: Sat May 16, 2009 9:42 pm  

I think he could have took the MOM tonight,on the 2nd half performance,,like people say was constantly geeing up Wire*s(which is what *s needed).Smith could bring the best out of him...

: Sat May 16, 2009 11:43 pm  

I've got to disagree really. Thought he played well and gives a different approach to Riley. However, he was far less potent in attack than Riley although he does seem to marshall the troops better in terms of the line of defence.

He played well but I'm not getting too excited. Thought we lost more having him at FB and Riley on the wing.

: Sun May 17, 2009 5:51 am  

The_Wolfman wrote:

I've got to disagree really. Thought he played well and gives a different approach to Riley. However, he was far less potent in attack than Riley although he does seem to marshall the troops better in terms of the line of defence.

He played well but I'm not getting too excited. Thought we lost more having him at FB and Riley on the wing.

Mathers has the ability to link in attack in terms of the passing game as he've very accurate, I find some of this very strange.

: Sun May 17, 2009 7:19 am  

Spend some time and watch Mathers marshalling the other players. Great ability from a full back as he can see the teams shape and any areas of potential weakness.

: Sun May 17, 2009 8:40 am  

It was a good performance from Mathers, he got better as the game got older, understandable given his last couple of years, he's not Mr Confident.

He's got a point to prove, probably to himself really, his career hasn't quite gone to plan and he's took the first step towards getting in back on track. He obviously feels he's working for the bloke who can make this happen for him, and the bloke he's working for seems to think the feeling is mutual, so the signs are good.

He has good body language, he looks a good comunicator, in a sidel ets face it, that we've said for a long time isn't packed full of vocal leaders, so there's definately a place for him at fullback. There was encouraging signs for sure, lets just hope he backs this up, starts string these performances together and we get to see the Mathers that Wigan didn't and that made the NRL come calling.

: Sun May 17, 2009 10:02 am  

JWP wrote:

It was a good performance from Mathers, he got better as the game got older, understandable given his last couple of years, he's not Mr Confident.

He's got a point to prove, probably to himself really, his career hasn't quite gone to plan and he's took the first step towards getting in back on track. He obviously feels he's working for the bloke who can make this happen for him, and the bloke he's working for seems to think the feeling is mutual, so the signs are good.

He has good body language, he looks a good comunicator, in a sidel ets face it, that we've said for a long time isn't packed full of vocal leaders, so there's definately a place for him at fullback. There was encouraging signs for sure, lets just hope he backs this up, starts string these performances together and we get to see the Mathers that Wigan didn't and that made the NRL come calling.

Just said the same thing on the MOM bit - and he brings a bit of niggle with him. Detested when he plays against you but great when he does it for you.

I think Mathers is an inspired Smith acquisition.

: Sun May 17, 2009 10:18 am  

Tony Catsmith wrote:

Asgardian, just FYI don't be holding your breath for a response from saintc over this.

Good thing I bought the extra oxygen cylinder on your advice...............

: Sun May 17, 2009 11:18 am  

I thought he had a touch of class about him. Could prove to be an additional pivot from FB; he has the ability.

Makes you wonder what Noble did to him at Wigan.

: Sun May 17, 2009 12:08 pm  

mark_m wrote:

I thought he had a touch of class about him. Could prove to be an additional pivot from FB; he has the ability.

Makes you wonder what Noble did to him at Wigan.

Stinkfinger ?

: Sun May 17, 2009 1:08 pm  

JWP wrote:

Stinkfinger ?

pooh tash?