Quote: Mugwump "Whilst it would have been nice to have a bit of explosive pace last night - I don't see anything to be concerned about just yet.
Theo is still very young and inexperienced. He had only limited opportunities at Salford - especially toward the back end of his time.
Basically he's still in the development phase of his career. Further along the line than Knowles and his cohort - but not the finished article.
Saints are very proud of their junior development system. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that Cunningham has opted for Knowles this early in the season. Had Theo been immediately promoted above kids Saints have invested a lot of work and faith in it wouldn't have sent a great message. Pull your tripe out in what was an excellent season for the kids and your reward is playing second fiddle to a talented but very green youngster who did precisely WHAT last season?
Sometimes there are bigger issues than raw ability. We have a long season ahead of us and Fages will get plenty of opportunities to show what he is capable of.'"
So you think picking the young inexperienced loose foward in Knowles who's only played twice before the france international who's played many many games in super league and can play hooker makes sense ?
I'm not sure you watched much of Knowles in scholarship or u19s but he's a backrow and not a hooker. He is a real athlete wirh bags of potential but to pick him Over theo is pretty silly.