: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:51 pm  

PAUL M wrote:

I thought Wheeler was more of a 7 he looks a great prospect, Matty Smith is a young lad I rate, proved he can play at SL level too.

Of the main two kids out on loan I suspect it will be Scott Moore and not Matty Smith who will return. A pity, because Smith has done the business for Saints (he was VERY unlucky losing out to Long for our first GF defeat against Leeds. Given his excellent long kicking game - which failed us totally that night - he might well have given us a winning chance).

With his pace off the mark and step Wheeler looks a natural six/centre. He doesn't have the distribution or kicking game to be a good seven.

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:52 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Lynch would be a direct replacement for Carvell, is a big lad makes very good yards.

but its the wrong kind of prop. We carry on about our lack of impact then are saying another grafter forward is a good signing.

that saif if we kept moa, thackray, lauauki, dowes, maloney and signed lynch then that gives us good balance in the prop department.

this would mean getting rid of king though

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:53 pm  

Note for stats people (Big Dave T).

Despite his age Long played 23 League games last season and has played 12 League games so far this season, not a bad apperance record.

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:53 pm  

Sean Long to be dropped for this fridays game then?

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:54 pm  

Mugwump wrote:

Of the main two kids out on loan I suspect it will be Scott Moore and not Matty Smith who will return. A pity, because Smith has done the business for Saints (he was VERY unlucky losing out to Long for our first GF defeat against Leeds. Given his excellent long kicking game - which failed us totally that night - he might well have given us a winning chance).

With his pace off the mark and step Wheeler looks a natural six/centre. He doesn't have the distribution or kicking game to be a good seven.

Good to have options I guess, Saints problem will be that Pryce/Eastmond are the new halfback pairing then they could lose out on Smith who won't wait around for ever and if the centres are fit then when does Wheeler get a game?

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:54 pm  

I for one will be sorry to see him leave us I reckon he will give good service to Hull FC he is still The Best No 7 in The Game. Good Luck to you Longy enjoy your time at Hull.

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:54 pm  

A unknown superstar wrote:

He didn't say it was to replace Thacks.

sorry i'm just assuming with thackray OOC at the end of they year then that would be his replacement as there has been whisperings of cusack getting a new contract. plus with king tied up for next year too it gives us limited options

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:56 pm  

abel711989 wrote:

sorry i'm just assuming with thackray OOC at the end of they year then that would be his replacement as there has been whisperings of cusack getting a new contract. plus with king tied up for next year too it gives us limited options

I definately would offer thackray a new deal

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:56 pm  

PAUL M wrote:

Good to have options I guess, Saints problem will be that Pryce/Eastmond are the new halfback pairing then they could lose out on Smith who won't wait around for ever and if the centres are fit then when does Wheeler get a game?

Healthy competition! TBH, I think Wheeler has caught Saints by surprise by jumping the gun with regards to development. I don't think anyone expected him to be at the stage he is now until next season - or longer. I'm pretty sure Gidley and Gilmour will be gone next season. Soliola takes one centre spot. Wheeler takes the other.

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:57 pm  

Whiting wrote:

I definately would offer thackray a new deal

i would. he has said himself he wants to end his career at fc and i would love him to do so