I think he will be fine for the Ashes. He is targeting Cas at H on the 21st Sept which is over a month from the first Ashes game. He's also naturally a quick healer, he came back a couple of weeks early from his hamstring last year.
From a Saints point of view, not that we were ever going to be winning the comp but the season is a write off if it wasn't before.
Unless Sailor turns into a Bevan French we are goosed.
Roll on 2026!
Fingers crossed with Welsby. Above any player, I really think we need him fit and in form because the drop off in quality after him is massive. He also just has that attitude of not thinking beating the Aussies is impossible. He did it at academy level and alongside Harry Smith, was the best player in the series and he did it in Penrith. Guys like Welsby and Smith will be huge IMO because they don't have any hang ups about the Aussies, like maybe older players and fans would.
It's a shame he's injured - he's a good player, who at least keeps them competitive. The league can't afford a poor Saints side.
That being said, why is it that we never face Saints when they've got a few out? Or at least when we aren't missing a few as well? Both him and Murphy will be back by the time we next play them.
Whenever they've got a few out (home game last year, or Magic) we've been missing guys like French, Thompson, Smith etc as well.
They really are due a tonking off us at some point. God knows they've given us a few in the past.
He will be missing for the Wigan game. Also whilst you had some forwards out when we played you on Good Friday we were also missing a few- Feldt, Robertson, Bell. And Hurrell
It's a shame he's injured - he's a good player, who at least keeps them competitive. The league can't afford a poor Saints side.
That being said, why is it that we never face Saints when they've got a few out? Or at least when we aren't missing a few as well? Both him and Murphy will be back by the time we next play them.
Whenever they've got a few out (home game last year, or Magic) we've been missing guys like French, Thompson, Smith etc as well.
They really are due a tonking off us at some point. God knows they've given us a few in the past.
He will be missing for the Wigan game. Also whilst you had some forwards out when we played you on Good Friday we were also missing a few- Feldt, Robertson, Bell. And Hurrell
Haha - honestly I'm not saying that we've not benefited from it. We've won the last 3 games vs Saints. It just felt that, if we'd have had a French at Magic, or more than 2 props on GF - we'd have really put a score on you.
I know we've been on the receiving end of that a few times. We owe you one back.
I think he will be fine for the Ashes. He is targeting Cas at H on the 21st Sept which is over a month from the first Ashes game. He's also naturally a quick healer, he came back a couple of weeks early from his hamstring last year.
From a Saints point of view, not that we were ever going to be winning the comp but the season is a write off if it wasn't before.
Unless Sailor turns into a Bevan French we are goosed.
Roll on 2026!
More chance of him turning into Dawn French. I just can't understand why Saints signed him, anyone who watched him in the NRL (on the odd occasion he played) would have realised that he wasn't a fit for Saints. Rush et al., need to concentrate on bolstering the pack in my view and keep giving the homegrown young, and talented, backs more game time.
I think he will be fine for the Ashes. He is targeting Cas at H on the 21st Sept which is over a month from the first Ashes game. He's also naturally a quick healer, he came back a couple of weeks early from his hamstring last year.
From a Saints point of view, not that we were ever going to be winning the comp but the season is a write off if it wasn't before.
Unless Sailor turns into a Bevan French we are goosed.
Roll on 2026!
More chance of him turning into Dawn French. I just can't understand why Saints signed him, anyone who watched him in the NRL (on the odd occasion he played) would have realised that he wasn't a fit for Saints. Rush et al., need to concentrate on bolstering the pack in my view and keep giving the homegrown young, and talented, backs more game time.
I can't really defend Rush with our recent recruitment however with Sailor, he was signed with huge input from Briers. And to be fair Robertson (when fit) and Whitby are getting a lot of game time. I expect Dagnall to get more game time next season so there's 3 of your 1-7
I think he will be fine for the Ashes. He is targeting Cas at H on the 21st Sept which is over a month from the first Ashes game. He's also naturally a quick healer, he came back a couple of weeks early from his hamstring last year.
