Re: Kevin Brown : Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:17 pm  

atomic wrote:

Not sure! Technically they are all playmakers. I would say the pace needs to come from PTB now so probably Brierley given his pace.

I think Brown has come in to assist with the game management, he can play on both edges so we can get away with brierly as the other half

Re: Kevin Brown : Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:01 am  

charlie caroli wrote:

Well Kirky, plenty of theories and opinions of our best 17 for Sunday’s game against Widnes, here are my 17 if they are fit.

1.Mcnally.
2.Higson.
3.Brierley.
4.I Thorniley.
5.Sau.
6.Reynolds.
7.Brown.
8.Douglas.
9.Higham.
10.Clark.
11.Thompson.
12.Patterson.
13.Cator.

14.Hood.
15.Emmitt.
16.Brooks.
17.Either of the Adamsons.

Brierley a contentious choice,at centre but for me I would have him running off Browns passes.

Charlie, I cant believe you'd play international Stand Off Brown at Scrum Half to feed Reynolds at Stand Off Whow , I'm certainly missing something when I try to understand that

Re: Kevin Brown : Thu Aug 15, 2019 11:12 am  

kirkhall wrote:

Charlie, I cant believe you'd play international Stand Off Brown at Scrum Half to feed Reynolds at Stand Off Whow , I'm certainly missing something when I try to understand that

Just my lateral thinking Kirky,I’m ready to give Reynolds a chance, though I’m not a big fan ,if Riddy is injured or needs a rest, and Woods isn’t available,we have a choice between Brierley ,Brown , and Reynolds at 6and 7,it’s a case of perm any 2 from 3, I’m sure Duffy may agree with you,as I say I’m ready to try anything.

Re: Kevin Brown : Thu Aug 15, 2019 6:03 pm  

Well my view is this could actually prove to be a master stroke. Ridyard aside, there is no 'rugby brain' in the aforementioned list of current Leigh half backs.

Just my opinion.

Re: Kevin Brown : Thu Aug 15, 2019 6:13 pm  

Your opinion is spot on Harold ! It would be a gamble to leave Riddy out for any of the others however if he needs to recover from niggles then Brierley would be my choice, on pace only ! Don’t always agree with Dave Parkinson MOM however in his Rugby League Express match report he gave Riddy MOM following a ‘Masterclass’ display !

Re: Kevin Brown : Thu Aug 15, 2019 7:15 pm  

My first choice come playoff times for the halfback is Riddy and Brown. Don’t think numbers are important as they are both smart enough to work out who does what and when, and they would both back defences up with their skillsets. Also give us a real threat on the last tackle with their tactical kicking. Brierly for me is on the wing with Riddy and Brown fit.
For this weekend I would go as follows.
1.Mcnally.
2.Higson.
3.Sau
4.I Thorniley.
5.Brierly
6.Brown
7.Woods (Reynolds if woods not 100%)
8.Douglas.
9.Higham.
10.Clark.
11.Thompson.
12.Patterson.
13.Cator.

14.Hood.
15.Emmitt.
16.Brooks.
17. Either Adamson

Re: Kevin Brown : Thu Aug 15, 2019 7:30 pm  

Toby Adamson would play before Thompson every time for me ! Mitch Clark would also play from the bench ! Both Clark and Thompson have their fair share of ‘ loose carry’s ‘ and they need to remove that from their game before the play offs when possession will be vital !
To be fair however, the entire team have squandered possession cheaply this season !

Re: Kevin Brown : Fri Aug 16, 2019 5:11 pm  

Kevin Brown is an excellent signing for this stage if the season. He's played in a World Cup Final against Australia which they only won 6 - 0. He knows all about high pressure games. His experience will be invaluable. Even if he doesn't play many minutes, his knowledge and experience can only be good for the team. Well done DB for bringing KB in. I'm going to stick my neck out and say that I wouldn't be surprised if we spoil the Toronto or Toulouse party.

Re: Kevin Brown : Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:43 pm  

WYSIWYG wrote:

Kevin Brown is an excellent signing for this stage if the season. He's played in a World Cup Final against Australia which they only won 6 - 0. He knows all about high pressure games. His experience will be invaluable. Even if he doesn't play many minutes, his knowledge and experience can only be good for the team. Well done DB for bringing KB in. I'm going to stick my neck out and say that I wouldn't be surprised if we spoil the Toronto or Toulouse party.

The reason for not playing Sunday is?

Re: Kevin Brown : Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:47 pm  

atomic wrote:

The reason for not playing Sunday is?

Not yet match fit ??
Not used to our plays?? Which is quite important for a half