very loose guess based on signings so far and rumours from today:

From another hint that Fox dropped at some point someone who played with Ciampini in North America would be Wade Murphy.

Ciampini-Allen?-Neumann
???-???-Kielly
Vallerand-Simpson-Dowd
Shudra-Whistle-Juusola?

Tansey-Saucerman?
Nevalainen-Petgrave
Diffley-Jones

Greenfield
Moronne?
Brit
I suspect this isn't too far off.

I'd swap Vallerand and Kielly, because Fox has stated Kielly will start bottom 6.

I like the look of our defence, but can't help but think we lack firepower. We seem to be relying on players scoring a lot heavier than last seasons stats would suggest, which is a gamble.

Let's hope we have a couple of star players lined up.

Regards

Doom
If Jussola, Luchuk, Murphy and Allen were our last 4 forwards to be announced / signed then we could look something like:

Vallerand-Luchuk?-Murphy?
Ciampini-Allen?-Neumann
Dowd-Simpson-Kielly
Shudra-Whistle-Juusola?

That looks pretty good to me and the D looks like a real strength, increased size and more physical defensive signings who can still provide offense.

Tansey/Saucerman?
Nevalainen-Petgrave
Diffley-Jones

Greenfield
Morrone?
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Don't understand why everyone thinks Allen is definitely returning? Apart from one article in the Star essentially saying we still had some interest (which has been said about players who have subsequently signed elsewhere), I've seen nothing. Given 2/3s of his line have already been announced weeks ago, I'd have thought it would have made sense to confirm him if signed.

We've got 4 import forwards left to sign/announce. Fair bet 1 is Juusola. Therefore 3 more as yet unknown with one of those not signed.
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House_of_Steel wrote:
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:41 pm
JoeySlats#13 wrote:
Wed Jul 19, 2023 5:56 pm
Very very loose guess based on signings so far and rumours from today:

From another hint that Fox dropped at some point someone who played with Ciampini in North America would be Wade Murphy.

Ciampini-Allen?-Neumann
???-???-Kielly
Vallerand-Simpson-Dowd
Shudra-Whistle-Juusola?

Tansey-Saucerman?
Nevalainen-Petgrave
Diffley-Jones

Greenfield
Moronne?
Brit
Hope he was referring to this guy tbh…

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/2 ... ron-luchuk

Bob fairytale has referred to Pustertal wolves in two articles the first that we lost David Morley to them and he mentioned McNally played for them, makes me wonder if we’ve signed this guy who signed for them last season just a guess?

He's signed for a team for next season according to EP there.
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kgw wrote:
Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:37 pm
House_of_Steel wrote:
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:41 pm
JoeySlats#13 wrote:
Wed Jul 19, 2023 5:56 pm
Very very loose guess based on signings so far and rumours from today:

From another hint that Fox dropped at some point someone who played with Ciampini in North America would be Wade Murphy.

Ciampini-Allen?-Neumann
???-???-Kielly
Vallerand-Simpson-Dowd
Shudra-Whistle-Juusola?

Tansey-Saucerman?
Nevalainen-Petgrave
Diffley-Jones

Greenfield
Moronne?
Brit
Hope he was referring to this guy tbh…

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/2 ... ron-luchuk

Bob fairytale has referred to Pustertal wolves in two articles the first that we lost David Morley to them and he mentioned McNally played for them, makes me wonder if we’ve signed this guy who signed for them last season just a guess?

He's signed for a team for next season according to EP there.
Yeh a real shame would love to see a player like him centre our first line
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Ciampini - Watling - ❓

Dowd - Neumann - Vallerand

❓ - Simpson - Kielly

Shudra - Whistle - #Juusola❓




Petgrave - Nevalainen
Diffley - #Saucerman❓
Tansey - Jones


Greenfield
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- Watling Vallerrand
Ciampini. - Neumann
Kiely. Simpson. Dowd
Shudra. Whistle. Juusola

(Tempted to swap Kiely and Juusola so one left, one right shot on each wing of the bottom two lines)


Nevalainen. Petgrave
Tansey. Saucerman
Diffley. Jones
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Morpheous wrote:
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:40 am
Ciampini - Watling - ❓

Dowd - Neumann - Vallerand

❓ - Simpson - Kielly

Shudra - Whistle - #Juusola❓




Petgrave - Nevalainen
Diffley - #Saucerman❓
Tansey - Jones


Greenfield
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With the signing of Watling I'm now hoping we have signed Allen for the 2nd line. If that is the case, I'd suggest Allen centres Neumann and Ciampini with Vallerand joining Watling and another on the top line.

That would push Dowd down to 3rd which would give us some nice goal scoring depth,

In his interview, Fox did intermate that he's looking for another top line forward, although he also suggested that Neumann could move to the top line depending on who he signs.

I certainly think with today's signings our forward line is starting to look something like. I'm still predicting we'll be behind both Cardiff and Belfast for goals, but not by a lot (I've based it on all remaining import forwards 20 goals and defencemen 5 goals).

Regards

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