: Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:50 pm  

100% Warrior wrote:

Yeah but then where does McIllorum fit in? He is a great young prospect and he certainly did his first team oppurtunities no harm tonight.

Agreed

None of the pivots should be dropped on current form

The only change I would like to see would be Prescott for Coley and possibly after a few reserve games Pryce for Bailey

rl : Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:24 pm  

Bailey played well again tonight and has steadied the right side defence.
Keep him there.

: Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:19 am  

Tim Smith wont be leaving the club. Brian Noble wont get too excited about Sam Tomkins. The lad is still only 19 and to play the full season ahead of Tim Smith is a big ask. I've backed him to start games but I wouldn't want too much pressure on the lad.

I got the impression from the interview with Noble at the end of the match that Tim Smith is still part of his plans and just needs a couple of weeks out (IMO) to work on his tackling technique and gain some confidence again.

I would love to see him play in his more natural position at scrum half. Maybe a challenge cup game could be his ticket back into the side? But now with the form of Leuluai, Tomkins and Riddell - it is going to be very hard for him to get back into the squad, unless there is an injury.

: Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:22 am  

cadoo wrote:

Tim Smith wont be leaving the club. Brian Noble wont get too excited about Sam Tomkins. The lad is still only 19 and to play the full season ahead of Tim Smith is a big ask. I've backed him to start games but I wouldn't want too much pressure on the lad.

I got the impression from the interview with Noble at the end of the match that Tim Smith is still part of his plans and just needs a couple of weeks out (IMO) to work on his tackling technique and gain some confidence again.

I would love to see him play in his more natural position at scrum half. Maybe a challenge cup game could be his ticket back into the side? But now with the form of Leuluai, Tomkins and Riddell - it is going to be very hard for him to get back into the squad, unless there is an injury.

This competition for places is keeping everyone on thier toe's. With hardly any player position safe, they know that they are playing for their first team jerseys.

Agreed regarding Tomkins and Smith, but I've got no doubts whatsoever that when the time comes when Tomkins is 18th man, Noble will get ridiculed off the Anti-Noble brigade on here.

: Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:30 am  

100% Warrior wrote:

I've got no doubts whatsoever that when the time comes when Tomkins is 18th man, Noble will get ridiculed off the Anti-Noble brigade on here.

Unless he's got a good reason to drop him they will have every right to

: Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:46 am  

kirkamania6 wrote:

Unless he's got a good reason to drop him they will have every right to

If it comes to it that Tomkins is starting to look quiet or tired after a few games then thats when he should be dropped back to the reserves for a bit, but till them signs show he deserves to keep his place.
Christ hes getting praise off Saints fans! That deserves a trophy in itself

: Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:41 pm  

W!64N_ENTHUSI45T wrote:

If it comes to it that Tomkins is starting to look quiet or tired after a few games then thats when he should be dropped back to the reserves for a bit, but till them signs show he deserves to keep his place.
Christ hes getting praise off Saints fans! That deserves a trophy in itself

Agreed there

: Sun Mar 08, 2009 2:05 pm  

kirkamania6 wrote:

Unless he's got a good reason to drop him they will have every right to

In thier eyes there will never be a good reason

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:19 am  

Hunt doubt as Lockyer set to sign We've made K an attractive offer and it's our best offer,'' he said. Meanwhile Darren Lockyer is a fortnight away from signing a new deal that will keep him at the Broncos for life. In a major coup for the Broncos, Brisbane's most important player is on the verge of agreeing to a two-year extension. The contract will keep Lockyer at the Broncos until the end of 2011 - closing the door on the prospect of the Brisbane skipper quitting the club to play in England. KARMICHAEL Hunt's contract saga has taken a dramatic twist with his management insisting the star fullback will not be railroaded into signing a new million-dollar deal with Brisbane. The Broncos turned up the heat on Hunt last Tuesday by asking the former Test custodian to make his intentions clear before this Friday night's season opener against North Queensland at Suncorp Stadium. http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/s ... 66,00.html

Hunt doubt as Lockyer set to sign We've made K an attractive offer and it's our best offer,'' he said. Meanwhile Darren Lockyer is a fortnight away from signing a new deal that will keep him at the Broncos for life. In a major coup for the Broncos, Brisbane's most important player is on the verge of agreeing to a two-year extension. The contract will keep Lockyer at the Broncos until the end of 2011 - closing the door on the prospect of the Brisbane skipper quitting the club to play in England. KARMICHAEL Hunt's contract saga has taken a dramatic twist with his management insisting the star fullback will not be railroaded into signing a new million-dollar deal with Brisbane. The Broncos turned up the heat on Hunt last Tuesday by asking the former Test custodian to make his intentions clear before this Friday night's season opener against North Queensland at Suncorp Stadium. http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/s ... 66,00.html

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 1:37 pm  

fredie wrote: Hunt doubt as Lockyer set to sign We've made K an attractive offer and it's our best offer,'' he said. Meanwhile Darren Lockyer is a fortnight away from signing a new deal that will keep him at the Broncos for life. In a major coup for the Broncos, Brisbane's most important player is on the verge of agreeing to a two-year extension. The contract will keep Lockyer at the Broncos until the end of 2011 - closing the door on the prospect of the Brisbane skipper quitting the club to play in England. KARMICHAEL Hunt's contract saga has taken a dramatic twist with his management insisting the star fullback will not be railroaded into signing a new million-dollar deal with Brisbane. The Broncos turned up the heat on Hunt last Tuesday by asking the former Test custodian to make his intentions clear before this Friday night's season opener against North Queensland at Suncorp Stadium. http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/s ... 66,00.html Doubt he would ever come to Wigan though.

fredie wrote: Hunt doubt as Lockyer set to sign We've made K an attractive offer and it's our best offer,'' he said. Meanwhile Darren Lockyer is a fortnight away from signing a new deal that will keep him at the Broncos for life. In a major coup for the Broncos, Brisbane's most important player is on the verge of agreeing to a two-year extension. The contract will keep Lockyer at the Broncos until the end of 2011 - closing the door on the prospect of the Brisbane skipper quitting the club to play in England. KARMICHAEL Hunt's contract saga has taken a dramatic twist with his management insisting the star fullback will not be railroaded into signing a new million-dollar deal with Brisbane. The Broncos turned up the heat on Hunt last Tuesday by asking the former Test custodian to make his intentions clear before this Friday night's season opener against North Queensland at Suncorp Stadium. http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/s ... 66,00.html Doubt he would ever come to Wigan though.