Re: Player ratings : Sun Feb 13, 2011 3:51 pm  

Dux wrote:

Wilkin was excellent yesterday. He was vigourous throughout and was one of our few players who looked capable of penetrating the defence. I suspect you have a personal dislike for Wilkin which clouds your judgement of his performances somewhat.

I don't know him so can't have a personal dislike of him.

However, I think he's been carried for the last 3yrs by saints. Very very poor for a so called superstar.

I think he had a 15/20 min spell in the 2nd half which was the nearest we've seen to the 2006 wilkin.

I find watching him very frustrating as he's got all the tools to be a good club player but he's not a overrated work horse.

Re: Player ratings : Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:57 pm  

Wilkin needs to decide what role he wants to play and then stick to it. If he wants to be a ball handler, then go for it. If he wants to be a wide running forward then ditto. May not be his fault of course - I'm sure coaches love versatility, but I'm not sure it has helped him personally become the player he could be.

Re: Player ratings : Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:51 am  

St pete wrote:

I don't know him so can't have a personal dislike of him.

Well, if you don't know him and yet you put him down at every opportunity then that is a very sad state to be in.

I thought Wilkin was great on Saturday night. Plus the fact that his new slimmed down self means he looks gorgeous.

Re: Player ratings : Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:39 am  

SaintsFan wrote:

Well, if you don't know him and yet you put him down at every opportunity then that is a very sad state to be in.

I thought Wilkin was great on Saturday night. Plus the fact that his new slimmed down self means he looks gorgeous.

I take it you know Mick potter?

Re: Player ratings : Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:43 am  

St pete wrote:

I take it you know Mick potter?

Re: Player ratings : Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:55 am  

St pete wrote:

I take it you know Mick potter?

It's not possible to know a cardboard cut-out.

The jibe would have worked better if you'd used Meli instead of Mick Potter, since Mick Potter has now exited stage left (thank God) and so he isn't discussed anymore (thank God) but I could happily whinge about Meli like you do about Wilkin all day long if given the chance as unfortunately he is still in the team.

Re: Player ratings : Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:28 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

It's not possible to know a cardboard cut-out.

The jibe would have worked better if you'd used Meli instead of Mick Potter, since Mick Potter has now exited stage left (thank God) and so he isn't discussed anymore (thank God) but I could happily whinge about Meli like you do about Wilkin all day long if given the chance as unfortunately he is still in the team.

Your still banging on about him.

Re: Player ratings : Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:14 pm  

Wellens - 6/10. Didn't look 100% and should've took command on the 2nd Wigan try, but tried hard as usual. Let's hope his injury isn't too serious.
Gardner - 5/10. Ran the ball in OK, but limited opportunities. Wasn't really involved in the game.
Shenton - 6/10. Solid debut and should get better with more game time.
Lomax - 6/10. Went OK I thought considering it's not his natural position.
Meli - 6.5/10. Ran the ball in strong and produced a nice offload for our 1st try. Still as dodgy as ever at kicks, but it's to be expected with Meli.
Wheeler - 6/10. Played a supporting role at 6, but did OK. I think he's a better option at Centre for now, but reasonable back up for Pryce.
Eastmond - 6/10. Tried hard and showed a few nice touches, missed alot of tackles though. If he's still here he should get better with games.
Graham - 7.5/10. Strong up front as usual, although you can tell he's carrying a knock. Looks a bit slimmer this season.
Roby - 10/10. Sensational display, was at the heart of everything for us. Early MOS contender.
LMS - 7/10 - Another good debut. Made some strong runs with the ball and tackled well. Better player than Hargreaves easily.
Wilkin - 8/10. His best game for a long time. Tackled strongly and ran good lines. Good support play for his try. This is the Wilkin I expect to see every week.
Soliola - 8/10. One of his best displays in the Red Vee. Made some big yards with the ball and tackled well. Complimented Wilkin nicely.
Moore. 7/10. Didn't notice him during the game but after watching it on TV, thought he did pretty well. Looks like he may play a utility role again.

BENCH:
Puletua - 9/10. Great performance from the big man, 2nd best player on the park for us. Always made good yards with the ball, some classy offloading and his try showed great strength.
Clough - 6/10. Quiet display from Cloughy, expect a bit more in the coming weeks.
Foster - 6/10. Did quite well in Wellens place. Wellens injury could give him an extended run at full back, so I'll be interested to see how he goes.
Dixon - 6/10. Did OK, but didn't play a great deal.

Re: Player ratings : Tue Feb 15, 2011 2:20 pm  

St pete wrote:

Your still banging on about him.

Then shut up about Wilkin.

Re: Player ratings : Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:58 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

Then shut up about Wilkin.

The is a thread about wilkin and posts about him, that's why I've made comment on him.

Potter been gone 4 month and your still obsessed