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       Re: What a turnaround..
   DIR By: fandg2
       Date: May 20, 2019, 5:25 am
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       > Gustard has had a huge clear out so next season the squad will
       have a lot of players he has chosen, with a full pre-season, so
       so no excuses
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       Mmmm it may be that he had not much choice with his 'chosen'.
       His hand's may have been tied by the salary cap not increasing,
       in that he's needed to lose players and bring in cheaper options
       but not necessarily better players, so the back ups used when
       there are  injuries aren't as strong next season.
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       Re: What a turnaround..
   DIR By: Broken Hero
       Date: May 20, 2019, 5:34 am
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       --- Quote from: fandg2 link ---
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       > Mmmm it may be that he had not much choice with his 'chosen'.
       His hand's may have been tied by the salary cap not increasing,
       in that he's needed to lose players and bring in cheaper options
       but not necessarily better players, so the back ups used when
       there are  injuries aren't as strong next season.
       >
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       Hard to agree with much of that. Significant upgrades for me in
       Landajo, Botta and Campagnaro. Evans a younger, livelier option
       than Wallace. Lawday potentially stronger all round than
       Luamanu. Baldwin may even become our starting hooker and is a
       big improvement on Ward. Maybe not the star names we have been
       linked with, but some shrewd and sensible squad recruitment so
       far. Still hoping for a couple of top tier reinforcements, but
       I'm happy with the squad he looks to be building and definitely
       see it as a step forward from those who are departing.
       #Post#: 24281--------------------------------------------------
       Re: What a turnaround..
   DIR By: A222Quin
       Date: May 20, 2019, 5:35 am
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       Horwill and Visser were not expected retirements. That cash
       should (in theory) be available to use.
       #Post#: 24285--------------------------------------------------
       Re: What a turnaround..
   DIR By: honkytonk
       Date: May 20, 2019, 5:58 am
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       And maybe the Cat.
       #Post#: 24293--------------------------------------------------
       Re: What a turnaround..
   DIR By: guest257
       Date: May 20, 2019, 6:30 am
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       Whilst the points tally/wins and league position may not be
       dramatically better than previous regimes the most important
       thing is the context of this position within our direction of
       travel.  It feels like we are on the up when it comes to
       performances, rather than down.  The future is bright.
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