[Winslade's Offload]

Re: Squad for Salford : Fri Jun 14, 2024 10:12 am  

Just to return to the subject of Bullock.... ask yourself if he would get a spot in the current Wigan or Saints team. We need to set higher standards if we are to challenge for silverware. Yes, at the moment we are short of quality in the pack, but we shouldn't confuse 'making do' and building the right squad for the job. He can fill in when we play lower table sides, but that should be as far as it goes.

Re: Squad for Salford : Fri Jun 14, 2024 10:23 am  

Winslade's Offload wrote:

Just to return to the subject of Bullock.... ask yourself if he would get a spot in the current Wigan or Saints team. We need to set higher standards if we are to challenge for silverware. Yes, at the moment we are short of quality in the pack, but we shouldn't confuse 'making do' and building the right squad for the job. He can fill in when we play lower table sides, but that should be as far as it goes.

It’s just so frustrating though, as he has the attributes to be good. He’s really mobile for a huge guy, runs hard too. There’s just something missing between the ears. He epitomises Warrington really, cracks first when under pressure. A trait we’re desperate to shake.

Re: Squad for Salford : Fri Jun 14, 2024 10:37 am  

Not much doubt about it that we need more from him. Not helped that he doesn't seem to have played a run of games before getting injured.

Re: Squad for Salford : Fri Jun 14, 2024 10:38 am  

Although I posted those clips of Bullock, he wasn't the only one making stupid mistakes, but he is in the one that has a real rival for his place.

In truth we need one quality prop + Musgrove to start justifying his place, OR 2 quality props.

Really need to be planning for succession as Vaughan will likely leave end of 2025.

Re: Squad for Salford : Fri Jun 14, 2024 11:05 am  

We are 3 forwards out this week who would usually be included in the 17 (Fitzgibbon, Crowther & Philbin) but should be OK with our replacements. It is a good opportunity for Holroyd, Wood & Bullock (again).

Re: Squad for Salford : Fri Jun 14, 2024 11:20 am  

Personally think we could do with some size in the second row. Brugess has hinted at replacing Nicholson with a transfer….big bullocking runner would do me.

Re: Squad for Salford : Fri Jun 14, 2024 11:44 am  

ratticusfinch wrote:

Personally think we could do with some size in the second row. Brugess has hinted at replacing Nicholson with a transfer….big bullocking runner would do me.

I'm still in love for McMeeken in that role. I know that ship has sailed but he would have been perfect.

Re: Squad for Salford : Fri Jun 14, 2024 12:48 pm  

Believe no Williams or Thewlis tonight - Wrench and Ratchford in - need a big performance.

Re: Squad for Salford : Fri Jun 14, 2024 1:51 pm  

ratticusfinch wrote:

Personally think we could do with some size in the second row. Brugess has hinted at replacing Nicholson with a transfer….big bullocking runner would do me.

Toby King?

Re: Squad for Salford : Fri Jun 14, 2024 3:46 pm  

ratticusfinch wrote:

Believe no Williams or Thewlis tonight - Wrench and Ratchford in - need a big performance.

I heard no Drinky..