Re: Mike Cooper : Mon Jul 18, 2022 10:20 am  

We're gonna win the league

Re: Mike Cooper : Mon Jul 18, 2022 10:38 am  

Great news, this is going to keep alll the props on their toes for the rest of the season

Re: Mike Cooper : Mon Jul 18, 2022 10:40 am  

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NickyKiss wrote:

A real boost for our chances this season. We need more ground around the middle, especially against Saints and he can hopefully provide that. As much as his Wigan career fizzled out, I remember the boost Frank Paul Nuaausala gave us in 2016 and hopefully Cooper can do the same. He made his debut away at Leeds as well funnily enough (that pretty much confirms our Grand Final 2022 win).

Great point about FPN, he was dominate in the GF and the preceded few games.

He’s a bit of a punch line given how bad he was in 2017 but he was superb in 2016.

Re: Mike Cooper : Mon Jul 18, 2022 10:55 am  

CobraCraig wrote:

Iv just watched it and it’s not as bad as I was expecting, his ideas seem okay but I agree he’s very uninspiring and dull and you can imagine that’s potentially the reason why the players don’t seem to be buying in. When you listen to someone like Wane you think players will run through walls for him as he’s so inspiring when he speaks and has an aura, i just didn’t get that from Powell there.
I think it’s really interesting to see what happens with Warrington under him, very surprised he’s not been sacked and even more so he’s been let carry out such an overhaul and backed for next season. His track record is pretty good I suppose so maybe he deserves time but if Peet had Wigan in that position I’d be calling for his head and imo Peet inherited a much worse team.

he's a typical dour Yorkshireman, totally uninspiring

Re: Mike Cooper : Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:05 am  

There will always be injuries, but what do people now think is our strongest pack?

Re: Mike Cooper : Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:23 am  

sergeant pepper wrote:

There will always be injuries, but what do people now think is our strongest pack?

Cooper and Byrne to start, Havard, Ellis and Mago from the bench. Dare I say it but that's getting close to an ideal rotation. No drop off when Havard and Ellis come on and Mago in shirt bursts to open things up.

Re: Mike Cooper : Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:28 am  

Havard should be in the starting line up without question IMO.

Re: Mike Cooper : Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:05 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

Havard should be in the starting line up without question IMO.

I like the Byrne/Havard starting partnership but Cooper gives us more experience to start which is why I've gone for him. I also think Havard is relentless when he comes on and against a tiring defence that's results in more yards and better field position. Swings and roundabouts though and I'd be happy with either.

Re: Mike Cooper : Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:09 pm  

Phuzzy wrote:

I like the Byrne/Havard starting partnership but Cooper gives us more experience to start which is why I've gone for him. I also think Havard is relentless when he comes on and against a tiring defence that's results in more yards and better field position. Swings and roundabouts though and I'd be happy with either.

I would go for Cooper/Havard personally.

Re: Mike Cooper : Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:15 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

Havard should be in the starting line up without question IMO.

I'm not 100% sure. He's been our best prop, but he's still relatively young. I'd keep him coming off the bench for now and let Cooper take the brunt of the starting work.

I really rate Byrne, but I'd also like to see Ellis start the game a couple of times and see how he goes.