Re: More rumours... : Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:42 am  

PAUL M wrote:

We don't know until they are given the chance. We are not going with just unproven players, we still have plenty of experience in the pack and we still have signings to make. Add to british forwards to that list and our squad is complete and in great shape.

We need to wait and see. Not optimistic btw, it does worry me about the pack as it's been our strength but we will know better come end of the year.

I agree Paul. That's the point that I was making. Two decent British forwards and I would be very happy!

I also hope those academy players are all ready and prove to be great additions.

Re: More rumours... : Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:51 am  

Sheldon wrote:

Cunningham and Green are injured.

I don't see the need to play them now, there's still a league and cup to compete in, don't get me wrong if we get injuries I'd throw them instead of changing the team about.

cunningham and green havent been injured all year, just becuase where still in both competitions dosent mean you cant give some game time to some of the younger lot. but throwing young ones in when youve got injuries ect isnt the answer the best way to see the best of the kids is wehn there playing in a full strenght side like we have this year

Re: More rumours... : Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:57 am  

But they get their chance when injuries accur.

I can't imagine the uproar on here if Tickle was dropped for Green and Green has a stinker and costs us the game and maybe a play off place.

Green will get his chance as will Cunningham, Crooks and the rest of the young players if their good enough.

Re: More rumours... : Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:12 pm  

Gleeson is discussed at the top of the board

Ta

Re: More rumours... : Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:56 pm  

The Dentist Wilf wrote:

Gleeson is discussed at the top of the board

Ta

Not exactly a discussion when the thread is locked is it?

Re: More rumours... : Thu Jun 23, 2011 1:04 pm  

hullbg wrote:

Not exactly a discussion when the thread is locked is it?

Suppose not, but you know where that would end up!

Re: More rumours... : Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:34 pm  

thehullwhitestar wrote:

Those academy players that you list Paul, are not genuine forward cover for a side that wants to compete at the top of SL. If we have as few as 2 or 3 injuries at the same time, we are completely up the creek.

Unless these kids get tested we'll never know.

Re: More rumours... : Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:37 pm  

We've hardly had any injuries in the forwards so the kids haven't had an opportunity. The one real chance we had (oldham) wasn't taken. We could have blooded 5 or 6 of the youngsters and still racked up 50 points

Re: More rumours... : Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:37 pm  

hullbg wrote:

Not exactly a discussion when the thread is locked is it?

Dont stress the Mods off please, the board would go to ruin if they have to take time off

Re: More rumours... : Thu Jun 23, 2011 3:31 pm  

Wigan have brought through plenty of young forwards, who together with a couple of old heads in the pack, have done well, a couple have played for England:

Mossop, McIlorum, J Tomkins, Farrell.

Atleast we seem to be sending them out on dual reg. I read on the website Chris Green has scored seven tries in 5 games at Donny! Aldous, Morrison and Burnett are also on dual reg I believe. Hoepfully they'll get a chance once they return.