: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:46 pm  

RB wrote:

No I mean the one time Kiwi International fullback David Vaealiki.

never heard of him

: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:47 pm  

RB wrote:

No I mean the one time Kiwi International fullback David Vaealiki.

: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:49 pm  

Charlie Seeling wrote:

He's a yong player and can do most things better than the likes of Phelps

I'm not Goulding's biggest fan but I don't see what advantage is gained by playing Phelps instead. Goulding doesn't have a clue when it comes to putting his winger away, but he's as fast as Phelps and I think his defence is better (I felt very sorry for Roberts on Sunday who was exposed time after time).

: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:58 pm  

I've never seen a guy look as physically scared of playing a game of rugby league as Mathers looked on Sunday. This ban has done the lad a favour.

It may be a case that his injuries have made him lose his bottle and the only way that could come back is by having a good run of games. Unfortunatly we can't afford to keep having him mess up for the first team so an extended run of at least 6-8 matches in the reserves is a must. We have easily enough players to cover his absence.

Richards to fullback for me with Phelps/Ainscough on the left wing and Goulding coming in at right centre.

I don't think Pryce is anywhere near ready for first team duty based on the friendlies.

: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:00 pm  

I'd put Goulding in aswell then try Pryce next Friday against Castleford maybe.

: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:01 pm  

Bilko wrote:

Methinks he may find it hard to get back in the team.

Richards or Amos at FB then? And who comes in? Pryce? Goulding with Phelps to wing?

Roberts
Phelps, Goulding, Carmont, Richards

: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:06 pm  

Bridger wrote:

Roberts
Phelps, Goulding, Carmont, Richards

Is what i'd expect the backline to be.

I'd love to see Nobby break a lifetimes habit though and take a gamble on Ainscough.

He surely would bring at least as much as Phelps to the team.

: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:11 pm  

RB wrote:

I'd put Goulding in aswell then try Pryce next Friday against Castleford maybe.

pryce is 6 month off going off the leigh game a million miles away from being fit

: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:12 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

I've never seen a guy look as physically scared of playing a game of rugby league as Mathers looked on Sunday. This ban has done the lad a favour.

It may be a case that his injuries have made him lose his bottle and the only way that could come back is by having a good run of games. Unfortunatly we can't afford to keep having him mess up for the first team so an extended run of at least 6-8 matches in the reserves is a must. We have easily enough players to cover his absence.

Richards to fullback for me with Phelps/Ainscough on the left wing and Goulding coming in at right centre.

I don't think Pryce is anywhere near ready for first team duty based on the friendlies.

What he said.

: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:20 pm  

Charlie Seeling wrote:

He's a yong player and can do most things better than the likes of Phelps

Maybe so, but he still doesn't pass, he is greedy