Yes, bring it on.


I can't wait to see Kearney and Orford pair up with L'Estrange linking aswell. I think we will be very creative next season, and that will be a mouth watering combo. Godwin to come on against tired out defences should work well too.


Very optimistic now!!

Didn't do much? Did you miss him getting the ball out of the in-goal area with about 3 defenders on him? It was nothing short of brilliant. He also fielded every kick and returned them very well. He may not have got the ball much when attacking, but I'd hardly say he didn't do much. I had reservations about the Reardon signing, but after watching the match yesterday, I think it could turn out to be a very shrewd one.

I think Reardon will bring a safe pair of hands to the left wing next season. He is strong defensively and is safe under a high ball. He isn't lightning fast but he can step well and make a break, if he stays clear of injury he will be a good player for us.

I wonder if our strongest line up may see Sykes playing on the wing outside of Platt.

you may well be right. although I would like to see what platt could do on the wing, cant say sykes impressed their when he play wing for england. Be interesting to see if crookes can force his way into team. If he does then sykes may struggle to get a game imo.

Sykes will be covering Centre, Stand off and FB if Platt continues to play well. Based on the friendly performance one out of -if not both- Platt and Crookes deserves another go, and I see no reason if Nero is quiet like he was at the start of last season that Crookes and Platt couldn't be both playing for some periods. I do believe we have alot more flexibility and options in the backs this year, even if we are lacking some outstanding quality in the threequarters

One player that all potential centres need to match is NERO.

Crookes is another option for the wing, if Sheriffe doesn't find his feet pretty quickly this year. He is pretty quick, so I doubt he would have any trouble slotting into that position.

Huh?

If I recall correctly, Nero started last season on fire and was getting numerous plaudits on this very forum for how much better than the previous season he was looking.

Also did anyone notice Basil Richards or Clawson around on Sat? I didn't see either at pitch side..

Has anyone heard of a more definite arrival date for 'The Ox' other than after Xmas?

Maybe i'm mistaken? I do remember him having a quiet patch last season, must not have been the start.