Joe Westerman : Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:32 pm  

only going by what i have seen on sky this year. but the kid really does not look to have pushed on. whats your say on him? has he slipped into the comfort zone now he has a fat 4 year contract ( think thats what it was )?

: Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:34 pm  

He was brilliant today and has got better since Faumuina left too.

: Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:35 pm  

brilliant today!!

was anybody on the field above average?

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:02 am  

I think it's more a case of after his first season he was a marked man. Matterson tended to push him into the middle more this season and he really didn't have the same impact as running down the right channel like he normally does.

Generally, when he plays down there he does well - Harlequins away was a perfect example of this. Although, I know he is deeply disappointed by his form this season, but I don't see why. He's a Cas lad and he will be forgiven for making mistakes. After all he is young too.

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:11 am  

Joe had a terrible head injury this year, has been played in a different position this year, which i dont think suits his style, but the lad will provide for years to come, that is if the coach doesnt nak the lad up thumping the ball in.

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:17 am  

tigerman1+1 wrote:

Joe had a terrible head injury this year, has been played in a different position this year, which i dont think suits his style, but the lad will provide for years to come, that is if the coach doesnt nak the lad up thumping the ball in.

Really does make me wonder what the coaching staff see in Westy because its quite easy to see he is talented but as you say, thumping the ball in from some of the hospital passing evident last night doesn't play to those talents

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:04 am  

mallyjnr wrote:

brilliant today!!

was anybody on the field above average?

Richard Owen.

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:12 am  

Dead Man Walking wrote:

Richard Owen.

Absolutely

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:50 pm  

: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:42 pm  

Dead Man Walking wrote:

Richard Owen.

richard owen was easily cas's best player. even provided the try for westerman. he did everything but put it over the line for him. he was no where near mom. owens defence, attack, hard work and tackling. imo made him the best player cas had on the field. westerman was average.