Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri May 12, 2017 1:19 pm  

The Whiffy Kipper wrote:

Exactly, it seems to be only doe eyed tinted glasses wearing fans that rate him so highly, apart from his ferocious tackles he offers very little to the side, Powell is by far the better number 9 at the club

I can understand their disdain for thinking it - it didn't quite sit right with me saying it - but going to Grimmys comment about Hull/Warrington/Saints/Leeds I have to agree that they wouldn't be falling over themselves for him.

You're correct in what you say about what he offers too, I think Powell is the more agile and creative hooker who can make things happen from the ruck. His tackling his improved substantially as well, his shot on Ashton Sims was incredible.

McIlorum has been a superb player for us, tough and aggressive. However these past few seasons have shown that we don't really need him as we used to. He'll remain in the SL no doubt, Leigh/Widnes/Salford seem to be the likeliest destinations.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri May 12, 2017 1:28 pm  

Grimmy wrote:

It's a shame because of how long he has been with us but I'm inclined to agree. I watch Hodgson/Roby/Clark then look at McIlorum and can't help but feel we may be missing a trick at 9. Thinking where he would end up is sometimes a guide, I don't think Wire/Saints/Leeds/Hull FC would be falling over themselves to get him on board.

I'm also inclined to agree. Powell is for me, the first choice hooker, with Ganson showing loads of promise. TL of course, can provide back up. So that might leave MMc struggling to get regular game time.

He might prove me wrong and rip it up for the rest of the season, and if he does, I won't be disappointed.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri May 12, 2017 3:28 pm  

Aboveusonlypie wrote:

I'm also inclined to agree. Powell is for me, the first choice hooker, with Ganson showing loads of promise. TL of course, can provide back up. So that might leave MMc struggling to get regular game time.

He might prove me wrong and rip it up for the rest of the season, and if he does, I won't be disappointed.

Is TL not out of contact at the end of the season? i'm sure i read somewhere that he was

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri May 12, 2017 4:48 pm  

Aboveusonlypie wrote:

I'm also inclined to agree. Powell is for me, the first choice hooker, with Ganson showing loads of promise. TL of course, can provide back up. So that might leave MMc struggling to get regular game time.

He might prove me wrong and rip it up for the rest of the season, and if he does, I won't be disappointed.

Same here. It would leave an interesting headache for SW though I'd imagine!

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri May 12, 2017 6:29 pm  

I must be watching a different game. I'd take pre-injury McIlorum over Powell any day of the week and twice on Friday. Fearsome tackler and good distributor.

Powell is just a steady Eddie. Absolutely nothing special about him.

Whether he's the same player after that nasty leg break is another matter.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri May 12, 2017 6:44 pm  

Not sure why everyone is writing Micky off,he's only just back from injury,give him till the end of the season at least.
I think he is just the type of player we need at the moment.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri May 12, 2017 6:50 pm  

P-J wrote:

I must be watching a different game. I'd take pre-injury McIlorum over Powell any day of the week and twice on Friday. Fearsome tackler and good distributor.

Powell is just a steady Eddie. Absolutely nothing special about him.

Whether he's the same player after that nasty leg break is another matter.

Agreed.

Micky brought an intensity to our pack that Powell can't. Powell is a good player but McLlorum is our pack leader imo and sets the tone for our defensive intensity.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri May 12, 2017 7:22 pm  

DP_wwrlfc wrote:

Agreed.

Micky brought an intensity to our pack that Powell can't. Powell is a good player but McLlorum is our pack leader imo and sets the tone for our defensive intensity.

This. Coincidence that our props play like girls when mm isnt in the team.......?

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri May 12, 2017 7:53 pm  

[Gareth] wrote:

This. Coincidence that our props play like girls when mm isnt in the team.......?

Shouldn't really take another player to fire you up but I think he does,he sets the tone for everyone else. He might have had a long time out which has probably taken its toll but at least give him a chance before giving up on him.

Re: Rumours and signings v9 : Fri May 12, 2017 9:23 pm  

McIlorum is our best hooker by a mile, his distribution alone is ten times better than Powell's. He's played 2 games since being out for 14 months and hes being written off. You couldn't make it up