Re: RD 21 | Wigan Warriors (A) : Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:32 pm  

batleyrhino wrote:

TB is no Centre, you can't play Centre and not be able to pass.

Why not....you could argue that both our first choice centres, Sutcliffe and Newman (now Hurrell is off) don’t have much/any passing game between them...both prefer to run. Hopefully Newman will develop that side of his game as if/when he does he will be truly world class but Sutcliife has struggled for years as to when to pass and not to pass

Re: RD 21 | Wigan Warriors (A) : Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:13 pm  

RHINO-MARK wrote:

... but how good is it having Prior back?

It was once he wanted to play, first ten minutes I think he passed on every ball he received, he didn't look like he wanted to take the ball up.

Re: RD 21 | Wigan Warriors (A) : Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:36 pm  

I have to say Tom Briscoe gets some stick on here but i always think he does a decent job for the team. He seems to win a lot of tackles but then mess about on the floor and try and win repeat sets instead of playing it quick tho. Ive always liked Tom i have tp say. I thought Luke had an excellent game last night also, really good actually.

Re: RD 21 | Wigan Warriors (A) : Thu Aug 26, 2021 3:20 pm  

Jack Burton wrote:

Looking at the stats from the game, Martin was excellent again. He's making well over 100m and 30 tackles every week.

Yep, as i said earlier about Martin, very much hope he stays for another 2 years.. good player.

Re: RD 21 | Wigan Warriors (A) : Thu Aug 26, 2021 3:25 pm  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

I have to say Tom Briscoe gets some stick on here but i always think he does a decent job for the team. He seems to win a lot of tackles but then mess about on the floor and try and win repeat sets instead of playing it quick tho. Ive always liked Tom i have tp say. I thought Luke had an excellent game last night also, really good actually.

He's never been as bad as some seem to think. I think he's underrated

Re: RD 21 | Wigan Warriors (A) : Thu Aug 26, 2021 3:42 pm  

Tom has had some poor games this year though has played well recently and was good last night along with Luke. Some of Toms attempted finishes at times have been really disappointing.

Re: RD 21 | Wigan Warriors (A) : Thu Aug 26, 2021 3:56 pm  

Tom's terrible under any pressure under the high ball and both Briscoe's come off their wings to leave walk in tries for the opposition.

Both need upgrading, whilst not the priority. I.e. Prop.

Re: RD 21 | Wigan Warriors (A) : Thu Aug 26, 2021 3:58 pm  

Seems a bit marmite on this board T Briscoe. I can see what some are saying on the negative side - he hasn't always been great in finishing and you don't seem to get many breaks from him these days.

What he does do it take contact very well and is difficult to put down, and he's solid if not spectacular most games. A real professional too.

Totally agree with previous post re. Newman - if and when he learns to pass well and play for his winger/team mates more, he will be world class because as a runner he'll beat most 1 on 1.

If you want to see a proper centre who can pass, Jack Broadbent is better than any of the other options we have.

Re: RD 21 | Wigan Warriors (A) : Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:23 pm  

Toosmooth wrote:

Tom's terrible under any pressure under the high ball and both Briscoe's come off their wings to leave walk in tries for the opposition.

Both need upgrading, whilst not the priority. I.e. Prop.

Not sure what you’re basing that on, Toms been solid under the high ball for at least the last year and He’s often had to come in off his Wing because hes often been playing outside Hurrell who’s reading in defence is not his strong point

Re: RD 21 | Wigan Warriors (A) : Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:50 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

Seems a bit marmite on this board T Briscoe. I can see what some are saying on the negative side - he hasn't always been great in finishing and you don't seem to get many breaks from him these days.

What he does do it take contact very well and is difficult to put down, and he's solid if not spectacular most games. A real professional too.

Totally agree with previous post re. Newman - if and when he learns to pass well and play for his winger/team mates more, he will be world class because as a runner he'll beat most 1 on 1.

If you want to see a proper centre who can pass, Jack Broadbent is better than any of the other options we have.

Not marmite at all, I'll comment on his performances accordingly whether good or bad. That seems a difficult concept for people to grasp on this board, I know it's hard to believe but you can actually hold the opinion that a player is sometimes good and sometimes not.