Wheeler : Wed May 06, 2009 1:49 pm  

Any news on how he is recovering from injury ?
I like his enthusiasm, he seems to have show in his brief(ish) appearences for us that he has the skills to back it up as well

Re: Wheeler : Wed May 06, 2009 10:05 pm  

Saint Simon wrote:

Any news on how he is recovering from injury ?
I like his enthusiasm, he seems to have show in his brief(ish) appearences for us that he has the skills to back it up as well

Whats he injured and when. He seemed OK at the end of Bradford game. Has he played in reserves since?

: Thu May 07, 2009 10:41 am  

Will he get a chance in the centre this weekend?
If Gilly's injured, it would seem like a sensible option and perhaps favourable to the slightly more pedestrain choices of Dean or Armstrong - but I wonder whether Lomax will come into the equation?

: Thu May 07, 2009 10:58 am  

as far as I know, he hasnt been injured - Potter seems to be alternating Eastmond and Wheeler within the 17 man squad each week. Although, following last week there is a very strong argument for both to be included each week in future.

: Thu May 07, 2009 11:39 am  

saints35 bulls0 wrote:

as far as I know, he hasnt been injured - Potter seems to be alternating Eastmond and Wheeler within the 17 man squad each week. Although, following last week there is a very strong argument for both to be included each week in future.

They are my thoughts too

: Thu May 07, 2009 2:02 pm  

Other than Eastmond, who appears to have a real natural spark, are any of the other kids coming through ever going to be more than another Ian Hardman? I haven't seen anything from them yet to suggest that they are going to set Super League alight? Ok, they haven't let anyone down, but neither did Hardman, are they going to be match winners? I must confess, I have only seen them on limited occasions, so am no expert, but certainly not convincedd yet that they will make the step up to regular first team action.

: Thu May 07, 2009 2:10 pm  

SomersetSaint wrote:

Other than Eastmond, who appears to have a real natural spark, are any of the other kids coming through ever going to be more than another Ian Hardman? I haven't seen anything from them yet to suggest that they are going to set Super League alight? Ok, they haven't let anyone down, but neither did Hardman, are they going to be match winners? I must confess, I have only seen them on limited occasions, so am no expert, but certainly not convincedd yet that they will make the step up to regular first team action.

If we never play them, we'll never know

: Thu May 07, 2009 2:14 pm  

SomersetSaint wrote:

Other than Eastmond, who appears to have a real natural spark, are any of the other kids coming through ever going to be more than another Ian Hardman? I haven't seen anything from them yet to suggest that they are going to set Super League alight? Ok, they haven't let anyone down, but neither did Hardman, are they going to be match winners? I must confess, I have only seen them on limited occasions, so am no expert, but certainly not convincedd yet that they will make the step up to regular first team action.

Wheeler looks like one, who if given a role in the middle of the park, who will have that natural edge. His footwork is Pryce-esque, and he appears to have been hammering the gym (a chest Andy Northey and Mike Bennett would fight it out over) to make the step up.

Given time to adapt to Super League, he is really one to watch.

: Thu May 07, 2009 2:15 pm  

SomersetSaint wrote:

Other than Eastmond, who appears to have a real natural spark, are any of the other kids coming through ever going to be more than another Ian Hardman? I haven't seen anything from them yet to suggest that they are going to set Super League alight? Ok, they haven't let anyone down, but neither did Hardman, are they going to be match winners? I must confess, I have only seen them on limited occasions, so am no expert, but certainly not convincedd yet that they will make the step up to regular first team action.

I think Wheeler looks very composed and capable of doing impressive things at SL level. I also thought Lomax looked very slick playing full back at Wakey.

Your Deans and Armstrongs may only turn into journey men, although if they get a bit of luck and a decent run in the right position they could well kick on and do more.

Ashurst and Frodsham? Not sure yet - the jury's out.

: Thu May 07, 2009 2:19 pm  

Offside Monkey wrote:

I think Wheeler looks very composed and capable of doing impressive things at SL level. I also thought Lomax looked very slick playing full back at Wakey.

Your Deans and Armstrongs may only turn into journey men, although if they get a bit of luck and a decent run in the right position they could well kick on and do more.

Ashurst and Frodsham? Not sure yet - the jury's out.

Frodsham makes good yards for a youngster, but he is about as visible on the fitness list as JC.

Ashurst. I like him. He runs clever angles. His only weak spot is defence, which needs a few visits to the firing range to bolster the cannons.