Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Jul 18, 2024 11:54 am  

NSW wrote:

Tristan Sailor to Saints.

Trying to find their version of Field/French.

Hopefully he’s more like Lachie Miller/ Tex Hoy

As a 6 he will do well in SL but if hes coming to play full back I've never seen anyone worse under the high ball. Be interesting where they fit him in

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:03 pm  

1 try in 17 NRL appearances wouldn't fill you with much hope as a Saints fan but the fact Lam fancied him at Leigh would and they can always go either way. Few bits I've seen of him, he doesn't look lightning quick but does look to have good feet. He's probably a decent fit to bring in to the squad for a couple of years while Robertson develops.

Rumours around Naiqama as well. He's 35 years of age (and 36 by the start of next season) and I know options might be limited but I'm sure there must be somebody in the NRL or on the fringes of the NRL that could do at least as good a job but over a longer period. That one seems a really strange move if it's for anything longer than just the rest of this season.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:14 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

1 try in 17 NRL appearances wouldn't fill you with much hope as a Saints fan but the fact Lam fancied him at Leigh would and they can always go either way. Few bits I've seen of him, he doesn't look lightning quick but does look to have good feet. He's probably a decent fit to bring in to the squad for a couple of years while Robertson develops.

Rumours around Naiqama as well. He's 35 years of age (and 36 by the start of next season) and I know options might be limited but I'm sure there must be somebody in the NRL or on the fringes of the NRL that could do at least as good a job but over a longer period. That one seems a really strange move if it's for anything longer than just the rest of this season.

Rumours seem to be him coming immediately just for this season. Seems like Hurrell may be retiring so that would explain that one, an experienced stop gap.

Sailor would provide pace, something we lack but not sure where he would play. If Robertson is trusted to start away at Wigan then its fair to say with an off season under his belt and the chance to put some weight on, he'll get more games next season. You obviously have Welsby and Lomax to consider too plus Mbye so not sure what the thinking is.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:40 pm  

Stu M wrote:

Rumours seem to be him coming immediately just for this season. Seems like Hurrell may be retiring so that would explain that one, an experienced stop gap.

Sailor would provide pace, something we lack but not sure where he would play. If Robertson is trusted to start away at Wigan then its fair to say with an off season under his belt and the chance to put some weight on, he'll get more games next season. You obviously have Welsby and Lomax to consider too plus Mbye so not sure what the thinking is.

Has KN been good for Huddersfield ? I barely watch them play and think he was missing against us.

He was one of saints best in his first spell there

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:42 pm  

The other factor at play here is that Briers (if indeed is coming to us) will know all about Sailor and will likely have been involved.

A backline with Sailor, Welsby and Robertson under Briers coaching gives me a lot more optimism for a new season than the turgid 5 drives and a kick all season (and mostly under Woolf too but largely dismissed due to our success)

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:44 pm  

NSW wrote:

Has KN been good for Huddersfield ? I barely watch them play and think he was missing against us.

He was one of saints best in his first spell there

Scored against us at our home game with them but I've not seen many other Hudds games. He would be a upgrade on Hurrell short term definitely defensively. He's kept himself in great shape to be fair and part of me thinks if he does come he would be an asset in helping the young backs coming through

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Jul 18, 2024 1:07 pm  

Stu M wrote:

Rumours seem to be him coming immediately just for this season. Seems like Hurrell may be retiring so that would explain that one, an experienced stop gap.

Sailor would provide pace, something we lack but not sure where he would play. If Robertson is trusted to start away at Wigan then its fair to say with an off season under his belt and the chance to put some weight on, he'll get more games next season. You obviously have Welsby and Lomax to consider too plus Mbye so not sure what the thinking is.

Naiqama just for this season seems a sensible enough move but any longer, not so much. The rumours and signings I'm seeing across superleague highlights what a tricky time it is currently to get players in. There is next to nothing available in terms of homegrown players and the expansion of the NRL is making overseas recruitment more and more difficult. How people think the top league here could go to 14 teams is beyond me.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Jul 18, 2024 1:43 pm  

Stu M wrote:

Rumours seem to be him coming immediately just for this season. Seems like Hurrell may be retiring so that would explain that one, an experienced stop gap.

Sailor would provide pace, something we lack but not sure where he would play. If Robertson is trusted to start away at Wigan then its fair to say with an off season under his belt and the chance to put some weight on, he'll get more games next season. You obviously have Welsby and Lomax to consider too plus Mbye so not sure what the thinking is.

I would stick with Robertson he needs a long run in the first team. The reserves or a period on loan isn’t going to develop him. Saints need to be bold rather than regressive.

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Jul 18, 2024 1:47 pm  

The Yellow Giraffe wrote:

Several wingers and centres and then a forward should Matautia leave, which is looking increasingly likely. I've been given names but I wont be plastering them on here.

The emergence of Robertson, Whitby and Roberts means we are highly unlikely to sign anyone to play in the halves. Those 3 should thrive under our new incoming attack coach.......

So can I reasonably assume that Sailor is not on your secret list?

Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Thu Jul 18, 2024 2:53 pm  

Zig wrote:

So can I reasonably assume that Sailor is not on your secret list?

He was third behind pubic hair and a girlfriend