: Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:58 am  

Carlos Alberto wrote:

No matter how many times I see that pic, it still makes me laugh.
The guy is a joke, it just sum's the goons up signing a player like him when they have Mike McClorrum as understudy!!
Roll on April 9th when KC batters the Aussie fool

I'm stil giggling

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:12 am  

DannyRic wrote:

i would like to know how many of you scousers have actually seen riddell play?

His defence is outstanding
His ability to read the game is brilliant
His passing is top notch
He is on the big side, but this adds to his game as it gives him strength to break tackles
He is always quick up off his feet at play the ball

You clearly havent even watched him play - typical saints fans, commenting on things THEY DON'T HAVE A CLUE ABOUT!

The description is more fitting to Mickey Higham with the exception of size but Wigan got rid of. From what I,ve seen of Riddell it would take months to get him into some fitness and shape.
He looks as though he,s on a diet of Edwards Pies at Platt Bridge alongside another customer Feka.

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:32 am  

I can't believe that even Wigooners would have attempted to compare an average Australian hooker with the greatest player Britain has produced in the professional era. None of them are that one-eyed. It would be like Leeds fans saying that Diskin is good enough to be in the same competition as Cunningham.

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:43 am  

No1_Saints _Fan wrote:

He looks like he's staggered out of the pub.

He had just staggered out of the pub.

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:13 am  

Saint Rabban wrote:

Is this a genuine, undoctored photo of a professional NRL and SL player? And he's even fatter now than when this was taken? Unfeckingbelievable!!!!!!!!! What's his BMI? 56!!!!!!!
The bloke makes Dave Chisnall look anorexic!

No he isn't, and that photo was taken around four years ago.

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:41 pm  

Anybody that attempts to compare these 2 are literally crazy, I would suggest getting help.

Nothing highlights more the inept recruitment policy of Wigan than this. They have released a very decent British hooker and signed a replacement overweight Australian who is less able. Even with the clear evidence staring every rugby supporter in the face, some Wiganers attempt to justify it.

Mental.

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:56 pm  

Saint Rabban wrote:

Is this a genuine, undoctored photo of a professional NRL and SL player? And he's even fatter now than when this was taken? Unfeckingbelievable!!!!!!!!! What's his BMI? 56!!!!!!!
The bloke makes Dave Chisnall look anorexic!

as per usual stains fans exaggerating the actual situation, that picture as someone has already said is from many years ago

More recent photo:

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:57 pm  

Carlos Alberto wrote:

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:16 pm  

DannyRic wrote:

On evidence of his performances for Wigan, I'd say he has reverted to type.

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:35 pm  

Stirlingshire Saint wrote: Anybody that attempts to compare these 2 are literally crazy, I would suggest getting help. Nothing highlights more the inept recruitment policy of Wigan than this. They have released a very decent British hooker and signed a replacement overweight Australian who is less able. Even with the clear evidence staring every rugby supporter in the face, some Wiganers attempt to justify it. Mental. Absolute cr@p. Higham was one of if not the worst hooker I have seen at Wigan in 60 years. Did you watch Wire last night. 3 penalties from Higham, 3 tries from Catalan. http://www.superleague.co.uk/statistics_player.php?hs1=2008&hp1=374&hs2=2008&hp2=1983&stat=penalties&season=2008

Stirlingshire Saint wrote: Anybody that attempts to compare these 2 are literally crazy, I would suggest getting help. Nothing highlights more the inept recruitment policy of Wigan than this. They have released a very decent British hooker and signed a replacement overweight Australian who is less able. Even with the clear evidence staring every rugby supporter in the face, some Wiganers attempt to justify it. Mental. Absolute cr@p. Higham was one of if not the worst hooker I have seen at Wigan in 60 years. Did you watch Wire last night. 3 penalties from Higham, 3 tries from Catalan. http://www.superleague.co.uk/statistics_player.php?hs1=2008&hp1=374&hs2=2008&hp2=1983&stat=penalties&season=2008