Re: westerman : Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:54 am  

Doom&Gloom Merchant wrote:

Getting into the oppo's 30m wasn't a problem, but we were terrible when we were there. Whilst it wasn't all due to Houghton, it starts with him at hooker.
Sneyd was pretty disappointing and Pryce unfit for most of it too.

Kicking was generally pi$$ poor. Conversions, no 40-20s all year, ineffective attacking kicks etc.

The smart move in my opinion, would be to use part of the sale of Westerman, to acquire an attack coach to assist Radford for this season.

But.. adding someone,who has been associated with this 'problem' for some years wont change anything- one iota.

Our signings wont change the way we attack,10 yards out from the opposition line, the likes of Houghton,Sneyd and Shaul need intense training ,ball in hand - IMO.

Re: westerman : Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:44 am  

Hessle Roader wrote:

You might be amazed Des. I would be devastated.

I know what you mean.

Re: westerman : Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:47 am  

hull smallears wrote:

We need an Albert Kelly type player to complete the jigsaw. Maybe we will make a cheeky bid

I don't think you do, you need an organiser and 'brain' who will direct the team, Kelly is non of those. You need a Campese type player who will let Sneyd play off the cuff. For me Sneyd on form is a similar style player to Kelly.

Re: westerman : Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:26 am  

Doom&Gloom Merchant wrote:

Getting into the oppo's 30m wasn't a problem, but we were terrible when we were there. Whilst it wasn't all due to Houghton, it starts with him at hooker.
Sneyd was pretty disappointing and Pryce unfit for most of it too.

Kicking was generally pi$$ poor. Conversions, no 40-20s all year, ineffective attacking kicks etc.

Agreed. Sneyd needs a big year in my opinion. Some of his kicking and distribution was extremely poor. Pryce was good early on but injuries caught up with him.

Re: westerman : Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:34 am  

We're after a stand-off?? :O https://www.facebook.com/THE-RUGBY-LEAG ... 028039863/

We're after a stand-off?? :O https://www.facebook.com/THE-RUGBY-LEAG ... 028039863/

Re: westerman : Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:42 am  

barham red wrote:

I don't think you do, you need an organiser and 'brain' who will direct the team, Kelly is non of those. You need a Campese type player who will let Sneyd play off the cuff. For me Sneyd on form is a similar style player to Kelly.

I actually think we have that in Pryce.

Our issue is back up if one or both are injured.

Re: westerman : Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:46 am  

Raggytash wrote: We're after a stand-off?? :O https://www.facebook.com/THE-RUGBY-LEAG ... 028039863/ Don't think id take a Facebook group , not showing any references as a credible source.

Raggytash wrote: We're after a stand-off?? :O https://www.facebook.com/THE-RUGBY-LEAG ... 028039863/ Don't think id take a Facebook group , not showing any references as a credible source.

Re: westerman : Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:48 am  

Surely we can't be after a 6? We have Pryce, Tuimavave & Abdull in that position. We need a hooker or a centre, even better would be both.

Re: westerman : Tue Oct 27, 2015 11:08 am  

*1865* wrote:

Surely we can't be after a 6? We have Pryce, Tuimavave & Abdull in that position. We need a hooker or a centre, even better would be both.

Agreed.

Re: westerman : Tue Oct 27, 2015 11:10 am  

Drew peacock wrote:

Just been told we have signed a centre who scored more than 100 tries for his previous club and has just returned from a holiday with josh mantellato.Dont shoot the messenger but I fear its true,hope not,Its a certain kris welham.COYH.

If we do sign Welham what's the betting our starting centres next year will be him and Yeamo? That's got me depressed.