Re: Matty Ashton : Tue Aug 13, 2019 7:48 pm  

matt_wire wrote:

Not read the entire thread, but where does he fit in if charnley and lineham are fit? Not many top SL sides will give him that much space to run anyway.

Wouldn't surprise me if he spent the first half of the season as a utility back, covering where there are injuries. But it also wouldn't surprise me if he kicked any of your 1,2,3,4 or 5 out of the side next season. He isn't at that level yet but from the three or four games I've seen him have he's got a lot of potential. I think wing will be a very temporary position for him, he's got a lot of ability with the ball, he can pass. Not sure if he's got a kicking game, but his coach at Swinton says he's a replica of Ratchford at Salford but he's far quicker. He looks every bit a modern fullback to me, but could easily play anywhere in the backs from 1 to 6.

Re: Matty Ashton : Tue Aug 13, 2019 8:46 pm  

The next “Ned” at 6.

Re: Matty Ashton : Tue Aug 13, 2019 8:54 pm  

matt_wire wrote:

Thanks for explaining basic coaching/team selection to me!

Welcome.

I know what you mean, but what do you think will happen? If he is real quality, hungry and adapts well to the team then he will take somebodies shirt! He may not play on the wing though so maybe lineham and Charnley will be fine.

Re: Matty Ashton : Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:17 pm  

Fits in the Reserves until ready/injury?

Re: Matty Ashton : Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:21 pm  

Most likely, he seems like a very good option though. I hope he hits the ground running and puts some serious pressure on the starting backs when he gets his opportunity.

Re: Matty Ashton : Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:48 pm  

I very much doubt there is a quicker player in the game, his 4 tries against us 2 weeks ago, really put him in the spotlight. Good luck to the lad...