: Sun May 10, 2009 9:29 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

Ryan Atkins would be the top British centre if he moved to one of the big clubs. He outplayed Gleeson and Carmont (I've still to see what the fuss is all about, he simply does nothing!) the other day.

I agree atkins looked good against the pies. Big and strong.

I would love him at saints but got feeling he will be at Leeds soon

: Sun May 10, 2009 9:55 pm  

St pete wrote:

I agree atkins looked good against the pies. Big and strong.

I would love him at saints but got feeling he will be at Leeds soon

He's far too young for Saints.

When did Wigan go full time or have you gone into hiding?

: Sun May 10, 2009 10:14 pm  

Watching Wheeler today i liked his attitude.

There was a time near the end of the game when a penalty got given against him for holding down(or may have been stripping the ball) and the french player got up and give him a shove on the side of the head, he didn't react or go to fight back but just turned and rushed off back to his position.

He seemed a real level headed lad in his interview aswell. His temprement reminds me of Roby.

: Mon May 11, 2009 6:33 am  

NickyKiss wrote:

He seemed a real level headed lad in his interview aswell.

"What CC rugby like Gary?"
"It's great, innit."

Top lad. Think he'll do well, always looks dangerous when he's got the ball and finishes well.
People might not like me saying it, but he reminds me of Danny McGuire when he runs the ball.

: Mon May 11, 2009 7:51 am  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

... What's happened to Jamie Foster?

He injured his knee in the Reserve game against Bradford(?) a couple of weeks back. It was thought he might need an operation but thankfully that won't now be necessary.

: Mon May 11, 2009 7:52 am  

Saddened! wrote:

I think Francis Meli deserves plaudits for how he handled the game today. He stayed true to his word and put in a great performance today, the first chunk of his repayment to the other players for missing the start of the season made today. He looked after Wheeler well today, protecting him and coming out of the line perfectly to stop a few situations which could have left Wheeler stranded out of position.

Wheeler does look class with the ball in his hands, he has a very similar step to Leon's. I can't see why Wheeler can't have the centre spot at least for the remainder of the season.

Meli has been putting in big performances all season, under the high ball, he has been solid, and he has been running the ball strongly too. Why do fans continue to down him, when he has been one of our better performers?

: Mon May 11, 2009 7:54 am  

Wheeler was great yesterday. For me he is rapidly earning a permanent place in the starting line up. Gilly has said he doesn't like being a centre, so put him back in the pack and wheeler at centre.

: Mon May 11, 2009 8:48 am  

Offside Monkey wrote:

"What CC rugby like Gary?"
"It's great, innit."

Loved that! As did Clare B by the sounds of it. I'm glad he got on national TV. That'll give him a boost! Though he sounds pretty grounded and plays like he is too.

: Mon May 11, 2009 10:33 am  

If I had a foot fetish, I'd be in love with Wheeler. His footwork is immense. Like OM, I can elements of the Weasle in his jinking and stepping. He also appears to have the power to him, and can actually organise a side.

: Mon May 11, 2009 10:41 am  

Eurob0y wrote:

Wheeler will make, at the very least, a second tier centre like Ryan Atkins. He could even go on to be a top tier centre.

perhaps that's because wheeler is really a half back, the best young half back since tony myler.............................