ben evans

has ben evans now left,,,

40 minutes ago, bruner said:

has ben evans now left,,,

Hopefully

Which one was he ?

He was in the photos from training this week posted on Instagram a couple of days ago.

Was in the squad pics the other day ,plus he is contracted for 24,but mind you so was langtree 

Evans is contracted but I can’t see him playing a big part next year. Personally I’d get rid of him & spend the money (assuming a big (ish) on wage) on locals or more local based players.

42 minutes ago, gilbert08 said:

Evans is contracted but I can’t see him playing a big part next year. Personally I’d get rid of him & spend the money (assuming a big (ish) on wage) on locals or more local based players.

Which locals who play front row or any position for that matter are championship standard who we haven’t already got? I’m not trying to be controversial I’m just asking as I don’t really know the local scene that much now…

54 minutes ago, The Vet said:

Which locals who play front row or any position for that matter are championship standard who we haven’t already got? I’m not trying to be controversial I’m just asking as I don’t really know the local scene that much now…

Bang on. nonsensical comment unfortunately the local scene has been used and we have what we have. I agree Ben Evans under performed last year and I'm sure he knows that but we've had far worse props than him. I'm not sure how many props are out there so would be concerned if he has left because unfortunately the local scene is bare (we are back on the Connor Terrill and co merry go round) I have every faith the board are working diligently in the background to get people to come however with the resurgence of a number of North West clubs (i.e Oldham) spending big money I bet it is hard to compete and sell the additional travel to barrow.

No disrespect to Terrill or any other local props (Kelly, Mcbain, etc) we've had in recent years who haven't quite nailed a place but clearly cresta hasn't deemed them good enough in the past. 

I quite liked the look of Kian McPherson when he played for Millom,he has signed for Town this season.

Definitely one to keep an eye on in my opinion.

Looks like town have signed a lot of furness based player's, from barrow last season and local amuture teams,not sure what barrows direction is this season, unless going duel reg with someone. 

hurd that evans has now left after the first cuple of training sessions

Tom walker to be announced soon

8 minutes ago, Neutralfan7 said:

Tom walker to be announced soon

For Barrow or Haven ?

Havens player so transfer fee would be needed 

Looking at the various Championship team forums it would appear that most teams are still short of props, therefore their supply will probably be at a premium as its a difficult position for anyone coming direct from the amateur game.  Could be a scrap to sign Super League fringe players who can cover the position.

1 hour ago, Bring back GB said:

For Barrow or Haven ?

Barrow

1 hour ago, Wrlfc said:

Havens player so transfer fee would be needed 

Not necessarily 

Should kept hold of wells even if he was out for the first couple months 

Haven have five props Caslte,Graham, Anley and to be announced  Dalton Des Walker and  PNG prop ( poss McK Yei) so  .

On 18/11/2023 at 23:53, The Vet said:

Which locals who play front row or any position for that matter are championship standard who we haven’t already got? I’m not trying to be controversial I’m just asking as I don’t really know the local scene that much now…

Not controversial it’s a fair point mate. 
 

I am the same in terms of the local game my knowledge isn’t great but I of course trust Cresta to make the decision regards evans if he stays or goes I’ll support whatever decision is made. 

When we had contested scrums (before Covid) props had to be big, strong and not necessarily mobile (ala Frank Foster ) playing in the Winter mud. But for the last few years we've had uncontested scrums and I personally don't see the need for the old-style prop any longer - what is a front-rows role now? I would have thought a pack of faster, less lumbering forwards ie: the Joe Bullocks & Ellis Gillams, playing in dry Summer conditions are the types of forwards teams would be looking for. Interested to hear any views.

In a way I think you are correct but, a number of Championship coaches have gone down the road of the more mobile forward with mixed success, take a look at the Town site from a couple of years ago and it was clear it didn't work.  The really big forwards do tire quickly but at the same time make a real impact taking 3 or 4 defenders with them, if we had a couple of lads as big and athletic as Joe Bullock then that would be the perfect compromise but remind yourselves of some of the monsters we were up against last season and the damage they did to our defence.

I think what I'm trying to say is I don't have a clue which is the best option, were we to sign a couple of massive Tongans I wouldn't be disappointed, thank god I'm not the coach. 

Ben Evans released from his contract at the club.

9 minutes ago, gilbert08 said:

Ben Evans released from his contract at the club.

I can sleep easy now...

More work in a tramps vest.

1 game this year he took the ball up no more than 3 times, he was a waste of space.

Cresta & coaching team watching the video back must have been furious.

If he wasn't an out of town player he would have been let go

I've broken wind more than Ben Evans broke the line.

I must admit I am slightly worried with the lack of players with only being a few weeks out from pre season. I hope barrow have something up the sleeve.