Re: Just how good is Theo Fages? : Sat Apr 09, 2016 10:14 am  

He was fantastic last night and already has more try assists this season than the likes of Smith, Sutcliffe, Burrow, Gidley, Sneyd, Lui and Bosc despite playing second fiddle to Jordan Turner for half the season so far.

I think the important thing will be to not get too carried away. Long term i think he'll be a great player but for the next couple of seasons i'd imagine he'll have good games and not so good games, as youngsters do. Looks a great proposition for us in the next few years though. Hopefully he can avoid the injury curse that seems to be halting Lomax, Makinson and Percival's development in-particular.

Re: Just how good is Theo Fages? : Sat Apr 09, 2016 10:32 am  

To be honest he's not bad but I do think he's being over hyped here and on Sky sports. I can recall some people saying similar things about Walsh, but that optimism has faded somewhat. But let's see how Fages goes over time.

Re: Just how good is Theo Fages? : Sat Apr 09, 2016 10:35 am  

pies-r-us wrote:

To be honest he's not bad but I do think he's being over hyped here and on Sky sports. I can recall some people saying similar things about Walsh, but that optimism has faded somewhat. But let's see how Fages goes over time.

The Walsh hype was justified initially. He was very good in his first year before the big injury. Sadly after the broken leg and ankle surgery, he has lost a yard and seems to be struggling with the physicality of the game and isn't the same player.

Re: Just how good is Theo Fages? : Sat Apr 09, 2016 10:42 am  

pies-r-us wrote:

To be honest he's not bad but I do think he's being over hyped here and on Sky sports. I can recall some people saying similar things about Walsh, but that optimism has faded somewhat. But let's see how Fages goes over time.

Walsh was front runner for Man of Steel until his bad injury, helps if he has settled partner instead of every Tom, Dick and Harry!

Re: Just how good is Theo Fages? : Sat Apr 09, 2016 11:02 am  

I'd be a bit careful about going over the top about him just yet, but he's got potential to be very good.

And he's far better than Turner at 6 at the moment so picking him is a no brainer (and Turner is, amazingly, better at centre).

Re: Just how good is Theo Fages? : Sat Apr 09, 2016 11:37 am  

Yet everyone slags off Salford for their Youth set up but heh - Fages Turner, Ratchford Sneyd aren`t bad are they?

Re: Just how good is Theo Fages? : Sat Apr 09, 2016 11:54 am  

pies-r-us wrote:

To be honest he's not bad but I do think he's being over hyped here and on Sky sports. I can recall some people saying similar things about Walsh, but that optimism has faded somewhat. But let's see how Fages goes over time.

Agreed it's early days yet but it's a Long time since we've had a lively half-back so we're entitled to a few days of euphoria ☺☺☺

Re: Just how good is Theo Fages? : Sat Apr 09, 2016 1:58 pm  

rumor has it KC will be playing him at prop for the catalan game...

Re: Just how good is Theo Fages? : Sat Apr 09, 2016 5:05 pm  

Salford fan in peace:
I loved watching Theo last year as he was one of our own. However, he never blew my socks off. Last night howver, he looked class. He never did that in a Solly shirt, but looked the balls last night. One prob he has is he lacks pace, but if longy and Cunningham can get into him then it doesnt matter. Look and Tommy Martyn.

Hope he keep developing with you guys and helps the french team along the way

Re: Just how good is Theo Fages? : Sat Apr 09, 2016 7:52 pm  

Bulls fan here, thought Fages was very good last night. He looked good in all aspects of his game, a half back who can pass, kick, take the defence on, back himself to chip over and chase. He looks really good and hope he gets you back firing