Re: Storton : Sat Aug 24, 2024 10:14 am  

PopTart wrote:

I actually said his lack of involvement was partly to do with first game back.

But if you are going to get tired, you have more protection in the middle.

No matter what the reason, they targeted him twice and he missed both times which gave away 2 tries.

I prefer him in the middle. Just my opinion.

Maybe so, be interesting to see how he will go over the next few games once his match fitness gets back up. He’s certainly a big minute player wherever he plays which is good.

Re: Storton : Sat Aug 24, 2024 1:54 pm  

Shifty Cat wrote:

I agree with both of you, he was blowing out of his proverbial in those last 10 minutes and as you say it's his first game in a few months, so it's expected you're not gonna get a 100% McMeekan. I also agree with Poptart's point about the amount of involvement he has playing at SR. When he plays at Prop imo he's far more involved and he's such a big guy now he tires defences out when he's constantly taking hit-ups and making big meters, which were few and far between tonight with him being wider. Tbf If Catalans had been leading they'd have probably subbed him, but to say it was his first game in 3 months it's impressive he can still play the full 80, especially when that second half was just defensive work from them, with Leeds just putting them under pressure all half.

Also, agree about the reffing, particularly in that second half, he seemed influenced by the crowd and none of the 50/50 calls didn't go the Catalan way.

When Rodwell came back from injury his fitness seemed to have dipped alarmingly and he’s a young guy. Some players struggle more than others regaing fitness. However to judge a player on his first game back regardless of position is imo wrong.

Re: Storton : Sat Aug 24, 2024 3:50 pm  

vastman wrote:

When Rodwell came back from injury his fitness seemed to have dipped alarmingly and he’s a young guy. Some players struggle more than others regaing fitness. However to judge a player on his first game back regardless of position is imo wrong.

I'm not judging him on that one game, I'm judging him off the times I've seen him play SR compared tp prop, plus I mentioned it was his first game back after 3 months off a few times and he did well to get through the full 80. Anyway, I've said before that I prefer him and think he has more impact as a Prop nowadays than SR. The Catalans seem to prefer him there because that's only about the 3rd time I've seen him at SR all season.

Re: Storton : Sat Aug 24, 2024 3:55 pm  

vastman wrote:

When Rodwell came back from injury his fitness seemed to have dipped alarmingly and he’s a young guy. Some players struggle more than others regaing fitness. However to judge a player on his first game back regardless of position is imo wrong.

True, Rodwell first few games back he clearly lacked match fitness. Look at him now though back to being a machine.

I can’t wait to see him in a trin shirt next season.

As for Storton. He will be a good signing. Playing his part in KR’s success and another solid game from him today.