Re: Super Kyle Eastmond : Fri Feb 18, 2011 6:50 pm  

No1 Saint wrote:

If he says he's going I'd try and get rid of him asap and get him off the cap. Worst case and were stuck with him I'd promote Gaskell to first choice 7 and let Kyle provide backup when needed, no point helping Eastmond develop when Gaskell could be getting game time

Isnt that kinda cutin yer nose off to spite ya face? Hes a tallent so why dont we use him. Its not like it will come back to haunt us when hes playing union.

Re: Super Kyle Eastmond : Fri Feb 18, 2011 6:52 pm  

McClennan wrote:

And what if Gaskell is not ready for that step up? Are you prepared to risk his development for the sake of your own pride in relation to the Eastmond situation? I'm not. If Eastmond stays he plays. If his form doesn't warrant him playing then that's another thing.

The way I would look at it is not just completely dropping Eastmond but only using him if Gaskell is struggling or not ready for some of the bigger games. If it is announced next season we have to start developing Gaskell otherwise next season, if we don't recruit, we'll be inn the same position with Gaskell without having Eastmond as a safety blanket.

Re: Super Kyle Eastmond : Fri Feb 18, 2011 6:57 pm  

BackrowSaint wrote:

The way I would look at it is not just completely dropping Eastmond but only using him if Gaskell is struggling or not ready for some of the bigger games. If it is announced next season we have to start developing Gaskell otherwise next season, if we don't recruit, we'll be inn the same position with Gaskell without having Eastmond as a safety blanket.

If Gaskell is good enough he will come through Im sure. Just think that if Saints mean buisiness this year that have to play the best players especially for the big games.

Re: Super Kyle Eastmond : Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:01 pm  

billytuppy wrote:

If Gaskell is good enough he will come through Im sure. Just think that if Saints mean buisiness this year that have to play the best players especially for the big games.

I agree with that, which is why I would play Eastmond when Gaskell is out of his depth. But I would give Gaskell every possible opportunity to play whenever we can, otherwise we could potentially have a first choice halfback with very little experience next season. At least if we blood Gaskell now and use Eastmond when we need him we can still be competitive this season and next season. Ignoring the fact that Eastmond is going and not using Gaskell would be a very short term look on things and could cause us serious problems in the future, if Eastmond does leave.

Re: Super Kyle Eastmond : Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:09 pm  

BackrowSaint wrote:

I agree with that, which is why I would play Eastmond when Gaskell is out of his depth. But I would give Gaskell every possible opportunity to play whenever we can, otherwise we could potentially have a first choice halfback with very little experience next season. At least if we blood Gaskell now and use Eastmond when we need him we can still be competitive this season and next season. Ignoring the fact that Eastmond is going and not using Gaskell would be a very short term look on things and could cause us serious problems in the future, if Eastmond does leave.

I would still tend to use Eastmond for the majority of games though. Maybe how much Saints use Gaskell will be an indication of our intent next year. Im not sure if we may still buy in some experience for a year or two.

Re: Super Kyle Eastmond : Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:18 pm  

I suppose it's a bit like the Chris Ashton situation.

Ashton announced that he was leaving Wigan at the end of the 2007 season, the announcement was made in mid March.
He carried on playing for Wigan but put in some less than convincing displays, so eventually Wigan released him mid August.

I really hope Eastmond stays in RL, but have heard so many rumours that it is looking increasingly unlikely.

Re: Super Kyle Eastmond : Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:28 pm  

RugbyTimes: Seems like it is 'Welcome to Bath Kyle Eastmond' Remember where you read about it first. Bit different to Oldham for the lad!
21 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Retweeted by SaleRugbyNews

Don't know if there is anything in it
but proper twitters, i think

Re: Super Kyle Eastmond : Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:42 pm  

jdrocket wrote:

RugbyTimes: Seems like it is 'Welcome to Bath Kyle Eastmond' Remember where you read about it first. Bit different to Oldham for the lad!
21 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Retweeted by SaleRugbyNews

Don't know if there is anything in it
but proper twitters, i think

Think I'll wait till the fat lady sings before I believe it.

Re: Super Kyle Eastmond : Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:50 pm  

billytuppy wrote:

Think I'll wait till the fat lady sings before I believe it.

Me too.

Just keeping you up and dated!

Re: Super Kyle Eastmond : Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:57 pm  

St.Dave wrote:

There's no chance he'll stay, he's going and tonight will be his last game imo

Will be interesting to see if he says a big good bye at the end of the game.