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Re: Today’s match v London : Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:06 pm  

Captain Hook wrote:

I think as much as anything it shows how much Matty Ashton has developed notwithstanding the level of opposition.

Looks a natural fit on the wing doesn't he.

Re: Today’s match v London : Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:41 pm  

Ashton is brilliant. Doesn't get the hype of Johnstone, but I'd think he's pushing him to join Young as England winger.

Re: Today’s match v London : Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:38 pm  

England/GB have a wealth of wingers.
From Young and Johnstone to Makinson and Charnley (who is back to his old self and enjoying his rugby), not forgetting Hall, Tom Davis as well as Ashton.
Im happy Ashton is at Wire though.

Re: Today’s match v London : Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:41 pm  

Douglas Black wrote:

Ashton is brilliant. Doesn't get the hype of Johnstone, but I'd think he's pushing him to join Young as England winger.

Johnstone is a very good winger, but I actually think Ashton has a slightly better all round game. He's faster too.

Re: Today’s match v London : Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:28 pm  

I wouldn't swap Ashton for any winger in super league. And if we put him up for sale EVERY club would try and sign him. An absolute class act.

Re: Today’s match v London : Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:46 pm  

ratticusfinch wrote:

Then, like Wigan did with Smith, we persevere with Thewlis/Hayes as goalkicker - if in their pursuit of excellence we lose some close games then we suck it up.

Also worth noting that Ratchford bottled a high pressure yet routine kick at goal. Still think he'd be shaky with a pressure kick.

Are you saying that when under pressure he couldn't hit a green door with a banjo?