I missed Foster out because he played for half a season last year too and so I don't see him as 'up coming' anymore; he's arrived!

That's what the girl who won his pouting contest said.

I don't think I.m going to say anything revolutionary here.

1. Top 4 players. RObes and Jammer - a given. TP has given some insired performances up front.
Since he's not been mentioned, I'm going to give a massive pat on the back to Francis Meli. Pilloried by the fans and then moved out of position, he's been one of our major threats this year.

2. Dissapointments.
Wello - Our hero for so long, fails to bring the slickness in attack that we ask of him at 2nd pivot. He's also looking less than secure.
Perry - Injuries have robbeds us of seeing much, but I seem to be on my own thinking that the performances he gave were impressive. He added alot of weight up front and I wish we had him going into the playoffs.
Clough - due to injury. I was looking forward to him improving again this year and given Perry's woes he would have had plenty of chance to shine. Hopefully next year will be more like I want.

3. Young guns. Lomaskill. The way Lomax has taken his chance has been uncanny and I think Gaskell has the makings of a cracking half back (even showed good pace from his interception last week) . I'd make sure both of these were involved next year in the starting 13 with Lomax at 1 and Gaskell at 7 with Hohia playing 6. Gaskell may look skinny, but he's got a pretty big frame and won't have to put on much to turn into a very strong lad for a halfback. I've been critical of his positional defence, but I'm sure that will get ironed out.

1. Have been our top 4 most influential/performing players this season.
Roby, Graham, Wilkin and Meli. I think it's probably the first time I would include Wilkin amongst our top performers.

2. Have been our bot 3 most disappointing players this season.
Perry (I don't see how you can negate injuries from disappointing players because even when he played he was pretty average), Eastmond (has to go in because of the union situation which has undermined his and our entire season) and Wellens (simply not good enough anymore for the full back berth and I see no way back for him to former glories).

3. Our best top 2 young and up coming players for the next season.
Lomax and Gaskell. I know that not everybody on here can see Gaskell's qualities but I thought we looked better on Friday with him on the field, particularly as The Leon King hasn't really hit any sort of stride (bar the odd run) since he's come back.

I disagree with the bold bit, though. I think when he's played he's been impressive. Not Fairleighesque, maybe, but lots of solid yards, driving in the tackle and a lot of heavy defence and wrestle. Alot of talk in defence as well, when you look closely.

Of the games Perry has played he's been fairly solid in defence, but his offence in most of his games has been average with perhaps one good game taking the ball up.
To be honest I expected more go forward and some off loading, maybe we will see the real Perry once he becomes injury free, in a similar scenario to Soliola.
Hope he makes up lost time quickly in what is obviously a disappointing season for him.

You must've been watching a different Perry to me. He's looked overweight, slow and not punched his weight. We've been better when he hasn't playedm IMO. A HUGE disappointment for me and he owes us a big year next season.

I pretty much agree with McClennan's choices. Meli in particular has been excellent and provided cutting edge that the majority of our backs just don't give us.

Problem with perrry was he never had a pre season due to injury and kept getting niggles on his comebacks. He's a big guy and couldn't get the extra weight off due to his injuries.

I'm sure we will see the real perry next year after a good pre season.

my thoughts (and hopes) exactly

1. Have been our top 4 most influential/performing players this season.
Robes, Jammer, Sia & TP

2. Have been our bot 3 most disappointing players this season.
Flanno, Eastmond & Perry

3. Our best top 2 young and up coming players for the next season.
J-Lo & Wheeler (no please don't laugh)

llol.

Come one talented yes but half a wonder games against wigan does not do it for me.

1. Have been our top 4 most influential/performing players this season.

Same old same old. Roby, Graham, Wilkin and TP.


2. Have been our bot 3 most disappointing players this season.

I've not gone for those who have suffered injury's, because that's nothing but rotten luck on their part. I've instead gone for players who've played the majority of the season in an underwhelming manner. Shenton, Wellens and Flannery.


3. Our best top 2 young and up coming players for the next season.

Lomax has been nothing short of superb, and Gaskell whilst shaky at times does look to have a bright future ahead of him.