: Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:47 pm  

I have always liked the idea of trying Gareth Hock in the centre.

We have lots of back-rowers, and Hock's best work is done when running out wide.

He is big, quick, strong, and probably busts more tackles than anyone else. I also think his off-loading game could be better utilised out wide, as it could be more effective with less traffic around him.

: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:01 pm  

Jack Kerley wrote:

I have always liked the idea of trying Gareth Hock in the centre.

We have lots of back-rowers, and Hock's best work is done when running out wide.

He is big, quick, strong, and probably busts more tackles than anyone else. I also think his off-loading game could be better utilised out wide, as it could be more effective with less traffic around him.

Just so long as our halfbacks support him; hopefully if Sam T gets a run in the team then this'll be the case.

: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:02 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Because there are contracts in place and if we let them go now they would have to be paid up and they would still count on the salary cap, unless another club was wiling to take up their contracts.

I disagree about Riddell, I thought he had a decent game on Saturday.

we will have to agree to disagree on that one Mr Rogues i thought he was far to slow and lacked any ideas but thats my opinion.

: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:11 pm  

Riddell has offered next to nothing so far this season. Lets be honest.

: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:16 pm  

Hock in the centres?

I'd like to see that given a go. Hock v Senior, bring it on!

: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:34 pm  

Last Son of Wigan wrote:

Riddell has offered next to nothing so far this season. Lets be honest.

Wigan fans are a great example of judging players too early and i include myself in that.

Lets look at Pat Richards as an example, dropped to the Academy and nearly sold to Wakefield. And look at him now.

Riddel is having a tough time getting us to playing in the UK and that can be for a number of reasons. Lets just see how he goes over the next few months.

: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:37 pm  

{Hogan} wrote:

Wigan fans are a great example of judging players too early and i include myself in that.

Lets look at Pat Richards as an example, dropped to the Academy and nearly sold to Wakefield. And look at him now.

True.

I have to admit that I thought Pat was a total waste of space when he first came over

: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:41 pm  

Bolton_Warrior wrote:

True.

I have to admit that I thought Pat was a total waste of space when he first came over

And you would have been right, he was clueless in his first season. But look how quickly form can change.

: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:45 pm  

I simply said Riddell has offered nothing SO FAR. Which I stand by.

Richards was thrust into a terrible team, lots going on behind the scenes and played at centre, a position he wasn't use to.

I'm pretty sure Riddell has played 9 before

But yes, things do take time.

: Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:15 pm  

I've heard that he's quite nifty on the guitar. Rock on Phil!