Westie85 wrote: The most important thing from the photos that i want to know is which player got the Connacht crest tattooed on his leg

Dave Ellis (as tweeted by Jack Heenan at beginning of pre season. He later amended it to just 'Dave' and started a guessing game!)

The most important thing from the photos that i want to know is which player got the Connacht crest tattooed on his leg

Every squad in professional sports have their duds....cost of doing business I guess.

For example, how on earth Moreno is still at and starting for Liverpool never ceases to amaze me!!!!!!!

We have a lot less duds recently which is great.

sligsup wrote: Would I be out of line with throwing Ezra Taylor in their .......

is it not a bit harsh picking on a guy who got injured, whatever about someone who had discipline issues, attitude issues or lack of skill issues, Rugby is a physical game, and injuries can happen anyone.

salmson wrote:
You'll be bringing up He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named next.

[innocent] whose that? [/innocent]

sligsup wrote: Would I be out of line with throwing Ezra Taylor in their .......

You're correct...
...but you're still out of line.

You'll be bringing up He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named next.

sea_point wrote:

connachta wrote:

ConnachtCows wrote: Finding it hard to understand how you're all getting excited about a new signing, when we dont know who it is
Could be James So'oliano mkII, or someone much worse than any of our academy players
I'll hold off getting excited until it's confirmed, and I know who he is

I find you horribly harsh on So'oialo, just played 2 games but wasn't bad
And yes, why would they hide that much a "squad" signing? Lewis has been annouced straight away, even before arriving in Dublin to meet the squad
And anywho it is, I'm happy to have a 42-43 man-senior squad (depends on Soroka)

Think you'll find that people are entitled to view So'oialo quite harshly, mainly because he had history of disciplinary issues with Castre & Aix En Provence and Pat threw him a final lifeline.
Despite his obvious talent, and prodigious kicking If he'd been upfront and honest he would never have signed the contract in the first pace, as he had no interest in adhering to a professional lifestyle...

Other than Pieter Myburgh and Ryan Strudwick, I really can't think of a more disappointing signing....

Would I be out of line with throwing Ezra Taylor in their .......

connachta wrote:

ConnachtCows wrote: Finding it hard to understand how you're all getting excited about a new signing, when we dont know who it is
Could be James So'oliano mkII, or someone much worse than any of our academy players
I'll hold off getting excited until it's confirmed, and I know who he is

I find you horribly harsh on So'oialo, just played 2 games but wasn't bad
And yes, why would they hide that much a "squad" signing? Lewis has been annouced straight away, even before arriving in Dublin to meet the squad
And anywho it is, I'm happy to have a 42-43 man-senior squad (depends on Soroka)

Think you'll find that people are entitled to view So'oialo quite harshly, mainly because he had history of disciplinary issues with Castre & Aix En Provence and Pat threw him a final lifeline.
Despite his obvious talent, and prodigious kicking If he'd been upfront and honest he would never have signed the contract in the first pace, as he had no interest in adhering to a professional lifestyle...

Other than Pieter Myburgh and Ryan Strudwick, I really can't think of a more disappointing signing....

Bring him in, Pat. With Jack, Ben and Seilala, every Lam is welcome to Connacht!

Why????

It's Pat's son. Just training with the lads it seems. He won't be playing with Connacht.

ConnachtCows wrote: Maybe he's a Home and Away actor, and just get some photos done.

Yeah an actor with a lot a training to look like him;
He is surely a rugby player. On trial, maybe. Short-term contract if you want. But this guy plays rugby:cheer:

ConnachtCows wrote: Finding it hard to understand how you're all getting excited about a new signing, when we dont know who it is
Could be James So'oliano mkII, or someone much worse than any of our academy players
I'll hold off getting excited until it's confirmed, and I know who he is

I find you horribly harsh on So'oialo, just played 2 games but wasn't bad
And yes, why would they hide that much a "squad" signing? Lewis has been annouced straight away, even before arriving in Dublin to meet the squad
And anywho it is, I'm happy to have a 42-43 man-senior squad (depends on Soroka)

EvoGeo wrote: TBF cows if it was some unknown we wouldn't have all the secrecy and I can't remember too many of pats signings bombing.
Whoever he is will likely improve our squad with a big chance this could be the marquee player we should have the budget for.

I wouldnt be getting your hopes up. No one can picture him. If he was in anyway a decent professional rugby player, someone would have it sussed by now.
Maybe he's a Home and Away actor, and just get some photos done.

TBF cows if it was some unknown we wouldn't have all the secrecy and I can't remember too many of pats signings bombing.
Whoever he is will likely improve our squad with a big chance this could be the marquee player we should have the budget for.

Finding it hard to understand how you're all getting excited about a new signing, when we dont know who it is
Could be James So'oliano mkII, or someone much worse than any of our academy players
I'll hold off getting excited until it's confirmed, and I know who he is