Not to mention the incumbent Saints coach perhaps being the most over-rated fullback in SL history, if only by the Sky Sports commentary team. Pace isn't everything, but by comparison Wellens makes Richie Myler look like Offiah.

Wasn't there a cringeworthy 'Wellens for England' campaign led by Eddie Hemmings?

Miller made a bad mistake in that video, but if you go looking for it you'll be able to find almost every fullback blowing a big moment. Its how you respond that matters, which is why I'm really pleased for young Hooley.

I see Smith has said Miller has been signed to play fullback. Assuming that's true I really hope there's no plan involving Myler starting in the halves. I have no problem with him being a utility sub, but never a starting half.

Myst still be 2-3 signings to come. Bare bones at both HBs and prop would be a bad way to start the season

Myler co firmed fir one Half next year. https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... er-4267068

Myler co firmed fir one Half next year. https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... er-4267068

I read it as more that Myler will likely be backup. At least I hope that's the case unless we've got a miracle worker at halfback alongside him.

Sorry my stat was meaning since are inaugural Grand Final win in 2004. A new stat is at least we've made the Grand Final everytime we've signed a Newcastle player ahaha Granville was our loose in the 1998 loss to Wigan

I remember Hemmings going into raptures about Wellens, concluding with "Best in the world?", with Stevo responding "I think so".

The quote from Smith is that Myler will get opportunities to play in the halves and cover full back. I took that to mean 2 halves coming in with Myler the back up for 1 6 and 7. Expect him to have 14 shirt next year.

Hes solid if unspectacular back up. Won't often let you down.

Well iv’e read it as that, and unless we have 2 new halves signed up that how it will play out. If we do do sign 2 new halfs, then yeah he probably is cover for half and full back next season

We will see, its all depending on if we do indeed bring in 2 halves. I cant see it, think we will bring in one and have Myler Sinfield and likely Gannon playing half at sone point;

Reading that article, there's nothing to suggest Myler will be our first choice 6 or 7, but rather that he will likely get a chance as cover in the halves.

None of our current players should be 6 or 7 next year nor should Milnes.