Re: Mike Cooper : Fri Jul 15, 2022 12:33 pm  

NSW wrote:

I’ve been critical of Mago but thought he was superb against Saints. Rarely got dominated and some quick play the balls really got us going. His carry before our first try epitomised this, left Roby on the ground and there defensive line was panicked. More of this from him please.

Would love Cooper in now. Been keeping an eye on his Wire stats and he’s close to if it over 100m every game.

Would also be an easier transition for next year if he gets 10 games in this year.

It was comfortably his best game against Saints. I don’t have any real issue with Mago. He plays short stints and usually makes an impact and that seems to be his role. There’s only so many minutes available realistically. It’s not from a personal perspective that I feel he could be the man to miss out if Cooper came in but just a guess what Peet may do. I think he really trusts Singleton, Byrne and Havard and that leaves the two overseas lads fighting with Cooper for 2 spots. I could be way off and he would leave Singleton out. They’ll all be pushing for places anyway and that’s really positive.

Re: Mike Cooper : Fri Jul 15, 2022 12:37 pm  

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NickyKiss wrote:

It was comfortably his best game against Saints. I don’t have any real issue with Mago. He plays short stints and usually makes an impact and that seems to be his role. There’s only so many minutes available realistically. It’s not from a personal perspective that I feel he could be the man to miss out if Cooper came in but just a guess what Peet may do. I think he really trusts Singleton, Byrne and Havard and that leaves the two overseas lads fighting with Cooper for 2 spots. I could be way off and he would leave Singleton out. They’ll all be pushing for places anyway and that’s really positive.

As we’ve found this year they’ll always been the odd injuries and suspensions in the front row. If Cooper does come in early then it’ll be Partington who gets impacted most I reckon.

Re: Mike Cooper : Fri Jul 15, 2022 12:45 pm  

NSW wrote:

[youtube][/youtube]As we’ve found this year they’ll always been the odd injuries and suspensions in the front row. If Cooper does come in early then it’ll be Partington who gets impacted most I reckon.

I wonder if Partington may need to go in order for Cooper to come in? He isn’t getting many minutes as things are and would drop to 7th choice prop if Cooper came in. You’re right with injuries and suspensions. On the days where all 6 (including Cooper and excluding Partington) were available you’d have a choice to make.

Re: Mike Cooper : Fri Jul 15, 2022 12:50 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

I wonder if Partington may need to go in order for Cooper to come in? He isn’t getting many minutes as things are and would drop to 7th choice prop if Cooper came in. You’re right with injuries and suspensions. On the days where all 6 (including Cooper and excluding Partington) were available you’d have a choice to make.

Cooper and Byrne to start would be so much better as, not only would Cooper give us more go forward, but I think it would greatly impact on Byrne. He's been excellent this year but I think he suffers a little from being partnered by Singleton who doesn't bring much on that front (although he does bring other things). I think it's a little like Matty Lees at Saints who definitely prospers from having Walmsley making the hard yards.

Re: Mike Cooper : Fri Jul 15, 2022 1:13 pm  

tugglesf78 wrote:

I’m led to believe he will be joining us immediately.

Dan, on the other forum, broke this news at 12.30pm today. What are you doing stealing his thunder?

Re: Mike Cooper : Fri Jul 15, 2022 1:14 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

I wonder if Partington may need to go in order for Cooper to come in? He isn’t getting many minutes as things are and would drop to 7th choice prop if Cooper came in. You’re right with injuries and suspensions. On the days where all 6 (including Cooper and excluding Partington) were available you’d have a choice to make.

I don’t think so. We were under the salary cap before Zak’s departure so there should be enough money in the pot.

Re: Mike Cooper : Fri Jul 15, 2022 2:02 pm  

Zig wrote:

I don’t think so. We were under the salary cap before Zak’s departure so there should be enough money in the pot.

That depends whether or not Field got a pay increase from now when he signed again

Re: Mike Cooper : Fri Jul 15, 2022 2:26 pm  

Not sure about Cooper downing tools he missed last weeks game with Covid,i would also start with Mago tonight and make him do at least 15 minutes in his first stint he needs to build his fitness up

Re: Mike Cooper : Fri Jul 15, 2022 2:39 pm  

warrior1872 wrote:

Not sure about Cooper downing tools he missed last weeks game with Covid,i would also start with Mago tonight and make him do at least 15 minutes in his first stint he needs to build his fitness up

How will that improve his fitness? 15 mins, is 15 mins isn't it?

Said this earlier in the week, but I'm sure the club have plans for him in the off season.

Re: Mike Cooper : Fri Jul 15, 2022 3:46 pm  

Double post.