Re: 2015 team : Sat Nov 01, 2014 11:59 am  

Paul T - HKR wrote:

Attempting to get this thread back on track. . .

My amended starting 17 (for the opener) based on the squad we know:

1 Josh Mantellato
2 Kenny Sio
3 Darrell Goulding
4 Ben Cockayne
5 Kieron Dixon
6 Maurice Blair
7 Albert Kelly
8 Mick Weyman
9 Keal Carlile
10 Adam Walker
11 Kev Larroyer
12 Tyrone McCarthy
13 Jamie Donaldson

Bench: Ryan Bailey, James Green, John Boudebza, Jordan Cox

NB: Graeme Horne unlucky not to make the 17 – I’ve gone for size and bulk - and selected Josh Mantellato at full back based on his performances for Italy

Have to say the depth of SL experience in the squad is thin, mind you it was deep last season and look where it ended up!

I believe Aaron ollett will be in there somewhere seemed a excellent player before his injury and if he comes back stronger he will be pushing for a back row spot , only my opinion of course

Re: 2015 team : Sat Nov 01, 2014 1:33 pm  

Cockayne at centre? Why? I had the "pleasure" of witnessing his performance there at The Stoop in 2008 when Jake Webster was withdrawn late, he was a nightmare and should never play there again.

Salter needs to be played there, he will be worth it in the long run.

Re: 2015 team : Sat Nov 01, 2014 1:47 pm  

SirStan wrote:

Cockayne at centre? Why? I had the "pleasure" of witnessing his performance there at The Stoop in 2008 when Jake Webster was withdrawn late, he was a nightmare and should never play there again.

Salter needs to be played there, he will be worth it in the long run.

I don't like Charlie at full back, tried to accommodate him, and have reservations about Liam Salter; good defender but lacks an attacking edge, his played:tries ratio is appalling for a centre.

Re: 2015 team : Sat Nov 01, 2014 1:52 pm  

Did decent enough on the wing for Wakefield, if starting in our line up, why not there. Looks like we have versatile players in the buckling who can switch position. Personally, I would have him on the bench covering at hooker and back line.

Re: 2015 team : Sat Nov 01, 2014 5:47 pm  

Rupert Pupkin wrote:

Did decent enough on the wing for Wakefield, if starting in our line up, why not there. Looks like we have versatile players in the buckling who can switch position. Personally, I would have him on the bench covering at hooker and back line.

Agree with all that ^

Re: 2015 team : Sat Nov 01, 2014 5:54 pm  

The only thing worse than Cockayne at centre would be Cockayne at hooker. Do you not remember his attempts to play there under Morgan? His dummy half passing was akin to clay pigeon shooting.

He's a winger who can cover at full back.

Re: 2015 team : Sat Nov 01, 2014 6:08 pm  

Think you're being a bit selective Stan. Cockayne had to fill in at centre one season (2010?) when Webster got injured & he was very good. Probably the longest run he had in one position since 2007 & one of his best seasons for us imo.

Having said that I don't think he'll be playing centre next season.

Re: 2015 team : Sat Nov 01, 2014 6:46 pm  

SirStan wrote:

The only thing worse than Cockayne at centre would be Cockayne at hooker. Do you not remember his attempts to play there under Morgan? His dummy half passing was akin to clay pigeon shooting.

He's a winger who can cover at full back.

I agree passing is the weakest part of bens game,no timing at all,just tends to throw it in the general direction and hope,would be no good at hooker IMO.

Re: 2015 team : Sat Nov 01, 2014 6:53 pm  

i like the way any player at any club can be turned into a hooker(well according to said clubs fans) it doesnt happen with any other position

Re: 2015 team : Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:44 pm  

We get a star hooker and you only need cover for 10 mins.