Re: Squad named for Bradford game : Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:48 pm  

Th'ump wrote:

Seems that the general concensus on here is that Lomax lacks the ball handling and organisational skills required to play scrum half.

Yet some are now touting Wheeler for the position, when I've always thought the weakest part of his game is his ball handling and organisational skills.

Wheeler showed what he was capable of against the Wigoons away a few seasons ago, if only we can get a full injury free season out of him things would greatly improve........but its very unlikely he can survive more than 4 consecutive games.

Re: Squad named for Bradford game : Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:14 pm  

St. Rughead wrote:

To be fair, he hasn't consistently had the chance shown to show it. Only played 43 games in 4 seasons.

And most of those at centre, where organisation and ball handling are used far less.

Re: Squad named for Bradford game : Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:39 pm  

This is what I expect to see, not necessarily what I'd like to see:

21. Tommy Makinson
2. Ade Gardner
3. Jordan Turner
19. Josh Jones
5. Francis Meli
20. Lee Gaskell
7. Jonny Lomax
11. Tony Puletua
9. James Roby
14. Anthony Laffranchi
4. Sia Soliola
13. Willie Manu
12. Jon Wilkin

10. Louie McCarthy Scarsbrook
15. Mark Flanagan
24. Joe Greenwood
25. Alex Walmsley

Make sure you bring your voices with you, big vocal effort needed.

Looking forward to it, COYS!

Re: Squad named for Bradford game : Fri Feb 22, 2013 7:07 am  

^ Yeah I'd be surprised if that wasn't the team.

Re: Squad named for Bradford game : Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:10 am  

St. Rughead wrote:

Anyone think Wheeler might be scrum half? It's another possibility.

Some years ago Wheeler was said to be the best No 6 prospect at the club, why turn him into a seven.

Come to think, how many players are playing in their preferred positions ?

Re: Squad named for Bradford game : Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:31 am  

Tez the Saint wrote:

This is what I expect to see, not necessarily what I'd like to see:

21. Tommy Makinson
2. Ade Gardner
3. Jordan Turner
19. Josh Jones
5. Francis Meli
20. Lee Gaskell
7. Jonny Lomax
11. Tony Puletua
9. James Roby
14. Anthony Laffranchi
4. Sia Soliola
13. Willie Manu
12. Jon Wilkin

10. Louie McCarthy Scarsbrook
15. Mark Flanagan
24. Joe Greenwood
25. Alex Walmsley

Make sure you bring your voices with you, big vocal effort needed.

Looking forward to it, COYS!

I think it'll be this.

Re: Squad named for Bradford game : Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:55 am  

wirefox wrote:

Some years ago Wheeler was said to be the best No 6 prospect at the club, why turn him into a seven.

Come to think, how many players are playing in their preferred positions ?

Sean Long was once the best prospect No 6 at Wigan , he turned out ok at 7 for us If players can adapt and maybe even kick on then it doesnt matter where they used to play.

Re: Squad named for Bradford game : Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:41 pm  

Wheeler, imo, is very assured on the ball. Whilst I feel he looks better taking the ball moving, a la tomkins, he could have the cool to take up that position closer to the ruck.

Re: Squad named for Bradford game : Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:16 pm  

Wheeler is one of an extremely low number of Saints players who have rugby smarts.

Re: Squad named for Bradford game : Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:11 pm  

BBC's Preview for the game says that Gardner is expected to start, which would mean Makinson to fullback.