: Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:22 pm  

Wire_85 wrote:

How has Penny looked for you in terms of speed? when he bust on the scene any gap and he was gone, he looks abit more bigger muscle wise now, just wondered if he still has that pace?

Yes, he does. Far from the finished article though.

: Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:30 pm  

richardviking wrote:

Yes, he does. Far from the finished article though.

I wouldn't say he was far from the finished article. His defensive awareness has improved while he's been with us and his confidence is high again.

Very very safe under the high ball too. I think he's benefited from being at Widnes and also experiencing winning a cup final. I will have done his game the world of good.

I know SL is a completely different kettle of fish but if the lad can bulk up and not loose his pace he'll be awesome.

: Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:35 am  

GetThemScallyWags wrote:

I wouldn't say he was far from the finished article. His defensive awareness has improved while he's been with us and his confidence is high again.

Very very safe under the high ball too. I think he's benefited from being at Widnes and also experiencing winning a cup final. I will have done his game the world of good.

I know SL is a completely different kettle of fish but if the lad can bulk up and not loose his pace he'll be awesome.

He's probably up there with Richards and Donald as one of the best natural finishers in SL. But I'm not convinced about his positional sense and awareness in defence. Agree about the high ball, though, safer than many.