Re: Jon Wilkin - Contract Extension : Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:25 am  

Mugwump wrote:

Without Wilkin's kicking in the last third of last season we wouldn't have won the title. I've had plenty of criticism for the lad over the years. But during the last twelve months he's played very well.

The argument is pretty simple, really.

With an inferior pack Jon is often surplus to requirements.
With a dominant pack Jon is worth his weight in gold.

He deserves an extension. Never gives anything less than his best.

Wasn't jon Wilkin injured for the last third of the season more or less ?

Re: Jon Wilkin - Contract Extension : Thu Mar 19, 2015 9:49 am  

St pete wrote:

Wasn't jon Wilkin injured for the last third of the season more or less ?

Correct. He missed the Widnes home game in July when Walsh broke his leg and didn't play again for the rest of the year.

Re: Jon Wilkin - Contract Extension : Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:23 am  

I think Mugwump is having a senior moment.

Nevertheless, I'm a Wilkin fan. I think he brings a lot more to the team as a package than any of our other back rowers, offering utility, defence, a kicking game, good line running, and leadership. Others might be stronger at one of those things, but none offer the full range. I'm happy with the extension.

Re: Jon Wilkin - Contract Extension : Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:53 am  

I think one year extension is right and no Brainer as he's just been made captain. I imagine it will be like a one year rolling contract after that.

Re: Jon Wilkin - Contract Extension : Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:38 pm  

Wilkin will follow a similar playing path as Wellens, unable to command a first choice specialised position and will attract criticism because of it. Being captain is a natural progression after Wellens, what I can't see down the track at the moment is who the next captain will be and who has that important utility value when injuries hit hard.

Re: Jon Wilkin - Contract Extension : Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:05 pm  

Judder Man wrote:

Wilkin will follow a similar playing path as Wellens, unable to command a first choice specialised position and will attract criticism because of it. Being captain is a natural progression after Wellens, what I can't see down the track at the moment is who the next captain will be and who has that important utility value when injuries hit hard.

Give Luke Thompson a few years and he could be a captain I reckon.

Re: Jon Wilkin - Contract Extension : Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:23 pm  

Carlos Alberto wrote:

Luke Walsh's replacement next year.

You're not allowed to upset the applecart despite how true this will prove to be!

Re: Jon Wilkin - Contract Extension : Thu Mar 19, 2015 6:43 pm  

Ande wrote:

You're not allowed to upset the applecart despite how true this will prove to be!

It isn't true. You're going to look very silly next month.

Re: Jon Wilkin - Contract Extension : Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:00 pm  

Outstanding tonight. Thought Wally Lewis had taken his jersey for Swifty's try.

Re: Jon Wilkin - Contract Extension : Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:07 pm  

Mugwump wrote:

Outstanding tonight. Thought Wally Lewis had taken his jersey for Swifty's try.

He played very well, cant be denied . wish he'd knocked that drop goal over though !