Re: New Prop : Thu Apr 28, 2022 9:26 pm  

MorePlaymakersNeeded wrote:

That would be fine if the players who have steeped in hadn't have performed. Powell obviously rates Holmes, but I've been totally underwhelmed by him so far, therefore, it's not a given that Minikin would have performed at the level we would want. I cannot miss if buts and maybes.

Agree with the minikin part. I just feel if minikin had been fit there may have been a reluctance to give Ashton and/or thewlis a run of games, as it has panned out I feel we have more and stronger options than we did at the start of the season. I think thewlis should be first choice fullback in the squad and for me right now he would probably be the first name on the team sheet. If minikin was fit thewlis may have only had the same opportunity that Riley Dean has had.

Holmes has done alright, nothing particularly stand out but I prefer him to Hughes.

Re: New Prop : Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:08 am  

Does no one else think Charnley is most at risk from a fit Minikin?

[Uncle Rico]

Re: New Prop : Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:20 am  

Captain Hook wrote:

Does no one else think Charnley is most at risk from a fit Minikin?

You've a good point Captain I'm not seeing Ashton as the first choice to drop out and as we seem to favour our left, chances for Charnley are becoming a bit rarer the pressure is definitely on

I hope gets a brace tonight.

Re: New Prop : Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:36 am  

Captain Hook wrote: Does no one else think Charnley is most at risk from a fit Minikin? Possibly looking for a return to the dark side:- https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrIdVv ... PWwgUNx2c-

Captain Hook wrote: Does no one else think Charnley is most at risk from a fit Minikin? Possibly looking for a return to the dark side:- https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrIdVv ... PWwgUNx2c-

[Fantastic Mr Catpiss]

Re: New Prop : Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:15 am  

Captain Hook wrote:

Does no one else think Charnley is most at risk from a fit Minikin?

mm, maybe at the start of the season, but after his try scoring start, not so much

Re: New Prop : Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:22 am  

I really don’t like to pick on him, but he just doesn’t seem to back himself from more than 20 metres out like he used to. Like UR I hope he scores a couple tonight to prove me wrong.

Re: New Prop : Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:00 am  

Charnley is at risk in the future in terms of salary cap space I would suggest but right now he is our best winger IMO.

Re: New Prop : Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:04 am  

CW8 wrote:

Charnley is at risk in the future in terms of salary cap space I would suggest but right now he is our best winger IMO.

Ashtons performances this year are challenging that I think, seems to make more meters in his carry off our own line and obviously has far more threat in terms of pace. If I was choosing between Ashton & Charnley right now, I’d probably pick Ashton.

[Fantastic Mr Catpiss]

Re: New Prop : Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:10 am  

i'm probably tempting fate, but i think ashton has looked improved under high balls this year

Re: New Prop : Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:22 am  

CW8 wrote:

Charnley is at risk in the future in terms of salary cap space I would suggest but right now he is our best winger IMO.

I agree, it depends on how much Charnley is prepared to lose off his current salary during contract negotiations with Wire for his prospective 2023 onwards contract.

The forwards that Wire need for next year will consume a lot more Salary Cap space than the current incumbents, and hence the need to reduce expenditure elsewhere.