Re: Super League form rewarded as Wane names squad to travel : Fri Aug 16, 2024 12:58 pm  

nathan_rugby wrote:

I agree, but that isn't what I was quoting.

You said Smith was more important than French - So if you had a choice, you would choose Smith over French?

No I didn't. I said he "was more important to the way we play" which he is. Matt Peet says the same thing.

Your questions are nonsense. You're asking if I would choose French/Farrimiond over Smith/Farrimiond. Of course I'd choose the former as Farrimiond is a more natural 7 so that has a far better balance than playing 2 scrum halves.You're asking if I would choose Smith over French. No, because French is the best player in the league. Neither of those questions has any relevance to the statement I made.

If you want something relevant to the statement I made, ask yourself these three questions:

1) Would you prefer Smith or French at 7?
2) Would you prefer Smith in charge of our kicking game or French?
3) Who's game is most suited to "getting us around the park? Smith or French?

If your answer to all 3 is Smith (and I'm assuming it is) then how come you would prefer Smith controlling our game than the best player in the league? Is it because he's the one who is more important to the way we play?

Nowhere have I said Smith is the better player. He isn't. The two are not the same thing.

Re: Super League form rewarded as Wane names squad to travel : Tue Aug 20, 2024 6:50 am  

I think Peet has adapted Wigan's play to suit Smith's skills and limitations - dominant field position followed by Smith's high bombs. Also he has developed French from an erratic FB into a brilliant stand off (no doubt aided by Tommy L). He has far more options with Farrimond - a SH who can actually run, pass and support breaks. It's time to offload Smith to Saints on a 3 year deal.