Re: Kevin Brown : Thu Dec 01, 2016 2:45 pm  

marshman777 wrote:

Ok then who is better and available ?

This really is the nub of this debate.
The other issue that keeps being forgotten is that we have injuries at the start of the season. We would be taking a huge risk starting a season without getting an extra half back. Just to clarify to those who don't seem to listen (or read anything before making a comment) ... we have no Patton or Ratchford at the start of the season.

Re: Kevin Brown : Thu Dec 01, 2016 3:05 pm  

morleys_deckchair wrote:

"Hi is that Widnes... yes its warrington here, we were just wondering if you could give us you club captain on loan for a few months?... YES you say?, oh thats just super, thanks so much.. we will come round and pick him up monday"

Hahaha quality.

Re: Kevin Brown : Thu Dec 01, 2016 3:08 pm  

Matty Russell at stand off is the alternative.

Re: Kevin Brown : Thu Dec 01, 2016 3:14 pm  

zzhead wrote:

Matty Russell at stand off is the alternative.

If we are playing "name a random player to play half back" then that is a possibility...but in the real world I can't see any basis for it, so perhaps you could explain your thinking?

Re: Kevin Brown : Thu Dec 01, 2016 3:27 pm  

He played there when he was younger and it was suggested by TS, at some point last season and I’m sure he’s said himself, it’s something for the future. Sounds farfetched, but who knows, if we start the season without Ratchford, Patton and no replacement for Sandow…?

Re: Kevin Brown : Thu Dec 01, 2016 3:32 pm  

zzhead wrote:

He played there when he was younger and it was suggested by TS, at some point last season and I’m sure he’s said himself, it’s something for the future. Sounds farfetched, but who knows, if we start the season without Ratchford, Patton and no replacement for Sandow…?

I'm trying to recall if I've ever seen Matty Russell pass the ball, and I definitely have never seen him kick it so what would he be doing there?

Re: Kevin Brown : Thu Dec 01, 2016 3:37 pm  

Ha ha you're right, I can't think of a single occasion either.

I’d hate to start a whole load of Matty Russell bashing, but yeah…

Re: Kevin Brown : Thu Dec 01, 2016 3:40 pm  

Is Morgan Smith not a half back?

Re: Kevin Brown : Thu Dec 01, 2016 3:53 pm  

Perhaps Tony will surprise us all and play Brown in his original position of centre.......

Re: Kevin Brown : Thu Dec 01, 2016 4:00 pm  

zzhead wrote:

Matty Russell at stand off is the alternative.

I don't want him on the wing so no way I want him in the halves.