Re: McDonnell : Wed Jun 17, 2015 7:15 pm  

St pete wrote:

I don't see the fascination wirh SMD. Don't get me wrong he's done ok since he came back. I like him and like his attitude but let's not forget that saints didn't deem him worthy of a deal for 2015.

He looks a different player from the short spell last season, maybe the longer contract has settled him and he has quickly become part of the squad.

Re: McDonnell : Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:24 am  

He's been great since he's come back to us. If his form continues i can't see J-Lo just walking back into the side. I can see how McDonnell could also supply cover across the backs, he's a great support player.

Re: McDonnell : Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:49 am  

SMD and Sav on the pitch at the same time could be a great pairing. Sav likes to get his hands free and SMD is always Johnny on the spot supporting

Re: McDonnell : Thu Jun 18, 2015 11:43 am  

I like Shannon. He's won me over so far. To be fair to him he played well last season as well until he got injured. Lomax could end up at 6 or as 1,3,4,6,7,9 cover from the bench.

Re: McDonnell : Thu Jun 18, 2015 1:19 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

I like Shannon. He's won me over so far. To be fair to him he played well last season as well until he got injured. Lomax could end up at 6 or as 1,3,4,6,7,9 cover from the bench.

I don't think anyone will know where he will be playing until he has a few injury free months under his belt. But his lack of a kicking game will always be a problem for him in the halves, unless he is playing between players like Walsh and Wilkin. He could still turn into a Danny McGuire type of a 6 if he can regain his speed and zip

Re: McDonnell : Thu Jun 18, 2015 2:44 pm  

SomersetSaint wrote:

I don't think anyone will know where he will be playing until he has a few injury free months under his belt. But his lack of a kicking game will always be a problem for him in the halves, unless he is playing between players like Walsh and Wilkin. He could still turn into a Danny McGuire type of a 6 if he can regain his speed and zip

Speed and zip? Not words I'd associate with Lomax even after his previous returns.

Re: McDonnell : Thu Jun 18, 2015 3:08 pm  

We might as well put jonny down and have done with him the way some are talking on here. I know for a fact that Jonny will be fullback when he's back. KC likes him and will give him every opportunity to regain his form and fitness. Kc didn't really want mcdonnell for next year.

Like I said earlier in the thread thst SMD as done ok so far but he's your average run of the mill fullback with a excellent support play. His defence is pretty woeful to be honest.

[Frosties.]

Re: McDonnell : Thu Jun 18, 2015 9:40 pm  

Sky say he's been immense since he returned to St. Helens for his second spell, next thing, he picks up a ankle injury. Can it be any worse for you guys with potentially Wellens, Makinson, Swift, McDonnell, Lomax out of the back line.

Re: McDonnell : Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:52 pm  

Frosties. wrote:

Sky say he's been immense since he returned to St. Helens for his second spell, next thing, he picks up a ankle injury. Can it be any worse for you guys with potentially Wellens, Makinson, Swift, McDonnell, Lomax out of the back line.

No.

Re: McDonnell : Thu Jun 18, 2015 11:01 pm  

We could lose Dawson, Percival and Turner as well?

Depending on who KC chooses for fullback now, these may not have much impact. Turner and Jones centres, Percival and Dawson on the wings is fine. We might even see someone from the academy.