: Sat May 23, 2009 2:41 pm  

Anybody got the stats for metres gained last night from Jammer, or can we assume he ,s done his usual 200+ metre cameo.

: Sat May 23, 2009 6:11 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

Nah, he'll want to be watching the FA cup final.

I think Saints should shell out for a ticket for him and give him the weekend off.

: Sat May 23, 2009 11:39 pm  

Jammer does need a rest, i dont think he will want one though

: Sun May 24, 2009 8:44 am  

RB wrote:

He rested for 80 minutes at Murrayfield.

The Big Red Machine racked up 196m in that game which was by far the highest of any other forward on the day. In addition he made 22 tackles. Of course "he isn't back to his best" but who is?

: Sun May 24, 2009 1:09 pm  

The lad is a quality player no doubt about it, his engine is immense and the reason he is such a good player. Making him play less minutes will benefit him later on in his career but he obviously won't provide the go forward he does now. If he continues to play 80 minutes he won't be half the player he is now in 5 years

: Sun May 24, 2009 1:48 pm  

McClennan wrote:

The Big Red Machine racked up 196m in that game which was by far the highest of any other forward on the day. In addition he made 22 tackles. Of course "he isn't back to his best" but who is?

Whilst those stats are good, he is playing far too long IMO. His stats will always be better as he plays longer than other props. If you were able to spell him, you would probably get more metres and tackles from the two players combined, as they would both be fresher.

At the moment he is doing what he has to for the team, but for England's sake, I hope Saints look after him, and don;t let him go the way of Fielden.

: Sun May 24, 2009 3:20 pm  

Dave T wrote:

Whilst those stats are good, he is playing far too long IMO. His stats will always be better as he plays longer than other props. If you were able to spell him, you would probably get more metres and tackles from the two players combined, as they would both be fresher.

At the moment he is doing what he has to for the team, but for England's sake, I hope Saints look after him, and don;t let him go the way of Fielden.

My thoughts exactly, has the hallmarks uf Feilden's career. It is easy to forget, that he may still be physically maturing.

: Mon May 25, 2009 8:54 pm  

Jammer has the potential to be an all-time great . I haven't seen an English prop like him since Lee Crooks .

Saints should give him lots of rest during the regular season , to ensure that (a) he's fresh for the play-offs and (b) has a long career .

: Mon May 25, 2009 9:03 pm  

nickcat0 wrote:

Jammer has the potential to be an all-time great . I haven't seen an English prop like him since Lee Crooks .

Saints should give him lots of rest during the regular season , to ensure that (a) he's fresh for the play-offs and (b) has a long career .

Saints need to watch how they handle jammer because if we continue to use him how we are we will have a fielden on are hands.

A new prop is a must for next year!

: Tue May 26, 2009 10:09 am  

St pete wrote:

Saints need to watch how they handle jammer because if we continue to use him how we are we will have a fielden on are hands.

A new prop is a must for next year!

I think we need one sooner - can't see Cayless giving us much if anything this season!

I wish we could get some cover in - there are plenty of half decent props in the lower leagues looking for a shot get one on loan!