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    Default 21 man squad v Sydney Roosters

    A day early....

    https://www.saintsrlfc.com/2020/02/1...-21-man-squad/

    2. Tommy Makinson, 3. Kevin Naiqama, 4, Mark Percival, 6. Jonny Lomax, 7. Theo Fages, 8. Alex Walmsley, 9, James Roby, 10. Luke Thompson, 11. Zeb Taia, 12. Dom Peyroux, 13. LMS, 14. Morgan Knowles, 15. Matty Lees, 16. Kyle Amor, 18. Joseph Paulo, 19. Aaron Smith, 20. James Bentley, 21, Matty Costello, 22. Jack Welsby, 27. Lewis Dodd, 30. Tom Nisbet.

    Showing Grace missing and Percival included for some reason!?
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    I thought Percival was out for a bit, surprised to see his name there. Have Saints got that wrong?

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    Quote Originally Posted by retro74 View Post
    I thought Percival was out for a bit, surprised to see his name there. Have Saints got that wrong?
    I'd be surprised to see them get something as fundamental as that wrong. It would be a huge boost to have Percival back; but then again the BBC site said he needed shoulder surgery?

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    Our three quarter line looking really threadbare without Percival, Grace and Coote.

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    Quote Originally Posted by saintgeorge View Post
    Our three quarter line looking really threadbare without Percival, Grace and Coote.
    Percival isn't missing:
    https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/...lub-challenge/

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    Quote Originally Posted by eddiewaringsflatcap View Post
    Surely this is a mistake? A few months out was the official information given out last week.

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    Weird if he plays... Guess we will have to wait until later today when KW speaks.
    Does anyone know if Ashworth is injured? He’s not been in last 2 squads?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 49er View Post
    Weird if he plays... Guess we will have to wait until later today when KW speaks.
    Does anyone know if Ashworth is injured? He’s not been in last 2 squads?
    I tghink Ashworth has been binned off on the back of his bad performance at Warrington. He won't make it IMO. Don't rate him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by eddiewaringsflatcap View Post
    I tghink Ashworth has been binned off on the back of his bad performance at Warrington. He won't make it IMO. Don't rate him.
    I actually do rate him, but needs a bit more time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 49er View Post
    I actually do rate him, but needs a bit more time.
    I don't, he looks a cumbersome lump who seems to disappear when he doe'snt have the luxury of playing behind a pack on top. The fact he's 24 also doesn't sit well. To be honest I'm amazed there is conversation Amor may be off at the end of the year. I'd have Amor everyday of the week ahead of Ashworth. We all have different opinions on the game so lets hope he improves but I doubt it.

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    So if it’s not a mistake and Percy plays then Welsby will be full back and Costello wing.

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    The only explanation is that he’s going to delay the surgery and patch himself up for this game?
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    Quote Originally Posted by eddiewaringsflatcap View Post
    I don't, he looks a cumbersome lump who seems to disappear when he doe'snt have the luxury of playing behind a pack on top. The fact he's 24 also doesn't sit well. To be honest I'm amazed there is conversation Amor may be off at the end of the year. I'd have Amor everyday of the week ahead of Ashworth. We all have different opinions on the game so lets hope he improves but I doubt it.
    As you say we have different views. But some props take longer to develop. I do think he’s at times cumbersome but I think he can make it.
    But it’s all down to Woolf not us.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Yellow Giraffe View Post
    The only explanation is that he’s going to delay the surgery and patch himself up for this game?
    That’s one hell of a gamble..
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Yellow Giraffe View Post
    The only explanation is that he’s going to delay the surgery and patch himself up for this game?
    The same thought just crossed my mind.

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    Quote Originally Posted by saintgeorge View Post
    So if it’s not a mistake and Percy plays then Welsby will be full back and Costello wing.
    My thoughts too. Based on the assumption Percival plays (why else name him in the squad?) then I’d guess:

    Welsby
    Makinson
    Naiqama
    Percival
    Costello
    Lomax
    Fages
    Thompson
    Roby
    Walmsley
    Peyroux
    Taia
    Knowles

    LMS
    Lees
    Bentley
    Smith/Amor/Paulo

    Paulo the favourite from those last 3 I reckon
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Yellow Giraffe View Post
    The only explanation is that he’s going to delay the surgery and patch himself up for this game?
    That can be the only reason - sounds a hefty risk both for the match and for him


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    I think KW will choose:

    1. Jack Welsby

    2. Tommy Makinson
    3. Kevin Naiqama
    4, Mark Percival
    5. Matty Costello

    6. Jonny Lomax
    7. Theo Fages

    8. Alex Walmsley
    9. James Roby
    10. Luke Thompson
    11. Zeb Taia
    12. Dom Peyroux
    13. Morgan Knowles

    14. LMS
    15. Matty Lees
    16. Kyle Amor
    17. Joseph Paulo

    Miss Out: Aaron Smith, James Bentley, Lewis Dodd, Tom Nisbet.

    The exit sets are key so the wing position needs to be properly filled. I'm not sure Costello will offer any value there. There's an argument to play Naiqama there but I'm just not sure. I'm still not bought in on Paulo either; I think there's better options (particularly as Roby may need help - Smith? Bentley?) but as I say I've gone with what I think KW will choose.
    Can't really call this side.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Yellow Giraffe View Post
    My thoughts too. Based on the assumption Percival plays (why else name him in the squad?) then I’d guess:

    Welsby
    Makinson
    Naiqama
    Percival
    Costello
    Lomax
    Fages
    Thompson
    Roby
    Walmsley
    Peyroux
    Taia
    Knowles

    LMS
    Lees
    Bentley
    Smith/Amor/Paulo
    If he goes with Bentley I think Smith will miss out as Bentley can cover (and Knowles) should Roby need a spell out. The Amor Paulo decision..I. Not sure now as I think Paulo has been ok (Hull) Amor has not played yet this season.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 49er View Post
    If he goes with Bentley I think Smith will miss out as Bentley can cover (and Knowles) should Roby need a spell out. The Amor Paulo decision..I. Not sure now as I think Paulo has been ok (Hull) Amor has not played yet this season.
    Literally just edited my post then saw this. I agree Paulo is the most likely.
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    Probably go:

    Welsby
    Makinson Naquima Percival Costello
    Fages Lomax
    Walmsley Roby Thompson
    Peyroux Taia Knowles

    LMS, Lees, Amor, Paulo.

    Wouldn’t be too surprised if Naquima played on the wing though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by eddiewaringsflatcap View Post
    I'd be surprised to see them get something as fundamental as that wrong. It would be a huge boost to have Percival back; but then again the BBC site said he needed shoulder surgery?
    supposed to be out for a few months according to last reports.

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    Percival being selected is absolutely bizarre give his injury diagnosis.

    If he does play fantastic, but if not I can see Bentley going into the Centre with Costello on the wing. A very threadbare backline without Coote, Grace and potentially Percival.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blobbynator View Post
    Percival being selected is absolutely bizarre give his injury diagnosis.

    If he does play fantastic, but if not I can see Bentley going into the Centre with Costello on the wing. A very threadbare backline without Coote, Grace and potentially Percival.
    Maybe it’s a bluff? Saints have not commented on his inclusion with the squad announcement, figuring instead on Robes. You would have thought they’d have at least mentioned it.

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