Monday 30 March 2009

Gavin Thomas and Simon Maling released.


Looks like the 26-week clause does exist then! The Scarlets have announced the departure of Gavin Thomas and Simon Maling, both have been injured for most of the season. Link

With Gavin Evans also released you'd have to wonder how much money has been freed up to recruit new players. Rumours are gathering pace, the Parc y Scarlets Car Park is filling up and now the money should be available. I say should as you can never tell!

Gavin Thomas has been a great servant over the last few years and an underrated Regional openside. He's had some storming games for the Scarlets and has put in many seasons of consistent work playing 93 games and scoring 9 tries.

For all the promise Simon Maling showed at the beginning of the season he was hit by injury, possibly a combination of wear and tear and a lack of conditioning after his time in Japan. Maling only made 9 appearances, 1 of which was as a replacement and many others ending in injury.

We now have to make sure the money is spent wisely. Rhys Thomas and Richie Pugh are both handy signings but we need a tough second row, an openside capable of turning the game and more cover and class to operate in the backline.

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