: Sun Feb 15, 2009 6:27 pm  

Come On The Trin wrote:

OK vasty, as per usual you know it all don't you.

Q - Where did Grix play most of the games he played for Widnes?

I think you should read the post again, I wasn't knocking MB, purely pointing out that I fell he doesn't offer a lot going forward.

I feel MB is not a bad FB, just pretty one dimensional for me and the modern day FB needs to provide more of an attacking edge.

Made two clean breaks from what I can remember on Friday, thought he had a good game, Id be very tempted to play grix at 13, think he would be the ideal link man and he's very strong going forward.

: Sun Feb 15, 2009 6:40 pm  

I do think MB as shown an improvement yes, that I agree with. He has all the right attributes apart from the lack of attacking edge to his game which IMHO all good modern day FB's have.

But that said I'm sure he'll improve this season and he strikes me as a confidence player so with a good run in the side and a few good performances under his belt, who knows. Good look to the lad.

Re Grix, the question in my mind is, where will JK play him when new signing/players return from injury? Is he really big enough for 13? Where will JD then play, 2nd row?

Interesting selection questions for JK ahead.

: Sun Feb 15, 2009 6:43 pm  

I would play grix 13 as kevin sinfield type where he can play 6 9 13 but also fb

mb has a good start and lets hope he carries it on

: Sun Feb 15, 2009 6:47 pm  

Come On The Trin wrote:

I do think MB as shown an improvement yes, that I agree with. He has all the right attributes apart from the lack of attacking edge to his game which IMHO all good modern day FB's have.

But that said I'm sure he'll improve this season and he strikes me as a confidence player so with a good run in the side and a few good performances under his belt, who knows. Good look to the lad.

Re Grix, the question in my mind is, where will JK play him when new signing/players return from injury? Is he really big enough for 13? Where will JD then play, 2nd row?
Interesting selection questions for JK ahead.

Whatever happens when brough and obst return i'd still keep grix in the starting line up maybe at 6.
He had a great world cup and his confidence is sky high and with the likes of brough and drew to link with him then you've got serious threats there then maybe obst on the bench.
Unfortunately looking at your squad when fully fit i don't see rooney being first choice this year unless blaymire gets injured or loses form and grix goes back to 1.

: Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:15 am  

Come On The Trin wrote:

OK vasty, as per usual you know it all don't you.

Q - Where did Grix play most of the games he played for Widnes?

I think you should read the post again, I wasn't knocking MB, purely pointing out that I fell he doesn't offer a lot going forward.

I feel MB is not a bad FB, just pretty one dimensional for me and the modern day FB needs to provide more of an attacking edge.

I don't know everything, what I do know is you can't spot the difference between a natural F/B and a natural No6. I suggest Blaymire made plenty of meters, easily as many as his opposite number.

I don't really care where Grix playred for Widnes in NL1, what I know and what last night confirmed is he can't take the high ball. Matty may not be the best attacking F/B but he is decent enough, what he is is safe under the bomb and in the modern game that is the number one priority.

Would you prefer that clown at Bradford? He makes plenty of fancy yards and scores a few more per season but he makes more howlers in one game than Blaymire will in a season. Grix would be the same at F/B IMHO as he is too excitable. F/B is a lonely and exposed position and Grix isn't the man, he needs the support he receives at No6 to thrive.

If you were going to replace Blaymire should his form dip then Peterson is the obvious choice.

: Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:40 am  

lets be careful with grix, im not sure hes big enough for the pack so lets not kill him, hes getting better but hes still learning. his defence in the friendly at cas was poor week after at wigan great, so he might be 18 months 2 years till hes at his best and performs to a cosistent level also towards the end or at some point in the season his form could nosedive due to the world cup and lack of rest. jk might try and keep him fresh when we get some back and maybe use him off the bench. overall though hes improving week after week.

: Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:57 pm  

vastman wrote:

I don't know everything, what I do know is you can't spot the difference between a natural F/B and a natural No6. I suggest Blaymire made plenty of meters, easily as many as his opposite number.

I don't really care where Grix playred for Widnes in NL1, what I know and what last night confirmed is he can't take the high ball. Matty may not be the best attacking F/B but he is decent enough, what he is is safe under the bomb and in the modern game that is the number one priority.

Would you prefer that clown at Bradford? He makes plenty of fancy yards and scores a few more per season but he makes more howlers in one game than Blaymire will in a season. Grix would be the same at F/B IMHO as he is too excitable. F/B is a lonely and exposed position and Grix isn't the man, he needs the support he receives at No6 to thrive.

If you were going to replace Blaymire should his form dip then Peterson is the obvious choice.

Superleague stats for Player Head to Head show Blaymire with 20 carries and 129 Meters compared with Lee Smith having 17 carries and 107 meters. This is obviously over 2 games but would tend to suggest you are right in your suggestion.

: Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:20 pm  

According to the OpTA stats Blaymire has carried for 288 metres with 36 carries in the past 2 games - more than any other Wakey player and currently 4th in SL - Smith has only carried for 189.

: Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:28 pm  

IngsRoader wrote:

According to the OpTA stats Blaymire has carried for 288 metres with 36 carries in the past 2 games - more than any other Wakey player and currently 4th in SL - Smith has only carried for 189.

Still won't be good enough for some, he's rubbish that Blaymire

: Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:28 pm  

Started the season really well has Matty, in fact he has gone about his job and not been recognised by many supporters.

Early days yet but let’s hope he can keep that kind of form up.