Re: Lomax : Tue Apr 21, 2015 6:27 pm  

Roy Haggerty wrote:

The problem with the number 9 option is that, while its possible to make it as a 9 if you're as small as Lomax (Higham, Aiton, Monaghan), your defence needs to be the best in the side, at or near the top of the tackle count every week.

But not only does Lomax seem a little fragile, but defence has not yet shown itself as one of his strong points.

Lomax isht exactly small. He's very muscular tbh.

Re: Lomax : Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:15 pm  

St pete wrote:

Lomax isht exactly small. He's very muscular tbh.

I wonder if thats part of the problem. Gaining muscle is relatively easy, strengthening ligaments is not

Re: Lomax : Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:39 pm  

I hope Lomax does return.
He's had tough luck with injuries and it would be good to see him over them and back on the field!

Re: Lomax : Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:56 pm  

Saint Simon wrote:

I wonder if thats part of the problem. Gaining muscle is relatively easy, strengthening ligaments is not

I honestly think the modern day players are so lean and muscular that it does play a part in ligament damage etc

Seems much more these days in the pro game than the was years ago

Re: Lomax : Tue Apr 21, 2015 8:10 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

Lets face it, Lomax is finished, even if he does return. You don't return from that many severe injuries unless you've got a lot of ability. Lomax hasn't, he's never really grown into the player his potential indicated he could be. I'd have been looking to replace him after this season even if it wasn't for his injury. He's not good enough.

We definitely need some signings in the backs. A fullback, a winger and a centre are all required, so I'd prioritise the fullback.

And once again we find ourselves knee deep in verbal excrement.

Re: Lomax : Tue Apr 21, 2015 10:05 pm  

redex113 wrote:

And once again we find ourselves knee deep in verbal excrement.

Why? I'm entitled to my opinion and personally I don't rate Lomax. I'm allowed to think that. He's not as good as Tomkins, Hardaker or Ratchford or Escare or Evalds.

Re: Lomax : Tue Apr 21, 2015 10:21 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

Why? I'm entitled to my opinion and personally I don't rate Lomax. I'm allowed to think that. He's not as good as Tomkins, Hardaker or Ratchford or Escare or Evalds.

Bit harsh, I'd have him (fully fit) over Evalds and Escare - and he was on a similar level as hardaker this time last year and has it in him to reach that level again.

Like the lad, and hope he makes it back to full fitness - but that could be by a year out of the firing line - wonder if Hayne would fancy a year in England if he doesn't make the 49ers run on squad

Re: Lomax : Tue Apr 21, 2015 11:43 pm  

St pete wrote:

Lomax isht exactly small. He's very muscular tbh.

You'd be hard pushed to be a modern RL player and not be muscular. However, I've stood next to Lomax by a shop counter, and he was a good three or four inches shorter than me (I'm 6'0"), and while clearly a bit of a gym-bunny, he wasn't particularly massive. Amor, on the other hand (also in the shop), was a big lad.

I'm not kicking Lomax - he's been incredibly unlucky. But I have to agree with Muggers that if your whole game is based around agility and acceleration, then buggering your knees doesn't leave you with much else. I'm sorry for the guy, but perhaps our experience with Wheeler suggests that it might be better to plan a replacement now, rather than piddle away a couple more years.

Re: Lomax : Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:33 am  

I have to admit, i'm not overly sold on J-Lo. He's undoubtedly a talented rugby player, but his best position is very unclear.
His positional play isn't up to full back standards, and now with even further reduced agility i really fear for his future career. I think it would be prudent to start looking for a quality FB now as i dont think he is our long term future there. I hope he proves me wrong as he seems a real pro, but i just cant see it

Re: Lomax : Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:50 am  

Saint Simon wrote:

I have to admit, i'm not overly sold on J-Lo. He's undoubtedly a talented rugby player, but his best position is very unclear.
His positional play isn't up to full back standards, and now with even further reduced agility i really fear for his future career. I think it would be prudent to start looking for a quality FB now as i dont think he is our long term future there. I hope he proves me wrong as he seems a real pro, but i just cant see it

Before his first knee injury, he had been one of our best players consistently over few seasons.

If you ask any supporters from other teams and pretty sure they dread Lomax getting the ball as he's a real threat.