Funnily enough, opposition fans seems to be more positive about Coote being a good signing for us than we are. Happy to put faith in Holbrook and see what we get from the new signings next season
Some guys on here need to grow some. Give (another) guy a chance.
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I was reading one of the Zak threads on an independent Wigan forum last night. They were advocating sacking Hardaker and suggesting Coote would be a decent signing for them.
Not seen much of the NRL myself in recent years so I will reserve judgment. Noting his resume I'm thinking he will be fairly decent in what is looking like a strong squad for next year.
You're right. Having probably seen more of Coote than most I'm not thrilled by the signing and I would have preferred us to look for a halfback. But he's on his way and non of us have any idea how he will go in Super League.
Holbrook has done superbly so far and we have to trust what he sees in Coote and what he thinks he'll bring to the team.
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I think people on here are doing a direct comparison with Barba, whom has been a one off. Coote may not be a Barba, but he may be a very good FB of a different style than BB. A couple of the positives by people that watch him play, is that he is better defensively and has a better kicking game than Barba.
He may fit very well into our young side.
I'm with you on this Gerry and said much the same when the talk started about Coote.
I know he hasn't been announced as a marquee signing, but you would have to think it's a big contract. And a 3 year deal for a player who's stock has fallen as you say, is questionable. Coote should have to prove himself as far as I'm concerned and if the only way to get him over here was to give him the long-term deal, then I think Saints should've walked away- I think Saints could've waited/bided their time. They already have Lomax who is a very good SL level full back and so he could've slotted in there. Fages could've come in to the halves. Holbrook has given SL exposure to some of the young talents coming through as well hasn't he?
I can understand with Austin and Lolohea already being snapped up (I think either would've been great for Saints), so some of the best talent already off the market, it's difficult for the club to find a player who will excite the fans and soften the blow of losing Barba, but it does feel like Saints are using up a lot of cap space on a deal which they don't need to do. Now you could argue that St Helens could still bring in another marquee signing, but then where would he play? I think pivots are generally the most effective marquee players- worth the money I mean.
The club could've picked up Mellor who's a proven SL level player who would cost a lot less than Coote that's for sure, and have plenty left to spend on the cap if somebody becomes available leading up to or mid-way through next season. He could've effectively taken Matty Smith's place in the squad and would've given some competition for the halves but could also cover full back.
I have the same thoughts on the Joseph Paulo 3 year signing too.
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STEVO
Mellor? Really???
I think he will be a good signing, he's no barba, no one we could get would be unless we could've convinced Billy Slater to come for a swan song here. Let's give him a chance guys eh? Mellor?? Let's be honest that would have been a disappointing signing he's not our level and could get in the way of fages or welsby
Saints have got lots of young players who are going to want to be in the team soon and I hope the 3 year deal isn't going to spoil things for them.
My point proved 2 years perhaps it should have been.
If we'd have signed Coote before Barba came on the scene I think we'd all have been happy we were signing a decent full back. Fact is, after Barba, whoever we got was going to be a fall off so he can't win really and will come a distant second in all the comparisons.
As has been said, we'll miss what Barba gave us and all the tries he was part of, so just need to make up for that in other areas of the game.
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Some people on here obviously hated this season with the lack of things to moan about. He's a solid proven NRL full back alongside several other high quality signings to add to an already impressive side. Reckon JH has just about earned the benefit of the doubt on this?
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