Doesn't anybody else think we signed ratchford to be the long term replacement for briers? I think we signed him when we did because that happened to be when he became available, I firmly believe that given time he will make the 6 shirt his own.
Myler in my opinion is a running half, much like Danny maguire really a very good support runner who can pick a pass he will complement stef nicely like he did with briers. I certainly never expect him to be the one who leads us around the field with the boot so the decision to play Monas and Myler together on Thursday, neither of whom have a kicking game really baffled me. Gaz o'Brian should have got the nod from the start in my opinion. If there is ever a game where ratchford is either injured or filling in at full back then o'brians name should probably be one of the first names on the team sheet.
That said our defensive commitment wasn't good enough and we never matched saints in any department they were definitely good for the win even if we gifted them 2 tries with awful defensive efforts and another with a slack pass at the end.
I don't expect that we will win the next game either but hopefully we won't play as badly as that, I can't wait to see Russell play full back for us and we can judge ratchford and Myler as a half back pairing after they have been given a fair crack at it. I still think we will be up there come the business end of the season.
In smith we trust (but please don't play Monas in the halves again at the expense of Gaz o'Brian)
Quote: rubber duckie "Anyways I remember Briers pre Smith enough said.'"
You remember the player that everyone reckoned was the best bet for GB halfback and David Waite / Brian Noble were mad to leave him out? That was the Briers pre-Smith.
Kelly Shelford was one of the best stand off's ever but he was just missing about 3 yards of pace. He was able to think quicker than anyone, just his body wouldnt cope.
Quote: marshman777 "Kelly Shelford was one of the best stand off's ever but he was just missing about 3 yards of pace. He was able to think quicker than anyone, just his body wouldnt cope.'"
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