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Quote:Kidney Stone
Good player if somewhat one dimensional but not worth breaking the bank over.
Quote:cb2
The problem I have with Roberts is that he has all these natural gifts, but he hasn't really added that much extra to his game over the years. Look at Nonu or Bastereau and how they managed it.
Quote:I think this is most valid (assuming a reasonable wage). But if our likely stock of 12s is Roberts (31), Williams (21), Clarke (22), Willison (29), Wright (21)DanWiley
The main thing that would bother me is the short term nature of it. If 12 were THE missing piece in our game, then maybe, but I want is to build towards something. He'll come in, do what he does for a season, maybe two, then leave us in no better place. Then we'll probably do the same again.
We should be looking for a solution to our centres, but this seems the least we could achive. I bet we could spend the same money on a shot in the dark, but one that has potential. Next season he might not do as much as Jamie, though he might, but every season after that. If that shot doesn't come off, we're no worse of really.
It just seems the easy, short term, unimaginative answer.
Quote:Of course - it could always be both; not that I think Jamie Roberts is currently a name to get bums on seats anyway; or that a desire to get bums on seats is a bad thing.annie blackthorn
Sorry to be a dampner but isn't this just another of those signings to get bums on seats. Hardly long term strategic philosophy!
Quote:@Hydor18
Tarquin has made it abundantly clear that signings are made strategically with a view to two or three years ahead. Roberts will do for a year until after the RWC when a lot more talent will be available.
Quote:BathMatt53
So, a Taps swap - interested to see who works out better over the next year or two.
Quote:The Harlequins star is out of contract at the end of the season and has agreed to join up with Todd Blackadder.
Quote:DanWiley
He wouldn't have been my choice but it does give a certain calibre to our midfield: Burns, jr, JJ. Roko, Watson and Homer isn't a bad back three either.
Makes me think, shame about banners, but then I start thinking if we let banners go to get Jamie...
Still, look for a 9 now. A great 9 and that's a worrying set of backs.
Quote:shipwreckedQuote:BathMatt53
So, a Taps swap - interested to see who works out better over the next year or two.
So who is right then Blackadder or Kingston? One thing is for sure Todd seems really delighted saying he will have "an instant impact when he comes in this summer"
Quote:Shorty Shorty iiv
Called this ages ago in another thread, just saying!!!
Quote:BathSalmon
Dan Evans is saying Bath got a very good deal in terms of salary.
Quote:With no reason to dis-believe this; excellent news and I welcome Jamie without reservation.BathSalmon
Dan Evans is saying Bath got a very good deal in terms of salary.
Quote:DanWiley
Does that just mean a 2 year with an option?
Quote:Bath Hammer
Just out of curiosity why do we think Quins signed Tapuai & let Roberts go? Presumably a question of finance?
Quote:my understanding is that Gatland's law changed, and Jamie wanted to be back in Wales; Quin's started looking for a replacement.Bath Hammer
Just out of curiosity why do we think Quins signed Tapuai & let Roberts go? Presumably a question of finance?
Quote:Which Tyler
Both Tapuai and Robert's contracts would be less that Robert's previous contract
Quote:Danchinho
Also, Roberts, JJ, Clark, Willison. All prem experience and can be expecting to compete for a starting place. Would be very surprised to see Johnny Williams added to that list.
Quote:dr.bath1865
Farrell and Tomoua, maybe but they're not carriers and they'd be marquee.
Quote:Bathovalballer
I watched Devoto last weekend, and yes he makes hard yards, but he still has not learned how to time and give a pass or off load. He was in possession and had the potential to put men around him into space, after he had drawn the opposition on to him, at least twice, but failed to pass the ball on and the chances went begging.
Quote:@Hydor18
Has it been mentioned anywhere that we may re-sign Gavin Henson as a replacement for Josh?
West Country Welsh.