I can see where Boyle, and Cas fans are getting a bit miffed that he isn't playing, i'd like to have seen more from him too. I think at times TM has been guilty of not playing him when he should have been, (eg-when we've had quite a few out, Boyle should be playing) but i also think TM doesn't want to just use Ryan as a battering ram and knack him up before his time. Hopefully Ryan will get another four or five games at least before this season is over.

I'll echo that sentiment. Boyle is too young to beplaying week in week out at prop, it will ruin any longevity his career might have.
That said I don't think we can afford to carry Boyle and Higgins and would much rather Higgins left that RB.

Ryan Boyle born 17 October 1987
Craig Huby born 21 May 1986


a year and a few months difference nowt in it really so is huby too young and will his longevity already be ruined??????

season ticket holders did pay full price, full price that was set out at beginning of season, dont see your point?

Higgins is still a young prop too, and he's had some good performances. I'd like to see us keep them both.

As for being too young, Westy is getting a battering week in week out, and is even younger so RB should be able to cope

I think his point is that hudds gates are being artificially inflated by the cheap season ticket offer. I dont think thats a bad think though, i wish that every team in rl could offer something similar. The acid test will be if your crowds drop or not when the offer ends.

Agree about higgins. Oh and you forgot to mention that boyle is as hard as nails.

In my opinion Huby has played too many first team games for us, but this has been borne out of necessity rather than anything else and I believe it will affect the length of his career. Also, Huby has already had more than his fair share of injuries and he doesn't run it in with the same amount of pace or impact as Boyle. He's a different type of prop
With reference to Higgins' I agree he has served us well and hasn't really let us down, but I think he's as good as he's ever going to get and perhaps more importantly I don't think he would get in any of the teams above or around us and that's what I mean about not being able to afford to carry him and RB. I just think we should be looking a little higher if we want to progress.

Just my humble opinion of course.

look forward to boyle coming to wakey, with the right coach, he will come on in leaps and bounds. i agree with you. i don't think he has had a fair crack at the whip, under matterson

What a surprise Mike. I look forward to Wakey making you come on in leaps and bounds

I think the amount of games huby played at a young age has affected him, and his partly to blame for his recurring injuries. I think if he could stay fit he has the makings of a very good prop.

I believe Higgns is 26 now, which I wouldn't count has a young player any more.

Boyle has played 8 or 9 first team games this season and will probably get a couple more before end of season, I think that's about right for a 21 year old prop, hopefully he play a few more next year, and establish himself as a first teamer over next couple of seasons. Again I think he has the potential of a very good prop.

I really rate Ryan Boyle, I personally think he has the potential to be a top SL prop. I don't think I have ever seen him play badly.