Re: Warrington (h) : Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:10 am  

NickyKiss wrote:

He’s obviously not hugely quick Smithies but he’s playing great at the minute. He is really developing his link play in the middle and he’s added more punch to his running game. If he had an ex teammate banging his drum in the media, I reckon he’d be getting rave reviews across the board but not all players are as lucky.

Lots of passing last night as well linking with other forwards and our halves.

Re: Warrington (h) : Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:09 am  

Itchy Arsenal wrote:

Unfortunately I couldn’t get to the game last night but really pleased with the result.
How did Nsemba and Hill go?

They were hardly on, might have got 10mins each in the second half, bench could be a bit of a concern next week, it's gutting having Havard missing

Re: Warrington (h) : Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:33 am  

Thought Smith was excellent last night he ran the show and his heads up play for Marshall's try was brilliant. KPP was different player - looked strong and effective - shame it has come late in his Wigan career as he could be a real handful playing like that. O'Neill was very good too. Possibly Wardle's best game for us

Field looked a bit sharper as well - perhaps he is now getting over the injury he had.

Second half we looked a lot more joined up - the attack looked a bit more slick - still work to do but improving.

Re: Warrington (h) : Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:33 am  

Cbr1000rr wrote:

My only fly in the ointment is shoerrocks, grafter but no go forward at all i think when all the pack is fit, he definitely misses out on the 17

I still think we keep hold of him. He does a job and is only still 23. I think he is and will be a great utility player going forward. All this experience will do him well.

Re: Warrington (h) : Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:47 am  

apollosghost wrote:

They were hardly on, might have got 10mins each in the second half, bench could be a bit of a concern next week, it's gutting having Havard missing

Thank you for the feedback.
Peet does seem to protect his young players. Next week it will be a full on 80 minutes so the youngsters may have to play more than cameo roles.
I agree that Havard will be a major miss but hopefully we can lift our intensity to overcome a highly motivated Rovers team.

Re: Warrington (h) : Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:34 am  

WWste wrote:

I still think we keep hold of him. He does a job and is only still 23. I think he is and will be a great utility player going forward. All this experience will do him well.

12m from 6 carries just isn’t good enough for a second rower.

I get his utility value but he’s average at best in any position.

Re: Warrington (h) : Sat Jul 15, 2023 12:19 pm  

Itchy Arsenal wrote:

Unfortunately I couldn’t get to the game last night but really pleased with the result.
How did Nsemba and Hill go?

Limited minutes for both but they got stuck in when they were on. No real stand out moments but both are clearly going to be good players for us.

Re: Warrington (h) : Sat Jul 15, 2023 12:23 pm  

nathan_rugby wrote:

12m from 6 carries just isn’t good enough for a second rower.

I get his utility value but he’s average at best in any position.

Pretty much. His future here will all depend on his wage demands and what he wants from his career. He’s never going to be a first choice player in any position IMO but the fact he can do a decent job in loads of positions makes him a worthwhile squad player IMO ‘if’ it comes at a low cost.

Re: Warrington (h) : Sat Jul 15, 2023 12:44 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

Limited minutes for both but they got stuck in when they were on. No real stand out moments but both are clearly going to be good players for us.

Thank you NK.
I’ve been impressed with Hill’s aggression and making himself available to carry the ball. He’s from good stock and as his confidence grows he will get even better.
Nsemba is coming along quite nicely. I thought he had an excellent game at Wakey and if he continues on this upward trend i think that we have a potential top class forward.

Re: Warrington (h) : Sat Jul 15, 2023 1:59 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

I think there is value in having him as your last sub. He can cover O’Neill for 15-20 mins if needed, spell Smithies or one of the second rowers and cover injuries in the halves. I agree he shouldn’t be starting games though, not when we have everyone fit.

I don't think he will, and there's every chance he doesn't make the 17 when/if Isa is back