Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:51 am  

100% Warrior wrote:

I like Hastings but would it hurt us so much if he did leave? Smith is knocking around and deserves a good run. Either way Field would likely partner at HB and we have Tommy as back up or even as a starter.

It’s not ideal but equally it’s not disastrous IMO

Are you joking? Smith isn't quite ready and Field, how many times have you seen him play?

He was one of our best and most consistent players last year.

Smith does deserve a good run and has great potential. He looked great in some games last year and lost/average in others. If he gets some opportunity this year and improves more then he could be in the starting 13 for 2022 but I cannot imagine him being anywhere near Hastings level yet.

Field could turn out to be amazing or could flopp. Nobody really knows yet.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:53 am  

jonh wrote:

I don’t think Smith is the Hastings replacement I think it will either be Field or a recruit.

I know the roles of a 6 and 7 are similar these days but I think Hastings plays the more traditional 6 role. I see Smith very much in the more traditional 7 role.

I’d like to see Field and Smith get some game time together next year in anticipation of their roles in 2022 but not at the expense of an injury to Hastings or TL.

Whilst I agree and see Hastings as more of the traditional 6 and the running half, there were many times last year he was first reciever and Tommy was second receiver.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:55 am  

Egg Chasing wrote:

His hearts never been in it at wigan lets be honest

On what basis are you making that statement? Would love some examples.

Most important is the way he performs for Wigan. He looks to have given 100% in every game he plays. The amount of carries and tackles for a halfback shows his heart is in it.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Feb 03, 2021 9:08 am  

nathan_rugby wrote:

Would love some examples.

So would I mate.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Feb 03, 2021 10:50 am  

nathan_rugby wrote:

On what basis are you making that statement? Would love some examples.

Most important is the way he performs for Wigan. He looks to have given 100% in every game he plays. The amount of carries and tackles for a halfback shows his heart is in it.

I agree and I think he is desperate to win a trophy.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:09 am  

As rumoured, Burgess gone on medical grounds. Best all round most importantly for the welfare of the player. A few whisperings on here about a replacement but very hush hush till it was known what was happening with Burgess. Fingers crossed its a big minutes enforcer we need

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:30 am  

Fair play to Rogues Gallery - he called this one three months ago.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:36 am  

And now we play the waiting game to see if any reinforcements come in. Not a clue who we'd even be targeting really.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:46 am  

Egg Chasing wrote:

So would I mate.

Why do you think his heart isn't in it?

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:47 am  

I'm hoping that if we bring another prop in, we're looking for a British one.

By far and away, the best props of the SL era have mostly been GB ones. Obviously there's been some very good imports, but it's also very hit and miss. For every Kylie Leuluai there's a Roy Asotasi.