From a Saints point of view, not that we were ever going to be winning the comp but the season is a write off if it wasn't before.
Unless Sailor turns into a Bevan French we are goosed.
Roll on 2026!
More chance of him turning into Dawn French. I just can't understand why Saints signed him, anyone who watched him in the NRL (on the odd occasion he played) would have realised that he wasn't a fit for Saints. Rush et al., need to concentrate on bolstering the pack in my view and keep giving the homegrown young, and talented, backs more game time.
I can't really defend Rush with our recent recruitment however with Sailor, he was signed with huge input from Briers. And to be fair Robertson (when fit) and Whitby are getting a lot of game time. I expect Dagnall to get more game time next season so there's 3 of your 1-7
The only issue there is, they are young, and cant play them in every game (if the RFL ever communicate the rules officially)
We could have a potential issue with Junior this season, if they decide it is in force, as he will need to miss the about 5 games, and if he plays for England v the Ozzies, more games next season. You really couldnt make it up could you
I think he will be fine for the Ashes. He is targeting Cas at H on the 21st Sept which is over a month from the first Ashes game. He's also naturally a quick healer, he came back a couple of weeks early from his hamstring last year.
From a Saints point of view, not that we were ever going to be winning the comp but the season is a write off if it wasn't before.
Unless Sailor turns into a Bevan French we are goosed.
Roll on 2026!
More chance of him turning into Dawn French. I just can't understand why Saints signed him, anyone who watched him in the NRL (on the odd occasion he played) would have realised that he wasn't a fit for Saints. Rush et al., need to concentrate on bolstering the pack in my view and keep giving the homegrown young, and talented, backs more game time.
I can't really defend Rush with our recent recruitment however with Sailor, he was signed with huge input from Briers. And to be fair Robertson (when fit) and Whitby are getting a lot of game time. I expect Dagnall to get more game time next season so there's 3 of your 1-7
The only issue there is, they are young, and cant play them in every game (if the RFL ever communicate the rules officially)
We could have a potential issue with Junior this season, if they decide it is in force, as he will need to miss the about 5 games, and if he plays for England v the Ozzies, more games next season. You really couldnt make it up could you
Only the RFL could suddenly bring new rules in mid-way through the season.
I think he will be fine for the Ashes. He is targeting Cas at H on the 21st Sept which is over a month from the first Ashes game. He's also naturally a quick healer, he came back a couple of weeks early from his hamstring last year.
From a Saints point of view, not that we were ever going to be winning the comp but the season is a write off if it wasn't before.
Unless Sailor turns into a Bevan French we are goosed.
Roll on 2026!
More chance of him turning into Dawn French. I just can't understand why Saints signed him, anyone who watched him in the NRL (on the odd occasion he played) would have realised that he wasn't a fit for Saints. Rush et al., need to concentrate on bolstering the pack in my view and keep giving the homegrown young, and talented, backs more game time.
I can't really defend Rush with our recent recruitment however with Sailor, he was signed with huge input from Briers. And to be fair Robertson (when fit) and Whitby are getting a lot of game time. I expect Dagnall to get more game time next season so there's 3 of your 1-7
I think he will be fine for the Ashes. He is targeting Cas at H on the 21st Sept which is over a month from the first Ashes game. He's also naturally a quick healer, he came back a couple of weeks early from his hamstring last year.
From a Saints point of view, not that we were ever going to be winning the comp but the season is a write off if it wasn't before.
Unless Sailor turns into a Bevan French we are goosed.
Roll on 2026!
More chance of him turning into Dawn French. I just can't understand why Saints signed him, anyone who watched him in the NRL (on the odd occasion he played) would have realised that he wasn't a fit for Saints. Rush et al., need to concentrate on bolstering the pack in my view and keep giving the homegrown young, and talented, backs more game time.
