Big question this is. I do think we will see Fage shift into the hooker role . IÂ’m not sure about Smith at 9 yet, Roby is gonna need a replacement/ support throughout the season . If Fage is not affective as a 9 replacement , his days may well be numbered if Dodd can show his worth !
Lees , IÂ’m confident will be stronger next season . On paper we look a quality squad however itÂ’s always a risk having change in mass . The positive is the squad is complete with a full pre season together . The club have acted fast to ensure this happens which is good team management .
IÂ’m looking forward to seeing this squad of players next season . Fingers crossed that we are able to get into the stadium and really get behind KW and the Club
You and h-bomb are totally right about Naiqama’s role in the try. With all the excitement of the kick and chase it’s too easy to forgot the build up and the will to win shown by all involved. They made their own luck starting with Lomax catching the ball and running so hard to make meters.
I've always liked the look of Eaves, he has something about him. Not knocking Smith either but he does have a few issues regarding his tackling.
I think going forward we'll go with Fages and Eaves when the time comes for Roby to call it a day as I just don't see anyone else worth bothering with unless some NRL drop out becomes available.
It’s such an important thing for us to get right. We’ve had at least one world class hooker in the team for 25 years. We may never have a hooker as good as Roby or Cunningham again and I think we have to be realistic about that but we can certainly use next season to find out whether Smith, Fages or Eaves look like they are capable of stepping up to 1st choice
Forwards win games. The backs decide by how much.
Our squad depth looks very strong for next season, we've got good enough quality to cover every position now. If our 3 new imports deliver and our 3 young ones progress further I don't see why we can't do the triple champions achievement.
For the players I should imagine the Challenge Cup is a high priority, a few players have already mentioned it.
Squad looking good. Just want to see Dodd given much more gametime next season. Fages still not good enough for me.
Last edited by Angry Dave; 5th December 2020 at 14:55. Reason: Brad Singleton having made more knock on's than meter's
I'd like to see the 14 role/utility being a battle between Welsby, Dodd & Smith. All 3 have now had SL experience and given Saints seem settled with their recruitment for next year, it's down to these three to be putting pressure on the established pivots at the club. I know Stiddy has shown the stats to say Saints had the best attack overall last season, but I don't think many would argue that in the arm wrestle games, the attack has struggled for ideas. Coote will be in last year of his contract, Lomax in his 30's, Roby coming towards the end of his career and Fages hasn't really proven that he is one to build a team around.
The coach has said that Mata’utia will play in the forwards, so could spell Thompson, Knowles or Bentley (if not start over either). Then it's Paasi plus LMS or Amor fighting for the final bench spot. That's how I'd go anyway.
Regards,
STEVO
I agrre with this. I have always been a big fages fan but last year he was just average at best and at time we really needed a 7 to step up he was no were to be seen. Against lesser teams id pick dodd at 7 for experiance and game time. Until he is ready to play wigan wire on regular basis