Re: Super 8's Game 2: Wakefield Away : Thu Aug 13, 2015 7:33 pm  

mat wrote:

be a big call to put baille, who hasnt featured for months, in ahead of blythe.

Blythe might have featured but it's debatable if he has contributed.

Re: Super 8's Game 2: Wakefield Away : Thu Aug 13, 2015 7:38 pm  

Bets'y Bulls wrote:

We do seem to pick some strange squads, no Walshaw but Baille, no f/b despite 2 fit ones available, Siejka in squad despite not playing for ages, does this mean he must play and./or a half back is injured?

Rumour on social media is that Shaw's had a falling out with club about an extension for next year. he feels we haven't offered him enough compared to what were offering others and hence him unlikely to feature again and seemingly off to hull next year. Doesn't explain why Mendieka isn't in squad though

Re: Super 8's Game 2: Wakefield Away : Thu Aug 13, 2015 7:42 pm  

mat wrote:

Rumour on social media is that Shaw's had a falling out with club about an extension for next year. he feels we haven't offered him enough compared to what were offering others and hence him unlikely to feature again and seemingly off to hull next year. Doesn't explain why Mendieka isn't in squad though

It looks like we are just picking players with super league experience.

Re: Super 8's Game 2: Wakefield Away : Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:39 pm  

mat wrote:

Rumour on social media is that Shaw's had a falling out with club about an extension for next year. he feels we haven't offered him enough compared to what were offering others and hence him unlikely to feature again and seemingly off to hull next year. Doesn't explain why Mendieka isn't in squad though

Bit disappointing if true. Jimmy always rated Shaw highly. However he's not been outstanding enough to warrant us breaking the bank. Leigh game he was superb. But his defence hasn't been the best at times and isn't quick enough to be a top winger. Would definitely have him in the squad for next year, but depends what wage demands were (if rumours are true). But I think Caro Clare and Williams are head of him as wingers. Mullaney is First choice full back and Mendieka/Clare can cover if/when he's injured.

Re: Super 8's Game 2: Wakefield Away : Fri Aug 14, 2015 5:35 am  

Honestly believe you'll put 40 on them,
Wakey 20-40 Bradford or that kind of score.
You're a better team on paper, good ref, no godinet and should be like a home game for you.
How many travelling fans do you reckon?
Be careful of the Wakey stewards, we took about 2500 there in the cup and it was bedlam.

Re: Super 8's Game 2: Wakefield Away : Fri Aug 14, 2015 7:46 am  

jonny the leyther wrote:

Honestly believe you'll put 40 on them,
Wakey 20-40 Bradford or that kind of score.
You're a better team on paper, good ref, no godinet and should be like a home game for you.
How many travelling fans do you reckon?
Be careful of the Wakey stewards, we took about 2500 there in the cup and it was bedlam.

I agree. I don't get this Wakefield love in. They are a poor side, and have been for a couple of years. An in form Bulls team should win comfortably. I'm going for Bulls by 18.

Re: Super 8's Game 2: Wakefield Away : Fri Aug 14, 2015 7:58 am  

Depends which Bulls team turns up. We've had a few dismal performances recently, we're all hoping we lift for these mid 8 games though. On paper it looks close but we have the talent to get the result if we take our chances.

[Bulliac]

Re: Super 8's Game 2: Wakefield Away : Fri Aug 14, 2015 8:53 am  

Bull Mania wrote:

Bit disappointing if true. Jimmy always rated Shaw highly. However he's not been outstanding enough to warrant us breaking the bank. Leigh game he was superb. But his defence hasn't been the best at times and isn't quick enough to be a top winger. Would definitely have him in the squad for next year, but depends what wage demands were (if rumours are true). But I think Caro Clare and Williams are head of him as wingers. Mullaney is First choice full back and Mendieka/Clare can cover if/when he's injured.

Pretty much agree with that.

Shaw has been ok, but we're talking championship and we'll need to be better if we're both to go up and stay there.

Even in this division his defence, both catching and tackling, hasn't been great, though he is a good goal-kicker and knows where the line is. We have better options imo. Williams and Clare are already signed for next year and I'd give Caro an extra year too, before Shaw. Sorry to say, but it's a cut throat world and Shaw's plenty good enough to get a gig elsewhere if he leaves.

Re: Super 8's Game 2: Wakefield Away : Fri Aug 14, 2015 9:18 am  

Bulliac wrote:

Pretty much agree with that.

Shaw has been ok, but we're talking championship and we'll need to be better if we're both to go up and stay there.

Even in this division his defence, both catching and tackling, hasn't been great, though he is a good goal-kicker and knows where the line is. We have better options imo. Williams and Clare are already signed for next year and I'd give Caro an extra year too, before Shaw. Sorry to say, but it's a cut throat world and Shaw's plenty good enough to get a gig elsewhere if he leaves.

Also I suppose if we go up at the expense of a SL team we can pick over some bones so to speak so shaw would be even further down the list, his support play isnt as good as Mendeika when ive seen them both, and Addy is nearly as good a goal kicker also have Mullaney for that role (if we keep Seijka I wouldnt use him he missed a sitter at Leigh) need to focus on 7 next season no matter where we are, the others (provided we keep them) will still form a good team.

Re: Super 8's Game 2: Wakefield Away : Fri Aug 14, 2015 9:39 am  

Shaw is young and he came as a centre if I recall. He's contributed more than most this season so I'd like to see him stay. Agree with the concerns about Blythe who looks as though he needs to start pre-season.