Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Sat Apr 30, 2022 3:35 pm  

Agree with what was said above about Dwyer in that the decision would have been easier to make if Johnson hadn’t had such rotten luck.

Forwards wise I’d keep Donaldson but let bodene go and get an out and out prop. I think Martin is worth an other contract. Prior might retire and I’m hopeful Rohan might sort Tet out.

Briscoe has served us well but there’s Tindall, Simpson and Edwards knocking on the door now.

Having said that there is something to be said for squad harmony, JJB has said how the focus been to get the group together, do you potentially invite that again if you have such a turnover of squad again?

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Sat Apr 30, 2022 4:12 pm  

We need a prop that can make the hard yards and we just don't need a quota space filled with an average "Middle".
We have enough backrowers given Martin deserves another deal,even if just 1 or 2 years.

We also could do with a centre that can add some threat to our back line and something needs to happen with hooker.
Leeming is ok and CJ as interchange isn't bad option but Dwyer isn't good enough.
I'd prefer a new hooker that can pass properly and make smart choices.

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Sat Apr 30, 2022 6:23 pm  

Dwyer is such a conundrum. He's such an awful hooker in a few respects but often makes the winning play in tight games or decisively turns things in our favour when he comes on. Until we're sure about Johnson I'd keep him - simply because attacking threat is where we've been singularly lacking for a long time and getting rid of a player who sometimes has it would be bold.

Rohan Smith may be the type of coach who can improve his obvious weaknesses. Although if Tony Smith couldn't do it when they were at Warrington then perhaps it really is a lost cause.

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Sat Apr 30, 2022 6:32 pm  

The thing is with Dwyer is his attacking threat is a false economy as he limits the attacking threat of the players around him.

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Sat Apr 30, 2022 6:39 pm  

I reckon he could land himself a decent two year deal with one of the clubs trying to gain or retain a foothold in SL where perspiration rather than inspiration is the modus operandi. FWIW I'd offer him a deal to stay. He can and does provide an extra dimension at times.

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Sun May 01, 2022 7:04 am  

Some Saints fans saying Lomax could be it for season. It’s wide open now if so. If we could somehow put a run together and sneak Playoffs…..

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Mon May 02, 2022 5:50 am  

Seth wrote:

The thing is with Dwyer is his attacking threat is a false economy as he limits the attacking threat of the players around him.

Totally agree

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Mon May 02, 2022 5:50 am  

Seth wrote:

The thing is with Dwyer is his attacking threat is a false economy as he limits the attacking threat of the players around him.

Totally agree

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Mon May 02, 2022 8:05 am  

Partly agree. I see his limitations; equally the idea that the players around him have posed much of an attacking threat is pretty fanciful. Should we play to the expected level of a top team then Dwyer doesn't get a look in. Play like a basement dweller and he can be an essential ingredient at times.

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Mon May 02, 2022 8:53 am  

Re: Props
We need 2.
And the most important thing, as well as big and metre making, is fitness record.
We can't afford to keep picking up injury prone players.
Holroyd is a big worry, but he's young and should be considered as 5th or 6th prop - not 4th.
Prior is a shadow of the player from 2 years ago, simply because we've flogged him to death.
He shouldn't be playing the minutes he played for us, with only 2 props in the 17, at 34/35 years old.
Tetevano has been a big disappointment, but I can't see him walking away, so he needs other props around him and hopefully Rohan can get the best out of him.
But bottom line is, we need to release Thompson and Mellor and get 2 more props in.