Re: New Prop : Fri Apr 22, 2022 7:01 pm  

I wouldn’t be against getting Dudson back at Wigan tbh. He was a young, overweight liability when he was with us years ago but he’s really impressed me these past few seasons. He’s got himself in good shape and is a good superleague player nowadays. The only worry would be his age. I think his absolute peak was probably his last season or two at Salford and his first at Catalans.

Re: New Prop : Fri Apr 22, 2022 7:02 pm  

Or thane wrote:

I'm also hearing that Rhys Kennedy and either Max King or Paul vaughn are on their way so lots of Prop rumours at the minute. Kennedy Scored this morning so is getting some more game time this year. I'm just happy we are being linked with props ha ha ha

I'd take max king. Really don't want us to sign dudson. And let us not forget, we should have Harrison raring to go next season.

Re: New Prop : Sat Apr 23, 2022 12:23 pm  

MorePlaymakersNeeded wrote:

Kasiano is another Sita, very limited minutes these days. Dudson has been around a number of clubs, and Wigan moved him on 8 years ago. They might have some size, but I'm underwhelmed.

To be fair, We (Wigan) usually get it right in terms of which players to move on but we have a very patchy record when it comes to props. Dudson and Mossop to be fair improved out of sight when they left. Dudson would be a solid if unspectacular signing. I said it at the beginning of the season that if Bullock was Hill's replacement you would be very underwhelmed. Good for 5 mins or so then powderpuff for the rest of the match. It's quite amusing that we always manage to offload our scraps to Warrington. It's obviously not so funny if you are a Warrington fan. I see Jack Hughes is injured. Willie Isa is off contract if you need a new second rower. Im afraid Tony Clubb has retired though but not even Fitzpatrick would fall for that one

Re: New Prop : Sat Apr 23, 2022 1:55 pm  

Yeah with Dudson i don't think we'd need him, but Kasiano on a 1 year deal for impact off the bench i'd be happy with. Max King has re-signed with canterbury so won't be him. Paul Vaughn would be a big gamble, i know powell can turn a bad lad around but i'd rather leave him be. And my god i ALWAYS forget we've signed Harrison, not expecting anything massive from him but will be nice to get him in the mix and see how he develops

[Uncle Rico]

Re: New Prop : Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:36 pm  

Decent performance today from Mulhern, maybe we stick with him and see how Harrison goes it might not look so bad up front although I would like us to spend in that position

Re: New Prop : Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:47 pm  

It’s not an issue with individuals more of a squad balance issue. All props have their merits but just collectively a bit lightweight. Too often players were knocked by 5 yards from contact which shouldn’t happen. Think our Greek has made a positive difference.

[Uncle Rico]

Re: New Prop : Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:57 pm  

clutch wrote:

It’s not an issue with individuals more of a squad balance issue. All props have their merits but just collectively a bit lightweight. Too often players were knocked by 5 yards from contact which shouldn’t happen. Think our Greek has made a positive difference.

Yes our Billy is starting to show some encouraging early signs of being an effective part of the pack although I'd like to know what's the script with Holmes?

Quite liked the thought of our signing him and I know he might be/have been injured but I was expecting a bit more from him TBH

Re: New Prop : Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:00 pm  

Uncle Rico wrote:

Yes our Billy is starting to show some encouraging early signs of being an effective part of the pack although I'd like to know what's the script with Holmes?

Quite liked the thought of our signing him and I know he might be/have been injured but I was expecting a bit more from him TBH

I don’t think he’s match fit, injuries, suspension on top of no preseason. He’s better than than. Still, disappointing even with excuses.

[Fantastic Mr Catpiss]

Re: New Prop : Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:10 pm  

clutch wrote:

It’s not an issue with individuals more of a squad balance issue. All props have their merits but just collectively a bit lightweight. Too often players were knocked by 5 yards from contact which shouldn’t happen. Think our Greek has made a positive difference.

Robbie was good, though I liked him last year, if he could run it in a bit faster it would make all the difference to his game.

Coops was coops bullock was ok, though he runs very upright which looks like he gets smashed.

Philbin was ropey again for me, he looked like he was getting consoled by a couple other players at the end of the game.

Re: New Prop : Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:41 pm  

Fantastic Mr Catpiss wrote:

Robbie was good, though I liked him last year, if he could run it in a bit faster it would make all the difference to his game.

Coops was coops bullock was ok, though he runs very upright which looks like he gets smashed.

Philbin was ropey again for me, he looked like he was getting consoled by a couple other players at the end of the game.

What a PS 5 or an Xbox, hmm where did I leave my coat