I can't really defend Rush with our recent recruitment however with Sailor, he was signed with huge input from Briers. And to be fair Robertson (when fit) and Whitby are getting a lot of game time. I expect Dagnall to get more game time next season so there's 3 of your 1-7
I think Robertson should be playing more in the spine, he might get more opportunity now that Welsby is injured but I fear that role will go to Sailor. However, I do agree that youth is the way to go particularly given the availability of Good SL talent and with Perth and PNG likely to hoover up any spare NRL talent.
I think he will be fine for the Ashes. He is targeting Cas at H on the 21st Sept which is over a month from the first Ashes game. He's also naturally a quick healer, he came back a couple of weeks early from his hamstring last year.
From a Saints point of view, not that we were ever going to be winning the comp but the season is a write off if it wasn't before.
Unless Sailor turns into a Bevan French we are goosed.
Roll on 2026!
More chance of him turning into Dawn French. I just can't understand why Saints signed him, anyone who watched him in the NRL (on the odd occasion he played) would have realised that he wasn't a fit for Saints. Rush et al., need to concentrate on bolstering the pack in my view and keep giving the homegrown young, and talented, backs more game time.
I can't really defend Rush with our recent recruitment however with Sailor, he was signed with huge input from Briers. And to be fair Robertson (when fit) and Whitby are getting a lot of game time. I expect Dagnall to get more game time next season so there's 3 of your 1-7
The only issue there is, they are young, and cant play them in every game (if the RFL ever communicate the rules officially)
We could have a potential issue with Junior this season, if they decide it is in force, as he will need to miss the about 5 games, and if he plays for England v the Ozzies, more games next season. You really couldnt make it up could you
Only the RFL could suddenly bring new rules in mid-way through the season.
They need sacking. Not only could this rule impact clubs but it could have a bearing on international selection.
I think he will be fine for the Ashes. He is targeting Cas at H on the 21st Sept which is over a month from the first Ashes game. He's also naturally a quick healer, he came back a couple of weeks early from his hamstring last year.
From a Saints point of view, not that we were ever going to be winning the comp but the season is a write off if it wasn't before.
Unless Sailor turns into a Bevan French we are goosed.
Roll on 2026!
More chance of him turning into Dawn French. I just can't understand why Saints signed him, anyone who watched him in the NRL (on the odd occasion he played) would have realised that he wasn't a fit for Saints. Rush et al., need to concentrate on bolstering the pack in my view and keep giving the homegrown young, and talented, backs more game time.
I can't really defend Rush with our recent recruitment however with Sailor, he was signed with huge input from Briers. And to be fair Robertson (when fit) and Whitby are getting a lot of game time. I expect Dagnall to get more game time next season so there's 3 of your 1-7
The only issue there is, they are young, and cant play them in every game (if the RFL ever communicate the rules officially)
We could have a potential issue with Junior this season, if they decide it is in force, as he will need to miss the about 5 games, and if he plays for England v the Ozzies, more games next season. You really couldnt make it up could you
Only the RFL could suddenly bring new rules in mid-way through the season.
They need sacking. Not only could this rule impact clubs but it could have a bearing on international selection.
The more i think about this rule, the more ludicrous it feels
Can you imagine Alex Ferguson telling Rooney he couldnt play in a champions league final cos he'd played too many games or a Liverpool manager telling Michael Owen he couldnt play for England in the world cup cos he'd played too many club games for Liverpool
i appreciate there is a player welfare thought behind it, but surely that must be on the club / coaching team to recognise when a player is fatigued etc. They have so much information available to them now, that they are in such a good place.
I train for triathlons, and I / coaches can see everything about me via an online app with data from my watch. Every session i complete has relevant information about Heart Rate / Fatigue etc ,and that along with my feedback can allow training sessions to be changed especially if my data is showing i am fatigued. Surely if i can do that as a rank amateur, then professional organisations will have far more data available to them from every weights session, training session and match to be able to make a judgement on a player. Very often when a young player is introduced, they are drip fed, with the odd exception, but as fans we can see the drop in performance if they have played too much, and the scenario is often a game or 2 on the sidelines. That part isnt rocket science, so surely with everything available this ruling / proposed ruling needs to be pushed back on by the clubs
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