Wheeler's celebration : Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:39 pm  

I must admit I didn't notice at the time until someone at work mentioned it but Gary Wheeler's celebration seemed pretty muted after scoring. Odd given it was a good try that also appeared a match-winner.

Re: Wheeler's celebration : Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:05 pm  

Mugwump wrote:

I must admit I didn't notice at the time until someone at work mentioned it but Gary Wheeler's celebration seemed pretty muted after scoring. Odd given it was a good try that also appeared a match-winner.

Maybe he is a true team player and doesn't feel the need to jump up and down after scoring a solo try? Or maybe he was just too knackered? Or maybe he was wise enough to know just how much Saints had fallen apart and that there was still way too much of the match left to be celebrating at that point?

Who knows. I can't say I noticed. I just noticed the fact that he was one of only a few players in the last 20 minutes to actually be alert and working hard.

Re: Wheeler's celebration : Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:24 pm  

Maybe Wheeler was wondering if the ref would go to the video ref to check how far offside he was at the ptb.

Re: Wheeler's celebration : Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:24 pm  

To be fair, he would only have injured himself celebrating.

Re: Wheeler's celebration : Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:40 pm  

Mugwump wrote:

I must admit I didn't notice at the time until someone at work mentioned it but Gary Wheeler's celebration seemed pretty muted after scoring. Odd given it was a good try that also appeared a match-winner.

I wonder if we'll all abuse Wheeler as much as we did poor Kyle when his move is announced?

Re: Wheeler's celebration : Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:45 pm  

Mugwump wrote:

I must admit I didn't notice at the time until someone at work mentioned it but Gary Wheeler's celebration seemed pretty muted after scoring. Odd given it was a good try that also appeared a match-winner.

He's a quite lad and I'm not surprised one bit he didn't celebrate.

Re: Wheeler's celebration : Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:48 pm  

He's not the kind of person to give it the jumping up and down rub it in your face football style celebration. Had it been in the last minute of a huge game v Wigan/Wire and he had scored the winner i'm sure you would see a bit more excitement and celebration. As it stood we were under huge pressure and he probably didn't want to end up looking like a tool.

As for this signing for another club talk unless it's the NRL or a huge offer elsewhere (not likely) I can see him being at Saints for the next few years.

Re: Wheeler's celebration : Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:09 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

I wonder if we'll all abuse Wheeler as much as we did poor Kyle when his move is announced?

Bit OT, but was genuinely wondering - any change of heart re: Wheeler's lack of ability? Are you now seeing the natural talent that everyone has been alluding to for the last couple of years that you seemed oblivious to?

Re: Wheeler's celebration : Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:55 pm  

FearTheVee wrote:

Bit OT, but was genuinely wondering - any change of heart re: Wheeler's lack of ability? Are you now seeing the natural talent that everyone has been alluding to for the last couple of years that you seemed oblivious to?

I saw the same as you, a couple of decent steps and half-runs against Salford and pretty much nothing in the other games. He did well to score the interception against Catalans, but did nothing of note other than that. And his defense is very poor for a centre and him and Foster will never make a partnership.

Re: Wheeler's celebration : Tue Feb 28, 2012 4:55 pm  

There is alot of talk of Wigan being interested, but I'd be surprised if they have offered anything yet. Ball is in our court till september. He can agree what he likes with Wigan unofficially, but he can change his mind at anypoint after that as it will not be official.

If he goes, then there will not be the same as Eastmond as we (the club) have held our fire on this one due to injury, hence why I'd be surprised if Wigan have offered anything as they will be just as aware of his injury record and having maxed out the cap on Tomkins they may have less room to offer something based on academy potential.