Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:23 am  

Zulu01 wrote:

Anyone any idea what has happen to Greg Mcnally ????

McNally for me was nowhere near a good SL player,he would be a good Championship player for some Club, but we must be looking to be in SL again as soon as possible and McNally would be surplus to requirements.Good signing maybe for Fev, Fax or even Toronto.

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Tue Dec 19, 2017 4:32 pm  

charlie caroli wrote:

McNally for me was nowhere near a good SL player,he would be a good Championship player for some Club, but we must be looking to be in SL again as soon as possible and McNally would be surplus to requirements.Good signing maybe for Fev, Fax or even Toronto.

Of course Charlie its all about individual opinions and, long may it continue to be
I personally have never changed my opinion of McNally and, his individual try against top four Salford in our last SL match at the LSV, was the best and classiest long range try I saw from any SL fullback last season, including Shaul and Hardaker !
I believe Leigh are making a huge mistake in not retaining Gregg and, if their decision is based on KCs observation of him then I can only say, Keiron , you've not seen enough of him!

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Tue Dec 19, 2017 4:45 pm  

ColD wrote:

Well at least 3 coaches don't see him as a SL half back, certainly don't see him getting a starting gig with them in that position. In fact, considering the FB and wingers they have, other than a squad player, it's difficult to see where he fits in at all.

Anyhooose, good luck to the lad, seemed to have his issues last season - let's hope another fresh start sees him enjoying his rugby again

If your including Neil Jukes in your list of SL coaches? the Jury is still out on Neil's ability and certainly, many of NJs decisions last season were wrong, I believe!
Ryan Hampshire is 22 years old and IMO he is a halfback. Wane and Powell had Leuluai and Gale available to them who are both older and more experienced than Hampshire! Ryan Hampshire was never given enough chance at halfback at Leigh and I'm sure he will prove all the doubters wrong in the years to come. Its good luck Ryan from me, disappointed your future is not at Leigh!

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Tue Dec 19, 2017 5:09 pm  

Red City wrote:

Vancouver Leyther I didn't realise there was a height and weight restriction, I remember the giant Kevin Sinfield playing in that position for Leeds and Great Britain for a few years. (1 stone heavier and a couple of inches taller)

Kevin Sinfield was indeed a great player, who could play in several positions very well and was particularly good at 13 (my old position also many years ago). He is however at 6’1” more than a couple of inches taller than Kurt Baptiste, and to be honest I actually think 5’9” is a little generous for Baptiste.
Baptiste has to my knowledge not played at 13 on a regular basis (though he has moved to that position during the odd game as injury or temporary game plan dictated it) and has been considered a specialist hooker by his previous clubs.
There is of course no set height or weight for a loose, but to play a player who has always been considered a hooker (and a bloody good un’ at that) at 13, when we have others that are better suited, would not be a smart move in my humble opinion....... and our coaches would never play a player out of his best position

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Tue Dec 19, 2017 5:28 pm  

From what I seen of training morts and hutchingson was running in the half’s

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Tue Dec 19, 2017 6:48 pm  

Fair comment V.L. Baptiste is a hooker but I'm sure we will see him and Mortimer in the pack over the course of the season, Drew Hutchinson (6'2 and nearly 15 stone)hopefully will be the regular scrum half.

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:19 pm  

Red City wrote:

Drew Hutchinson (6'2 and nearly 15 stone)hopefully will be the regular scrum half.

Well he's no Rob Burrow is he , believe DB was waxing lyrical over his behind doors performance against Warrington

Re: Probable Ins and Ousts : Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:54 pm  

kirkhall wrote:

Of course Charlie its all about individual opinions and, long may it continue to be
I personally have never changed my opinion of McNally and, his individual try against top four Salford in our last SL match at the LSV, was the best and classiest long range try I saw from any SL fullback last season, including Shaul and Hardaker !
I believe Leigh are making a huge mistake in not retaining Gregg and, if their decision is based on KCs observation of him then I can only say, Keiron , you've not seen enough of him!

Kirky, as with everyone I respect all opinions,and applaud you for having faith in McNally,I agree the try he scored against Salford was top drawer,however the bounce that day fell right for him the Salford defence opened up like the Red Sea,and the game was over at the time,admitted it still needed scoring but things sometime run perfect for you and this happened for Greg, just look at the Huddersfield game the previous season in th middle 8s it was nigh on perfect rugby that afternoon.
My point is we now need players who will not only get us to SL but keep us there,and I don't feel McNally was such a player,he scored some good tries and won't be short of offers from opposing Championship Clubs,as I said maybe Fev , Fax , even Swinton,I think we will see him back at the LSV this coming season.Take care Kirky, keep posting ,love reading yer posts and have a Merry Christmas.

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:44 am  

Red City wrote:

Fair comment V.L. Baptiste is a hooker but I'm sure we will see him and Mortimer in the pack over the course of the season, Drew Hutchinson (6'2 and nearly 15 stone)hopefully will be the regular scrum half.

Its a smaller squad than last season.I'm sure positional changes will be called upon again,through injury,disciplinary and lack of depth again.

Re: Probable Ins and Outs : Wed Dec 20, 2017 4:55 am  

atomic wrote:

Its a smaller squad than last season.I'm sure positional changes will be called upon again,through injury,disciplinary and lack of depth again.

I am concerned about the size of the squad,last season McNally and Clare were injured early doors and missed most of the season if we lose 2 early on this season we could be struggling again and having to bring in loan players