Karl Pryce : Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:11 pm  

Took his tries very well yesterday, the first and third in particular took some scoring. AS I'm normally in the West Stand on the half way line it was interesting to have a different view yesterday.
We were at the "Wigan end" almost in line with where Pryce scored his two first half tries. What I noticed was

1) How well he held his position in both attack and defence

2) The reluctance of Wakefield to attack at him by running at him.

It's as if Blanch said I'm having none of him, he's too big for me. I had to smile when Pryce put that tackle on Glenn Morrison, he never saw it coming and it really shook him up.

Still a way to go with the big lad, but I think he is starting to win fans over, certainly around us he was getting a lot of praise and encouragement.

Re: Karl Pryce : Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:12 pm  

i was sceptical to begin with, now im just cynical.

getting better definitely.

Re: Karl Pryce : Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:13 pm  

My suggestion.

Pryce 11 tries - all in away games
Goulding Two Thirds of his tries are in home games.

So play Pryce away and Goulding at home.

Seriously I'd keep Pryce in if its a straight pick between him and Goulding. He's solid enough defensively for me, more so than Goulding.

Re: Karl Pryce : Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:14 pm  

As I said yesterday he has still a long way to go and certainly looked abit dodgy under the high ball and grubbers however he took his tries well and scored his 3rd hat trick of the season if im not wrong.

I think it was abit unfair for Goulding to be dropped though.

Re: Karl Pryce : Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:15 pm  

It's a very nice problem to have.

Both Pryce and Goulding have been hot in recent weeks.

Re: Karl Pryce : Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:17 pm  

I thought looking at him yesterday how much more physically toned he looks. He's not the finished article yet but he's progressing nicely, and I for one am so chuffed for the lad. If he can continue this rate of improvement on I honestly don't think he'll far off an England shirt at the end of the year, and I mean that seriously.

Re: Karl Pryce : Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:19 pm  

Karl Pryce had a good game yesterday, fumbling a ball in the pouring rain isn't that bad, especially as he still took it in. It was embarrassing to hear all the groans when his name was called out, he's definitely a better option than Goulding right now, Goulding might get you an extra try through his pace, but Pryce will save you two purely by making his wing a no-go zone for the opposition.

Re: Karl Pryce : Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:19 pm  

LovesToSpooge wrote:

I thought looking at him yesterday how much more physically toned he looks. He's not the finished article yet but he's progressing nicely, and I for one am so chuffed for the lad. If he can continue this rate of improvement on I honestly don't think he'll far off an England shirt at the end of the year, and I mean that seriously.

DUCK AND COVER!!!!!

Re: Karl Pryce : Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:25 pm  

His last try really did take some scoring and he showed a mean turn of pace to finish it.

The only negative from yesterday was his lack of confidence under kick pressure, a couple of fumbles and on 1 occasion there was a 50/50 ball on the ground and he ran straight past it rather than throwing himself on the ball as I would expect a defender to do.

Fair play to the lad though on a good game, 3 tries strong carry and always seems to find his front which is a real bonus, still had the moron behind me on his back all game but some peoples opinions will never be swayed despite the actual facts that reveal themselves in front of their eyes.

Re: Karl Pryce : Mon Jun 14, 2010 12:30 pm  

LovesToSpooge wrote:

I thought looking at him yesterday how much more physically toned he looks. He's not the finished article yet but he's progressing nicely, and I for one am so chuffed for the lad. If he can continue this rate of improvement on I honestly don't think he'll far off an England shirt at the end of the year, and I mean that seriously.

*Pulls pin on hand-grenade*

Seriously though - Karl Pryce is turning in to a fantastic option on the left wing.

He still looks just a little short of confidence when we're in our own half - He isn't as willing to take the man on sometimes and he's still a little shaky under the high ball. (Although that can easily be worked on - Just look at Jason Robinson).
However, he has no problem backing himself in the opposition half, especially on the outside.

And as for *that* tackle yesterday - It was a joy to behold.

On current form, Donkey over Goulding every time for me right now.

As someone said before though - What a nice problem for Madge to have.
Pick a Fullback from Roberts/Richards/Phelps
Pick 2 wingers from Richards/Roberts/Pryce/Goulding.

The confidence in the team as a whole is so far removed from where they have been in recent years that it appears as though anything is possible.

Keep it up.