Quote wakeyrule="wakeyrule"Hope not, he seems to be reaching the level his physique and ability suggest he should be at. There have been questions about his hunger for the game, and suggestions he disappears when things get tough. Not sure I agree with them, and his performances against Hull and Widnes were pretty good.
If it's true I think you've landed a good player, and a nice bloke, good luck to him.'"
Some may think that but I'm not sure it's actually the real accusation.
The problem as I see it is not that he hides only his Coach and fellow players could tell you that. Rather he runs hot and cold, for example with Anakin, Tuson and especially Kirmond you get the best of that player 95% of the time. With Frankie it's nearer 60%, the other 40% is just ticking along. If I were Agar or any coach I suspect I'd want the player who gives me what I want more of the time and thus makes my life much much easier. We still have a few 60% players at the club but slowly they are being replaced with better.
Cas may simply urgently need a Frankie style player and are willing to risk it - however a one year deal from a guy who's already coached him suggest they see it as a risk.