Re: Well done saints : Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:28 pm  

Seriously, have you seen our scorelines at Warrington????

lol.

No I gave us a 12 point lead. Did not expect Wire to be so bad.

Re: Well done saints : Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:33 pm  

I know it's only one game, but Warrington looked very clueless in attack. Could be a difficult season without Briers!

Re: Well done saints : Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:35 pm  

Always believed Wheeler had the ability and said so on this forum many times, in spite a lot of mockery.

I agree his ability to stay fit is yet to be proven by a long way, but I thought some of the abuse he got on here last year was a bit cruel to say the least, when he has been unlucky with injuries (a few years now, in fact more or less since he was assaulted a dirty Wigan player) without him being at fault.

Yes, if he can't keep his fitness we cannot afford the luxury or keeping any player who persistently picks up injuries unlucky or not.
Strange however, no one said much about Roby's injury absences.
The difference people don't seem to notice is when Wheeler recovers from an injury he has had to wait on the side-lines to even get into our starting 17 as he wasn't considered "established" - thus he appears to be missing even longer.
Then when he got fit Brown tried to slot him into centre where we are not short instead of 6 where we persisted with Wilkin for no good reason.(when he did get the chance (as centre) he didn't do badly at all).
GW's natural position has always been HB.

If he stays fit, everyone will forget that a lot of people wanted him shipped out and think that the sun shines out of his posterior.
He has the ability to become a top, top player.

Re: Well done saints : Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:37 pm  

saint at wire wrote:

Always believed Wheeler had the ability and said so on this forum many times, in spite a lot of mockery.

I agree his ability to stay fit is yet to be proven by a long way, but I thought some of the abuse he got on here last year was a bit cruel to say the least, when he has been unlucky with injuries (a few years now, in fact more or less since he was assaulted a dirty Wigan player) without him being at fault.

Yes, if he can't keep his fitness we cannot afford the luxury or keeping any player who persistently picks up injuries unlucky or not.
Strange however, no one said much about Roby's injury absences.
The difference people don't seem to notice is when Wheeler recovers from an injury he has had to wait on the side-lines to even get into our starting 17 as he wasn't considered "established" - thus he appears to be missing even longer.
Then when he got fit Brown tried to slot him into centre where we are not short instead of 6 where we persisted with Wilkin for no good reason.(when he did get the chance (as centre) he didn't do badly at all).
GW's natural position has always been HB.

If he stays fit, everyone will forget that a lot of people wanted him shipped out and think that the sun shines out of his posterior.
He has the ability to become a top, top player.

Wheeler also didn't have the right attitude with regards to rehab and professionalism in his day to day approace, by all accounts that has now changed. Some elements are of course bad luck, some poor preparation. He's unbelievably talented and I hope he get s a good run of games under his belt.

Re: Well done saints : Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:52 pm  

bewareshadows wrote:

What is it with Walmsley and the play the ball.

He's like Achilles. A great big man mountain with a dodgy little chink in his Armour.

Oooh, I do like a classical reference. Well played, sir.

Re: Well done saints : Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:55 pm  

An absolutely outstanding display in all departments. Incisive in attack, brutal in defence and an inspirational half back with the full range of organisational and kicking skills. In truth the scoreline should've been even better but no complaints from me! Luke Walsh ran the show and will be a huge player for us. Great to see Wheeler perform so well too, here's hoping both stay fit!!

Re: Well done saints : Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:17 am  

The Chair Maker wrote:

Personally thought we were quite patchy in our performance.

Wire were dire.

I think a more structured team like Wigan or Huddersfield would have got upto 50 or 60 points against them.

Saints seemed to spend part of the match show boating, trying to entertain rather than trying to win. End result is you make daft mistakes.

As predicted our pack looked strong, and to think we had players like Masoe, and Clough sitting it out.

Our main weakness seemed to be on the Percival, Swift side. It got stretched a few times.

I think when fit we will continue with Amor and Walmsley starting, then after 15-20 mins, Lafranchi will come on the pitch for Walmsley, then on the 30 min mark Masoe will replace Amor.

I also think Hohoia should be on the bench ahead of Wellens, who seemed to just be making up the numbers when he came on. Lance would add an injection of pace when teams are tiring.

Percival and swift wing started poorly in defence but got it together .
Walmesley for me did far too many minutes, this I assume will be sorted with Mosae back in the squad but Walmesley looked shattered at points
Walsh was everything I've dreamed he would be
Directed us from start to finish, can lick from anywhere and kick goals from either touchline, my 50-1 bet on him as MOS looks safe!
Wheeler lasted a game and looked the part
Makinson and turner partnership looked like they'd been at it for years . That pass from turner was simply sublime.
Sia , LMS, Amor, Walmesley were immense.
I dong need to mention Lomax or Roby as they were just they're usual selves!!!
I think that just about covers it!!

Re: Well done saints : Fri Feb 14, 2014 1:03 am  

Just glad to see that the team element has returned. Past few years has been like a bunch of strangers turning up and giving it a go.

Impressed and positives outweigh the negatives. Individual players made mistake but the team covered for them and thats he pleasing thing.

Onwards and upwards!

WE ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE!!

Re: Well done saints : Fri Feb 14, 2014 1:08 am  

Ande wrote:

WE ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE!!

and if thats ot entertaining enough, look at the bottom of the league...


call end of season now, wire and wigan relegated!

Re: Well done saints : Fri Feb 14, 2014 1:38 am  

Roy Haggerty wrote:

Oooh, I do like a classical reference. Well played, sir.

Except I'm not sure he was feted for his 'man mountain'ess and of course, he wasn't protected by Armour.....but hey