Re: 19 man squad announced : Tue Feb 11, 2014 6:57 pm  

St pete wrote:

For me, we should not have kept wello but we have to face up to the fact he's here but he should only play if we have dire injuries.

Hmm, None playing Captain perhaps.
Either Brown has use for him as a player, or he's not got the balls to sack him. It's my bet that Wello will be in the seventeen.

Re: 19 man squad announced : Tue Feb 11, 2014 8:18 pm  

Ok there are a few permutations from that 19 and with the announcements regarding 6 it could mean anyone could play.

I think Richards will miss out, but I would not predict who else.

If Percival plays centre, then Turner could play opposite centre with Lance at 6 and yes Wellens on the bench with Jones and Wheeler missing out.

If Wheeler plays 6 Lance could be on the bench Wellens to miss out.

Percival may not play and Jones and Turner are the centres, with either Wheeler or Lance at 6 etc etc

The centres and 6 will determine whether Wellens starts or not. But I think Lance has to play 6 for Brown to be able to squeeze Wellens in.

For me I would go

Lomax
Swift
Turner
Percival
Makinson
Wheeler
Walsh
Amor
Roby
Laffranchi
Sia
Manu
Wilkin

Walmsley
Jones
Lance
LMS

It's not my perfect line up, but with Wilkin in the team, you have to play LMS as a front rower. If you drop Wilkin then Richards could pack down . But you have to have 2 props on the bench in this day and age. Can see Lance playing as an interchange hooker.

Re: 19 man squad announced : Tue Feb 11, 2014 8:23 pm  

St pete wrote:

If wello Plays one game in the halves this year I'll be walking out. How the hell is he in the 19 man squad!

He shouldn't even be in the 19 with players like flash available.

Re: 19 man squad announced : Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:03 pm  

Having looked at the different permutations available to Brown, I simply I cannot see a scenario that requires Wellens.

With it being round 1, I hope Brown makes a statement with regards to Wellens and leaves him out. I genuinely think that seeing him in the 17 will instantly put a negative mood amongst the fans before a ball is kicked.

Re: 19 man squad announced : Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:05 pm  

The Yellow Giraffe wrote:

Having looked at the different permutations available to Brown, I simply I cannot see a scenario that requires Wellens.

With it being round 1, I hope Brown makes a statement with regards to Wellens and leaves him out. I genuinely think that seeing him in the 17 will instantly put a negative mood amongst the fans before a ball is kicked.

And also give Warrington a big boost if they see him in our 17.

Re: 19 man squad announced : Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:41 pm  

Considering Nathan Brown's comments here (http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/3791) I think it's fairly easy to predict the team. He says that "We have a pretty settled 13 with some tough choices to make on the bench,". That could suggest that Soliola will play off the bench like he did vs Wigan. Brown also says that Wheeler has 'come through three pre-season friendlies and a pre-season programme so he will get shot and hopefully things turn out for him' so that suggests he will play. 1. Lomax 2. Makinson 3. Turner 4. Jones 5. Swift 6. Wheeler 7. Walsh 8. Laffranchi 9. Roby 10. Amor 11. Soliola 12. Manu 13. Wikin 14. Hohaia 15. Walmsley 16. LMS 17. Richards 18. Wellens 19. Percival

Considering Nathan Brown's comments here (http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/3791) I think it's fairly easy to predict the team. He says that "We have a pretty settled 13 with some tough choices to make on the bench,". That could suggest that Soliola will play off the bench like he did vs Wigan. Brown also says that Wheeler has 'come through three pre-season friendlies and a pre-season programme so he will get shot and hopefully things turn out for him' so that suggests he will play. 1. Lomax 2. Makinson 3. Turner 4. Jones 5. Swift 6. Wheeler 7. Walsh 8. Laffranchi 9. Roby 10. Amor 11. Soliola 12. Manu 13. Wikin 14. Hohaia 15. Walmsley 16. LMS 17. Richards 18. Wellens 19. Percival

Re: 19 man squad announced : Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:56 pm  

Albion wrote: Considering Nathan Brown's comments here (http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/3791) I think it's fairly easy to predict the team. He says that "We have a pretty settled 13 with some tough choices to make on the bench,". That could suggest that Soliola will play off the bench like he did vs Wigan. Brown also says that Wheeler has 'come through three pre-season friendlies and a pre-season programme so he will get shot and hopefully things turn out for him' so that suggests he will play. 1. Lomax 2. Makinson 3. Turner 4. Jones 5. Swift 6. Wheeler 7. Walsh 8. Laffranchi 9. Roby 10. Amor 11. Soliola 12. Manu 13. Wikin 14. Hohaia 15. Walmsley 16. LMS 17. Richards 18. Wellens 19. Percival I'd be happy with that.

Albion wrote: Considering Nathan Brown's comments here (http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/3791) I think it's fairly easy to predict the team. He says that "We have a pretty settled 13 with some tough choices to make on the bench,". That could suggest that Soliola will play off the bench like he did vs Wigan. Brown also says that Wheeler has 'come through three pre-season friendlies and a pre-season programme so he will get shot and hopefully things turn out for him' so that suggests he will play. 1. Lomax 2. Makinson 3. Turner 4. Jones 5. Swift 6. Wheeler 7. Walsh 8. Laffranchi 9. Roby 10. Amor 11. Soliola 12. Manu 13. Wikin 14. Hohaia 15. Walmsley 16. LMS 17. Richards 18. Wellens 19. Percival I'd be happy with that.

Re: 19 man squad announced : Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:34 pm  

Richards is not good enough yet. Still only 18/19 and needs games vs the likes of London and loan time at Whithaven first.

Re: 19 man squad announced : Tue Feb 11, 2014 11:30 pm  

Richards impressed against Wigan & is a big unit. We need that size off the bench, Flanagan massively unlucky to miss out to Wellens & Hohaia covers back row & hooker, hits hard & is an excellent defender. Jones obv in 17 covers most 3/4 positions so I don't understand both Hohaia & Wello's inclusion in that squad.

Re: 19 man squad announced : Tue Feb 11, 2014 11:50 pm  

The Yellow Giraffe wrote:

Not enough forwards in the squad for Richards to miss out is there?

Could go with:
Lomax
Makinson
Turner
Percival
Swift
Wheeler
Walsh
Amor
Roby
Laffranchi
Jones
Manu
Wilkin

Hohaia
Soliola
LMS
Walmsley