LeagueConvert Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 If you could pick the squad for the Swinton game who would you pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeagueConvert Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 1. Martin 2. Gabriel 3. Sykes 4. Flemming 5. Oakes 6. Smith 7. Butterworth 8. Annakin 9. Day 10. Garratt 11. Knowles 12. Tomlinson 13. Finn 14. Speakman 15. Hall 16. Hawksworth 17. Lewis Carr My reasoning.....Sykes has played centre for a lot of his career and at the top level. Annakin is as strong as an ox and runs the ball in well. Just whats needed in the front row. Finn is too slow at 7 but a ball handling loose forward can only add an added dimension. Butterworth is nippy and can play 7. Him and Smith could be the pairing for the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakefield Ram Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Does anyone know what's happened to Jason Walton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 12 hours ago, Wakefield Ram said: Does anyone know what's happened to Jason Walton? He is currently unavailable for selection due to illness. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Flatter Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 My choice, assuming all players are fit: 1 Fleming 2 Gabriel 3 Dixon 4 Oakes 5 Carr 6 Martin 7 Speakman 8 Magrin 9 Day 10 Garratt 11 Knowles 12 Tomlinson 13 Sykes 14 Butterworth 15 Smith 16 Esslemont 17 Hall I cannot decide which of the two for left wing. I’d like to see Sykes at LF as I am sure he has all the attributes for that position. Mar(tin could enjoy life as a no. 6 and it’s not an odd position for him and with Speakman as his partner, I reckon we’d have a lively partnership. I would want Hall to prove that he has the mindset to ensure his fitness is sustained before selecting him as first choice prop. For me, Annakin had been a big disappointment. I have yet to notice any meaningful move with the ball and were he to improve, I’d look to have his as a candidate for the no. 13 shirt. Edited to reflect two who will not be fit for that match. Legs, Dews, Legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 40 minutes ago, Crown Flatter said: My choice, assuming all players are fit: 1 Fleming 2 Gabriel 3 Ryder 4 Oakes 5 Carr/Dixon 6 Martin 7 Speakman 8 Magrin 9 Day 10 Garratt 11 Knowles 12 Walton 13 Sykes 14 Butterworth 15 Smith 16 Esslemont 17 Hall I cannot decide which of the two for left wing. I’d like to see Sykes at LF as I am sure he has all the attributes for that position. Mar(tin could enjoy life as a no. 6 and it’s not an odd position for him and with Speakman as his partner, I reckon we’d have a lively partnership. I would want Hall to prove that he has the mindset to ensure his fitness is sustained before selecting him as first choice prop. For me, Annakin had been a big disappointment. I have yet to notice any meaningful move with the ball and were he to improve, I’d look to have his as a candidate for the no. 13 shirt. Only two weeks away so assuming all players won’t be fit. As such I’m going for League Converts team. Looks interesting …. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakefield Ram Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 15 hours ago, LeagueConvert said: 1. Martin 2. Gabriel 3. Sykes 4. Flemming 5. Oakes 6. Smith 7. Butterworth 8. Annakin 9. Day 10. Garratt 11. Knowles 12. Tomlinson 13. Finn 14. Speakman 15. Hall 16. Hawksworth 17. Lewis Carr My reasoning.....Sykes has played centre for a lot of his career and at the top level. Annakin is as strong as an ox and runs the ball in well. Just whats needed in the front row. Finn is too slow at 7 but a ball handling loose forward can only add an added dimension. Butterworth is nippy and can play 7. Him and Smith could be the pairing for the future 1 Martin 2 Gabriel 3 Fleming 4 Oakes 5 Carr 6 Sykes 7 Smith 8 Hawksworth 9 Day 10 Garratt 11 Knowles 12 Tomlinson 13 Annakin 14 Speakman 15 Hall 16 17 whoever's left not injured or we can get on loan. Smith has looked useful but needs someone experienced with him. We need more variety on attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolie Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 $hit or bust for me this game We lose and could go in a tailspin of lack of confidence Beat Swinton.... Then Swinton beat Oldham... Which they will Game over for Oldham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy's mate Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Is it 2 down or just 1? Touch Rugby W(h)inger and part-time Super Hero (Thursday mornings by appointment) BATLEY BULLDOGS RLFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 25 minutes ago, Piggy's mate said: Is it 2 down or just 1? 2 Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Swinton are a strange side. They play some good football and always score a few points but they also go through poor spells in every match where they fall away badly. A strong well-organised defence will bottle them up and, with good ball retention (which we haven't seen recently) we would wear them down and tire them out. I would definitely play Hall but off the bench: he has a bit of something to prove against them. I would also play Smith but he has combined better with Finn than he has with Sykes, for whatever reason. Annikin has been disappointing in some games, considering his reputation, but has improved considerably in recent appearances. For me our props have been under-performing - bags of effort and "go forward" but lacking that bit of spice that is required in this position; maybe, like our fans, this team is simply too nice? Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildog Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 What happened to your Widnes game today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 20 minutes ago, phildog said: What happened to your Widnes game today? ?? Widnes were supposed to be playing London. I think your calendar needs winding up. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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