Quote: Cruncher "I've got no argument with that overall. But my memories of him at Wigan are equal parts admiration and frustration. He seemed to make an artform of the Hail Mary kick. It was nearly always his first option, and while the one in every four or five that hit paydirt would look amazing, the rest were often poor ends to sets. I remember a Test match commentator - Ton Rea? - criticising him for this very same thing. I also remember thinking that George had totally disappeared in games where we were having it tough. I certainly don't recall any performances for Wigan that were on a par with those we saw at Canberra, which to me indicates an attitude issue.
Would he get in the current Wigan side? Yes, because I think he'd be aware that he'd need to raise his game, and when he does that, he is genuinely very good. But I still don't really understand the reputation he enjoys.'"
At Warrington I think he is having to do a bit of everything because the halves lack defined roles.
Wigan have 2 halves with an identity and clear job roles.
Smith is the organiser, French in the strike runner/floating partner.
I think if you give Williams either of those roles in isolation his overall impact improves because I believe he can do both very well, but not both at the same time.
At the Raiders he seemed to be asked to play mainly the role of the strike half and he was very good on that capacity, probably played his best rugby.
At Wire I think his impact is being diluted.