Re: Tommy Makinson : Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:42 pm  

the wrestler wrote:

do people think the side will regain direction and effective attack with the return of roby and lomax?

It will improve a little yes. Lomax will take pressure off Wilkin and Roby's eyebrow would be more effective at hooker than Howarth

Re: Tommy Makinson : Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:53 pm  

the wrestler wrote:

do people think the side will regain direction and effective attack with the return of roby and lomax?

That's about 6 weeks away. Sure the season does not start till the playoffs, but the team could be shot to ribbons in terms of confidence by then.

Even so with a full compliment I put us as a top 4 side. To win stuff you still need a 7 and 6 and we have neither.

Re: Tommy Makinson : Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:30 am  

the wrestler wrote:

do people think the side will regain direction and effective attack with the return of roby and lomax?

Some. Roby's a lot smarter around the ruck then people give him credit for. He'll get the pack working better.
Lomax being back will give us some direction back as he's such a threat that getting the ball to him will be a key part of our prep.

Makinson played pretty well. If he hadn't have dropped those 2 bombs, then I'd have said very well as he was a genuine threat with the ball. He's generally very good under the high ball.

I'd suggest that if Tom's decent form continues, Lomax may be re-introduced at 6 outside Wilkin for a while. It s not particulary what I'd do, though, and Meli's injury/ban may throw a spanner in that works.

Re: Tommy Makinson : Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:41 am  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

But as you haven't got a #7 wouldn't it make more sense to play Makinson at #1 and Lomax at #7 until you find a scrum half?

I'd say so. Makinson doesn't let us down playing fullback, play Lomax at 6 and we can still make use of Lomax and Makinson in attack.

Re: Tommy Makinson : Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:59 am  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

But as you haven't got a #7 wouldn't it make more sense to play Makinson at #1 and Lomax at #7 until you find a scrum half?

Lomax needs a clear plan, or someone at #6 to guide him, if he's to play 7. He's tough and brave enough to play close to the line and possesses a very cute short passing game, so can be effective, but in games where he has the responsibilty of deciding where we're going as a team, indecision starts to creep in and his plays go to pot.

Instead of signing Hohaia, we should have thrown some cash at the retiring Darren Lockyer or Trent Barrett to partner him.

One other thing though is, imo, by far the weakest part of Lomax's game is his decision making in defence. It was woeful last year - totally unbecoming of a player with his talents. Putting him at fullback negates this weakness.

Re: Tommy Makinson : Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:48 pm  

Offside Monkey wrote:

I'd suggest that if Tom's decent form continues, Lomax may be re-introduced at 6 outside Wilkin for a while. It s not particulary what I'd do, though, and Meli's injury/ban may throw a spanner in that works.

I really don't want this to happen, but it could be for the best short term until we get in some HBs. We are guaranteed to not bring anybody in which is a shame

But I really am uneasy about Makinson under the high ball and I don't know why. I'd have Lomax defending at #1 probably.

Re: Tommy Makinson : Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:54 pm  

Try Swift In the halves that was his position when signed. He cannot be worse than Howarth,Heyho or wello and he has speed and good feet at least.

Re: Tommy Makinson : Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:26 pm  

Don Brennan wrote:

Try Swift In the halves that was his position when signed. He cannot be worse than Howarth,Heyho or wello and he has speed and good feet at least.

If Swift is capable of playing #6, why hasn't he played there yet?

Re: Tommy Makinson : Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:28 pm  

Albion wrote:

If Swift is capable of playing #6, why hasn't he played there yet?

Because Brown has chosen to go with Wello, Wilkin, Howarth or indeed just about anyone else other than our young halves. That he isn't playing there isn't necessarily a comment upon his ability or readiness to do so, you know.

Re: Tommy Makinson : Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:33 pm  

Albion wrote:

If Swift is capable of playing #6, why hasn't he played there yet?

I dunno how come Wello and Howarth have?