: Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:11 pm  

Isn't Lomax an able hooker?

: Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:11 pm  

saints35 bulls0 wrote:

I dont think this is such a bad thing to be honest - sure we will miss him, but a months rest could be just what he needs before the August / September run in.

We should get Wello in for his knee op now too.

Expect Wilkin and Roby to share the hooking duties. Who is in the academy?

Spot on, Wilkin has often taken the impotus at dummy half and his defence is solid enough to allow him to fill in. Not ideal but he can do the job as interchange.

I'm not sure Wello's injury turned out bad enough to need mid season surgery though i seem to remember something along those lines.

: Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:26 pm  

Mugwump wrote:

I know Cunningham's recent injury record is pretty good but we have to accept that as he's getting older he is increasingly at risk of injury. Another season would be a massive gamble for the club.

I think it will be a gamble either way to be honest. We are steadily losing the core players that have helped us be so successful in Super league.

Releasing Long and Cunningham at the same time is a big risk. They aren't just pivotal players on the field, but off the field too.

: Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:35 pm  

True, but have to look at the effectiveness of the player. I think it's fair to say that Keiron's current form is not what it was last season. If the decline contines (or, as is the case with other players, accelerates) he may hamper our efforts next season.

: Wed Jul 01, 2009 2:13 pm  

Could be a blessing in disguise, give us a chance to see how we'll cope when KC retires and how the other squad members cope.

: Wed Jul 01, 2009 2:29 pm  

Mugwump wrote:

True, but have to look at the effectiveness of the player. I think it's fair to say that Keiron's current form is not what it was last season. If the decline contines (or, as is the case with other players, accelerates) he may hamper our efforts next season.

Totally agree - it's just another reason why we need to ensure Scott Moore is at the club next season with or without KC

: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:07 pm  

I've no doubt that Lomax could do a pretty good job at nine. But he's seems a bit too similar to Roby for the impact hooker to work effectively.

: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:11 pm  

Mugwump wrote:

I've no doubt that Lomax could do a pretty good job at nine. But he's seems a bit too similar to Roby for the impact hooker to work effectively.

Why not start Roby with the mind set of working on the more patient side of his game. That can't do much harm.

We should still see off Salford. If we don't, I don't reckon it'll be down to this reason.

EDIT: Check t'other thread - Lomax isn't in the squad, although Jamie Ellis is!

: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:18 pm  

I think Wilkin is the best option. His kicking game could be useful from the play the ball. Gives us an extra 10 - 15m.

: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:23 pm  

Could we give Wheeler a run there ?