Re: RD 1 | Salford Red Devils : Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:17 pm  

From YEP, RS, Lisone Bentley expected to play, Holroyd not ruled out yet. Gannon gad a stinger not Hia, also in contention

Re: RD 1 | Salford Red Devils : Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:50 pm  

Think O’Connor is the perfect bench player given the current protocols. Could stick him nearly anywhere.

Sangare is unlike our other props. He offers the something different but that should be off the bench.

Ruan and TNW don’t look far, off.

Roberts has also looked good for me this preseason. I think he’s earnt a go before olpherts.

Re: RD 1 | Salford Red Devils : Tue Feb 06, 2024 2:23 pm  

Guys I think Fus and Handley will start so Olpherts is a moot point. I doubt he will make the 17.

I can see why some are frustrated with Sangare at times, but I think we have to consider the effort he takes out of the opposition to put down. He is something of an "enforcer" too and a bit of old fashioned intimidation isn't a terrible thing.

You would think Oldeski and Holroyd are our best 2 props, but last season I didn't think they were always as effective when paired together for some reason.

I don't know whether the best combination is one of Oledski or Holroyd with one of Lisone and Sangare. You maintain a balance of fitness and impact that way. Who knows.

Ruan looks like he has more chance at prop than back row; I can't see past Gannon plus one of McDonnell, Bentley, Littlewood, Cassell, O'Connor over the next few years we look stacked. I'd like to see a medium-term combo of Gannon and McDonnell personally.

Re: RD 1 | Salford Red Devils : Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:07 pm  

Any news from the disciplinary panel?
Sangare might cop a ban ruling him out of the Salford game.

Re: RD 1 | Salford Red Devils : Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:50 pm  

rollin thunder wrote:

From YEP, RS, Lisone Bentley expected to play, Holroyd not ruled out yet. Gannon gad a stinger not Hia, also in contention

I think that article is taking a lot of what Rohan said in the post-game a bit too literally re:players back for round 1

Re: RD 1 | Salford Red Devils : Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:46 pm  

[quote="KaeruJim"]
I can see why some are frustrated with Sangare at times, but I think we have to consider the effort he takes out of the opposition to put down. He is something of an "enforcer" too and a bit of old fashioned intimidation isn't a terrible thing.

I hope he can improve as the season goes on but I don’t think he runs hard enough to tire people out and he’s just not an enforcer type of character. I think the enforcer days are gone in general.

Really hope he can become a fan’s favourite but with TNW looking on the up , I think he will struggle to make the 17, injuries aside.

Re: RD 1 | Salford Red Devils : Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:06 pm  

Yeah I still feel Sangare offers a lot as a big strong mass in centre field: the emergence of TNW is a major boost.

Would imagine both will get plenty of game time this year. Chances of Holroyd, Oledski and Lisone going through without missing games seems slim to none.

Again this is why I’m fairly confident about next year and beyond: we’re seeing young players come through now who actually might make the grade, and we have better quality around them now too.

Re: RD 1 | Salford Red Devils : Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:26 am  

The main problem with Sangare is that he's OK for 10-15 mins, then he's blowing.
His size means he's never going to be super fit, but he needs to be able to manage longer minutes.
Or it just means the others have to do more.
And we all know what happens when we flogged Prior and Mik to death a couple of years back.

Re: RD 1 | Salford Red Devils : Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:24 am  

Simmo71 wrote:

The main problem with Sangare is that he's OK for 10-15 mins, then he's blowing.
His size means he's never going to be super fit, but he needs to be able to manage longer minutes.
Or it just means the others have to do more.
And we all know what happens when we flogged Prior and Mik to death a couple of years back.

The 15 minutes would be fine if he played at full intensity and created the havoc that he has the potential to do.
He doesn't hit the line at any pace and gives away penalties by trying to be aggressive in defence but often getting in the wrong position.There is definitely a player in there but the jury's out for me at the moment.

Re: RD 1 | Salford Red Devils : Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:30 am  

Simmo71 wrote:

His size means he's never going to be super fit, but he needs to be able to manage longer minutes.
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I disagree, you see a lot of big men with good engines, he seems more muscle than fat, so you would think he can get fitter.