Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE : Tue Sep 03, 2024 2:26 pm
jonh wrote:
Much improved backline for 25
1.Sailor 2.Feldt 3.Karapani 4.Percival 5.Murphy 6.Welsby 7.Lomax
Still think there is plenty of work to do on that pack but with Briers coming too should see an upturn in your attack.
1.Sailor 2.Feldt 3.Karapani 4.Percival 5.Murphy 6.Welsby 7.Lomax
Still think there is plenty of work to do on that pack but with Briers coming too should see an upturn in your attack.
I agree the backline looks far more exciting on paper for 2025. Replaced Makinson like for like and then injected some pace with Sailor and Murphy over Dodd and Bennison/Blake effectively. Karapani (or whoever we sign) replaces an aging and unfit Hurrell.
Robertson is showing huge potential and will cover 1,6,7 along with Whitby in the halves too and we've got a couple of highly rated backs in Dagnall and Sambou.
Not sure I agree there is "plenty" to do in the pack. I think we are another solid prop short but that's about it.
Props: Lees, Walmsley, Paasi, Delaney, Stephens, Wingfield
Hooker: Clark, Mbye, Burns
2nd row: Sironen, Batchelor, Whitley
Loose: Knowles, Bell
That's without mentioning any of the younger lads coming through.
So a prop would definitely be nice but that aside I think the pack is fine and if we get a centre in as well, the squad is looking good.
Hopefully Briers is giving freedom to liven up and vary our attack and if so, we will be serious players again.