Quote: Alan "I think he's a terrific prospect too, Keith. He has some excellent natural attributes and good coaching should see him develop into an outstanding player. For some reason, there were those who didn't like Turley either, despite his regular 300-400 points a season! (oh for someone to score 300 points for us now!)
Curiously, the comment about Ian standing behind the tryline reminded me of Stuart, in his first season. He used to stand right on the tryline, always made the tackle, but it was too late, as the attacker just fell over the line. However, someone (Millward?) obviously had a word with him, as he started to position himself away from the tryline and made some outstanding, try-saving tackles.
Frankly, I was disappointed when we re-signed Stuart, purely because I thought that might mean Ian missing out. In my opinion, Stuart is wasted at centre, where we don't/can't get him into the game. So, what's wrong with playing Stuart at full-back, and Ian on the wing? In many ways, wing is like full back, and both could be devastating, backing up breaks/half-breaks - if we could unearth someone to make those breaks!!'"
Completely agree with your comments on morty. All he needs is someone to guide him. One thing this lad will do is listen. He plays for leigh and all he wants to do is do well. He has confidence but cant see that continuing with the current way he is being treated. The comments on playing on the wing seem a good idea, think (if not mistaken) that when he played youth at the miners he used to be a winger? Ok not saying he is the best player we have got but look at it this way, nuture the youth and in a couple of years with the right guidance we will reap the rewards.
