Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 19, 2022 2:29 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

Can’t fault Jordan’s commitment and don’t think any fan would. I’m sure he bleeds RWB. I wasn’t convinced on whether he would be out long term solution at Loose a couple of years ago. That said last year did convince me that he is exactly what we need in a 13 now and in the future. He clearly developed physically this past 2 seasons and that has certainly helped his game. I also think although not a natural 9 it has helped him in his attacking/link up game and will benefit him in the 13 position. I’m really looking forward to seeing Jordan and Max hitting their best years as rugby professionals. I’m very glad it’s with trinity too. The C and VC Is a good choice.

A lot of people (including me) have some concerns over who’s coming in BUT what will make the difference in transitioning Wakefield trinity to contenders is likely more going to be influenced by players like Crowther/Jowitt/Kershaw and the like showing continual improvement in their games as years progress.

I totally agree with you and others about 2 or 3 seasons ago, but that was due to him loosing 2years of development being sent out on loan by previous coaches, that’s history and so is the coach, he can move onwards and upwards now.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 19, 2022 2:46 pm  

Big lads mate wrote:

I totally agree with you and others about 2 or 3 seasons ago, but that was due to him loosing 2years of development being sent out on loan by previous coaches, that’s history and so is the coach, he can move onwards and upwards now.

I still rated him a few years ago but more as a squad option. I see him now as a starting player. Most forwards aren’t really ready for week in week out superleague till mid 20s or just before anyway. I’m just looking forward to the season in general next season and I think their will be an air of positivity about the club.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 19, 2022 2:49 pm  

BLM...Welcome back Squire, we've missed you

Is Amos likely to be making a return too, or is he too busy polishing his teeth ??

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 19, 2022 2:52 pm  

FIL wrote:

BLM...Welcome back Squire, we've missed you

Is Amos likely to be making a return too, or is he too busy polishing his teeth ??

Yes, welcome back, BLM

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 19, 2022 3:01 pm  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

Yes, welcome back, BLM

You are just like buses, wait ages for a post from you, and two turn up together, nice to hear from you again, and I haven’t forgotten that pint you owe me

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 19, 2022 3:49 pm  

FIL wrote:

BLM...Welcome back Squire, we've missed you

Is Amos likely to be making a return too, or is he too busy polishing his teeth ??

He’ll be there a while

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 19, 2022 4:28 pm  

Maybe our signing is still playing in the world Cup lol

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 19, 2022 4:46 pm  

djcool wrote:

Maybe our signing is still playing in the world Cup lol

Think there’s only Taupau we’d be in with a shout of lol

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 19, 2022 6:11 pm  

Jordy Crowther top lad every club needs a lad like him. Past players of a similar ilk from the local area are Bell and Slater.

Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Sat Nov 19, 2022 8:31 pm  

Big lads mate wrote:

Jordan has had to come through quite a few knock backs in his career but Willy showed faith with him and now Mark. Whilst switching from hooker and 13 most games I thought his distribution was as good as a number 9 without the scoots, he got criticised for putting his hand up and playing out of his normal position by people on here, a position which I think is the hardest on the field. I’ve spoken to many parents who’s kids are on scholarship about the ups and downs of a young kid hoping to get to SL and the dedication required from the lads and especially their parents. Parents with lads on scholarship need to hold back with negatives about others because take it from me, their lad will get it at some time if the get to the elite level and it’s not nice but comes with the territory. This coming season will be his tenth year at Wakefield and with Mark awarding him with the vice captaincy, which makes us proud parents might I say, he hopefully can play in a position he likes the most, fingers crossed. I’m sure he’d play any position if asked if it helped Wakefield .

Dont think theres any criticism of jordan think most on here are happy with where hes at personally think hes a great choice as vice and if tash leaves id be more than happy to see him as captain theres certainly no one wants to win more than him as for negatives i see you think thats a negative but the best players on the planet have some negatives and no player is perfect at everything and your right swapping and changing and loans cant help i actually like him at 9 think in the games what are tight in first 20 mins and are tough battles hes great to have there for his defence and workrate and i remember trys he assited straight from the ruck and as for running how often did cammy smith run not much