Miller : Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:12 am  

Going into the game last night I knew that we had missed Millers presence in the team, but just how much did last night show it?! Not only is he our number one threat with ball in hand, I think that partnership of Finn and Miller just flows right when we are shifting the ball - Finn definitely seems a lot more comfortable with Miller on the field than he does Williams and we look a better team.

Right from the off he looked a threat, faded and didn't see him as much towards the end but obviously hasn't played in a long time so id put that down to match fitness. Think he pushed Wood close for MOTM for me last night. With Randell still to come in I really cant see a spot for Williams in our 17, bar injury of course.

Re: Miller : Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:35 am  

Personally think Williams is a little under-rated, his try assists tally speaks for itself really. Depending on wages I would probably offer him another year, we need cover at half-back and even though we said this last year Finny is getting on and may not be able to feature as much next season.

I think a Milky and Williams half-back partnership could be as good as Milky and Finn, given a little time.

Re: Miller : Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:37 am  

Sometimes an incoming player can take a while o settle in with performances improving greatly in the second season. I'm not sure what plans either Williams or the club have in mind for next season but I don't think Williams would relish an understudy tag.

Re: Miller : Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:39 am  

Milky could have worn his dinner suit last night he was way too hot for Leeds. A great 70 minutes but its team game and there were some top performances last night I don't think we showed any weaknesses, the game management and kicking was first class.

Re: Miller : Fri Aug 11, 2017 9:06 am  

Miller was outstanding last night - he's been a big miss, and him and Finn are so contrasting in styles, they really complement each other.

It was interesting to hear the commentary team so surprised at how he puts himself about in defence - we've always known that; for a little fella, he hits really hard and doesn't seem especially interested in his own safety - that shot to dislodge the ball and gift Ashurst with the easiest try of his career was a cracker.

Does anyone know how long he's contracted to us for?

Re: Miller : Fri Aug 11, 2017 10:36 am  

Didn't he sign for another two years with fifita.?

Re: Miller : Fri Aug 11, 2017 10:39 am  

Yes Miller played really well last night and I think the last few games it has really shown that he has been missed.

Didnt think he would start to be honest. I broke my leg 3 years ago, and although you regain fitness, it takes time to regain full fitness

I also think that long term a Milky and Williams partnership could work. I commented after the Saints game as to how Williams got surrounded by Saints players when he had the ball. That to me is an indicator of how much the opposition has respect for his game

I am also in agreement that Finn may well struggle to play week in week out next year.

He has done exactly that this year, and in the last few weeks I have been critical of Finn. His performances up to last night looked like those of a jaded player.

Most teams in super league have more than two halves, to not only provide cover but also competition. Class is permanent but form is only temporary

Re: Miller : Fri Aug 11, 2017 10:49 am  

When I said I cant see a spot for him Williams in the 17, I meant for the rest of this season, not going forward.

Not too sure why they would go out of there way to bring Randell in early to not play him and I think Finn and Miller partnership is the best one we have at this moment in time, that's not me slating Williams and saying he is no good, that's my opinion based on watching every game we have played this season and seeing that we are a better team when both are on the pitch together.

Re: Miller : Fri Aug 11, 2017 10:53 am  

djcool wrote:

Didn't he sign for another two years with fifita.?

He did indeed

We have them both for another 2 years

Miller was absolute class last night, his ability to speeed the plays up is incredible
I also thought he looked like a man who was desperate to get back on the pitch to help his team m8s

Every one played well last night but miller was exceptional

Re: Miller : Fri Aug 11, 2017 10:55 am  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

Yes Miller played really well last night and I think the last few games it has really shown that he has been missed.

Didnt think he would start to be honest. I broke my leg 3 years ago, and although you regain fitness, it takes time to regain full fitness

I also think that long term a Milky and Williams partnership could work. I commented after the Saints game as to how Williams got surrounded by Saints players when he had the ball. That to me is an indicator of how much the opposition has respect for his game

I am also in agreement that Finn may well struggle to play week in week out next year.

He has done exactly that this year, and in the last few weeks I have been critical of Finn. His performances up to last night looked like those of a jaded player.

Most teams in super league have more than two halves, to not only provide cover but also competition. Class is permanent but form is only temporary

There are many kinds of breaks as I've just found out. My lad has just had a Spiral Fracture in his ankle and that's him pretty much bed bound for eight weeks and many month rehab and he's had to have it pinned. Had it broken or been a straight fracture then nothing like that time.

Also Miller will get the kind of intensive care your average NHS patient can only dream of - not moaning about it but it's true.

Finally maybe Miller is one of those rear beasts who heal well, good luct to the lad if he is

Also intrigued why people think Finn will struggle. His game is already based on being almost permanently walking He's solidly built and he plays with his brain, he'll just get better - I can see him playing another two seasons easily if he avoids any serious injury - lets be honest he never had any pace or agility to lose.