Re: Player Ratings : Sun Apr 14, 2013 12:30 am  

Lafranchi and LMS really awful last night really let us down. Otherwise it was not a disaster and we could have snatched it. I fancy us at HKR

Re: Player Ratings : Sun Apr 14, 2013 2:43 pm  

I was really disappointed with our forwards, excluded Walmsley and Sia. I'd say them, Jones and Meli are the Saints players who can come out of the game with any credit.

Re: Player Ratings : Sun Apr 14, 2013 3:31 pm  

St. Rughead wrote:

I was really disappointed with our forwards, excluded Walmsley and Sia. I'd say them, Jones and Meli are the Saints players who can come out of the game with any credit.

I think that's a tad unfair on Swift, Percival and Makinson.

Re: Player Ratings : Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:07 pm  

They tried at least, but didn't really impact the game, people like Clough, Wellens, Wilkin and Laffranchi that need to have a look at themselves.

Re: Player Ratings : Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:02 pm  

Tommy Makinson 6 - With the ball he can be brilliant, but he is often caught out defensively. With more game time he could become a superb Full Back, but Lomax has nailed down that spot.

Adam Swift 7 - Another good performance from him. Defensively excellent, and look threatening in attack.

Jordan Turner - 5 -Thought he was poor to be honest. Doesn't read the game well enough, and was average with ball in hand. With a decent pair of halves inside him, he could potentially be alright IMO.

Mark Percival - 5 - Worst performance by him to date. Inexperienced showed on Friday, but he has a bright future non the less.

Francis Meli - 6 - Another strong performance. Ran strongly in attack, and made a great cover tackle to deny Pryce in the Second Half.

Lance Hohaia - 6 - Solid. Certainly a better option than Wellens.

Jon Wilkin - 6 - You can't help but feel sorry for Wilko at the minute. He ran his blood to water as he does week in, week out, but he simply isn't a 7.

LMS - 4 - Thought he was poor on Friday. He did his best, but he is capable of much, much more.

Stuart Howarth - 4 - So unfit it's frightening. He has placed well enough since he came to show he has potential, but he was poor on Friday.

Anthony Laffranch - 4 - Again, not fit enough. He isn't a Prop - simple as.

Sia Soliola - 8 - Superb! Could slot into any team in the world IMO. People seem to be forgetting just how much pressure is in his shoulders at the minute, and he is handling it superbly. Well played.

Josh Jones - 7 - Played well - last 1/4 in particular he was outstanding. Just wish he would learn to pass, because we had opportunities on the edge last night that we didn't exploit.

Paul Wellens - 6 - Was tough for him last night, but he did his best. Wouldn't be my first choice 13 when everyone is fit, but he ran his blood to water as usual. His attitude and commitment is of the highest possible standard, but he simply isn't a Loose Forward.

Paul Clough - 5 - Worked hard as usual. Played well enough.

Joe Greenwood - 4 - I rate him highly, but he was poor on Friday - his discipline is a major issue. Gives away far too many penalties at key moments.

Alex Walmsley - 9 - Sensational - could go right the way to the top in my opinion. He isn't the quickest around, but you won't find to many who are as dominant as he is, and his support play for a Prop Forward is superb. Keep it up.

James Tilly - 4 - Did he play? Can't remember seeing him.

Re: Player Ratings : Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:17 am  

SaintsFan wrote:

I think that's a tad unfair on Swift, Percival and Makinson.

I think Swift look slike he could be really good for us, whether it be on the wing or elsewhere.

Re: Player Ratings : Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:32 pm  

Dux wrote:

Harsh on Turner. He wasn't perfect but he was good overall, I thought. He put in an amazing try saving tackle on Anderson after about 15 mins. I'd say 7.

That was a fantastic tackle. I thought he was decent on Friday, there's a few things about him that I like but I can't see him really kicking on until we get some halfbacks.

Re: Player Ratings : Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:39 pm  

Tez the Saint wrote:

Tommy Makinson 6 - With the ball he can be brilliant, but he is often caught out defensively. With more game time he could become a superb Full Back, but Lomax has nailed down that spot.

I don't agree with your assessment of Makinson at Fullback.

In my opinion he has a long way to go to be a good FB.

Worst of all is his returning of the ball - first up it's about gaining yards immediately so running sideways will never do.

Re: Player Ratings : Mon Apr 15, 2013 3:26 pm  

WidnesExile wrote:

Worst of all is his returning of the ball - first up it's about gaining yards immediately so running sideways will never do.

Yeah, that clean break he made only to be stopped for too long by a professional foul was a terrible return of the ball.

Sam Tomkins often runs sideways. He's looking for a weak spot. Makinson sometimes is doing likewise.

Re: Player Ratings : Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:07 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

Yeah, that clean break he made only to be stopped for too long by a professional foul was a terrible return of the ball.

Sam Tomkins often runs sideways. He's looking for a weak spot. Makinson sometimes is doing likewise.

One Swallow does not make a summer.

In my opinion he makes far more mistakes than he does successful things.

As for looking for a weak spot if that is the case he needs to improive his decision making as there's a time to do that and a time to run it in and 'take your lumps'!