: Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:30 pm  

Gandy wrote:

Donalds had a quiet start this year

Had a hand in a couple of nice moves. And scored a technically difficult try. He has had a slow start, I'd like to see him looking for the ball more, if he feels he isn't seeing it. I noticed in the stats against Wigan he didn't even make a tackle. I know wingers can be redundant in some games, but I feel he could increase his work-load.

: Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:34 pm  

thebloodbath wrote:

Had a hand in a couple of nice moves. And scored a technically difficult try. He has had a slow start, I'd like to see him looking for the ball more, if he feels he isn't seeing it. I noticed in the stats against Wigan he didn't even make a tackle. I know wingers can be redundant in some games, but I feel he could increase his work-load.

haven't you heard? We're not relying on Opta anymore.

TVOC will explain why.

: Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:36 pm  

G1 wrote:

haven't you heard? We're not relying on Opta anymore.

TVOC will explain why.

Oh ok.

These 'stats' of mine were compiled privately from my Polish bitch Mikolaj. He has excellent attention to detail. They're solid stats.

: Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:09 pm  

If Wigan choose to offer Kylie stupid money and/or a longer contract than Leeds is prepared to offer then he will go.
& why should we worry since it will further weaken Wigan.
Though, why would they want Kylie unless they're preparing to offload Palaesina or another prop?
Fielden perhaps or more likely to be a homegrown youngster (O'Carroll?)
Alternatively it could just be agent's talk as part of the negotiating process.

: Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:57 am  

thebloodbath wrote:

Had a hand in a couple of nice moves. And scored a technically difficult try. He has had a slow start, I'd like to see him looking for the ball more, if he feels he isn't seeing it. I noticed in the stats against Wigan he didn't even make a tackle. I know wingers can be redundant in some games, but I feel he could increase his work-load.

Seem to recall one poor effort against ainscough..

: Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:14 am  

rpw wrote:

Seem to recall one poor effort against ainscough..

Didn't cost a try though did it? unlike when the roles were reversed.

: Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:18 am  

Loop wrote:

Didn't cost a try though did it? unlike when the roles were reversed.

No it didn't, i was being sarcastic. Though i thought donald was our worst player on the night - i really rate the lad and his form will pick up.

: Wed Mar 18, 2009 2:06 pm  

rpw wrote:

Seem to recall one poor effort against ainscough..

Ainscough had just covered himself in Dove. True story. Should still have nailed the little blighter though.

It wasn't the best effort, but muchos credit should go the youngsters way, it was an excellent attacking run.

Donald is looking slightly out of sorts. A bit more ball needed, and he should look for it more as well, plus a few more touchdowns should get him back on track. The ramblings about next year may be having an effect. Does he stay or does he go? Either way a decision needs to be made for the benefits of both parties, and whatever the outcome it will help. Then everyone knows where their heading and can plan accordingly.

Not only is he a quality winger, who's supplied us with many memorable try's, he's also ginger.

: Wed Mar 18, 2009 2:17 pm  

thebloodbath wrote:

Ainscough had just covered himself in Dove. True story. Should still have nailed the little blighter though.

It wasn't the best effort, but muchos credit should go the youngsters way, it was an excellent attacking run.

Donald is looking slightly out of sorts. A bit more ball needed, and he should look for it more as well, plus a few more touchdowns should get him back on track. The ramblings about next year may be having an effect. Does he stay or does he go? Either way a decision needs to be made for the benefits of both parties, and whatever the outcome it will help. Then everyone knows where their heading and can plan accordingly.

Not only is he a quality winger, who's supplied us with many memorable try's, he's also ginger.

True.

Yes i wonder if next year is playing on his mind.. only time will tell.

: Wed Mar 18, 2009 2:24 pm  

thebloodbath wrote:

Ainscough had just covered himself in Dove. True story. Should still have nailed the little blighter though.

It wasn't the best effort, but muchos credit should go the youngsters way, it was an excellent attacking run.

Agree entirely but in further mitigation Donald also got bumped off the tackle by the Leeds cover defender (Sinfield I think).

Not the greatest effort from Donald despite that. When you think he was switched to the right to shore up the defense on that side it makes you wonder.