Re: Dream Team 2023 : Tue Sep 26, 2023 11:15 am  

Itchy Arsenal wrote:

Again I can’t quote but what a lovely problem to have with us having Smith and Farrimond.
The problem maybe keeping Farrimond happy in the short term but I’m sure Peet will be communicating with Farrimond and his parents on a regular basis as to the plans to play him.

You can tell how highly thought of the lad is. He seems to be around the first team a lot now on match days and I presume he may be stepping up to full time training next season, if he's not already. There is no sure thing in terms of kids coming through the academy but he's got a great chance and I sense Wigan are trying to really keep him happy and onside and they'll want to avoid another Matty Nicholson situation. There is no doubt a club like Wire will keep eyes on his situation and his hometown club's owner could decide to throw silly money at him at some point if the opportunity crops up.

Re: Dream Team 2023 : Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:20 pm  

Would be good if Farrimond can play at 6, how good would a Wigan born halves partnership be again.

Re: Dream Team 2023 : Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:35 pm  

CJamesy wrote:

Would be good if Farrimond can play at 6, how good would a Wigan born halves partnership be again.

It would be Great
Is Harry Smith leaving and were getting a Wigan born half back to play with Farrimond ?

Re: Dream Team 2023 : Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:04 pm  

How dare the 'powers' that be have a 'plan'

Re: Dream Team 2023 : Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:46 pm  

CJamesy wrote:

Would be good if Farrimond can play at 6, how good would a Wigan born halves partnership be again.

Farrimonds a Leyther

Re: Dream Team 2023 : Wed Sep 27, 2023 2:36 pm  

The nominees for young player of the year are Brad O'Neill, Nicholson and Josh Thewlis - would have thought George Delaney would be on there.

Re: Dream Team 2023 : Wed Sep 27, 2023 2:43 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

The nominees for young player of the year are Brad O'Neill, Nicholson and Josh Thewlis - would have thought George Delaney would be on there.

Buzzing for Brad, hasn’t taken a backwards step since his debut and deservedly got that spot as starting hooker. Good too see his hard work recognised.

Re: Dream Team 2023 : Wed Sep 27, 2023 2:50 pm  

CJamesy wrote:

Buzzing for Brad, hasn’t taken a backwards step since his debut and deservedly got that spot as starting hooker. Good too see his hard work recognised.

Incredible progression over the last 4-5 months. Considering he's only just turned 21 - the sky's the limit.

Re: Dream Team 2023 : Wed Sep 27, 2023 2:51 pm  

Saints fans not happy that Delaney isn’t on the list. I am a bit surprised. I guess him not playing much early on has counted against him.

I’m bias but it feels like O’Neill wins it quite comfortably from that shortlist. He’s had a terrific season and is playing well above his years. I have held back on throwing his name forward, because he’s so young but I’m leaning towards saying he should be in the England squad. I don’t see many English hookers who have outplayed him this season.

Re: Dream Team 2023 : Wed Sep 27, 2023 3:02 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

Saints fans not happy that Delaney isn’t on the list. I am a bit surprised. I guess him not playing much early on has counted against him.

I’m bias but it feels like O’Neill wins it quite comfortably from that shortlist. He’s had a terrific season and is playing well above his years. I have held back on throwing his name forward, because he’s so young but I’m leaning towards saying he should be in the England squad. I don’t see many English hookers who have outplayed him this season.

This also sounds biased but I don’t think he would’ve been far behind Ipape for the spot in the dream team, not many hookers if any have been better than Brad. Even then I don’t think Ipape has set the world alight but probably a step too far for Brad.
I thought it wouldve been between Delaney and Brad for YPOTY, but Nicholson has missed a good few games too.