: Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:13 am  

JWP wrote:

He's missed his fair share of injuries, without him, we've tended to struggle.

They all get injured in the end, just meaning he's one of our better ones

: Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:29 am  

Wire_Yed_79 wrote:

"Briers" ......."consitent"

Should never be used in the same sentence!! There is no doubt that on his day, he is a class act, unfortunately, he only seems to have half a dozen "good days" a season. I look at all the other teams that have been successful in the Superleague era and ask myself, "did they have Half-Backs that were as inconsistant as ours throughout their successful periods? "No", most certainly not! I also cant get my head round why certain fans cant see that there are better no 6`s in the world of Rugby League, we need a new face and more importantly, a change in direction on the field of play. Briers has been a good servant to the club, of that there is no doubt, but the time for change came and went a couple of seasons ago and untill we get consistant performers in our ball playing positions, we as fans will have to put up with many more seasons like this and seasons past.

: Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:33 am  

the fucitolbladderwrack wrote:

Should never be used in the same sentence!! There is no doubt that on his day, he is a class act, unfortunately, he only seems to have half a dozen "good days" a season. I look at all the other teams that have been successful in the Superleague era and ask myself, "did they have Half-Backs that were as inconsistant as ours throughout their successful periods? "No", most certainly not! I also cant get my head round why certain fans cant see that there are better no 6`s in the world of Rugby League, we need a new face and more importantly, a change in direction on the field of play. Briers has been a good servant to the club, of that there is no doubt, but the time for change came and went a couple of seasons ago and untill we get consistant performers in our ball playing positions, we as fans will have to put up with many more seasons like this and seasons past.

you misunderstand me
consistently playing
not performing

: Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:42 am  

I wasn't so much life without Briers. It was life without any recognised kicker

: Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:52 am  

Wire_Yed_79 wrote:

you misunderstand me
consistently playing
not performing

Apologies. (still shouldnt be used in the same sentence though, ), it just astounds me that people think that Briers is the be-all and end-all with regards to Warrington Rugby League Club. He has been a good servant, he has been a good player, but unfortunately, he has come to the end of his time, "as all players ultimately do"!!! We need a fresh face and a change of direction on the field of play, (and not just in the no6 spot) and untill someone opens their eyes and sees this, we will be going nowhere fast!! (As we seem to be proving this season). On a plus point, i do think we have the right man at the helm now in TS, he will address our problems, (it will take time though), and put us on the right track, "but he has to be allowed to carry out his changes, whatever they may be, without outside influences"!!!

: Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:09 am  

i dont think you can blame the Salford game defeat on not having Breirs in the team

: Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:15 am  

The balance of the team was wrong, we had a hooker at half back, 2 back rowers in the centre, and another one on the wing.

The amazing thing is that given it was a battle of one out rugby we should have won as we had forwards all over the park - the difference between the 2 sides was Myler's creativity.

Bridge worked us a couple of tries but wasn't on the field for the full game.

Monas should be competing for the hooking role.

I'd rather see Grix given a shot at 6 alongside Bridge than continue with Monas at 7.

: Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:24 am  

Antro wrote:

The balance of the team was wrong, we had a hooker at half back, 2 back rowers in the centre, and another one on the wing.

The amazing thing is that given it was a battle of one out rugby we should have won as we had forwards all over the park - the difference between the 2 sides was Myler's creativity.
Bridge worked us a couple of tries but wasn't on the field for the full game.

Monas should be competing for the hooking role.

I'd rather see Grix given a shot at 6 alongside Bridge than continue with Monas at 7.

which is reason i think he will be at Warrington soon Ts rates the lad

: Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:33 am  

the fucitolbladderwrack wrote:

I look at all the other teams that have been successful in the Superleague era and ask myself, "did they have Half-Backs that were as inconsistant as ours throughout their successful periods?

The other thing you could look at, is to say that has any other club effectively played with ONE recognised half back for this duration. Briers has been out on his booty working alone for the majority of his time here, so the days when he is a little off, stand out more, because we don't have another creative half to fall back on.

: Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:55 pm  

robbierotten wrote:

i dont think you can blame the Salford game defeat on not having Breirs in the team

Exactly , you'd think we'd be winning those sorta games without him