Those asking Gus to sign a starting forward…where is Gus going to do this? There is no good forwards off contract.
The only way, and the way Gus is going about it, is getting fringe forwards at other clubs, and giving them the opportunity. It can go either way but you haven’t ruined your cap over it.
Perfect examples of when it works is Preston and King. Sometimes it doesn’t work like Davey but they can be offloaded easily.
I’d argue we have had more success with signing fringe players than stars at other clubs aka Burton, TPJ, Sutton…
I don’t have a problem with any of the new signings because they’re opportunity buys without breaking the bank. And there’s not much else out there. I’m sure Gus is trying to sign a big name but in the current market it would be very difficult.
I don’t expect all will be good buys but if 2 or 3 of the new signings become regulars that’s a good thing. I’d be content if only 2 of Taafe, Salmon, Hutchison, SST, Mann become good buys. I’m hoping it’s Salmon and Taafe.